Auto-Feedback automatically scores specific types of student responses. This article will guide on how it works alongside manual scoring and Assignment Mastery
Feedback and Assignment Mastery Score
Teachers can manually provide feedback for any card in an assignment. By clicking on a progress tile from the Assignment Dashboard page, the corresponding card opens, allowing you to give feedback using the quick feedback buttons:
- Working On It (1 pt)
- Almost There (2 pts)
- You Got It! (3 pts)
- Above and Beyond (4 pts)
These values are then calculated into the student's Assignment Mastery score. Learn more about the Assignment Mastery score here.
- If a card doesn't receive feedback, it won’t be calculated into the Assignment Mastery score. Therefore, "zero" scores are not included.
- If a student interacts with a section, the tile turns dark gray. Once feedback is provided, the tile color changes based on the feedback given.
If students do not participate or answer a question, consider reflecting this in a participation grade rather than the Assignment Mastery score.
Auto-Feedback Overview
Auto-Feedback automatically scores specific question types in PocketLab Notebook assignments:
- Multiple Choice
- Line Matching
- Drag and Drop
This feature is designed to give feedback based on how many attempts it takes a student to answer correctly:
- Correct on first attempt: Above and Beyond (4 pts)
- Correct on second attempt: Almost There (2 pts)
- Correct on three or more attempts: Working On It (1 pt)
NOTE: In an upcoming release students will automatically receive a Working On It (1 pt) on their fourth attempt. For now, if a student makes several attempts and doesn’t answer correctly, you can manually provide a score by clicking on the relevant tile to see how many attempts were made.
Completion Grade and Manual Feedback
The scoring system in PocketLab Notebook is primarily designed for formative assessment, meaning it's meant to track progress toward learning goals rather than serve as a formal quiz or test system. Here are some key points:
- Completion Grades: The Download Scores feature now includes metrics such as the percentage of sections the student interacted with. This can be used to assign a participation or completion grade if desired.
- Manual Feedback: While Auto-Feedback scores certain sections, you can manually score others (like Free Response cards) to evaluate student performance more comprehensively.