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are YOU interested? Harnett County Schools Honors Level Implementation

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What are we talking about Lets look at each of the three individually 1 What is Taught 2 How is it Taught 3 How is it Assessed Within the Honors Portfolio there are 3 important questions that you must answer:

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Curriculum Content Teacher Rationale Standards & Objectives Curriculum Plan 1

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Curriculum Content: a closer look

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Portfolio Must Include Heres a Tip! Download the Common Core Standards App! Why is this important? Teacher's explanation of his/her selection of curriculum content extension and additional topic objectives selected for the course. Post-secondary preparedness (articulation, CCP, etc.) Workforce preparedness (labor market and economic development needs, industry recognized standards or credentials, etc.) Supports Common Core Standards

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Portfolio Must Include

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The first step in identifying rigor is to determine where the objective currently is identified. Next, determine where you want to go. Blooms Online Increase Course Rigor B2 C3 B4

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Honors Create a long term savings and investment portfolio recommendation for a potential client. 10% B6 Must enhance 25% of course!

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Portfolio Must Include Here is how section 1 will be assessed. Find this form in your guide.

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2 Methods and Instructional Materials Teacher Rationale Instructional Materials and Methods Sample Units, Lessons & Assignments Student Work Samples

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Its not just about the lesson, but you must Differentiate for Advanced Learners.

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How Can You Do This? Use of multiple texts and supplementary materials Use of computer programs Interest centers Learning contracts Compacting Tiered sense-making activities and tiered products Tasks and products designed with a multiple intelligence orientation Independent learning contracts Complex instruction Group investigation Product criteria negotiated jointly by student and teacher

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How will you do this?

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How will this be assessed?

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3 How is it Assessed? Teacher Rationale Assessment Practices Assessment Samples Student Work Assessment Samples

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What is your Evidence? Make sure the assessment aligns with the honors level. How does your assessment align to real world, industry standards? ASSESSING ASSESSMENT

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How will this be assessed?

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Let Your Portfolio

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Portfolio Expectations See page 10 in Guide for "NC Honors Level Course Portfolio Review Checklist" The curriculum guide is clear, concise and includes the following as requirements: course description (including length of course) standards concepts (generalizations/essential questions) issues particular to the course expectations of performance pacing guides with examples of assignments, time tables and deadlines assessments, rubrics, grading practices instructional materials, equipment and/or technology sample units, lessons, and assignments student work samples assessment evidences that align to honors level pre-assessment, formative, and summative assessment ongoing student self and peer assessment to adjust and improve learning

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Portfolios will be shared via an online format. Remember before submission assess your Content, Aesthetics, and format to ensure your presentation is easy to share, easy to read, and easy to assess. Submit your work! Package your portfolio for easy sharing

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? But wait What are your questions? You CAN do this!

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Harnett County Schools Honors Level Implementation you CAN do this!