What are we really

saying?Reporting &

Data Collectionat

Muir Lake School

The Big Question…

Who would you want packing

YOUR Parachute?

Three student profilesPacker A Packer B Packer 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 is able to achieve

perfect results 100% of the time.

Average: 70% Average: 70% Average: 70%

What do people say?

“Report cards provide written records of student performance, on the graded curriculum, over a period of time.”

(PSD Reporting Student Progress, May 2011)

http://sculptthefuturefoundation.org/criteria.html

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

“Parkland School Division takes a comprehensive approach to reporting student progress that aligns with effective instructional and assessment practices. “

(PSD Effective Reporting Document)

“ Feedback is often the spark that ignites motivation. ” (Marzano)

Thinking About Assessment

Alberta Assessment Consortium, 2011

http://www.layoutsparks.com/1/123741/face-puzzle-pieces-seperate-31000.html

“Every piece of the puzzle that doesn't fit gets you closer to the answer.” –

(Cynthia Copeland Lewis)

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

PSD Internal Document

http://www.nstjohnrosse.com/samples_of_paintings_in_gallerie.htm

Getting the Big Picture...

... And Enjoying the Process

Supports and Next Steps