What are we really saying? Reporting & Data Collection at Muir Lake School
Feb 22, 2016
What are we really
saying?Reporting &
Data Collectionat
Muir Lake School
The Big Question…
Who would you want packing
YOUR Parachute?
Three student profilesPacker A Packer B Packer C
Did very well on material at the start of the course. Lost
interest half way through and began to do progressively worse as the year
went on.
Worked inconsistently;
sometimes did a fantastic job and other times had several critical
errors.
Had significant difficulty at the beginning but
worked hard and by the end of the year is able to achieve
perfect results 100% of the time.
Average: 70% Average: 70% Average: 70%
What do people say?
“Report cards provide written records of student performance, on the graded curriculum, over a period of time.”
(PSD Reporting Student Progress, May 2011)
http://sculptthefuturefoundation.org/criteria.html
“Memorization is what we resort to when what we are learning makes no sense.” (Anonymous)
“Parkland School Division takes a comprehensive approach to reporting student progress that aligns with effective instructional and assessment practices. “
(PSD Effective Reporting Document)
“ Feedback is often the spark that ignites motivation. ” (Marzano)
Thinking About Assessment
Alberta Assessment Consortium, 2011
http://www.layoutsparks.com/1/123741/face-puzzle-pieces-seperate-31000.html
“Every piece of the puzzle that doesn't fit gets you closer to the answer.” –
(Cynthia Copeland Lewis)
“All of the individual pieces of evidence are considered as you apply your professional judgment to determine which Performance Indicator on the report card is most appropriate.”
PSD Internal Document
http://www.nstjohnrosse.com/samples_of_paintings_in_gallerie.htm
Getting the Big Picture...
... And Enjoying the Process
Supports and Next Steps