Key Points from EPS 513 Data Paper

. . . this data provides more accurate information than our Fall MAP data because it was our students first time using computers and most of them didnt know how to manipulate the mouse and how to listen to all the answers. This time I (along with my co-resident and mentor teacher) were able to pick out students we knew were going to struggle with using the computer and we were able to watch over them and remind them to listen to all the answers and how to move the mouse.

 . . . Since we were comfortable with our current scope and sequence of language arts instruction I then decided to use the Descartes information and take it one step further. I mapped out all the skills that the students would need in each RIT band and created a spreadsheet that outlined all specific words, letters, blends, ending sounds, sight words, concepts about print, etc. that the students would need to know in order to be successful. I created 6 groups that I will be working with at least once a week.

 . . . After meeting with all six of my groups and looking over their exit tickets I noticed all but three students had mastered the concept. On Thursday I pulled the three students who still needed help in another small group and reviewed the skill. The students completed the exit ticket and all but one student scored perfectly. I plan on pulling that student one more time in a one on one setting to review the skill quickly.

 . . . After meeting with all six of my groups and looking over their exit tickets I noticed all but three students had mastered the concept. On Thursday I pulled the three students who still needed help in another small group and reviewed the skill. The students completed the exit ticket and all but one student scored perfectly. I plan on pulling that student one more time in a one on one setting to review the skill quickly. I met with the first grade teacher at my school to help me plan my small group instruction for this group. I am confident that my 161-170 group of students will be able to do well with this harder material. I know that with proper scaffolding these students will be successful.