Through the analysis of GLOSS Testing for T2, I have noted some significant changes. The percentage of students who were achieving well below has decreased significantly for both levels, especially for all areas (Add/Sub, Mult/Div and Prop/Ratio). The major noticeable change has been with addition and subtraction. T1 saw over 60% of yr 7 students achieving well below and 59% of yr 8 students achieving below. T2 wk 4 has seen a major shift where only 8% of yr 7's are achieving well below and 28% of yr 8's are achieving well below.
I believe this shift has been due to the whole class teaching that is taking place within the classroom environment, using student voice to assess each students next learning steps, and using small groups to teach new learning or consolidate the learning for others (Based on student voice).
Wow – well done, there is some great teaching and learning happening in Room 10. This is a huge shift in achievement within in a term. These teaching strategies that you have been employing are obviously working, can’t wait to see where they end up by the end of the year.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing shifts Tiaki. I too think this is due to you using student voice and co-constructing the learning with the students. They are aware of their own needs and you now have their voice which has obviously impacted in a positive way on the teaching and learning experiences you provide.
ReplyDeleteRemember that you have also been trialing acceleration strategies which I am sure have also contributed to these shifts.
Continue the great work.