ST1.8
STEM learning outcomes demonstrate students’ STEM literacy necessary for the next level of STEM learning and for post- secondary and workforce readiness.
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ST1.8 Narrative
ST1.8 Narrative
Strengths
Students at Lincoln Elementary School use STEM literacy skills to solve real-world problems. Through the implementation of 7 Habits of Happy Kids, even the youngest students are learning to be great leaders, empathize, set goals, work collaboratively, listen, and prioritize. Students are serving on the school leadership team, hosting visitors, initiating passion projects, as well as leading their own parent conferences. Students are also leaders of their own learning by self-assessing and peer-assessing. This type of assessment allows students the opportunity to listen, reflect, and make appropriate changes. To prepare students for the next level of STEM literacy, we rely heavily on data from rubrics, surveys, and teacher/student voice. Data collection drives our decision-making for STEAM improvements and next steps for preparation for success in the real-world.
Weaknesses/Challenges
We strive to refine our procedures for analyzing acquisition of STEM literacy skills. Better evaluation procedures will help us refine our instructional practices.
Action to Sustain Strengths/Action to Address Weaknesses
Throughout the process of our STEAM initiative, we have collected data on student and teacher STEM literacy skills, integration of STEAM into classroom instruction, and the impact of this initiative on achievement. The results of this data revealed improvements in students’ technology literacy and academic performance.
ALL students are immersed in STEAM daily. It is our goal to develop a better evaluation procedure for STEM literacy skills. In addition, increase our opportunities for student engagement and interest in STEAM regardless of race, gender, income, or disability by creating new programs or understanding interest in all students.
Key Exemplars
Key Exemplars
With the implementation of STEAM. We have seen the increase of attendance and decrease in discipline.
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7 Habits of Happy Kids
7 Habits of Happy Kids
Lincoln Elementary was recognized as a Lighthouse School in 2014 by the Franklin/Covey organization, and has created an empowering leadership environment where all students and staff members are valued for their unique gifts and strengths. Through the Leader In Me Program, LES implemented Student Data Notebooks designed to enable students to interact with an adult advocate through student-led conferences. These opportunities provide support for their educational experiences by monitoring student achievement, progress, and personal goals. All students at LES have classroom jobs, as well. Classroom greeters, materials managers, and daily leaders are roles that help classrooms run smoothly and create a positive sense of pride in the school and classroom climate. Previously the principal conducted daily announcements, but currently this activity is completely student led.
PBIS Rewards System
PBIS Rewards System
The PBIS digital platform makes it easy to continuously recognize students for meeting core value expectations from anywhere in the school, not just the classroom. Implementing PBIS Rewards helps to foster accountability and fidelity for tracking student core values. Students are taking ownership of their soft skills and behavior. Teachers and staff can immediately acknowledge positive student attitudes. In the classroom, teachers can use a web browser and the PBIS Rewards Group feature to award points from their their phones. Point totals are automatically tracked in the secure web portal with access to admin reports, goal setting and a student portal. The integrated store and event management system make it easy to facilitate PBIS store purchases and event check-ins through our web-based application, smartphone app, or tablet. Teachers are reflecting with students periodically throughout the week. This system also brings in math concepts on managing their points and spending those points in their classroom and school store.
PBIS Point System Data (Be Responsible, Be Ready, Be Respectful)
Student PBL Rubrics
Student PBL Rubrics
During PBL projects, STEAM Challenges, STEAM Lessons, and other STEAM related activities, students are evaluating themselves working independently, in groups, and on presentations. This allows students to self-monitor their performance and set goals for improvement.
STEM Literacy Survey
STEM Literacy Survey
This assessment was given to assess success skills based on subgroups. This data provided us with more information on our students' attributes toward STEM. This allows us to understand their interests and how they are involved the competencies of collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.
SpeakUp Survey
SpeakUp Survey
For the past 5 years, Talladega County has participated in the Speak Up Survey. The Speak Up Survey provides an easy way for students, parents and educators to participate in decisions about technology. This survey also provides data on STEM Attributes. With this data, we are able to make to create action steps and make decision from year to year.
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