Teaching with Physical Computing: Assessment of Project-Based Learning

Brought to you by Arm, this course focuses on an aspect of Project-Based Learning that teachers often find challenging: how to assess it effectively.

Assessment of PBL can be challenging. In this course, we explore the purpose and methods of assessment, including what educators need to consider when applying both formative and summative assessment tools.

The course also introduces you to the additional opportunities PBL affords in assessing soft skills, such as problem-solving and collaboration.

Module 1 Introduction

Module 2 The 'big picture' of assessment

Module 3 Language of assessment

Module 4 Assessment of PBL

Module 5 The methods of assessment

Module 6 Question types

Module 7 Learning outcomes

Module 8 MCQs

Module 9 Open questioning and leading thinking

Module 10 Classroom investigation