Teachers Lesson Plans

The Changing Composition: Grade K-3

Assessment Guide

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Theory Criterion
To what degree does the student understand how to use elements such as size, line, value, and the placement of figures on the picture plane to create pictorial space?

The student demonstrates little understanding of how the elements are used to create pictorial space.

The student demonstrates understanding of how the elements are used to create pictorial space.

The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of how the elements are used to create pictorial space.

Creation Criterion
How well has the student created a two-dimensional image that depicts three-dimensional space using overlapping and the placement of elements within the picture plane?

The student depicts three-dimensional space in a limited way, using little overlapping or variation in the placement of elements on the picture plane.

The student depicts three-dimensional space, using overlapping and the placement of elements on the picture plane.

The student depicts three-dimensional space convincingly, using overlapping and much variation in the placement of elements on the picture plane.

Analysis Criterion
How well does the student explain how different design strategies can be used to create a range of possibilities?

The student can explain, with difficulty, how one or two design strategies are used.

The student can explain how two or more design strategies are used.

The student can explain thoroughly how several design strategies are used.