An Analysis of Pre and Post-Assessment Data Jenna Katuzienski

The Lesson Introduction: Display paintings of Robert Wyland Content Focus: Information about Robert Wyland Group analysis of Whaling Walls Explain mural to class Closing: Students work on group murals (into 2 nd day)

Objectives Students will be able to identify and explain Robert Wyland’s contribution to ocean conservation. Students will identify at least 3 different marine mammals and locate their geographic habitats. Given a mural topic and main focus, students will contribute to a class mural inspired by Wyland’s work.

Pre-Assessment Name: ____________________________Date: __________________ Complete this as best as you can. It is alright if you don’t know all the answers. Name one artist associated with ocean conservation: _____________________________ Name 3 different marine mammals and where they can be found on the map provided: _______________________________________________________________________ How can art influence people’s opinions about conservation? _______________________________________________________________________

Post-Assessment Name: ____________________________Date: __________________ Complete this as best as you can. It is alright if you don’t know all the answers. Name one artist associated with ocean conservation: _____________________________ Name 3 different marine mammals and where they can be found on the map provided: _______________________________________________________________________ How can art influence people’s opinions about conservation? _______________________________________________________________________

Pre-Assessment Data Mean: 1.5 Mode: 0 and 2 Median: 2 None of the students were able to identify Robert Wyland as an artist No identification of Robert Wyland Only 1 student able to identify 3 mammals and locations Most common mammals identified: Narwhale (Arctic) and Dolphin (Atlantic)

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Post-Assessment Data Mean: 4 Mode: 5 Median: 5 20/24 students were able to identify Robert Wyland as an artist 18/24 students able to identify 3 mammals and locations 23/24 students could explain art’s impact on conservation efforts Most common mammals identified: Orca (Arctic) and Humpback Whale (Atlantic)

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Overall Outcomes Student performance increased by 50% (based on mean data) All students were able to explain contribution to the class mural One change: add a drawing component on assessments Students demonstrated strong understanding of how art impacts conservation efforts across the globe. I learned students gain more from lessons when they connect information to personal experiences.