We all look for different things when assessing an art research page. That is why this download includes two different, editable versions of an assessment rubric. A basic version and a comprehensive version. The basic version includes a ‘what to include’ column, presentation of pictures, good quality research and creating a balance on the page. […]
Baseline testing is a way of assessing your student’s ability when they first arrive in secondary school. In the UK we do this with students aged approximately 11 at the start of their first year in secondary school. This baseline testing includes 4 tasks that they complete over 3 lessons. The tasks don’t feel like […]
These Exit Tickets for the Elements of Art give you 4 ways to test your students understanding. One ticket asks them to circle the Elements of Art. Another, simply to list them. The next, asks students to match the Element of Art with its definition. Finally, students are asked what Element of Art they have […]
This three-page, mostly theoretical drawing exam, with professional looking front cover and answer sheet, is an editable word document and ideal for end of year exams. This is not a practical exam but an exam that tests them on their use and understanding of theoretical terms. This resource includes: Versions for the UK and USA […]
These Post-It’s for Marking are made for you if you are one of the many teachers who like to use a ‘What Went Well’ and an ‘Even Better If’ when you mark work. Watch the video below to see how easy they are to create in your printer. There are many art assessment resources on […]
This three-page colour theory exam, with professional looking front cover and answer sheet, is an editable word document and ideal for end of year exams. This resource includes: Versions for the UK and USA to allow for different spellings. An editable exam paper that includes 10 questions on primary, secondary, tertiary and complementary colours. Also, […]
I set up The Arty Teacher because I have a passion for my subject that I want to share with other art teachers around the world.
I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
I wanted to develop resources that would help teachers to bring out the best in every student in every class. I also wanted to free-up staff from time-consuming lesson preparation to let them focus instead on delivering exciting, motivating, dynamic lessons, supported by excellent resources.
