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=**Performance Assessments**=

===**The GRASP framework provides us a process by which can concepualize the performance assessments for a lesson or for the culminating activity in our thematic units. The development of performance assessments is part of Stage 2 in the UBD model. The Michigan Department of Education has emphasized the use of social studies performance assessments to engage students in displined inquiry. As you review this document make note of how the GRASP framework is applied in each performance assessment.**===



===**Beyond the Bubble also offers a wide variety of performance based assessment that require analysis, synthesis and evaluation of primary source documents. These can be used as formative assessments in concert with learning activities that lead to the final summative performance based assessment.**===

===Assessment/Grading rubrics must be developed to meaningfully assess any performance assessment. The Guide to Rubrics site provides some fundamental guidance on the considerations for rubric development, as well as templates that can be used for various types of rubrics.===