Challenge+by+Choice

•     •   **Challenge by choice is a new concept that we are trying in 8th grade science this year. Students choose the level of challenge that will help them maximize their learning. Studenst are given the opportunity to choose from three levels on projects green, blue and black. On test they may choose between the standard test and a challenge test.  Why do we use challenge by choice? **          1. Students learn essential course content at varying levels or depth. 2. Students can independently      maximize their learning. 3. Tiered choices of assesmnet allow for a more accurate measure of ability instead of one common assessment for all.

** Projects: ** ** Tests: ** 
 * ** Green -** the level that meets all the grade level standards for 8th grade science at SHMS and represents a level of master that every student must achieve in orde rto be considered proficient.
 * **Blue** - this level asks the stduents to go beyond the standard level. tasks may be more advanced and may require additional work.
 * **Black**- this advanced level will ask students to think more critically and creatively apply their skills and knowledge.
 * ** Standard Test **
 * Meets all the requirements for the curriculum.
 * Asks students to show knowledge, comprehension, application and analysis of materical covered.
 * ** Challenge Test **
 * Asks students to show knowledge, comprehension, application and analysis of materical covered.
 * May also ask students to make judgemnets about the value of ideas or materials.