GROUP+2+-+WEEK+2

Group 2 members:
 * Delaney, Katelyn
 * Gallapo, Suzanne
 * Gilbert, Daniel
 * Guzman, Melissa
 * Jensen, Christopher

__**1. Use the DISCUSSION tab above to find your discussion questions and/or tasks.**__


 * //2.// // POST the selected response items created collaboratively with your discussion group here (as a group decide who will take the lead and post each item): //**
 * · ** ** 1 binary-choice assessment item **


 * · ** ** 1 multiple binary-choice assessment item **


 * · ** ** 1 multiple-choice assessment item **

· ** 1 matching item **

3__**. POST YOUR GROUP CONSENSUS HERE (The group leader for these 4 Short Answer activities will be the member whose middle name comes earliest in alphabetical order.):**__

Short Answer Item # 1 - flaw(s)? The short answer item has far too many blanks.

Evidence: According to the short-answer item writing guidelines it is best to use only one-two blanks.

Short Answer Item # 2 - flaw(s)? The blanks should be placed at the end of the question. Evidence: According to the item writing guideline for short-answer items, placing blanks at the end of incomplete statements helps by lining up student responses nicely for scoring purposes.

Short Answer Item # 3 - flaw(s)? The size of the blank is deceiving. The students will think one word or number is appropriate when more is being asked for. The blank needs to be larger.

Evidence: According to the item writing guideline for short-answer items, blanks written in a statement must be large enough for the entire desired responsed.

Short Answer Item # 4 - flaw(s)? The blanks at the end of this question vary in length which can lead to confusion or unintended clues. Evidence: According to the writing guidelines, all blanks should be treated fairly in size.

__**4. POST YOUR GROUP CONSENSUS HERE (The group leader for these 4 Essay activities will be the member whose birthday is closest to Independence Day, July 4th.):**__

Essay Item # 1 - flaw(s)? The teacher has given too many options as to what to write about for the essay.

Evidence: According to the writing guidelines for essays, it is best not to offer optional items on essay exams. This makes it harder for the teacher to compare essays and grade fairly.

Essay Item # 2 - flaw(s)? The directions are all of the place, which makes them hard to understand and follow. Also, we think that the last two sentences should come first about the time limit and other essay options. There are once again too many options to choose from.

Evidence: According to the 5 Commandments, "Thou shall not provide opaque directions to students." Also, according to the writing guidelines for essays, it is best not to offer optional items on essay exams. This makes it harder for the teacher to compare essays and grade fairly.

Essy Item # 3 - flaw(s)? This question is part multiple-choice and part essay. The language used in this question is far too advanced for twelfth graders.

Evidence: According to the 5th Commandment "Thou shall not use vocabulary that is more advanced than your audience." Also the value of this item is not indicated and according to the item writing guidelines, it is good to provide students with each item's value.

Essay Item # 4 - flaw(s)? The directions are not detailed enough. By using the phrase "briefly defend" your answer, many students may not know exactly how extensive their response should be.

Evidence: According to the item writing guidelines for essay items, it is important that teachers clearly convey just how extensive of a response is required.

__**5. POST YOUR INDIVIDUAL DESIGNS HERE:**__ A person that works in a hospital, wears a white coat, and helps sick people is known as a _.
 * Your own design - KATELYN **
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item **
 * In a one word response, fill in the blank. **
 * ** 1 essay assessment item **

(10points) In 250 words or less, answer the following essay question in detail. Identify at least 3 reasons why the United States economy is not doing well right now. For each reason listed, provide 2-3 sentences of evidence to support your reason. Then at the end of your essay write 2-3 sentences on what you think is a good way to help stimulate the economy and make it better.


 * Your own design - SUZANNE **
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item **


 * ** 1 essay assessment item **


 * Your own design - DANIEL **
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item: **
 * In a sentence, the word that the subject does the action is known as the __.__ **
 * ** 1 essay assessment item: **
 * In 500 or less identify the 3 branches of government in the United States. Describe the significance of each branch as well as the individual reponsibilities of each brach. Provide information on how these branches keep balance between one another. **


 * Your own design - MELISSA **
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item **


 * ** 1 essay assessment item **

When a person, place or thing is used in a piece of literature to represent a certian idea, this is known as_ Identify the advantages the American rebels had agianst the British soldiers during the American revolution. Describe why each one was signifigant and give examples of instances where they played a part in securing American victory. Use no more than 200 hundred words to do this.
 * Your own design - CHRISTOPHER **
 * ** 1 short-answer assessment item **
 * ** 1 essay assessment item **