Testing Period Planning/Evaluating Worksheet
During the Testing Period, we look for different types of work in each phase of the period. Linking work and task analysis work are critical… Read More »Testing Period Planning/Evaluating Worksheet
Testing Period Planning/Evaluating Worksheet
Testing Period Self-Assessment – Leadership Readiness
A turnaround school principal asked her Ed Directions’ coach how important the Testing Period was in the overall scope of things. The coach answered that… Read More »Testing Period Self-Assessment – Leadership Readiness
Calibrating Period Readiness Self-Assessment
Description: The Calibrating Period is divided into two sub-periods. The first focuses on supporting student development as a performer — especially as a test taker.… Read More »Calibrating Period Readiness Self-Assessment
Evaluating The Calibrating Period
By the end of the Calibrating Period, administrators and academic leaders need to start designing the optimal environment for the Testing Period and develop a… Read More »Evaluating The Calibrating Period
Teacher Work Analysis
If students are not ready for the Formative Period, there will not be a Formative Period. The Formative Period is about building each student’s potential… Read More »Teacher Work Analysis
Formative Period Readiness Self-Assessment
The Formative Period can be a period of rapid growth in student knowledge base and performance potential. Teachers can reduce performance gaps and support non-traditional… Read More »Formative Period Readiness Self-Assessment
Are Staff and Students Ready for Formative Work?
In the Formative Period, students must attend, acquire, organize, and create meaning for what they are learning. This daily activity of building long-term memory is… Read More »Are Staff and Students Ready for Formative Work?
PLC Discussion: Student Test Performance
In the first half of the Formative Period, our focus is on building the learner as well as learning the content. If we want to… Read More »PLC Discussion: Student Test Performance
Evaluating the Formative Period
Description: The Formative Period is a time when the focus is on building proficient learners. Content is covered, and students begin learning to use what… Read More »Evaluating the Formative Period
“Success Indicators” – Initial Student Profile
One critical piece of teacher work must be done through the entire Opening Period. Teachers need to collect cognitive and noncognitive data points on student… Read More »“Success Indicators” – Initial Student Profile