Continuous Improvement in the Grades 4-5 Classroom
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Transcript of Continuous Improvement in the Grades 4-5 Classroom
4th and 5th grade
Ground Rules
created by Students
Mission
StatementSMART Goals
Quality Tools
CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENTClassroom Data Center
Classroom Meetings
Facilitated by
Students
Student-led
Conferences
Student
Data Folders
What? Guidelines that a classroom creates together, using quality tools
How? At the beginning of the year, discuss expectations and responsibilities with the students and together you create ground rules that everyone agrees on. (This can begin with a discussion of what “Quality” means)
Why? Climate of trust, students ownership, risk-taking, clear expectations, accountability, and a sense of community.
What? A statement that answers the questions:
-Who are we?-Why are we here?-How are we going to accomplish it?
How? Brainstorming using an Affinity Diagram and the Nominal Grouping tools.
Why? Creates shared purpose for everyone involved in the learning environment.
…their mission
statement!
4th grade used an Affinity
Diagram to build…
S pecific, strategic
M easurable
A ttainable
R esults-oriented
T ime-bound
What? Goals that focus on the most
critical areas of achievement.
SMART goals should be:
How? Identify targets based on your students’ needs and baseline data. (Behavioral/Academic)
Why? To establish clear expectations tied to our Mission Statement. The goals of our district, school, classroom, and individual students are all aligned with each other.
What? A central location where all the
data is displayed and used
interactively by the students.
How? Display Mission, Ground Rules,
Classroom SMART goals, and
Quality Tools
Why? Creates ownership and
accountability; visual reminder of
their progress and goals
What? An individual folder/binder in which
students track their progress
according to their goals
How? Teacher helps students set individual
goals in various areas. They track
their progress using graphs. (Start
small, with one student!)
Why? Creates ownership and accountability;
Visual reminder/motivator of their
progress and goals
What? Graphic organizers for a specific purpose.
How? Select an appropriate quality tool designed for the purpose you need. Then complete the tool with your class.
Why? -Collect and analyze data -Identify the root causes of problems
-Make decisions Implement changes based on data
-Take ownership and responsibility for learning
Creating a mission and quality lunch room using different tools
We the 5th grade class, are here to eat and play by being quality kids, following the rules, and listening in order to nourish our brains/bodies and enjoy a break from learning.
What? A student-led meeting
How? Use a prescribed agenda with gradual release of responsibility from teacher to students
Why? To discuss classroom issues, solve problems, share celebrations in an organized and safe environment
What? Conference with parents, led by the student, with the teacher as a facilitator
How? Students lead parents through a discussion of their work, using their data folder). Usually, several conferences occur at the same time.
Why? Students become more motivated, reflective, and evaluative in their work. Teachers, students, and parents communicate as equal partners about student achievement.