Weekly Message
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Just One More Right!
Essential Component!
“Firm evidence shows that formative assessment is an essential component of classroom work and that its development can raise standards of achievement.”
P. Black & D. Williams (1998) inside the Black Box: Raising Standards Through Classroom Assessment. Phi Delta Kappa, 80(2)
Learning by Doing!
Increase level of Rigor.
Match assessment to identified level of thinking.
Use Models of Strong and Weak Work!
Make sure students know which items match learning target.
Increase Cognitive Demand!
Use Applying Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Levels for Mathematics to increase Rigor in Math!
Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrix (Math and Science)
PLT
No PLT for grades 3rd-8th
Faculty Meeting: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Update on Current Behavior Data
Plan for Assembly
Acuity/ISTEP+
The Readiness C (English & Math) Part 1 testing windows, as well as the Predictive C (Science) testing windows are being extended until this Tuesday, February 23rd.
If you have students that weren't able to start testing during the window, they will have until next Tuesday to complete their tests.
Please, remember that the ISTEP+ Part 1 Practice Tests (online and paper/pencil) are also taking place starting this week and next week for our students. These testing windows will not be updated due to snow days! Expect more information from Ms. Ingram today!
Lodge Community School
Website: http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Lodge_Community_School
Location: 2000 Lodge Avenue, Evansville, IN, United States
Phone: (812) 477-5319