Visited with my district's elementary curriculum director Friday morning before school. I went to her asking for a fresh set of eyes to look at my plan and give me any suggestions to make it better. She was pleased with my topic and even more pleased that I was focusing on our economically disadvantaged. She felt that the results of my study would be valuable information for our district.
Her only suggestion was instead of using my current second graders' end-of-year data from first grade, I should do a baseline beginning-of-the-year fact quiz now. That way I can measure their growth in one school year without adding in the natural regression of summertime. I spoke with my second grade math team about the possibility of giving the additional quiz. We agreed on a two-week window to complete the quiz and send me the results. They all readily agreed with helping. I do work with an awesome group of ladies!
Time to get started on the project!
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ReplyDeleteI, too, Tamara am finding great support for my ARP from my administration and colleagues. It goes far in fueling my passion for this work. Best of everything to you.
ReplyDeleteLaura
Thanks, Laura! My administrators' enthusiasm in my decision to start on my graduate studies and their willingness to do whatever to make it a positive experience will carry me through the next 15 months.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you, and I will continue to follow you on your blog!
Tamara