1. Use New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standard 3.1 (Reading)
2. Find your Grade level(s)
3. Find the Activities/Core Proficiency Indicators/Scope & Sequence, etc.
4. Find your Grade level(s)
5. Find the Activities/Core Proficiency Indicators/Scope & Sequence, etc.
6. Cross reference your data to all Activities/Core Proficiency Indicators/Scope & Sequence, etc., for standard 3.1.
7. Identify the area most in need of improvement
8. Repeat the first 7 steps for the next 4 standards
Thursday, October 8, 2009
10 Samples of Important Data for Analyzing Student Achievement
1. ASK & HSPA Tests
2. Tests
3. Quizzes
4. Norm Referenced, Standardized Tests (CATs. IOWAs, Terra Novas, etc.)
5. Homework
6. Teacher’s Anecdotal Information
7. Rubrics
8. Portfolios
9. Running Records (lower grade levels)
10. Observational Surveys (lower grade levels)
2. Tests
3. Quizzes
4. Norm Referenced, Standardized Tests (CATs. IOWAs, Terra Novas, etc.)
5. Homework
6. Teacher’s Anecdotal Information
7. Rubrics
8. Portfolios
9. Running Records (lower grade levels)
10. Observational Surveys (lower grade levels)
6 Sample Language Arts Assessments
1. Tests/quizzes
2. Portfolios
3. Audio/visual recordings
4. Rubrics
5. Running Records
6. Observational Surveys
Effort and Recognition
A must read:
“A belief in effort ultimately pays off in terms of student achievement.” (p. 41)
Research results for reinforcing effort: 20 – 48 percentile gains (p. 42)
7 Ways to Create Learner-centered (v. teacher-centered) lessons:
1. Problem-based learning
2. Hands-on activities
3. Role playing
4. Socratic Questioning
5. Cooperative learning groups
6. Use of Multiple-intelligences
7. Use of technology
2. Hands-on activities
3. Role playing
4. Socratic Questioning
5. Cooperative learning groups
6. Use of Multiple-intelligences
7. Use of technology
Five Secrets for Increasing Student Achievement BEFORE Creating Lessons
Secret # 1:
Teaching how to test is a waste of valuable learning time (though often necessary)
……but teaching to the test is a good thing.
Secret # 2:
Student achievement will increase when you think like the test-makers.
ETS & Riverside create the tests by using the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards to guide them.
Therefore, if you teach to the test, you are teaching to the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards…at least for now…National Standards are coming!
Secret # 3:
The textbook is a tool, not a curriculum.
Texas and California buy the most books.
The number one priority for textbook sales is textbook sales, not state standards.
Secret #4:
Teach to the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and the test will take care of itself.
http://www.nj.gov/education/cccs/
Secret # 5:
A good teaching plan (curriculum map) will improve test scores.
Teaching how to test is a waste of valuable learning time (though often necessary)
……but teaching to the test is a good thing.
Secret # 2:
Student achievement will increase when you think like the test-makers.
ETS & Riverside create the tests by using the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards to guide them.
Therefore, if you teach to the test, you are teaching to the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards…at least for now…National Standards are coming!
Secret # 3:
The textbook is a tool, not a curriculum.
Texas and California buy the most books.
The number one priority for textbook sales is textbook sales, not state standards.
Secret #4:
Teach to the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and the test will take care of itself.
http://www.nj.gov/education/cccs/
Secret # 5:
A good teaching plan (curriculum map) will improve test scores.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Weblink: What Is Being Assessed on the ASK Tests
1. Click the link below.
2. Select a grade level and subject area.
3. Look at the Areas of Focus.
4. Areas of Focus in boldface print are most likely to be assessed.
5. Sample test questions can sometimes be found under Comments and Examples, to the right of the Areas of Focus.
http://www.nj.gov/education/aps/njscp/
2. Select a grade level and subject area.
3. Look at the Areas of Focus.
4. Areas of Focus in boldface print are most likely to be assessed.
5. Sample test questions can sometimes be found under Comments and Examples, to the right of the Areas of Focus.
http://www.nj.gov/education/aps/njscp/
Friday, July 3, 2009
Web Link: South Jersey Academy for Teaching and Learning
The home page:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/
Create & share lesson plans:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/tr/tre.htm
Use or customize ready-made rubrics:
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
Language arts literacy resources:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/tr/tre.htm
Persuasive writing tools:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/academy/persuasive.htm
Visit Academy Workshops online:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/cumber/miniwork.htm
Technology Resources:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/tr/tre.htm
http://southjerseyacademy.com/
Create & share lesson plans:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/tr/tre.htm
Use or customize ready-made rubrics:
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
Language arts literacy resources:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/tr/tre.htm
Persuasive writing tools:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/academy/persuasive.htm
Visit Academy Workshops online:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/cumber/miniwork.htm
Technology Resources:
http://southjerseyacademy.com/tr/tre.htm
Mapping your curriculum
Think of your 5 favorite language arts lessons
Add these 5 lessons first, if they align to the core curriculum content standards
Know the standards (and CPIs) that you need to teach at your grade level
Fill in lessons for 80% of the days between September and April
80% allows you to expect the unexpected...assemblies, fire drills, snow days, etc.
Put the lessons in a sensible sequence, preferably by units
Put those that don’t make the top list in May or June
Put the rest on an “if-there’s-time” list
Add these 5 lessons first, if they align to the core curriculum content standards
Know the standards (and CPIs) that you need to teach at your grade level
Fill in lessons for 80% of the days between September and April
80% allows you to expect the unexpected...assemblies, fire drills, snow days, etc.
Put the lessons in a sensible sequence, preferably by units
Put those that don’t make the top list in May or June
Put the rest on an “if-there’s-time” list
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