Based on the model used by Carlton Comprehensive in Prince
Albert we are using a 4 point rubric to structure and assess our
Math 9 classes. Balfour Outcome Based Math 9
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Structure There are 15 outcomes in the Math 9 curriculum Some
of these have been further broken down so there are a total of 25
Outcomes on which we will report.
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Collaboration Before any of the Math 9 teachers get to an
outcome, we meet as a group and go over the rubric and assessments
that we receive from Carlton to make sure that they are in line
with the Curriculum Outcomes and Indicators and our expectations of
these.
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4 Point Rubric Students are presented with a rubric on the
current outcome. Students must achieve a minimum of a level 2 on
each outcome. These levels are decided by the teachers and are
based on the most important aspects of the outcomes with regards to
subsequent Math classes. Intervention (1)Instructional
(2)Independent (3)Mastery (4) I need more help with becoming
consistent with the criteria I can consistently add and subtract
polynomials. I can consistently add and subtract polynomials that
include two or more variables. I can solve situational questions. I
can perform error analysis. I can explain why terms with different
variable exponents cannot be added or subtracted.
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Level 1 Currently there are no level 1 questions on our
assessments Math 9 teachers have discussed adding warm-up questions
to aid student achievement
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Level 2 Questions Level 2 questions are the minimum level of
difficulty that a student must be capable of achieving.
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Level 3 Questions Level 3 questions add more challenging
indicators or level 2 questions at a higher degree of
difficulty.
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Level 4 Questions Level 4 questions often include situational
problems and other questions that may have never come up in class
that show students are autonomous with the outcome. Most of the
questions presented to the students are directly from the MMS 9
textbooks.
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Assessment After we complete the outcome, students are assessed
on both the current and previous outcome that we have completed.
Students can earn a mark between zero and four. We also include
half marks as a means of further indicating student
achievement.
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Reassessment Students who score lower than 2 must reassess.
Students who scored a 2 or higher but would like to reassess are
also able to. The process for reassessing is: Review, Check,
Reassess. Try to limit to 2 reassessments per outcome.
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Comprehensive Tests These exams are broken down into levels
much like their earlier assessments but with many outcomes lumped
into each level. Some teachers are doing 2 comprehensive exams
while others are doing 3. These assessments carry more weight as
they are the final assessment for each of these outcomes.
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Unit Exams Carlton does not conduct unit exams. For the most
part we have not given exams that combine outcomes that have been
broken into smaller chunks. This is something that we are
considering going forward.
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Reporting This year we have been using an Excel spreadsheet
that we were given permission to use from Carlton. We are hoping to
have more transparency with our reporting system by displaying
everything on Powerschool next year.
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Current Level A students current level is weighted more heavily
on their most recent result in an outcome. A student who received a
1.5 on their first, 3.5 on the second and a 3.0 on the third would
likely end up with a current level of a 3. When deciding a students
current level, teachers use consistency and trend.
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Big Questions Looking Forward We would like to work with
division personnel to make sure that what we are doing is congruent
with the vision of an Outcome Based Grade 9 reporting system. 4
point rubric is this the most accurate way of determining student
achievement? Reporting we want to be more transparent by utilizing
Powerschool
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Benefits of Outcome Based Assessment Collaboration Math 9
teachers generally meet every 2 weeks to discuss rubrics,
assessment and student achievement. Reassessment - Giving students
the opportunity to improve their understanding and assessment
scores. Student Achievement Students who struggle with Math are
able to focus on the most important concepts. Transparency of
Outcomes More focused assessments
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Areas for Improvement Transparency with parents Subjectivity of
grading system 4 point rubric or 100% Some concern that AP students
are not performing as well with this form of assessment.