2 stars and A wish....... rewrite Commonalities, Wonderings and a wish





Lesson Focus:

Students in the IBDP Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) course explored the following questions through peer assessment as a tool for assessment for learning:


Outline how land bridges affect speciation and biodiversity.

Outline how Earth's movement of tectonic plates can lead to speciation.


Lesson Activities:

Understanding Command Terms and Keywords:

Students were divided into groups to write their responses.

They unpacked the command term "outline" and key concepts such as "speciation," "biodiversity," "land bridges," and "tectonic plates."


Contextual Examples:

Students incorporated contextual examples from their own backgrounds like Ram Setu , isthmus of panama and Bering land bridge and ethnicities, enhancing their connection to the learned concepts.


Peer Review Process:

Groups moved around the classroom to review others' responses.

They identified commonalities, shared their questions, looked for unfamiliar ( wonderings) and provided constructive feedback (a "wish" for improvement).


Engagement and Participation:

Students had the option to use imagery, doodling, writing, and examples to express their ideas.

This multimodal approach encouraged active participation, engagement, and collaboration.


Improvements and Future Assessment Strategies:

As a reflection to their responses I looked at the CWW model for improvement in future. I identified commonalities, concepts ( Black ), wonderings ( Blue) and provided constructive feedback (a "wish" for improvement) ( Red) to myself.





Clearer Rubrics and Criteria:

Understood the need to develop detailed rubrics outlining specific criteria for each command term and key concept to guide students in their responses and peer assessments. Although students were able to identify the use of ESS vocabulary, it is essential it is consistent and well structured throughout their expression.






Structured Peer Feedback:

Implement a structured peer feedback form with specific sections for identifying strengths, questions, and suggestions for improvement. This can help streamline the review process and ensure constructive feedback.



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