an analysis of pre and post-assessment data jenna katuzienski
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Arts and Ocean Conservation: Wyland Whaling Walls
An Analysis of Pre and Post-Assessment Data
Jenna Katuzienski
The LessonIntroduction:
Display paintings of Robert WylandContent Focus:
Information about Robert WylandGroup analysis of Whaling WallsExplain mural to class
Closing: Students work on group murals (into 2nd day)
ObjectivesStudents will be able to identify and explain
Robert Wyland’s contribution to ocean conservation.
Students will identify at least 3 different marine mammals and locate their geographic habitats.
Given a mural topic and main focus, students will contribute to a class mural inspired by Wyland’s work.
Pre-Assessment Pre-Assessment Name: ____________________________ Date: __________________ Complete this as best as you can. It is alright if you don’t know all the answers. Name one artist associated with ocean conservation: _____________________________ Name 3 different marine mammals and where they can be found on the map provided: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How can art influence people’s opinions about conservation? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Post-Assessment Post-Assessment Name: ____________________________ Date: __________________ Complete this as best as you can. It is alright if you don’t know all the answers. Name one artist associated with ocean conservation: _____________________________ Name 3 different marine mammals and where they can be found on the map provided: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How can art influence people’s opinions about conservation? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pre-Assessment DataMean: 1.5Mode: 0 and 2Median: 2None of the students were able to identify
Robert Wyland as an artistNo identification of Robert WylandOnly 1 student able to identify 3 mammals and
locationsMost common mammals identified: Narwhale
(Arctic) and Dolphin (Atlantic)
BelowExpectations
Meets Expectations
AboveExpectations
Post-Assessment DataMean: 4Mode: 5Median: 520/24 students were able to identify Robert
Wyland as an artist18/24 students able to identify 3 mammals and
locations23/24 students could explain art’s impact on
conservation effortsMost common mammals identified: Orca
(Arctic) and Humpback Whale (Atlantic)
Below Expectations
Meets Expectations
Above Expectations
Overall OutcomesStudent performance increased by 50% (based
on mean data)
All students were able to explain contribution to the class mural
One change: add a drawing component on assessments
Students demonstrated strong understanding of how art impacts conservation efforts across the globe.
I learned students gain more from lessons when they connect information to personal experiences.