Clear Learning Targets

Quality Classroom

Ground Rules MissionStatement

SMARTGoals

DataCenter

DataFolder

Student-LedConferences

ClassMeetings

Quality Tools & PDSA

Quality Classroom

What do we want each studentWhat do we want each studentto learn, know, or be able to to learn, know, or be able to do?do?

PLC Crucial QuestionsPLC Crucial Questions

What evidence do we have of What evidence do we have of the learning?the learning?

How will we respond when How will we respond when some students don’t learn?some students don’t learn?

How will we respond to those How will we respond to those who have already learned?who have already learned?

What do I need to know? Where am I now? How do I get there? What happens if I

struggle or fail?

Student QuestionsStudent Questions

Goal ProcessClassroom & Student Identify the Learning Expectation Deconstruct it to enabling targets Transform to student friendly version

“I Can” statements Create accurate classroom assessments Use w/students to chart growth

Data center Data folder

Kinds of TargetsKnowledge

• Master content knowledge– Know it outright– Know where to find it or how to do it

• Use knowledge to reason• Demonstrate performance skills• Create quality products

Rick Stiggins

1. Instructional goals narrow students’ focus.

Setting Goals/Objectives

Marzano - Generalizations from research:

2. Instructional goals should be aligned to the school goals and curricular goals.

3. Students should be encouraged to personalize the goals.

Robert J. Marzano

When students know what they are learning, their performance, on average, has been shown to be

27 percentile points higher

than students who do not know what they are learning.

What are the learning targets?

The objective is….

I need to learn…..I have to complete

this by……

Robert J. Marzano

TodayRead Chapter 2 in ..Finish Adverb assignment…Work on myth..

Activities/Assignments

Robert J. Marzano

As a result of what we do today, you will beable to demonstrate that you:

Understand the technique of foreshadowing in mysteries.

Can revise writing to improve use of descriptive adverbs.

Learning Goals

Robert J. Marzano

•Do the odd numbered problems on pages 44 & 45. Show your work

•Unit review - Define four components of a culture.

•Understand the relationship between fractions and decimals.

•Using 3 resources - write a report on Charles Dickens.

•Practice 5 new words at home.

•Design menu’s that include a balance of foods from the food pyramid. One day for a teen-ager, one day for a toddler and one day for an adult.

Activities/Assignments or Learning Goals?????

•Demonstrate your understanding of exponents.

•Know the role culture plays in incidents of cooperation and conflict in the present day world.

•Uses strategies to gather and record information for research topics.

•Knows nutritional guidelines to be considered for food and meal planning

•Asks and answers questions using appropriate terms

•Do the odd numbered problems on pages 44 & 45. Show your work

•Unit review - Define four components of a culture.

•Understand the relationship between fractions and decimals.

•Using 3 resources - write a report on Charles Dickens.

•Practice 5 new words at home.

•Design menu’s that include a balance of foods from the food pyramid. One day for a teen-ager, one day for a toddler and one day for an adult.

Activities/Assignments or Learning Goals?????

What is your classroom focus?

Is this a Paradigm Shift?

LearningLearningOROR

Activities & Assignments Activities & Assignments

SMART GOALS?SMART GOALS?

SS pecific, strategic

MM easurable

AA ttainable

RR esults-oriented

TT ime-bound

Why SMART Goals? Clear & Understandable Vision of the

Target Targets as SMART goals. SMART goals direct our “focus” SMART goals help define exactly what the

“future state” looks like and how it will be measured.

What Gets Measured Gets Done

When you measure progress, have a powerful influence on student

achievement you stay on track, reach your target dates, experience the excitement of

achievement . . . . . .which spurs you on to continued effort

required to reach your goals.

SMART Goal - SIP to Classroom

Original: During the 2007-08 school year, SAMPLE school will increase students’ proficiency in vocabulary skills in the non-proficient student subgroups as measured by the ITBS vocabulary sub test assessment

will have a better understanding of words as measured by a 10% reduction of errors in vocabulary on weekly writing assignments.

Kid Friendly: This year, Mr. Park’s 3rd grade class…

Student Goal (in data folder): This year, I will focus on getting better at learning the meaning of words. I will measure how I’m doing by keeping track of the number of errors I have in vocabulary usage on the weekly writing prompts we do in class.

Classroom SMART Goal (Kid Friendly): This year, Mr. Park’s 3rd grade class will have a better understanding of words as measured by a 10% reduction in vocabulary errors in weekly writing assignments.

Classroom to StudentClassroom to Student

SMART & Student Friendly?

We want to improve math…

Vs. Mrs. Martin’s class will

increase our estimation skills in math by 10% this year as indicated on the bi-weekly quizzes.

Goal ProcessClassroom & Student Identify the Learning Expectation Deconstruct it to enabling targets Transform to student friendly version

“I Can” statements

Create accurate classroom assessments Use w/students to chart growth

Data center Data folder

What gets measured gets done.

Reading Plan on a PageReading Plan on a PageTeacher ViewTeacher View

Reading Plan on a PageReading Plan on a PageStudent ViewStudent View

I can…!

Unit Plan on a Page Unit Plan on a Page (Learning Expectations)(Learning Expectations)

Learning Expectations taken from the red Learning Expectations taken from the red check marked items that are tested skillscheck marked items that are tested skills

Align with Macmillan assessmentsAlign with Macmillan assessments In the Process of RevisingIn the Process of Revising

Continually working to align to standards and Continually working to align to standards and district strategic plandistrict strategic plan

increase accessibility and effectiveness increase accessibility and effectiveness

Communication ArtsXYZ School District

3rd Grade -SequencingLearning Expectation 3.0 The student…

sequences events from the beginning, middle, and end

Sample Task Students will identify errors in a teacher provided

chain of events from a shared reading and re-order them to be correct. Example text: The Pumpkin Runner by Marsha Diane Arnold

Communication ArtsXYZ School District

4th Grade -Summarizing/Synthesizing Learning Expectation 3.0 The student…

will utilize strategies to paraphrase, summarize, and explain main idea and supporting details using grade level text.

Sample Task After reading Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs

Martin, summarize what Willie learned by studying snowflakes. Be sure to include the supporting details.

After reading Snowflake Bentley, summarize the method that Willie used to photograph snowflakes successfully.

What do I need to know? Where am I now? How do I get there? What happens if I

struggle or fail?

Students AskStudents Ask

Long term (What do I need to Know) Short Term (How will I get there)

Steps…..target… Build confidence - I can learn this!

Track progress in classroom data center Students set & track goals in data folder

How close am I to the target? I can see my progress

Set short term targets that step up to Set short term targets that step up to

long term goal!long term goal!

Classroom SMART GoalsClassroom SMART Goals

Scaffold skillsDeconstruct into scaffoldingWhat are the enabling skills?

Reading comprehensionMain ideaCause & effectSequencing

Scaffolding Breaking learning

targets into attainable, measurable steps

Provides learners an opportunity to build upon prior knowledge through multiple, increasingly complex opportunities

Learning Expectation

sub skill

sub skill

sub skill

sub skill

Why Scaffold?

Break SLE into attainable, measurable learning targets/goals

Indicate progress towards the SLE Determine differentiation needs Build learner confidence & reduce

frustration Celebrate Success along the way!

Fraction - Part of a whole

Identifies Equivalent Fractions

Improper to Mixed

Fractions to Decimals

Fractions to Percents

We did it!

Hoover Elementary School

Communication ArtsXYZ School District

3rd Grade -SequencingLearning Expectation 3.0 The student…

sequences events from the beginning, middle, and end

Sample Task Students will identify errors in a teacher provided

chain of events from a shared reading and re-order them to be correct. Example text: The Pumpkin Runner by Marsha Diane Arnold

Learning Target Activity

Scaffold Activity

In my Classroom SystemQuestion : What will I do to

establish and communicate learning goals, track student progress and celebrate success?

Are the learning targets clear?

SMART Targets - I Can Statements

Empower Students

Common focusTarget for achievementCommunicate what is importantBuild community & engagementMotivation and confidence

Success…….

SIP Goal

Classroom / Curriculum Goal

Learning/Scaffold Target

District Goal Goal Alignment