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their impressions of its effects on student learning and development. This data is shared with the hostdistrict/agency.4. Lesson Quality Assessments (LQA): SPARK provides and instructs participating teachers in the use oftheir LQA, which is an evaluative tool that measures SPARK compliance and instructional effectiveness.There is a different LQA for each SPARK program. LQA’s may also be used as data collection tools aspart of a research project and/or as a more in-depth effort to collect data to show changes in teachers’effectiveness.b. Supplemental Evaluation Tools (Measure Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity) SOFIT andSOPLAY:1. SOFIT (System for Observing Fitness Instruction Time) is an objective tool for assessing the qualityof physical education instruction. It is a comprehensive system that measures three things duringclass time: 1. Student activity levels (including light, moderate, and vigorous); 2. Lesson context, and3. Teacher behavior. SOFIT is a research-validated instrument that involves the direct observationof lessons by trained data collectors. SOFIT has been used to assess physical education in over 1000schools throughout the United States.2. SOPLAY (System for Observing Play and Leisure Activity in Youth) provides observational data on thenumber of participants and their physical activity levels (light, moderate, and vigorous) during play andleisure opportunities. The system is based on group time sampling techniques. SOPLAY was designedto counter the problems of assessing physical activity in “open” environments, such as recreational andleisure settings and can be used to capture and gauge unstructured physical activity time.Note: SOFIT and SOPLAY are not included in the cost of a SPARK Standard or Premium program. Formore information about SOFIT and SOPLAY and a cost analysis for your project, contact SPARK at1-800-SPARK PE or spark@sparkpe.org.c. Student Assessments:Each SPARK Physical Education and After School curriculum set includes student assessments that maybe used to guide learning, authentically assess student progress, and provide criteria for grading. SPARKassessments are designed to be used along with regular observation of student participation and effort.Each SPARK manual comes with a free 1-year membership to SPARKfamily.org. Membership toSPARKfamily.org provides access to interactive assessment tools, including dynamic rubrics optimizedfor iPads.SPARK will align their quality assessment tools with the equipment you need (e.g., pedometers, heartrate monitors, scales) and provide professional consultation and ongoing support.d. Students Assessments by Program1. SPARK K-2 Physical Education: Likert scale and open ended performance rubrics linked to Nationaland State Physical Education Standards are included in every instructional unit.Page 33Back to Topwww.sparkpe.org| 1 800 SPARK PE | spark@sparkpe.org | SPARKprograms | SPARK_Programs
Click on the link below to view a sample K-2 motor skills assessment tool.Catching & Throwing Performance Rubric Assessment2. SPARK 3-6 Physical Education: Performance rubrics and student self-check assessment samplesare provided in each unit to document and guide learning. The SPARK 3-6 PE manual also includes aspecial Personal Best Day section to help students and teachers track individual fitness progress overtime and prepare them for national tests (i.e., SPARK recommended Fitnessgram and/or PresidentialPhysical Fitness Tests). SPARK Personal Best Day is designed to teach students how to monitor theiraerobic capacity, abdominal and upper body strength and endurance, and set goals for individualimprovement. SPARK 3-6 also features Pedometer Activities specifically designed to incorporate the useof pedometers. A Pedometer Tracking Log is available as an assessment tool on SPARKfamily.org.Click on the links below to view sample 3-6 assessment tools.Jump Rope Skills Performance Rubric AssessmentPersonal Best Day Progress and Goals Card3. SPARK Middle School Physical Education: Three levels of assessment choices are offered in SPARKMiddle School. Each option is designed to offer increasing levels of standards-based feedback as ameasure and guide for improvement and evaluation.Level 1: SPARK Unit Written TestsLevel 2: Skill-Based Assessments such a performance rubrics, peer coaching, self-checklistsLevel 3: Student Portfolios to include any (or all) of the following:SPARK Unit Written TestsSkill-Based AssessmentsCoulda, Shoulda, Woulda Character Ed Journaling PagesCreate a Game Journaling PagesCreate a Routine and/or EventHeart Rate Monitor LogsPedometer LogsFitness Assessment LogsThe SPARK Middle School program is supported by SPARKfit content available on SPARKfamily.org. Themain goal of the SPARKfit program is to teach students how to be productively active in a variety offitness and activity setting while managing their own fitness and wellness goals.Students participating in SPARKfit will:• Assess personal fitness scores and set goals based on recorded data that will improve ormaintain fitness and wellness levels• Demonstrate proper technique for a variety of fitness activities and exercises to ensure safe andenjoyable participation• Complete a personal wellness portfolio that demonstrates the understanding of basic nutrition,Page 34Back to Topwww.sparkpe.org| 1 800 SPARK PE | spark@sparkpe.org | SPARKprograms | SPARK_Programs
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