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Instructional LaddersInstructional LaddersMeasures of Academic ProgressMeasures of Academic Progress®® (MAP (MAP®®))
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Setting the StageSetting the Stage
Welcome/introductions
Structure for the day
Materials review
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Activate Prior KnowledgeActivate Prior Knowledge
1. Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) as an adaptive growth measure
2. Student RIT scores
3. RIT scale
4. Normative Data
5. RIT to Reading Range Reports
6. DesCartes: A Continuum of Learning®
7. Primary Grades Instructional Data
8. Instructional level
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Sustaining the Momentum Sustaining the Momentum
Consider how you will implement what you’ve learned in the:
Next month
Next semester
Next year
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Terry PlannerMy Building
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Schedule meeting to plan for sharing/ teaching other teachers key concepts:
Complete Recorded Online Ladder Activity
Build Instructional Ladder Lessons with grade-level teams
Schedule meeting with my principal to discuss this info and plan
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•Workbook from this workshop
Finding available time/Schedule over lunch
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Other teacher leaders, grade/ department heads and me
•Workbook from this workshop
•Sustaining the Momentum document
Hectic schedules/ be persistent and prioritize– this is important!
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Other teacher leaders, grade/ department heads and me
Other teacher leaders, grade/ department heads and me
Sustaining the MomentumSustaining the MomentumPlanning DocumentPlanning Document
Topics for TodayTopics for Today
Applications for DesCartes and Primary Grades Instructional Data
Instructional Ladder Design Explore Resource Options
Taking Stock Taking Stock
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Grade-level standards are the focus of all my instruction.
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Building the Instructional LadderBuilding the Instructional Ladder
Data-informed instructional design
Extended scaffolding
Appropriate entry points
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Virtual Observation: Virtual Observation: Laddered InstructionLaddered Instruction
Content focus Resources for decision-making Using DesCartes
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What is the What is the “Zone of Proximal Development”?“Zone of Proximal Development”?
Match of learners’ level of prior knowledge to new information to produce maximum growth
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Standard DeviationStandard Deviation Smaller standard deviations indicate that students
are more alike.
How might this impact instruction?
Larger standard deviations indicate more academic diversity.
How might this impact instruction?
Determining Instructional ContentDetermining Instructional Content
Standards
Local curriculum documents
School improvement initiatives
Student academic needs
Triangulation of data
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DesCartes, Primary Grades Instructional DesCartes, Primary Grades Instructional
Data, and StandardsData, and Standards
Placing students on the ladder
Diagnosing key skill deficiencies
Planning for differentiation
Moving students beyond grade-level standards
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Building Instructional LaddersBuilding Instructional Ladders
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Standard
DesCartes or Primary Grades Instructional Data
Concept
ConceptConcept
For a concept and its relevant standard, determine:
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What is it that all of my students know?
What is it that most of my students know?
What is it that a few of my students know?
What is it that none of my students know?
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StandardStandard
The student will use the scientific process to answer questions:
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What is an experiment?
How do you pose a hypothesis?
How do you control for a variable?
What is the difference between an independent and a dependent variable?
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Standard and DesCartesStandard and DesCartes Geometry – Properties of two and three dimensional
objects (points, rays, lines, and angles including congruency, similarities and transformations)
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201-210: Identifies right angles
211-220: Identifies geometric transformations (rotations)
231-240: Understands meaning andrepresentation of a dilation
241-250: Identifies symmetry of a sphereNone
191-200: Identifies figures with line symmetrical parts
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Instructional Ladder SamplesInstructional Ladder Samples
Science
Mathematics
Reading
Social Studies
Thematic units
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Previewing the Instructional LadderPreviewing the Instructional Ladder
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3. Match skills/learning needs to content you will teach
2. Identify RIT bands/skill levels present in your class
1. Identify skill/standard/goal to be addressed in the lesson or unit
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Building the Instructional LadderBuilding the Instructional LadderStandard Activity GroupStandard Activity Group
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3. Match RIT band to DesCartes statements or Primary Grades Instructional Data for that skill/standard/goal
2. Identify RIT bands present in class
1. Identify skill/standard/goal to be addressed in the lesson or unit
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Building the Instructional Ladder Building the Instructional Ladder Secondary Activity GroupSecondary Activity Group
Developing an Instructional Ladder Select ladder which matches your content
Highlight RIT ranges that match your Class Breakdown by Goal or Teacher Report
Using Normative Data and State Proficiency Tables
Circle typical performance range
Make a square around state proficiency benchmark range
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Building the Instructional Ladder Building the Instructional Ladder Primary Activity Group – Screening/Skills ChecklistPrimary Activity Group – Screening/Skills Checklist
Use your Teacher Report to identify the range of skills present in your class
Choose an instructional topic
Identify a series of activities related to the topic you selected
Transfer student names to the ladder template
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Building the Instructional Ladder Building the Instructional Ladder Primary Activity Group – Survey w/ GoalsPrimary Activity Group – Survey w/ Goals
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Group ReportingGroup Reporting
Share Observations of student data
Examples of laddered skills
Examples of strategies and approaches
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Additional Resources for Additional Resources for Instructional LaddersInstructional Ladders
www.foridahoteachers.org Ladders
Differentiation
Grouping
Rubrics and assessment
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Assessing Student Growth in Assessing Student Growth in Laddered InstructionLaddered Instruction
Examine in-class assessments and student work through observation
Student self-assessments
Compare fall-to-spring MAP data and reports
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The Goal is For All Students to The Goal is For All Students to Move AheadMove Ahead
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Red = Beginning of year
Green = End of year
Class Breakdown by Overall RIT Score
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Susannah
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ResourcesResources
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- Internet & Beyond -- NWEA Web Site-
- Community -
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- Building -
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Building Internal Capacity Building Internal Capacity
Find Time:
Early release days
Use substitute teachers creatively
Streamline “administrivia”
Learn More:
Professional development
Curriculum & data planning teams
Study groups
Data coaches
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Leading High Performing Learning Leading High Performing Learning CommunitiesCommunities
Mission driven
Culture and ownership
Answerability
Expert use of data
Staff development
Effective instruction
Quality student assessment
Dynamic learning environment
High quality curriculum
Strategic use of resources
Culture and OwnershipANSWERABILITY
Mission: Growth and Learning for Every Student
Sustaining the MomentumSustaining the Momentum
Consider how you will implement what you’ve learned: Use standards with DesCartes and Primary Grades
Instructional Data
Design instruction to meet diverse needs of learners
Identify and access resources for diverse instructional needs
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