1. Assessment of Writing

2. Writing assignment in Chemistry Students are given a task involving reading and writing: –Read information sheet –Search and organise relevant information –Write an essay

3. An exemplar of writing task: –With reference to the information sheetinformation sheet (a reading article & as a writing model), write an essay for F.5 Chemistry students about the science of rechargeable lithium ion cell in not more than 250 words.

4. Student A

5. Student B

6. How to assess student ’ s writing?

7. Generic Assessment Rubric Mainly assess science-related knowledge and generic skills (e.g. communication skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creativity) Generally suitable for most non-practical related tasks

9. Understanding of the chemistry knowledge is demonstrated. Skills of information search and handling relevant to the task are manifested. Ideas are communicated in a clear and organised manner through written accounts using appropriate forms of presentation (e.g. texts, diagrams, tables and graphs) Competency is shown on handling the task.

10. Chemical Knowledge Characteristics of Li-ion battery e.g. structure, voltage, safety concern Chemical principles including the half equations Use of Li-ion battery in daily life

11. Activity(1) Mark with the generic assessment rubric (10 mins)

12. Marks 10-98-63-52-1 Student (A) Student (B) Sharing: –Which writing is better? Why?

13. Activity(2) Design your own assessment rubric. List some major criteria for the assessment. (10 mins)

15. Activity(3) Re-mark with the newly developed assessment rubric from your neighbour (10 mins)

16. Sharing: –Which assessment rubric is better? Why? –What assessment criteria should be included?

17. MarksCriteria 3Characteristics of Li-ion battery e.g. structure, voltage, safety concern 2Chemical principles including the half- equations 1Use of Li-ion battery in daily life 4Organization and presentation Suggested assessment rubric (1)

18. MarksCriteria 5 Complete understanding of the chemistry knowledge is demonstrated. 3 Ideas are communicated in a clear and organised manner through written accounts using appropriate forms of presentation (e.g. texts, diagrams, tables and graphs) 1 Skills of information search and handling relevant to the task are entirely manifested. 1 Consistent competency is shown on handling the task. Suggested assessment rubric (2)

19. Other assessment rubrics

20. HKEAA CE Questions with Effective Communication Organization, Presentation (A),(B),(C) marks

21. AL Paper I Section C Organization, Presentation (O),(P) marks

22. (S+L) marks Genre structure, Use of language For writing assignment with subject specific genres

23. An assessment tool used to evaluate a student's performance after the assignment is submitted. A working guide for students and teachers, usually handed out before the assignment begins in order to get students to think about the criteria on which their work will be judged. Assessment rubrics :

24. End of Activity Thank you!