Use this self-assessment sketchbook topper for students to reflect upon and self-assess their previous drawing(s). A ‘sketchbook topper’ is a strip of paper that can be stuck along the top of a sketchbook page or on the back of a piece of paper, ready to apply the advice to the next piece of work. It […]
Use this DIRT sketchbook topper for students to reflect upon and self-assess their previous drawings. It is suitable for schools that use the DIRT method school-wide. A ‘sketchbook topper’ is a strip of paper that can be stuck along the top of a sketchbook page or on the back of a piece of paper, ready […]
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 assessment in art is a way of assessing your student’s ability when they first arrive in your school. In the UK we do this with students aged approximately 11 at the start of their first year in secondary school, however, these assessments could be used with younger or older students. This baseline assessment includes […]
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 […]
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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.
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