Math
Middle School
Step 1: Learning Requirements
6th Grade
"Learning requirements are posted clearly on the “Trending Data” wall in my classroom. After each module test, I post the percent of students that showed proficiency. We use this data to determine where we will go next with our learning and what learning targets we will revisit in the future."
Step 2: Classroom Learning Goal
Step 3: Chart and analyze Results
Step 4: Mission Statement
Steps 5-8: PDSA
"We use our PDSA board to set and track our module learning goal based on the essential learning requirements. In the DO section, students discuss and decide on the strategies the class will use to learn and practice in order to achieve our goal - focusing on what learners will do and what I, as the teacher, will do to best support their learning. In the STUDY section, we track our progress after the module assessment. Students color the boxes to show that they have met our goal and to take ownership of their learning. In the ACT section, we discuss our results and what strategies were best for learning and prepare ourselves for the next module."
PDSA Cycle
"We use our PDSA cycle on a regular basis to track our progress through meeting our goals. In the STUDY section, each box is checked off as students show proficiency in the learning target. We formally discuss our cycle every 2 weeks and make plans for our next cycle. Student are actively involved and help lead the conversations around the PDSA board."
8th Grade
"We use our PDSA board to set and track our module learning goal. In the PLAN section, we set a goal based on the essential learning requirements. In the DO section, students discuss and decide on the strategies the class will use to learn and practice in order to achieve our goal. In the STUDY section, we track our progress after the module assessment. In the ACT section, we discuss our results, compare them from previous modules and prepare ourselves for the next module. "