The Lions' Den

Monitoring Student Learning and Results

Formative Assessment is what we call Assessment FOR Learning.  Check out the video below for tips and strategies.

As we continue to work with students...

1. Be clear on your expectation for learning -- does your learning target address the skill and concept students will learn & practice?
2. Does the student engagement activity you have created for learning specifically address the learning target for the day?
3. Do you have an exemplar to show students your expectations for quality?
4. Teach the vocabulary, use language from the text and language they will see on the assessment.
5. What clear criteria are you using to evaluate student work?  How will you know if they have met the learning target?
6. Following the evaluation of your exit slip, how will you adjust tomorrow's learning activities?

 

 Systems Check

Grading -- I placed the King Grading System sheet in everyone's mailbox last week.  As you are recording grades in preparation for progress reports (11/20), pay attention to the number of grades in each category.  All three categories must be used -- student engagement, progression towards standards, and mastery of standards.

Review hallway expectations with students, especially for dismissal.  The back stairwell must be a safe and orderly environment.  Remember, the first bell is for first and second floor classrooms.  The second bell is for third floor classrooms.  We cannot have students unsupervised, this is unsafe.  This is still part of the school day, please ensure you are meeting the expectation of active supervision in addition to arriving at your before or after school duty on time.






Faculty Meeting Agenda

1. Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports -- Please complete the survey https://www.pbisassessment.org/Anon/Y0O208ig2m0   (15 minutes)

2.         Grade collaboration for ECE and ELL students

3.         District Common Assessments (old proficiency) follow up and calendar for administering assessments.


PLCs

• Planning math lessons using the Classroom Instructional Framework
• Lesson Analysis Sheets from math Topic Assessments
• Ensure you all update the grade level PLC minutes and calendars each week -- right side of blog