We looked at the class of 2016 and 2014 ACT/Plan/Explore scores and what the average scores mean. Also, we began to look at the ACT Benchmark Score for Science (24) and started to look at where we need to go.

Points of frustration: how do we recreate complex experiments in the classroom based on time, facilities, and materials, unsure how to teach certain standards mainly ones that involve models, the juniors scores did not improve in science through their high school career.

To move forward we are going to focus on components of lab write ups and analysis.

Explored more ways to find data that could be used to plan instruction.  We would like to have access to a data set that breaks down specific skills within the skills of measurement and data representation.  Dr. Wright will check with Mr. Avalos to let us know what might be availbe.

What we are doing ...

We have changed the focus of our PLC to try to figure out what students actually know before we start a unit/course.  We are hoping use data from ACT PLAN/Explore to pick an area of focus for instructional planning - interpreting/representing data, measurements, or some other area that works with our unit.

1.  We discovered some new educational tools, saw people who were very passionate about improvement of instruction, and saw instructional tool used in new ways.

2.  We learned what current research suggests that a collaboratively classroom actually is.  We learned that many students, staff and administrators did not know how to utilize schoolloop fully.

3.  We see the need for trainings via SLC or such for schoolloop and other educational items.

Showcase Supplies?

I don't see any requests for supplies for the Showcase presentation.  If you are needing something, please see Dr. Cheryl Wright by Nov 30th.  We will still try to get you what you need.

Today we worked on our survey to measure the impact our efforts.

PLC Showcase

At the end of our semester of work, all PLCs will be showcasing their work at the Wyandotte High School PLC Showcase on Wednesday, December 12th in the Social Hall.  The showcase will be a public demonstration of our learning, collaboration, and results.  Each PLC will showcase work that reflects how your learning and collaboration has impacted student learning.  Each PLC is encouraged to be creative and innovative in their demonstration (student examples would be highly encouraged); however, please be sure the following are addressed through your presentation -
    PLC Focus

Collaborative Actions   

Summary of PLC Learning

Impact on Student Learning

Connections to Future Teaching and Learning

In addition, all staff will have an opportunity to visit each demonstration during the Showcase.  Many outside guests will also be in attendance.  

If your PLC requires any kind of additional resources, please submit any requests for those materials via the comment section to this blog entry by NOVEMBER 9th. You will receive these materials by or before your November 28th meeting, so you will have AT LEAST two weeks to work on organizing your demonstration.