ADE 420 Spring 2015 Assignment #1

Guidelines
Introduction
Introduce the curriculum and describe who wrote it, when and for whom. Include 1
citation.
Body of paper
Describe the focus, scope and sequence of the curriculum; include the grade levels,
materials, concepts/ideas, disciplines included. Be sure to describe what the students
are expected to make/do and learn, and include examples. What competencies or
outcomes are expected? How is the learning organized?
Take a look at how students will be assessed and describe how assessment is to
happen, what will be assessed and when. Describe the feedback and/or grades
students will receive and when. Include 2 citations.
Conclusion
What is the scale of interest and take-up of this curriculum? Share support for this
curriculum and share some criticism of this curriculum - this can come from students,
teacher, and/or school personnel or professionals. Include 1 citation.
Advice:
Add a cover page- see example on website
Paragraph on page 1 outlining your specific contribution to the research
Start the paper on page 2
Proof read, and spell check
Add a cover page (see sample)
Complete and add the group work rubric
5-6 pages in total (including page 1) and please number the pages
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Holistic grading involves looking at the paper as an entire document instead of
distinguishing content from form.
ADE 620 Assignment #1
Holistic grading involves looking at the paper as an entire document instead of
distinguishing content from form.
A. This paper is insightful. It addresses the assignment in a way that

indicates a comprehension of and control over the assignment itself as well as an

understanding of the topic. The message is communicated clearly, concisely, and
directly. There is a confidence in this writing. The guidelines were followed
(exploratory paper, three citations, 4-5 pages, APA). Excellent work.
A- This paper is strong and shows a comprehension of the assignment.
The paper referenced the required sources and began to discuss and explore the
topic. The paper shows that you were beginning to make sense of the major
ideas in the assignment and they are, on the whole, expressed clearly. The
guidelines were followed (exploratory paper, three citations, 4-5 pages, APA).
Well done!
B+ The paper meets, and at times, exceeds the basic requirements of the
assignment. The paper indicates that you are beginning, at times, to think
through and deal with major ideas in the assignment. The message is
communicated with generally effective clarity, directness, and conciseness.The
guidelines were partially followed (exploratory paper, three citations, 4-5 pages,
APA). Good!
B While the paper offers some insight into the greater issues of the
assignment, it meets the basic requirements. The message, for the most part, is
reasonably clear, concise, and direct, although there are some problems with
your writing. The guidelines were partially followed (exploratory paper, six
citations, APA).

Adapted from Holistic Grading http://depts.washington.edu/pswrite/index.html