Art assessment

Oh no! It's the big A word. ASSESSMENT! While it can be scary and intimidating to create numeric grades for an entire student body, there are simple tools that I use to make my job a little easier. I do not believe in grading an elementary student based on how well they can draw. That's so.... subjective! For the past several years, I have been a member of an elementary art PLC (professional learning community). Last year, we met once a month to discuss teaching strategies, assessment…

This resource is an Art Assessment. This is a great printable for students to evaluate their artwork.It is a self-assessment that allows students to reflect on 4 categories:1. Making2. Creating3. Connecting4. RespondingStudents will answer questions about what they made, if they gathered feedback during the process, art to world connections and more.Self assessments allow students to see the importance of their work and teaches them to take pride in their work.

End of Project Reflection Assessment Design % %

*Also available in the Everything Art Bundle* This is a quick and easy assessment form for students to use when they complete an art project. Hand-drawn for a fun, sketchbook style presentation. I like to have students complete these, then do a pair share with a classmate - great way to incorporate...

If you are looking for an art rubric for your elementary students, here’s one created with real teacher feedback.

For too many art teachers, assessment remains a difficult concept. It’s tough to know what’s going to work, how it can be implemented, and how it can be incorporated to actually help improve teaching. In this episode, Tim takes on some of these concerns and shares his ideas on making assessment valuable. Heather Crocket, the […]

A Guide for Writing Artist Statements - FLEX Resource

I created this as a reflection prompt for students to finish the sentence "Today in Art I..." when they are writing their daily page in their sketchbook at the end of class.

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