Understanding Arts and Arts Education (Theory) Block : Art Education

5.3.2.5 RATING SCALE
Although the complexity of individual student development in art does not allow
a teacher to repress by one single grade or mark but sometimes it is necessary to
create numeric rating scales so that students can compare with their own previous
status. Create a measurement scale to determine, how many points you want to
award for the successful completion of work. You may wish to create a 3 point or
a 5point scale.
Rating scale is a numerical, verbal or graphic system for translating, judgement
of quality or degree. This will make the assessment more objective & transparent.
Some commonly used scales for evaluation are:
A
B
C
Excellent
Very Good
Good
A+
A
B+
B
C
Outstanding
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory

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Evaluation in Art Education
Block 1 : Art Education
Notes
It is used to record & judge the quality of a child’s work against specified criteria.
Holistic rating scale requires a single overall assessment of a piece of work.
Rating scale is particularly appropriate for examining
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Evaluating levels of skill
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Understand attitudes & provide motivation
It is effective when an assignment requires various level of work, thinking,
analysis, creativity etc.
5.3.2.6 ANECDOTAL RECORDS
It is a short account of a particular incident or event especially of an interesting
or amusing nature. These refer to a written description of a child’s progress that
a teacher keeps on a day to day basis. It provides observational narrative records
of significant incidents in a child’s life. It may be a historical or biographical
record; these are the written observations word to word, action to action, what a
child is doing or saying. In order to assess a child individually, a teacher can use
this tool. He/ she can use this record to analyse children for their strengths and
needs. It can help to change method of teaching or to improve teaching learning
process.
This tool can be used to make reports of the child’s overall development over a
period of time. The narrative gives a clear idea about the child’s choices, interests
& relationship etc. Anecdotal record should be written in a positive manner.
5.3.2.7 DISPLAY
Display is a means of communication. It can be used when group work has been
assigned & we want to be shared with the rest of the class. This tool is useful for
peer evaluation as well as self evaluation. Children gain clarity of certain concepts
through illustrative displays. It may enhance the sense of belongingness among
teachers and children. They can feel pride in their work. it can be in the form of
wall mounts or table top installations. A children’s corner can also set up in one
section of the classroom.