Dimensions of Student Achievement

3 Dimensions of Student Achievement

As an EL school, we believe that student achievement has to about more than high test scores if they are to be prepared for success in college, career, citizenship, and life. Test scores are just a starting point. Mastery of knowledge and skills, strong character, and high-quality work are all critical for successfully educating students for the real world. The three dimensions of student achievement are:

1. Mastery of Knowledge and Skills

The goal for students is to demonstrate a general degree of proficiency and understanding with regards to the knowledge and skills we teach them. Not only that, we want them to apply that learning to meaningful tasks by thinking critically and communicating clearly. As teachers, we attempt to create rigorous content, aligned to standards, as well as to use student data to drive our instructional practices in order to help students attain high levels of success.

2. Character

The goal for students is to show strong character both inwardly and outwardly. They work toward becoming effective and efficient learners, developing a mindset for success through perseverance and collaboration. They learn how to treat others well, and are encouraged to give service to their community. As teachers, we encourage students to have a personal voice and to take on leadership roles. We also strive to model a school-wide culture of respect and compassion toward others.

3. High-Quality Student Work

The goal for students is to produce their best work, usually through multiple revisions, as well as make that work complex and authentic. As teachers, we provide opportunities for students to revise their work and improve it, as well as opportunities for connecting them to the outside world, the real world.

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