Evaluating

=**Evaluating**= It is critical that students are involved in evaluating the process as well as the product of the inquiry process. Evaluation can range from the student's understanding of the research process to the final product. Students will also be responsible for providing constructive feedback to their peers. Evaluation criteria should be determined in the planning stage with the students. Students should also be given ample opportunities to reflect on the inquiry process: what went well and what they would do differently next time; what resources were most effective; what search strategies provided good results; and how they were feeling throughout the process. Having the opportunity to reflect on the process is key for learning the inquiry process.


 * use the established criteria created in the planning stage.
 * evaluate the whole process, not just the final product
 * involve students in assessment
 * provide students with a rubric
 * have students write a letter home to highlight their experience using inquiry
 * have students write/talk about the inquiry process and their original plan
 * have students reflect on their feelings during the inquiry process

This rubric includes the essential question, information seeking, analysis, synthesis, documentation and the product.
 * Rubrics**