We had staff meetings the last two days. We talked about open source materials which would be similar to a on-line text book. I showed the staff two sites Curriki and Flexbooks which are great for open source material. We also discussed Characteristics of Effective Instruction with assessment. The staff read a blog about formative assessment and whether it is oversold. We discussed different ideas and how assessment needs to be a variety; end of the chapter or unit test along with observations, rubics, speaking with students, and others informal assessments. We also have moved the advisory period from after lunch to the end of the day for middle school students. We want to give them a chance to refocus their thoughts and have their materials ready to bring home. The staff and I want to have success for all our students and feel this might help. I will post the schedule for ITBS next week which will begin Tuesday February 1st.
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