I have thought about all of my sensed needs. I have been looking at things that would support all of these ideas. I think that I am going to informally implement some ideas that I've read about for motivating kids to read through self selected books. I also am going to set up a differentiation math center with games and other resources that will support students at the place that they are at. I usually am able to find a math support person somewhere to help me during math teaching and work time. In the past I have found a parent, high school students, or even an AmeriCorps teacher. I am going to look into the high school student this year again. This will help me give extra support to the students that need it.
The sensed need that I am going to pursue for my AR is an extension of the one I did the first time. I would like to look into how I can follow each student's progress in math along the way. I will not rely on an end of the unit test. I am thinking that I may not even use the tests for this process. I am very excited to see where this leads me.
That sounds great! I like the idea of bringing in a high school student to help. I think our high school students need more valueble experiences that are authenic. Its great for all involved. I look forward to seeing how you will monitor your students progress without tests, are you using a portfolio?
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DeleteI usually can get a high school student to come down to my building for math. It works out so great for me. I have them watch how I teach math every day, and then they can take a couple of students who need extra support for work time.
I haven't really thought about the portfolio, but that is a great idea! Thanks!
Katrina, I am looking forward to developing my idea further. There is a lot of information about learning targets being talked about in districts I've visited with. When I did this this year it was very evident throughout the unit where my student understanding was. I found that the two times I did give an end of unit assessment, I already knew what the test ended up telling me. Then I felt like I wasted a whole day of math instruction giving the test when I could have been either moving on, or supporting those that needed it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lot to think through, but I am very excited about continuing.