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Communicating Student Learning
November 30, 2016
What does Communicating Student Learning mean?
Report Cards
Student-led conferences
Parent/teacher
interviews
Student work
Digital Portfolios
Email/Phone Calls
• What do you remember about your report cards as a student?
• How were they received in your household?
• How did you use the report card?
REPORT CARDS
NEW CURRICULUM
o Know, Understand, Do Model
o Big Ideaso Curricular Content and
Competencies
LIMITS OF GRADESGrades tend to reduce:
o students’ interest in the learning itself
o students’ preference for challenging tasks
o the quality of students’ thinking
http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/fdtd-g.htm
BALANCED APPROACH
o Curricular competencies
o Core competencies
o Student Reflection
Rationale – Why Change?
Time to Shift our Thinking
What’s different? What’s the same?
Same Different
Focus on foundational skills of reading, writing and numeracy
Balanced approach: Core competencies and student voice
Curricular content assessed Clearer language and assessment
Ways to support at home and at school No letter grades (4-7)
Five KeysMy child’s teacher knows exactly where my child is at and is committed to helping them move forward.
1. Clear foundational skills: reading, writing, and math
2. Focus on what the child can do3. Focus on what the child understands.4. Social and emotional development a priority.5. Clearly stated areas of growth to help foster
student independence and confidence
Communicating Student Learning:
Kindergarten
Communicating Student Learning:
Grades 1-3
Communicating Student Learning:
Grades 4-7
Communicating Student Learning – Grades K to 3
Curricular ContentCurricular Competencies
Communicating Student Learning – Grades 4 to 7
Curricular ContentCurricular Competencies
How is my child using this new report card?
Understanding the Core Competencies
R esponsibilityO pennessA mbitionR esilience
Engaging in Self-Reflection
Engaging in Self-Reflection
• Reporting Pilots 2014-2016
• Parent Surveys
Parent Feedback
Parent Feedback (2015/16 Pilot)“It gives the parent a better understanding of the child’s learning experience. It also makes it easier for parents to address issues with their child.”
“…more clearly shows where improvements need to be made.”
“…much more comprehensive”
“This more holistic approach helps those students who are not strong academically; they find their strengths and build on them.”
“My child felt understood, rather than labelled.”
• District Parent CSL Forum in January 2017
• PAC Meetings
• Email Scott or Laura
Parent Feedback
Questions?
