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Observational Assignment Overview
An Observational assignment generates a single form for a specific class to collect handwritten scores with up to 6 defined criteria. The form is printed with a row for each student in the class with columns to write a score for each criterion. This assignment type can be used to evaluate performance, a project, and the progress of students.
Tip! Observational Assignments cannot be assigned to the Online Student Portal.
Create an Observational Assignment
1. Select the Create Assignment tile. | |
2. Select Observational Assignment from the new assignment window. | |
3. Populate the Assignment Name, Items (1-6), and Date fields and then click SAVE. | |
4. Check the box in front of the item and select the Edit icon or click the Item name to open the edit window. |
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4. Select the Next button to edit the remaining items. 5. When complete, select SAVE AND CLOSE. |
Print an Observational Assignment
1. Select the Forms button. | |
2. Select the Class for which you want to print forms. | |
Tip! Select specific students from within a class using the Print forms for... field. | |
3. Select GENERATE and then Download the form as a PDF file or PNG image to print. Tip! PDF is the recommended file type for download and print. |
Record Scores for an Observational Assignment
Scores are handwritten into criteria columns for each individual student. For best scanning results, write a score for each criteria for every student.
1. Click on the assignment name for which you would like to scan the Observational assignment form.
Note: Opening an existing assignment takes you directly to the Responses tab.
2. Scan the Observational Assignment form.
Note: When scanning, to ensure the full form is captured, the top and bottom form identifiers must be in view of your GradeCam camera preview window.
3. View individual student results instantly. The Responses tab displays scores for each student, which may be reviewed by selecting the student’s name.
Note: Each criterion defined is a single question.
Observational Assignment Ideas
Use the Observational Assignment type to score:
- Student presentations
- Portfolios
- Theater arts performances
- Fair and exhibit projects (ie. Science Fair)
- Observational reading skills
- Speeches and debates
- Art projects
- Capstone projects
Check out some Observational Assignment Examples, and email us at support@gradecam.com to let us know how you are using them!
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