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Joycelyn Dressing
Artist | Art Educator
Assessment
Assessment in the art room is a dynamic, ongoing process that takes many forms. It happens daily as I observe students experimenting with materials, discussing ideas, and problem-solving. Formal assessments like rubrics, critiques, and portfolio reviews provide structure, while informal methods, such as one-on-one conversations and peer feedback, capture authentic growth.
 Large group instruction - pre-assessment and accessing prior knowledge |  Rubric - formal assessment of assignments, allowing self-assessment, reflection, and teacher feedback |  One-on-One conference - verbal and visual means of assessment, allowing students to explain and expand upon their ideas |
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 Checklist - self-assessment opportunity before formal grading |  Small group discussion - assessment of student engagement and understanding in a lowstakes manner |  Rubric - formal assessment of assignments, allowing self-assessment and teacher feedback |
 Example sketch page (2nd grade) |  Small group work - assessment of classroom discussions, prior knowledge, and common questions |  Rubric - formal assessment of assignments, allowing self-assessment and teacher feedback |
 Example sketch page (High school) |  Printmaking technique experimentation - assessment of developing craft |  Example sketch page (4th grade) |
 Large group activity - assessment of collaboration, problem solving, and developing craft |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and project understanding |  In progress sculpture painting - assessment of technique and development of ideas |
 In progress sculpture - assessment of techniques and development of ideas |  Completed rubric example with student work |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of developing and expanding ideas |
 Demonstrations - assessment of understanding new techniques and materials, and an opportunity to asnwer common questions or provide clarification |  Sketch planning page - assessment of student understanding, development of ideas, and project goals |  Artist statements - assessment of techniques, ideas, and opportunity for self-refelction |
 In progress sculpture - assessment of techniques and development of ideas |  In progress collagraph experimentation - assessment of concept and material usage |  Exit ticket - assessment of prior knowledge to shape future lessons |
 Inking experimentation - assessment of developing craft |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and project understanding |  In progress sculpture - assessment of techniques and development of ideas |
 In progress sculpture - assessment of techniques and development of ideas |  Sketch planning page - assessment of student understanding, development of ideas, and project goals |  Styrofoam printing plates - assessment of ideas and techniques |
 Marker prints - assessment of ideas and developing craft |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and understanding of classroom discussion/assignment expectations |  In progress sculpture painting - assessment of technique and development of ideas |
 Large group activity - assessment of instructional input and concept understanding |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and understanding of classroom discussion/assignment expectations |  Marker prints - assessment of ideas and developing craft |
 In progress sculpture painting - assessment of technique and development of ideas |  Sketch planning page - assessment of student understanding, development of ideas, and project goals |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and understanding of classroom discussion/assignment expectations |
 2nd grade planning page - assessment of developing and expanding ideas |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and project understanding |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and project understanding |
 2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and project understanding |  Small group discussion - assessment of student engagement and understanding in a lowstakes manner |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and project understanding |
 Exit ticket - assessment of prior knowledge to shape future lessons |  Large group discussion - assessment of student ideas while being able to address common questions and misconceptions as a whole group |  Sketch planning page - assessment of student understanding, development of ideas, and project goals |
 2nd grade planning page - assessment of developing and expanding ideas |  Large group instruction - collaborative brainstorming and assessment of idea development and project understanding |  Exit ticket - assessment of prior knowledge to shape future lessons |
 Exit ticket - assessment of prior knowledge to shape future lessons |  Exit ticket - assessment of prior knowledge to shape future lessons |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of developing and expanding ideas |
 Large group activity - assessment of instructional input and concept understanding |  2nd grade planning page - assessment of developing and expanding ideas |  Sketch planning page - assessment of student understanding, development of ideas, and project goals |
 Small group work - assessment of classroom discussions, prior knowledge, and common questions |  Sketch planning page - assessment of student understanding, development of ideas, and project goals |  Demonstrations - assessment of understanding new techniques and materials, and an opportunity to asnwer common questions or provide clarification |
 Sketch planning page - assessment of student understanding, development of ideas, and project goals |  Completed rubric example with student work |  Artist statements - assessment of techniques, ideas, and opportunity for self-refelction |
 2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and understanding of classroom discussion/assignment expectations |  Completed rubric example with student work |  One-on-One conference - verbal and visual means of assessment, allowing students to explain and expand upon their ideas |
 2nd grade planning page - assessment of ideas and understanding of classroom discussion/assignment expectations |  Small group work - assessment of classroom discussions, prior knowledge, and common questions |  Completed rubric example with student work |
 Small group discussion - assessment of student engagement and understanding in a lowstakes manner |  Sketch planning page - assessment of student understanding, development of ideas, and project goals |  One-on-One conference - verbal and visual means of assessment, allowing students to explain and expand upon their ideas |
 One-on-One conference - verbal and visual means of assessment, allowing students to explain and expand upon their ideas |  Large group instruction -pre-assessment and acessing prior knowledge |  Small group work - assessment of classroom discussions, prior knowledge, and common questions |
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