ME11 Entrepreneurship I Proof of Learning

OVERVIEW

Performance-based Measurements (PBMs) when used as the proof of learning (POL) for a course give teachers a tool to evaluate student achievement and mastery of course concepts. A PBM measures students' ability to apply the skills and knowledge learned from course standards. Typically, the task challenges students to use their higher-order thinking skills to create a product or complete a process (Chun, 2010).

PERFORMANCE-BASED MEASUREMENT FOR ME11 ENTREPRENEURSHIP I

The objective of Entrepreneurship I is to provide students with the essential knowledge to create a small business they are passionate about or addresses a need in their community. Through design thinking, students will be asked to consider a business idea they will use throughout the course.

The course is structured around the Lean Canvas Business Model (LCBM), an industry-accepted model. Students will complete the LCBM which covers the following key concepts: Problem, Customer Segments, Unique Selling Proposition, Solution, Channels, Key Metrics, Revenue Streams, Cost Structure, and Competitive Advantage.

Students will complete two deliverables: the LCBM document for their business idea and a presentation to pitch the idea. Each student’s proficiency will be determined by the combined points earned from the LCBM and the presentation/pitch. Use the provided rubrics to evaluate each student’s proficiency. The rubric is modeled after DECA and FBLA rubric formats.

While being exposed to the concepts through curriculum content, students will receive continuous feedback from their teacher and will further develop their business idea through multiple reviews and iterations. It is important for students to make changes based on teacher and peer feedback. The sections of the LCBM are interwoven into the curriculum as shown in the table below.

LCBM Sections	Indicator(s)
Problem/Opportunity, Solution	2.01, 2.03, 2.04, 2.05
Unique Selling Proposition, Competitive Advantage	3.02
Customer	3.03
Channels	4.01
Cost Structure	4.03, 4.04
Revenue Streams	5.03
Key Metrics	5.04

Throughout this project, students and teachers will work together to intentionally develop important employability skills: project management, research, and analysis, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication skills. Students will also be expected to consider the ethical implications of their business idea.

COURSE PROFICIENCY

Proficiency for this course is a combined score of 95 points or above. To determine the proficiency score, combine the points from the LCBM (54 maximum points) and Presentation/Pitch (82 maximum points).