donnelly_Affective_Assessment


 * GRADE**: 5th


 * CONTENT**: This assessment deals with student affect towards math. The questions deal with confidence, homework, and class.

The student will 1. Develop positive affect towards math.
 * OBJECTIVES**:


 * ASSESSMENT CRITERIA & INSTRUMENT**:

STUDENT #1 This student thinks he/she is better at math than the grades suggest. It seems like this student does try in math, but still thinks he/she is not good at math and lacks confidence. This student has given up hope at improving their math skills. The inventory also indicates he/she is nervous when it comes to math and does not feel comfortable asking the teacher questions about math. He/she does not understand the purpose of studying math because its hard to see how it relates to the real world. I think it is important that the math the student studies in school is clearly linked to real life examples so the student understands the importance. I also think this student needs to be given an opportunity to succeed in math. This will help build his/her confidence so the student is able to focus on the skills they need more work on.
 * ANAYLSIS**:

STUDENT #4 This student clearly has positive affect towards math. He/she says math comes easy to them and the student has confidence in their math abilties. He/she noted some comfort asking the teacher questions. I think based on the rest of this student's responses, this lack of complete comfort has more to do with the teacher than with the student. I recommend this student continue to be given opportunities to build her confidence in math and continue to practice his/her skills.


 * SAMPLES OF STUDENT WORK**:


 * RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CLASS**: I think all the students need to be given an opportunity to experience successes and failures. They will gain confidence from their successes and learn from their failures. I also think the teacher needs to support all the students.

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