This is the type of assessment that we as a school most value as it reflects the kind of deep teaching and learning for which we strive. An exhibition is similar to a mini-thesis defense. The expressed purpose is to demonstrate both knowledge of a particular content area and the ability to think deeply about it using the 5 Habits of Mind that are posted and used by all teachers in the school. Students must select a topic, preferably from classroom curricula, and will work with a sponsor who has expertise in the subject area. After agreeing on an essential question with the sponsor around which to frame their 8 to 12 page paper, students must meet a set of rigid deadlines. Once a final copy of the paper has been submitted, students present their topic to a committee of students, teachers, and an outside adult (when possible) who read the paper, ask the presenter a series of questions related to their topic, and assess both the paper and performance according to a rubric. |
Exhibitions |