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.
Assessment and evaluation throughout the Design Studies 10, 20 courses should be based on the learning objectives that are outlined in the curriculum. It is important to use a variety of assessment techniques to ensure accurate student evaluation. The design of an evaluation matrix/scheme should reflect the amount of time devoted to each of the modules taught in the course. For example, if work study were a 25 hour module offered in the course, it could represent 25% of the student evaluation in a 100 hour course offering
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Here is a sample evaluation scheme.
| Tests (written) | 15% |
| Project work | 25% |
| Information Research | 10% |
| Homework and Assignments | 10% |
| Classroom Presentations | 15% |
| Work Study | 25% |
If work study was not offered, then time could be used for project development involving larger projects that might include an optional module DEST18 found in this guide.
For more information about student evaluation refer to the Practical and Applied Arts Handbook (Saskatchewan Education, Draft 2000) or Student Evaluation: A Staff Development Handbook (Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit, 1999).
For information about program evaluation refer to the Saskatchewan School-Based Program Evaluation Resource Book (1989).
For information about curriculum evaluation refer to Curriculum Evaluation in Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Education, 1991).
| Module Code | Modules | Suggested Time (hours) |
| DEST01 | Module 1: The Design Process (Core) | 15-25 |
| DEST02 | Module 2: Design Fundamentals (Core) | 15-25 |
| DEST03 | Module 3: Sketching and Freehand Drawing Fundamentals (Optional) | 5-15 |
| DEST04 | Module 4: Modeling (Optional) | 10-20 |
| DEST05 | Module 5: Historical/Cultural Design (Optional) | 10-15 |
| DEST06 | Module 6: Two-dimensional Design Applications (Optional) *prerequisite Module 1 and 2 | 15-25 |
| DEST07 | Module 7: Three-dimensional Design Applications (Optional) *prerequisite Module 1 and 2 | 15-25 |
| DEST08 | Module 8: Business and Profession of Design (Core) | 5-10 |
| DEST09 | Module 9: Two-dimensional Design Processes and Materials (Optional) *prerequisite Module 6 | 15-25 |
| DEST10 | Module 10: Three-dimensional Design Aesthetics (Optional) *prerequisite Module 7 | 10-15 |
| DEST11 | Module 11: Three-dimensional Design Processes and Materials (Optional) *prerequisite Module 7 | 15-25 |
| DEST12 | Module 12: Human Environments (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST13 | Module 13: Design Rendering and Presentation (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST14 | Module 14: Human Factors and Communication (Optional) *prerequisite Module 12 | 15-25 |
| DEST15 | Module 15: Intermediate Three-dimensional Modeling (Optional) *prerequisite Module 4 | 15-25 |
| DEST16 | Module 16: Work Study Preparation and Follow-up Activities (Optional) | 5-8 |
| DEST17 | Module 17: Module 17: Work Study (Optional) *prerequisite Module 16 | 25-50 |
| DEST18A, B | Module 18A, B: Extended Study (Optional) | 10-20 |
All students taking a pure Design Studies course are required to take Core Modules 1, 2 and 8. If the students have had the opportunity in previous Middle Level courses to do some Design Studies, a review of the core modules may still be necessary. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to assess the resources of the school and community prior to selecting the Design Studies modules. In addition, integration of knowledge and ideas from other subject area curricula may be incorporated to facilitate the solution of specific design problems.
| Module Code | Suggested Modules | Suggested Time (hours) |
| Design Studies 10 | ||
| DEST01 | Module 1: The Design Process (Core) | 15-25 |
| DEST02 | Module 2: Design Fundamentals (Core) | 15-25 |
| DEST03 | Module 3: Sketching and Freehand Drawing Fundamentals (Optional) | 5-15 |
| DEST04 | Module 4: Modeling (Optional) | 10-20 |
| DEST05 | Module 5: Historical/Cultural Design (Optional) | 10-15 |
| DEST06 | Module 6: Two-dimensional Design Applications (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST07 | Module 7: Three-dimensional Design Applications (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST08 | Module 8: The Business and Profession of Design (Core) | 5-10 |
| DEST12 | Module 12: Human Environments (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST18A | Module 18A: Extended Study (Optional) | 10-20 |
| Minimum | 100 | |
| Design Studies 20 | ||
| DEST09 | Module 9: Two-dimensional Design Processes and Materials (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST10 | Module 10: Three-dimensional Design Aesthetics (Optional) | 10-15 |
| DEST11 | Module 11: Three-dimensional Design Processes and Materials (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST13 | Module 13: Design Rendering and Presentation (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST14 | Module 14: Human Factors and Communication (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST15 | Module 15: Intermediate Three-dimensional Modeling (Optional) | 15-25 |
| DEST16 | Module 16: Work Study Preparation and Follow-up Activities (Optional) | 5-8 |
| DEST17 | Module 17: Work Study (Optional) | 15-50 |
| DEST18B | Module 18B: Extended Study (Optional) | 10-20 |
| Minimum | 100 | |