Evaluation Plan
The evaluation will be divided into three major parts. First, an "in-progress" assessment
will occur at least three times throughout the year to assure that A Walk Through Time is not
only completed on time and on budget, but also that the proposed goals are being achieved. Using
the Project Calendar and Proposed Budget as a checklist, A Walk Through Time will be evaluated
during September 1998, January 1999, and April 1999.
Second, in addition to checking the progress of our project, we want to evaluate student
learning experiences. Not only should students be gaining basic knowledge about geology and
geologic history, but they should be applying and integrating multiple skills such as mathematics
and mapping skills (analytical), artistic and writing skills (interpretation), budget management,
and team-building skills. The "in-progress" evaluation will be conducted by the assistant
principal who is familiar with the project but not involved in the day-to-day process.
Third, students will conduct a "public impact" evaluation. Between August and December, 1998,
students will develop a questionnaire to survey the public's understanding of our geologic
setting. They will administer the questionnaire to a sampling of students in grades K-12 and
community members. When A Walk Through Time is completed, students will administer the same
questionnaire to a sampling of students and community members after they have learned about our
geologic setting from A Walk Through Time. Students will compare the results of the two
questionnaires and prepare a brief report on the results.
