Evaluation:  

In the Tech Ed Department, I have high expectations for our students. I know that they are capable of achieving a lot and of reaching great heights.  The grade you earn each quarter is determined based on the following areas:

Daily Participation (30%):

                            *Learning requires continual active practice over an extended period of time.                       

*I will observe your participation on a regular basis by considering these areas:

                                                        Attentiveness, Preparedness, Frequency of Participation

                            *Each quarter, you will have the opportunity to evaluate your participation, as will I

Assignments (20%):

                            *Usually, you have time in class to begin assignments so you may ask questions.

                            *Homework will be graded for points or completion, or may just be reviewed in class.

*Completion of each assignment is expected since daily assignments will often be the basis for the next day's class activity and review.              Projects (30%)

                            *Specific requirements and due dates will precede each project.

                            *There will be one project each semester.

Quizzes/Tests (20%): 

                            *All tests and most quizzes will be announced ahead of time.

                            *We will review the material in depth as a class prior to each test.

                            *Safety tests must be passed at 100% proficiency prior to each related unit.

Make-up Work:

When you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed.

              *You must see me BEFORE or AFTER school to discuss missed work. 

              *Generally, you have two days for each day missed to make up work.

*You must schedule make-up lab time within the week following your absence. 

     Please talk to me if times or transportation are an issue so we can make accommodations.

              *The sooner you can make up your assignments, the better.  The class keeps moving forward!!

              *If you know you'll be gone, please ask for assignments ahead of time.    

Late Work:

              *For daily work that is checked in class, any assignments that are not finished when

checked will earn a score of zero (0) points and may not be turned in late. 

              *For work that is handed in, you may turn it in one day late for 75% of your actual score. 

              *Work will not be accepted more than one day late. 

              *In special cases, you may request an extension.  See me outside of class before the due date.

*If you are absent for part of a class, it is your responsibility to turn in the work

or check daily work with me before leaving class. 

Participation Evaluation

When evaluating your participation for the quarter, please consider the following categories: Attentiveness, Preparedness and Frequency of Participation.  For each category, please select the sentences that best describe your actions, behavior and engagement in class.  Once you have checked the appropriate descriptions in each category, estimate what your overall percentage would be for that category and write in on the line.

Preparedness (Check three sentences: one A, one B and one C)

95          ____ A) Always on time and prepared for class.  (having safety glasses, binder, and pen/pencil in class) 

              ____ B) Always begins class assignments promptly. 

              ____ C) Always seated and ready to work when the bell rings.

85          ____ A) Usually arrives on time and is prepared. (having safety glasses, binder, and pen/pencil in class) 

              ____ B) Usually ready to begin class assignments when instructed. 

              ____ C) Usually seated and ready to work when the bell rings.

75          ____ A) Sometimes late or unprepared.  (not having safety glasses, binder, and pen/pencil in class)

              ____ B) Sometimes must be reminded to get started with classroom assignments. 

              ____ C) Sometimes needs to be reminded to be seated and ready to work when bell rings.

65          ____ A) Often comes to class late or without required materials. (safety glasses, binder, pen/pencil)

              ____ B) Often must be prodded to start classroom assignments. 

              ____ C) Often needs to be asked to seated and ready to work when the bell rings.

55          ____ A) Repeatedly late or unprepared. (not having safety glasses, binder, and pen or pencil in class) 

              ____ B) Repeatedly late starting to work on assignments (or does not start an assignment at all). 

              ____ C) Repeatedly needs to be reminded to seated and ready to work when the bell rings.

 ________ % = Overall Preparedness Percentage

Frequency of Participation (Check two sentences: one A and one B)

95          ____ A) Always participates in all activities and discussions. 

              ____ B) Frequently raises hand to respond, to comment or to ask questions.

85          ____ A) Usually participates actively. 

              ____ B) Regularly raises hand to respond, to comment or to ask questions.

75          ____ A) Sometimes participates in areas of interest. 

              ____ B) Sometimes raises hand to respond, to comment or to ask questions.

65          ____ A) Seldom participates voluntarily. 

              ____ B) Seldom raises hand to respond, to comment or to ask questions.

55          ____ A) Almost never participates willingly, even when asked directly.

              ____ B) Almost never raises hand to respond, to comment or to ask questions.

 ________ % = Overall Frequency of Participation Percentage

Attentiveness (Check four sentences: one A, one B, one C and one D)

95          ____ A) Always very attentive to the teacher and to other students. 

              ____ B) Always sticks to the assignment when asked to do group or partner work.

              ____ C) Always respectful and never distracting others.

              ____ D) Always utilizes class work time by working until the end of class.

85          ____ A) Usually attentive to the teacher and other students. 

              ____ B) Usually sticks to the assignment when asked to do group or partner work. 

              ____ C) Usually respectful and rarely distracting others.

              ____ D) Usually works until the end of class when given time to work.

75          ____ A) Sometimes inattentive (talking, writing notes, doing work for another class,       

                                                              daydreaming, fooling around). 

              ____ B) Sometimes doesn’t stick to the task. 

              ____ C) Sometimes distracting others. 

              ____ D) Sometimes stops working before class is over.

65          ____ A) Often inattentive (talking, writing notes, doing work for another class,

                                                     daydreaming, fooling around). 

              ____ B) Often off-task during work time. 

              ____ C) Often distracting others. 

              ____ D) Often stops working before the end of class.

55          ____ A) Repeatedly disruptive (talking, writing notes, doing work for another class, 

                                                             daydreaming, fooling around). 

              ____ B) Repeatedly off-task during work time.             

              ____ C) Repeatedly calling out, answering out of turn, and interrupting the lesson. 

              ____ D) Repeatedly stops working before class ends.

 ________ % = Overall Attentiveness Percentage

Now, please fill in the summary chart with your three percentages. 

Add the three scores and divide by three to determine your participation grade for the quarter.

Attentiveness                                 _________ +

Preparedness                                  _________ +

Frequency of Participation         _________ =

                                          Total      _________/3

                             % GRADE   =      _________