#absscorefour Archive

This is a professional development channel for the Alamance-Burlington School System. All ideas and resources tweeted alongside #absscorefour are curated and collected here.

Monday April 24, 2017
11:30 AM EDT

participatechat Apr 24 @ 11:30 AM EDT

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ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:30 AM EDT

Hey folks! Welcome to our 1st ABSS edchat! Plz use our hashtag and introduce yourself. I'm Liz Beck, Curr. Specialist. #absscorefour
lfcarrik Apr 24 @ 11:35 AM EDT

Hi! I'm Leslie Carriker, Curriculum Specialist. #absscorefour
alhwilliams Apr 24 @ 11:36 AM EDT

Hi! I'm April Williams, History Teacher at WAHS. #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:37 AM EDT

Hey April! Welcome! #absscorefour
JodiHofberg Apr 24 @ 11:37 AM EDT

Jodi Hofberg, Curr. Math Specialist #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:38 AM EDT

We'll be using the Q1/A1 format for discussion today. Here we go! #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:38 AM EDT

Q1: What are some struggles you've had with differentiation? #absscorefour
seanrussell311 Apr 24 @ 11:40 AM EDT

A1. Having students that are performing at different grade levels makes it challenging to differentiate appropriately. #absscorefour
JodiHofberg Apr 24 @ 11:40 AM EDT

Deciding on what resources to use to support individual needs #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:41 AM EDT

Hey Sean! That can definitely be a difficult task. How do you handle it? #absscorefour
seanrussell311 Apr 24 @ 11:41 AM EDT

A1. I struggle to spend the amount of time needed with each group of students. #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:42 AM EDT

Definitely. I personally struggle with grouping effectively. #absscorefour
In reply to @seanrussell311
alhwilliams Apr 24 @ 11:42 AM EDT

A1: Not always knowing the best way to differentiate; protecting privacy; equality vs. equity concerns #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:43 AM EDT

Equality and equity can definitely be a concern. #absscorefour
In reply to @alhwilliams
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:44 AM EDT

Q2: How do your grading practices reflect your differentiation in your classroom? #absscorefour
seanrussell311 Apr 24 @ 11:44 AM EDT

A1. Often, the students that need the most support struggle with working independently. That makes it hard to work with others #absscorefour
lfcarrik Apr 24 @ 11:46 AM EDT

A2 mastery learning, student ownership #selfreportedgrading #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:46 AM EDT

I appreciate the #realtalk! It's true. #absscorefour
In reply to @seanrussell311
seanrussell311 Apr 24 @ 11:46 AM EDT

A2. I can differentiate the assignments, but I have to grade each student the same way. #absscorefour
alhwilliams Apr 24 @ 11:46 AM EDT

A2: Allow students to demonstrate mastery in different ways; redo assessments when appropriate #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:46 AM EDT

Yassssss! I love the re-do policy. Life is full of re-dos...why isn't school? #absscorefour
In reply to @alhwilliams
JodiHofberg Apr 24 @ 11:48 AM EDT

A2 Grades should be connected to the standards first and then to the students differentiated assignments #absscorefour
In reply to @ebeck1986
lfcarrik Apr 24 @ 11:48 AM EDT

@seanrussell311 if we use standard based grading, different outcomes can lead to the mastery of the same standard #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:50 AM EDT

Q3: @seanrussell311 brings up a good point. How do you assess differentiated tasks? #absscorefour
lfcarrik Apr 24 @ 11:52 AM EDT

Q3 standards based rubric, portfolio, #selfreportedgrading, clear student expectations and learning targets #absscorefour
JodiHofberg Apr 24 @ 11:52 AM EDT

A3 I have found portfolios and rubrics to be useful #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:55 AM EDT

Q4: How do students know WHAT they are learning? #absscorefour
JodiHofberg Apr 24 @ 11:56 AM EDT

Data trackers? #absscorefour
In reply to @ebeck1986
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:56 AM EDT

That makes a lot of sense. Seems like a lot of work tho...how do you cope? #absscorefour
In reply to @seanrussell311
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:57 AM EDT

Jodi...enlighten us. What are data trackers? #absscorefour
In reply to @JodiHofberg
alhwilliams Apr 24 @ 11:58 AM EDT

A3: Create rubrics based on content, technology, literacy standards which allow Ss to demonstrate mastery in different ways. #absscorefour
lfcarrik Apr 24 @ 11:58 AM EDT

A4 Yes @JodiHofberg ...student friendly language, clear learning targets and expectations, meaningful tasks aligned to stndrds #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 11:59 AM EDT

April...we'd love some examples if you'd be willing to share! #absscorefour
In reply to @alhwilliams
alhwilliams Apr 24 @ 12:00 PM EDT

A4: Closely aligned standards, learning targets and performance tasks?? #absscorefour
JodiHofberg Apr 24 @ 12:00 PM EDT

Data trackers are the standards written in student-friendly terms that allow for demystification #absscorefour
In reply to @ebeck1986
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 12:01 PM EDT

Haha, I like the "?s" It seems pretty basic, but I've heard a lot of students say "Idk" when asked what they're learning. #absscorefour
In reply to @alhwilliams
lfcarrik Apr 24 @ 12:03 PM EDT

A4 three great tips for #selfreportedgrading https://t.co/OWSQF3wo41 #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 12:04 PM EDT

Q5: How do students know when they're successful? (other than looking at numerical grades) #absscorefour
alhwilliams Apr 24 @ 12:06 PM EDT

A5: Timely and specific feedback from the teacher. This is a struggle but SO important! #absscorefour
alhwilliams Apr 24 @ 12:06 PM EDT

A5: Peer feedback is good too! #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 12:07 PM EDT

Agreed. My fave article about feedback https://t.co/E1owaiudQK #absscorefour
In reply to @alhwilliams
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 12:08 PM EDT

Not only in progress, but always changing....amirite? #absscorefour
In reply to @alhwilliams
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 12:10 PM EDT

Q6: What are some nontraditional ways you ID students who are struggling with mastery? #absscorefour
alhwilliams Apr 24 @ 12:20 PM EDT

A6: Still struggling with this, b/c I'm not sure what is non-trad. I do use exit tickets, discussions, online games to ID Ss. #absscorefour
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 12:22 PM EDT

Doesn't sound like struggling to me. :-) #absscorefour
In reply to @alhwilliams
ebeck1986 - Moderator Apr 24 @ 12:26 PM EDT

Okay folks, thanks for joining us on our first ABSS #edchat! We'll be chatting again tomorrow and Weds if you want to join! #absscorefour