Last year my biggest change was to not be so wrapped up with end of the unit assessments. I only gave one test the entire year in math. The one that I did give was early in the year. After that test I realized that I already knew what that assessment told me. So I decided that a test took up too much math time and it wasn't really that necessary for mastery of concepts.
In place of these tests I paid very close attention to daily work and how they were doing during work time. I did a whole group instruction in math each day and then did a small group for extra support during work time. The group was open to anyone that needed help. They could come and go as they wished. I did see my test scores and I did just as well as I did the previous year on the state test.
I am happy about this change and am incorporating this into my AR and plans for the upcoming school year.
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