- Read each question—there may be more than one.
- Post your responses in the appropriate threads. Students are required to make their initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). You should respond to two posts of your colleagues by 11:59 pm on Sunday night.
- Responses should be of sufficient length with proper grammar.
- You will not be able to view your classmates’ responses until you post in the discussion.
- Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings with each question. Responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). You will lose marks if you do not satisfy the minimum number of posts. This feature will keep you engaged. Your response to your colleagues should be at least one full paragraph each (at least 4-5 sentences) for each post.
- Review your postings to see who has responded to you.
- Be sure to answer all questions.
- Include a bibliography using APA format. If you do not include a bibliography utilizing at least two different sources, you will lose marks.
- Document all your sources in the initial discussion post using APA format. Your initial post should look like a research paper where you document all your sources. For example, if you provide a definition of a principle, be sure to document your source in the sentence like this:
“Cooper, Heron, Heward (2020) outline the definition of positive reinforcement as….”
or
“The definition of positive reinforcement is…. (Cooper, Heron, Heward, 2020).”
Distinguish between dependent and independent variables:
- Based upon your Pre-Assessment Score, what is your goal and intervention plan to reach competency of the course content?
- What is the difference between rate and percentage. Provide a specific example of when it would be better to use rate as compared to percentage.
- Provide an example of when it would be good to use IRT.
Criteria Meet Standards Does Not Meet Standards Criterion Score Writing Competency: Grammatical structure, APA formatting Exemplary spelling and grammar. Precise use of words with meaning clearly expressed. Feedback is supported by citing textual references from course materials in APA formatting. Minor errors in grammar or format. Acceptable, effective use of words and expression. Errors in grammar or format frequently obscure expression of thought. Ineffective wording, sentence structure, and expression. / 1 Critical Thinking: Skills evident: knowledge, comprehension, application, synthesis, evaluation Higher order thinking is clearly evident and presented in a clear logical flow. Insightful interpretation, application, explanation, and/or critique Some higher order thinking is evident. Organization is logical. Links need strengthening. Most ideas are clearly interpreted, applied, explained and/or critiqued Basic knowledge level information is presented. Organization is not evident. Interpretation, application, explanation and/or critique are not evident. / 1 Grammar Adds clear insights to ongoing discussion. Responds to a minimum of two others. Timely responses. Asks probing, constructive questions. Includes liberal and natural use of “encouraging statements.” Contributes further thought to discussion in a timely way. Limited use of “encouraging statements.” Responds to two others. Contribution is late and therefore not able to add to discussion. Respect of others is lacking. Does not respond to others. Post is late. / 1 TotalScore of Discussion Board Rubric, / 3
