Formative Assessments
Formative Learning Activities:
To ensure ongoing engagement and comprehension, each subtopic— balance in health, myths around fad dieting—will include a formative assessment in the form of quizzes, discussion, or interactive activities.
- Quizzes & Knowledge Checks: After each assigned reading or video, students will complete a quiz (Google Forms) with multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions to assess their understanding.
- Meal Plan Activity: Students will complete a meal plan template, applying their knowledge of balanced nutrition. They will fill out a meal plan ensuring all food groups are included and making adjustments based on dietary guidelines.
Each formative assessment will provide instant feedback through instructor comments, allowing students to discuss areas for improvement.
Summative Assessments
Final Assessment:
The summative assessment will be a final quiz (Google Forms) with approximately 20 questions covering key concepts from the course. This will include:
- Multiple-choice and true/false questions testing factual knowledge and application.
- Short-answer questions encouraging critical thinking about a prevalent diet myth and improvement
Students must achieve 50% or above to pass, with their final grade calculated based on both formative and summative assessments.
Grading Scheme (BC High School Standard)
We adopted the BC High School grading scheme as it aligns with our target audience’s expectations.
Assessment Rationale
We structured formative assessments to provide practice opportunities, ensuring that students gradually build their knowledge and confidence before the final summative assessment.
To ensure alignment with learning objectives, we used different assessment styles based on the type of knowledge being evaluated:
- Balanced Diet Concepts: Multiple-choice and true/false questions assess students’ factual understanding of nutrition principles.
- Diet Myths: Short-answer responses require students to apply critical thinking to debunk common misconceptions.
- Meal Planning: The meal plan template serves as a practical assessment, allowing students to demonstrate applied knowledge by designing a nutritionally balanced meal plan.
This ensures that students can engage in active learning without fear of failure, making the summative assessment a reflection of their cumulative understanding. Students first learn each concept through instructional materials, then complete formative assessments to reinforce their understanding, and finally apply their knowledge in the summative assessment.