CrissCross

1. We will examine the basic features of the CrissCross spreadsheet.

• initial class set up
• creating teams
• sharing scores
• choice checks & number correct
• grade settings

QUESTION ORDER must be the same on ALL versions of the test.

ANSWER CHOICE ORDER may be different on ALL versions of the test.

Enter you class periods as SINGLE digits numbers in ZipGrade.

Do not add an st, nd, rd or th to the number.

1. How to create teams and note absent students.

2. How to share teams with the class.

How to share tests scores with students.

All in-class assessments are 30 minutes

Extended students get 45 minutes

Everyone completes in ONE class period.

1. Choice Checks

2. Number Correct

1. Bottom Out Weighted and Final Scores

The is the lowest grade any student can earn after completing CrissCross.

2. Adjust 69 to

Select if you want grades of 69 adjust up to a 70 or down to a 68.

3. CrissCross Bump

What can be done for students with a failing final score. You can bump their final grade to a their CrissCross score. CrissCross scores above a 70 get their final score adjusted to a 70.

4. Highlights

Select scores you want highlighted in yellow for easier visual inspection

There are no magic numbers/settings.

Learning happens when students are challenged, allowed to reflect, then correct their misunderstandings.

Settings will depend on:

• students’ experience with CrissCross
• level of course
• difficulty of the testing material
• prior communication – what will be expected of them.
• a desired test average

BALANCE

• If CrissCross is weighted too little - discourages learning from their mistakes, team discussion and see CrissCross as having little value.
• If CrissCross is weighted too much - discourages students from challenging themselves, become dependent on the team for a grade and see the test as having little value.

What does your final score represent? CLICK HERE

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