Student Learning Outcomes

When Franklin County business leaders are asked what characteristics they look for in new hires, they name strategic thinking, problem solving, self-reliance, flexibility, emotional intelligence, communication skills, accountability, teamwork, and grit¹ . The traits our local business leaders seek are the very habits of mind New Tech @ Gereau works to instill in our students.

In New Tech Network schools, outcomes that matter guide our schools’ support of students and their long-term success. Our Student Learning Outcomes are research-based and aimed at preparing students for college and career success. New Tech @ Gereau facilitators use rubrics based on these learning outcomes to assess student work, and students are provided with regular feedback on their growth and needs in each of these areas.

Knowledge and Thinking (50% of total course grade) - The ability to reason, problem solve, develop sound arguments or decisions, and create new ideas by applying the concepts and skills of a content area.

• See the 8th grade Social Studies Rubric

• See the 8th grade English Research and Argumentation Rubric

• See the 8th grade English Textual Analysis Rubric

• See the 8th grade Science Research Rubric

• See the 8th grade Science Explanation Rubric

• See the 8th grade Math Problem Solving Rubric

Agency (20% of total course grade) - The commitment to developing a growth mindset and taking ownership over one’s learning. Students who exhibit agency monitor their learning, seek feedback, see challenges as an opportunity to grow, and actively participate.

• See the middle school Agency Rubric

Written Communication (10% of total course grade) - Student work is developed, organized, and shows attention to language and conventions.

• See the 8th grade Written Communication Rubric

Oral Communication (10% of total course grade) - Knowledge and thinking are conveyed with clarity and supported with evidence; presentation skills are used to support audience understanding and engagement.

• See the middle school Oral Communication Rubric

Collaboration (10% of total course grade) -The ability to be a productive team member through trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility.

• See the middle school Individual Collaboration Rubric

• See the middle school Collaboration Team Checklist

¹ New Tech @ Gereau Community Partnership Team meeting, December 6, 2016