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STEP 1
Define the purpose of the performance.
The performance being assessed is the preparation of the web design project..
STEP 2
Define the purpose of the self-assessment.
The self-assessment outcomes are to minimize future procrastination and to improve the quality of similar
performances in the future.
STEP 3
Develop performance criteria for the self-assessment.
Criteria for self-assessment:
A. understanding the consequences of procrastination
B. trade-off between the quality of the online web project vs. time spent in preparation
C. quality of the testing process for the validity of the web pages and the embedded links
STEP 4
Determine attributes that indicate quality for each criterion.
Attributes for criteria:
Criterion A: number of consequences identified, connection of each to successful performance
Criterion B: amount of time spent preparing, appearance of the web project, number of errors not spotted
Criterion C: number of errors spotted, amount of time spent testing
STEP 5
For each attribute or simple criterion, determine the evidence needed to perform the assessment.
The evidence needed for this assessment is included in the reflection journal described above.
STEP 6
Select the scale and range to be used in looking at each piece of evidence.
The only attributes whose scales are not numeric are “appearance” and “connections.” The scale for appearance
might be “sloppy,” “acceptable,” “attractive,” and “spectacular.” The scale for connection might be “remote,”
“reasonable,” and “close.”
STEP 7
Collect and measure the evidence identified.
Listing of the evidence:
Consequences: The web project was completed several days past deadline and was not of the highest quality. To
get full credit, he had to complete reflection and self-assessment reports.
Time spent in preparation: 8 hours. The web pages appeared acceptable. There was only one error not spotted
after testing.
He spotted four errors during preparation and six errors while testing. Testing and error correcting time was 5
hours.
STEP 8
Use the collected evidence to prepare a self-assessment report.
Strengths:
• Despite the delay, the web project appearance and performance were acceptable.