The Lions' Den

Daily Formative Checks (Assessment FOR Learning)

Each day, you prepare learning activities for students based on curriculum standards and daily learning targets.  During PLCs last week, it seems there may be confusion on what exactly the daily formative check should be and the purpose for its inclusion as part of learning routines.

To provide a cohesive structure, utilize the Classroom Instructional Framework to guide your lesson planning and learning activities for each content area.  We have no time to waste, we must be purposeful.

Entering Activities  -- The time at the beginning of the class/lesson designed for independently focused work decided on by the teacher (skill practice, review of yesterday's concept)

Anticipatory Set -- Teacher sets the stage for learning -OBJECTIVE - What will each student know and be able to do as a result of the lesson?

Teaching/Learning (interactive instruction) -- Teacher introduces students to new knowledge, processes, or skills - models what's expected, and determines student understanding

Guided Practice -- Students practice the new concept, idea, skill, etc. and show the teacher they understand what was taught.

Closure (exit slip) -- Teacher revisits the objective/learning target, checks for understanding and intentionally connects homework to the objective.  Provide an exit slip for students to complete (one-minute summary, question, journal writing, identifying similarities and differences)

Independent Practice -- Students engage in independent practice to reinforce skills and knowledge (this is also when you can work with a small group of students who still need assistance)

This week in PLC, please ensure you are prepared with the following:

• Each teacher should bring their exit slip from their previous lesson (Wednesday). 
• Teachers will also need to bring their Envisions Teacher Manual for whatever lesson they are on.
• Be prepared to discuss the purpose of an exit slip and formative assessment and how it will inform your instruction for the following day.

Faculty Meeting 11/7/2017

1. Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports -- Please complete the survey https://www.pbisassessment.org/Anon/Y0O208ig2m0
2. Sense of Urgency
3. District Common Assessments (proficiency 1)
4. Using Rubrics
5. JCPS Gives Campaign (November 1st-24th)
6. Progress Reports 11/20
7. Reading strategies for boys

DazJai is a Superkid! (click words)

Parks is an author!