Student assessment and evaluation is an important part of teaching as it allows the teacher to plan and adapt instruction to meet the specific needs of each student. It also allows the teacher to discuss the current successes and challenges with students and report progress to the parent or guardian. It is important that teachers use a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies to evaluate student progress. Additional information on evaluation of student achievement can be found in the Saskatchewan Education documents entitled Student Evaluation: A Teacher Handbook, 1991, and Curriculum Evaluation in Saskatchewan, 1991.
It is important that the teacher discuss the evaluation strategies to be used in the course, when the evaluation can be expected to occur, the weighting of each evaluation strategy, and how it relates to the overall student evaluation. The weighting of the evaluation should be determined in relation to the amount of time spent and emphasis placed on each area of the course, as suggested in the modules of the curriculum guide.
The Construction and Carpentry 10, 20, 30 Curriculum Guide suggests many opportunities for teachers to use a variety of instructional and evaluation strategies. Assessment tools useful for teaching are included the Practical and Applied Arts Handbook. The checklists and templates for general student skills and work experiences are included for teachers to adapt and use. Industry specific skills are reflected in the training plan (Appendix B).
A sample evaluation scheme for a course appears below:| Written Tests | 15% |
| Time Management and Planning Tasks | 15% |
| Project Work | 40% |
| Assignments | 20% |
| Class Presentations | 10% |
Note: if an optional Work Study module (25 hours minimum) is used, it should reflect 25% of the mark.
| Module Code | Modules | Suggested Time (hours) |
| CONS01 | Module 1: Introductory Safety (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS02A | Module 2A: Introductory Wood Theory (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS02B | Module 2B: Intermediate Wood Theory (Core) | 3-5 |
| CONS02C | Module 2C: Advanced Wood Theory (Core) | 3-5 |
| CONS03 | Module 3: Lay Out and Hand Tools (Core) | 5-10 |
| CONS04A | Module 4A: Portable Power Tools (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS04B | Module 4B: Advanced Portable Power Tools (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS05A | Module 5A: Stationary Power Tools (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS05B | Module 5B: Advanced Stationary Power Tools (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS06A | Module 6A: Introductory Wood Projects (Optional) | 25-50 |
| CONS06B | Module 6B: Intermediate Wood Projects (Optional) | 25-50 |
| CONS06C | Module 6C: Advanced Wood Projects (Optional) | 25-50 |
| CONS07 | Module 7: Concrete, Components, and Mixing (Core) | 5-10 |
| CONS08 | Module 8: Fasteners and Adhesives (Core) | 2-6 |
| CONS09 | Module 9: Project Finishing (Optional) | 5-10 |
| CONS10 | Module 10: Construction and Careers (Core) | 2-6 |
| CONS11A, B | Module 11A, B: Work Study Preparation and Follow-up Activities (Optional) | 5-10 |
| CONS12A, B | Module 12A, B: Work Study (Optional) | 25-50 |
| CONS13 | Module 13: Structural Framing and Sheathing (Core) | 10-15 |
| CONS14 | Module 14: Workshop and Construction Site Safety (Core) | 5-10 |
| CONS15A | Module 15A: Roof Framing (Optional) | 10-15 |
| CONS15B | Module 15B: Advanced Roof Framing (Optional) | 10-15 |
| CONS15C | Module 15C: Roofing Materials and Installation (Optional ) | 2-7 |
| CONS16 | Module 16: Concrete Foundations and Finishing (Core) | 2-5 |
| CONS17 | Module 17: Interior and Exterior Finishing (Optional) | 10-15 |
| CONS18 | Module 18: Stair Framing (Optional) | 10-15 |
| CONS19 | Module 19: Insulation and Installation (Optional) | 5-10 |
| CONS20 | Module 20: Building Lay Out (Core) | 10-15 |
| CONS21A | Module 21A: Introductory Cabinet Making (Optional) | 10-15 |
| CONS21B | Module 21B: Cabinet Making: Doors and Drawers (Optional) | 10-15 |
| Module Code | Suggested Modules | Suggested Time (hours) |
| Construction and Carpentry 10 | ||
| CONS01 | Module 1: Introductory Safety (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS02A | Module 2A: Introductory Wood Theory (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS03 | Module 3: Lay Out and Hand Tools (Core) | 5-10 |
| CONS04A | Module 4A: Portable Power Tools (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS05A | Module 5A: Stationary Power Tools (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS06A | Module 6A: Introductory Wood Projects (Optional) | 25-50 |
| CONS07 | Module 7: Concrete, Components, and Mixing (Core) | 5-10 |
| CONS08 | Module 8: Fasteners and Adhesives (Core) | 2-6 |
| CONS09 | Module 9: Project Finishing (Optional) | 5-10 |
| CONS10 | Module 10: Construction and Careers (Core) | 2-6 |
| CONS21A | Module 21A: Introductory Cabinet Making (Optional) | 10-15 |
| DRAF01 or DRAF02 | Module 1 or 2: CAD Basics or Manual Drawing Tools and Procedures (Optional) | 5-15 or 10-20 |
| DRAF03 | Module 3: Sketching and Freehand Drawing Fundamentals (Optional) | 5-10 |
| DRAF06 | Module 6: Dimensioning (Optional) | 5-10 |
| Minimum | 100 | |
| Construction and Carpentry 20 | ||
| CONS01 | Module 1: Introductory Safety (Core) | Review-5 |
| CONS04B | Module 4B: Advanced Portable Power Tools (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS05B | Module 5B: Advanced Stationary Power Tools (Core) | 5-8 |
| CONS06B | Module 6B: Intermediate Wood Projects (Optional) | 25-50 |
| CONS11A | Module 11A: Work Study Preparation and Follow-up Activities (Optional) | 5-10 |
| CONS12A | Module 12A: Work Study (Optional) | 25-50 |
| CONS13 | Module 13: Structural Framing and Sheathing (Core) | 10-15 |
| CONS14 | Module 14: Workshop and Construction Site Safety (Core) | 5-10 |
| CONS15A | Module 15A: Roof Framing (Optional) | 10-15 |
| CONS21B | Module 21B: Cabinet Making: Doors and Drawers (Optional) | 10-15 |
| DRAF12 | Module 12: Working Drawings (Optional) | 5-10 |
| DRAF13 | Module 13: Floor Plans (Optional) | 5-10 |
| DRAF15 | Module 15: Wall Sections (Optional) | 5-10 |
| DRAF31 | Module 31: Reading Technical Drawings (Optional) | 2-5 |
| Minimum | 100 | |
| Module Code | Suggested Modules | Suggested Time (hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and Carpentry 30 | ||
| CONS01 | Module 1: Introductory Safety (Core) | Review-5 |
| CONS02B | Module 2B: Intermediate Wood Theory (Core) | 3-5 |
| CONS02C | Module 2C: Advanced Wood Theory (Core) | 3-5 |
| CONS06C | Module 6C: Advanced Wood Projects (Optional) | 25-50 |
| CONS11B | Module 11B: Work Study Preparation and Follow-up Activities (Optional) | 5-10 |
| CONS12B | Module 12B: Work Study (Optional) | 25-50 |
| CONS15B | Module 15B: Advanced Roof Framing (Optional) | 10-15 |
| CONS15C | Module 15C: Roofing Materials and Installation (Optional) | 2-7 |
| CONS16 | Module 16: Concrete Foundations and Finishing (Core) | 2-5 |
| CONS17 | Module 17: Interior and Exterior Finishing (Optional) | 10-15 |
| CONS18 | Module 18: Stair Framing (Optional) | 10-15 |
| CONS19 | Module 19: Insulation and Installation (Optional) | 5-10 |
| CONS20 | Module 20: Building Lay Out (Core) | 10-15 |
| DRAF14 | Module 14: Foundation Plans (Optional) | 5-10 |
| DRAF16 | Module 16: Elevations (Optional) | 5-10 |
| DRAF29 | Module 29: Surveying (Optional) | 5-10 |
| WELD05 | Module 5: Oxy-Acetylene Start-up, Shut-down and Cutting (Core) | 2-4 |
| Minimum | 100 | |