1. The New Curriculum-Based Report Card Muir Lake School Council November 21, 2011

2. Purpose Deepen your understanding of Parkland School Division’s curriculum-based report card

3. Outcomes 1. Understand the format of the new report card 2. Understand the rationale behind it

4. Self-assessment What is your understanding of the format of the new report card and the rationale behind it? EmergingDeveloping Established

5. Emerging I have heard about the new report card, but have not seen it. I do not know what elements from the curriculum are being reported, or what method the teachers will be using to report student learning. I need a lot of support in coming understand the new report card.

6. Developing I have read through the draft version of the report card, and I have an adequate understanding of the elements from the curriculum that are being reported. I know the 3 indicators that are being used to report student learning, but would require some support to understand the rationale behind the report card.

7. Established I have thoroughly read through the draft version of the report card and all of the other support documents on the PSD Website, so I have a deep understanding of the curricular elements being reported, and of the indicators that teachers will use to report student performance. I understand the latest research in student assessment, so could clearly and independently articulate the report card and the rationale behind it.

8. Self-assessment What is your understanding of the format of the new report card and the rationale behind it? EmergingDeveloping Established

9. Performance Indicators and Descriptors Performance Indicators ▫EST (Established) ▫DEV (Developing) ▫EMG (Emerging) ▫INS (Insufficient) Descriptors Differentiate how well a student is able to demonstrate the outcomes Differentiate based on the level of support a student needs to achieve

10. Descriptor for Emerging EMG The student has a limited or incomplete understanding of the outcomes. He/She consistently requires guidance and support from the teacher to demonstrate learning.

11. Descriptor for Developing DEV The student has an adequate understanding of the outcomes. He/She is able to perform at an acceptable level and can clearly demonstrate the outcome with minimal assistance from the teacher.

12. Descriptor for Established EST The student has an in-depth understanding of the outcomes and often provides insightful interpretations or extensions beyond the developing level. He/She can clearly and consistently demonstrate the outcomes independently.

13. Three student profiles Packer APacker BPacker 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 was able to achieve perfect results 100% of the time. Average: 70%

15. The Big Question…

16. “Memorization is what we resort to when what we are learning makes no sense.” Anonymous

18. “ Feedback is often the spark that ignites motivation” Marzano Assess to Learn with Dale Armstrong

19. Assessing Mathematical Processes Knowledge Connections Mental Mathematics and Estimation Problem Solving and Reasoning Communication

20. Assessment is not…. * An accounting task * An investigative process * The process of collecting and interpreting information Assessment is ….

21. Assessment Students demo their learning: by doing, saying, making and writing (drawing) Teachers notice students’ learning: observing students, discussing with students, examining students’ products Teachers use a variety of methods for recording what they identify about students’ learning

22. “All of the individual pieces of evidence are considered as teachers apply their professional judgment to determine which Performance Indicator on the report card is most appropriate.”

23. More Information 1. PSD Website: www.psd70.ab.ca  Popular Topics  New Report Cards 2. Principal of Blueberry School Blog http://shayepatras.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/here-we-go/

24. Self-assessment What is your understanding of the format and rationale behind the new report card? EmergingDeveloping Established