11/14/08

Student Survey

I gave the student survey to my kids. They took it very serious. I'll come w/ the data.

Tamra
I have been giving pre-assessments to my 3rd and 5th grade math groups. Students find out how they scored but I stress to them that it was a pre-assessment and we are looking for growth. After teaching the chapter lessons, we use that pre-assessment as a study guide. But we also talk about the goal/grade for the post assessment.
I have had some success. My 3rd grade group is the "approaches" AIMS group and each student except 1 grew in %. The one student stayed at 80%.
My 5th grade group however is made up of Limited English Speakers and/or Special Education students. I have not had as much success with setting clear targets with them. It does not seem to motivate them.
I may try some visuals.

11/11/08

Chapter 3

Hello!

Here are some topics and things to think about as you review chapter 3 for the meeting on Friday...
1. How have you been setting clear targets for your students? What is working and what is not working for you at this time?



Also, Cindy and Tamra shared a student survey and teacher survey with us at the last meeting. If you have had a chance to complete the survey please bring it along if you would like.

Peggy and I shared a rubric we use for SSR and talked about how we could use it in other subjects as well. I will be posting that on the General Shared folder before our meeting (I know I said I would do that). If anyone has been able to use it or use something like it please come ready to share how that is going.