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Best Practices in Peer Tutoringpresented in partnership by Learning Together
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Dr. Julie Smith, Vice President of District
Development
Alexandra Lemke, District Development
Specialist
Best Practice: Cross-age tutoring
R E A D I N G and M A T H
The gifts of
are being shared
between students
in districts around the nation
Today’s Outcomes
Methodology and supporting research
Successful implementation models
Results from partner districts
Our commitment to you
Peer LearningCross Age Tutoring and Mentoring
Research Driven•Brain Research•Best Teaching Practices•State Standards
Rigorous Curriculum•Academic•Power Stds•Structured•Scripted
Transformation
Question # 1
Do you currently use cross age peer tutoring in your schools?
Learning Together is…Cross age peer learning
• 2 struggling students
• Both grow:
academically
socially
emotionally
The tutor/tutee relationship is
• Engaging
• Empowering
• Effective
Learning Together is…the power of 2
Research Based
“Some studies have even shown the effects for peer tutors are greater than for learners…the effects were strongest for students who were
younger, in inner city schools, from poor families or members of minority
groups.”
An effect size of d = 1.0 indicates an increase ofone standard deviation
on the outcome.
“A one standard deviationincrease is typically associated with advancingchildren’s achievementby two to three years.” Hattie, 2009
The Effects of Peer Tutoring
Cross-age tutors (d = 0.79) were more effective than same-age peers (d = 0.52) and adult tutors (d = 0.54)
The magnitude of peer-tutoring effects did not differ according to whether special needs or non-special needs students acted as tutors or were doing the teaching
Hattie, 2009
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High Cost
Low Cost
High Student Performance
Low Student Performance
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Efficiency
Effectiveness
Sustainable Solutions
Each kit serves two students and includes all materials
Reading Together
Math Together
Learning Together is…comprehensive and affordable
What is Learning Together ?Methodology
Systematic, scripted peer-to-peer tutoringResearched based, aligned with state standards
InterventionSupplemental and remedial reading and mathResponse to intervention
SupportComprehensive tools enabling older students
to effectively tutor younger students
ResultsBenefits for tutors, tutees, teachers
Impacts academic, social, emotional, leadership growth
Accelerates academic achievement
Rigor and Relevance Framework
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Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge
KNOWLEDGETAXONOMY
APPLICATION MODEL
Apply in disciplines
Applyacross disciplines
Apply toreal-worldpredictable situations
Apply toreal-worldunpredictable situations
Assimilation
Application
Adaptation
Acquisition
Knowledge in one discipline
Modeling: positive attitudes, values and skills
Interacting: sharing, helping, empathizing
Influencing: achievement, behavior, self-esteem
Developing: identity and autonomy
Creating: a safe, trusting learning environment
Relationship Based
Question # 2
Do you currently use a RTI- Response to Intervention model in
your schools?
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Pyramid of Interventions
Tier One (80-90%) UNIVERSAL
High quality instruction and assessments, positive behavior supports for all students
Tier 2 (5-15%) TARGETEDSpecific prevention, remediation interventions,
diagnostic assessments for students whose academic performance/behavior lag
behind the norm for their grade and educational setting
Tier 3 (1-7%)INTENSIVE
Individualized interventions, intensive assessments for students
with insufficient response toevidence-based interventions
Learning Together is…customized implementation
• Before, during or after school
• Flexible tutor/tutee models
Class-to-class
Elementary peer-to-peer
Middle school to elementary
High school to elementary, middle
College or adult to elementary, middle
• Leadership Academy (tutor training)
• Tutor preparation before each tutorial
• 30 tutorial lessons
• Debriefing after each tutorial
Learning Together is…structured to succeed
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Format for Reading and Math
• Pre-implementation tutor training
• Tutor Preparation (45-60 minutes) before each lesson
• 30 Tutorial Lessons (30-45 minutes)Add 15-minute debriefing for tutors
Who Are The Tutees?
• “Bubble students” who benefit from extra time
• Intermediate or advanced ELL students
• Decoders who struggle with comprehension
• Low third-grade level or below in math
• Poor test results and low self esteem
• Teacher recommended
• Response to intervention
Students
• Two grade levels or more above tutees
• Reading at fourth-grade level
• Students who would benefit from reinforcement
• Intermediate or advanced ELL
Adults
• Read at fourth-grade level
• Willing to commit for 30 lessons
Who are the tutors?
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Learning Together is…proven and effective
• Academic rigor
• Best teaching practices
Reading
Math
• Aligned with state standards
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2010 Independent Research Study C.P. Squires Elementary, Clark County, NV
• Matched non-participants: 100% Free and Reduced Lunch; majority LEP
• Participants outperformed on CRT and DIBELS
• Participants were more engaged; averaged nearly one more week attendance
• Many 2008 second-tier students advanced to proficiency in 2009
• Fewer participants eligible for IEP, LEP
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Non-participants Reading Together
12% higher CRT scores in
reading
Clark County, NV
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Non-participants Math Together
7.5% higher CRT scores
in math
Clark County, NV
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Meeting CRT Standards
R2 TUTEESMatched nonparticipants
3rd Grade CRT Performance Levels
Meets standard
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Meeting CRT Standards
R2 TUTORS Matched nonparticipants
4th and 5th Grade CRT Performance Levels
Meets standard
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DIBELS Proficiency Levels
R2 TUTEESMatched nonparticipants
2nd and 3rd Grade Tutees
On track
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DIBELS Proficiency Levels
R2 TUTORS Matched nonparticipants
4th and 5th Grade Tutors
On track
Academic Achievement
Reading Together• Fluency
• Comprehension
• Vocabulary
Students began 1 to 1.5 years below grade level
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Accuracy
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Gains on the QRI Cherry Creek, Colorado
Results
• Gr. 2 tutees ↑ 2.6 grade levels in accuracy, 2.2 in comprehension
• Gr. 4 tutors ↑ 2.5 levels in both measures
• Gr. 3 tutees ↑ 2 levels in accuracy, 1.5 in comprehension
• Gr. 5 tutors ↑ 4 levels in accuracy, 3 in comprehension
Reading Together, Cherry Creek, CO
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Achievement for tutors and tutees
DIBELS Scores, Paradise Valley, AZ
Tutors
▅ Pre R2
▅ Post R2
Tutor benefit from extra instruction during lesson prep
• Percentage Gains on Proficiency Test
• Grade 2 Students
Prince George’s County, MarylandReading Together
Control
Especially Effective for ELL Students
Achievement on TAKS
• R2 students exceeded district passing rates on the TAKS
• Most were ELL students taking their first TAKS in English
Irving, TX
Percent Passing TAKS
Math Together
• Fact mastery
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
CRCT, Gwinnett County, GA
Academic Achievement
• Reading Together participants are making greater gains than the general population
• Gains are maintained over 2.5 years between pretest and TAKS administration
Policy Studies Associates, Inc.
Lasting Achievement
An independent longitudinal study in Irving ISD indicates:
Social and Emotional Growth
• Leadership
• Communication
• Long-term motivation
• Developmental assets
• SAFE schools
SERVE, Inc.
• Impacts tutees and tutors
• Motivates students to make the effort to learn
• Bolsters self-esteem and social development
• Improves school dynamics
Fifth-grade Reading Together tutor
The tutoring bond
Each kit serves two students:
• Library of 24-27 quality books
• Writing and Graphic Activities
• T-Shirts
• Tutee Activity Book
• Tutor Guidebook
• Tutor Journal
• Coordinator Materials
Grade 2
Grade 3
Intermediate
Reading Together
Reading Objectives
• Comprehension
• Fluency
• Strategy instruction Paired/shared reading Tutor “thinks aloud” Best practices: predicting, activating
prior knowledge, rereading, retelling, questioning, making connections, written responses
The structure of Phase I lessons:
• Warm-up chat
• Predicting
• Modeled reading
• Guided oral reading
• Rereading of passage
• Retelling
• Literal and higher-level comprehension questions
• Related writing & game activities
• Tutor debriefing with coordinator
• 30 lessons
• Phase 1: tutors model fluent reading and direct instruction
• Phase 2: tutees takes on more responsibility, reading is shared
• Phase 3: tutees select materials and read independently
Gradual Release of Responsibility
Award-winning trade books
• Intentional thinking, active engagement
• Praise and motivation
• Best-practice comprehension strategies:
Predicting, Rereading, Retelling, Questioning, Making text connections
Scripted.
Rigorous.
Comprehensive.
Reading Together
Reading Together
Grades 3 through middle school
Each kit includes:
Lessons focus on:
• Problem solving, critical thinking
• word problems, fact mastery
• Tutor guidebooks, activity books
• Math Tool Kit
• T-Shirts
• Integrated language arts and social studies activities
Math Together
Interdisciplinary:• Math• Reading• Writing• U.S. History
Math Together
• Pre-algebra, pre-geometry
• Beyond computation
• Extending universal mathematical concepts
• Integrating vocabulary, thinking skills, writing
• Unique interdisciplinary approach
Objectives
• Understanding concepts
• Comprehending text
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Fact mastery
• Math vocabulary
• Written responses
Math Together
Math Together
Lesson structure • Warm-up chat
• Math fact practice
• Launch activities
• Read passage
• SOLVE problems
• Write problems
• Guided journal
• Leveled passages
• Tutor script
• “SOLVE” paradigm Study the problem
Organize the facts
Line up the plan
Verify your plan
Examine your answer
• Tutor answer keys
• Guided journal
Math Together
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Literacy skills
Shared reading
Guided writing
Vocabulary
Summarizing
Synthesizing
Comprehensive Support:
• Planning, logistics, grant writing
• Comprehensive Coordinator’s Manual
• Training, Refresher DVD, Resource CD
• Professional Development, online forums
Resources.Training.Flexibility.
• Debriefings, evaluations, surveys
Support. Every Step of the Way.
Professional Developme
nt Teachers gain additional skills:• Successful comprehension strategies • Effective coaching techniques• Structured best-practice models • Reinforce problem-solving abilities• Opportunities to share practices that work
Success. For Everyone.
Resource Downloads
Connecting to Families
• Recruitment fliers
• Orientation presentations
• Permission letters
• Program surveys
• School posters
• Take-home letters
• Progress reports
• High expectations
• Academic results
• Rigorous structure
• Comprehensive support
• Leverage resources
Our Promise to You
• Significant gains
• Social, emotional growth
• Custom implementation
• Fully guaranteed
• Sustainable results
• Rigorous
• Sustainable
• Replicable
• Measurable
Learning Together Summary
Question # 3
Would you like to learn more about Learning Together?
How to Learn More?
www.learningtogether.com
•White Paper
•Consultation
•DVD Example•Middle School•Elementary
Questions and Answers with Julie and Alexandra
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Resources
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www.LearningTogether.com
ICLE – Rigor, Relevance and Relationships
Leadership coaching and advisementSupporting/enhancing the instructional effectiveness/capacity of teachers
Curriculum-standards-assessment alignmentDeveloping and implementing a school-wide RTI programs
Meeting the needs of ALL learners Enhancing student engagement
Identifying and addressing your school’s needs
October 22-24, 2010Washington DC
K-12 School Reinvention Symposium
Where Best Practices Meet Next Practices
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
Number of Tutors
Materials (Including S & H)(One Coordinator)
Training*(On-site: divided among schools and/or districts)
Year Two + (Including S & H)(Same Coordinator)
5 (10 students total)
$1,620 $500 Phone Training or$3,350 On-site*
$1,080
10(20 students total)
$2,941 $500 Phone Training or$3,350 On-site*
$2,160
15 (30 students total)
$4,211 $500 Phone Training or$3,350 On-site*
$3,240
Math Together: Estimated Costs
Number of Tutors
Materials (Including S & H)(One Coordinator)
Training*(On-site: divided among schools and/or districts)
Year Two +(Including S & H)(Same Coordinator)
5 (10 students total)
$2,160 $500 Phone Training or$3,350 On-site*
$789
10 (20 students total)
$3,995 $500 Phone Training or$3,350 On-site*
$1,577
15 (30 students total)
$5,831 $500 Phone Training or$3,350 On-site*
$2,366
Reading Together: Estimated Costs