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Continuous Continuous Improvement at Dunlap Improvement at Dunlap
High SchoolHigh SchoolPresented on March 18, 2010
By Aaron Barrington, Desiree Masters & Tim Noonen
Broken escalator? Broken escalator?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47rQkTPWW2I
What does CI look like What does CI look like at the high school? at the high school?
Through continuous improvement, we can... ◦ Empower our students to solve their own
problems using critical thinking (21st century skills)◦ Emphasize responsibility and accountability
to our students◦Use tools to gather and analyze data to drive our
education plans
Traditional Education ModelsTraditional Education Models
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmxpftPFXZg
““Begin with the end in mind” Begin with the end in mind” ~ Stephen Covey~ Stephen Covey
Pick a number... Any number... Person closest to my number wins prize from bucket...
My number is -91√(71)/42 ≈-18.256657841882… Notice without parameters this activity is difficult
Pick a whole number between 10 and 20. My number is 12. With parameters, this activity becomes clearer and
better focused.
Creating SMART GoalsCreating SMART Goals
SMART Goals have all of the following qualities:◦ S – Specific◦ M – Measurable◦ A – Attainable◦ R – Results-oriented◦ T – Timely
◦ There are many things to improve on in the classroom. SMART goals are the most important things.
◦ SMART goals are not rigid or set in stone – you can change them as you need to throughout the semester.
Creating Creating SMART goals in SMART goals in Applied Algebra Applied Algebra
Discussed previous semester / quarter performance Used affinity diagram ◦ Give each student a post-it note to report their choice for
the class goal◦ After seeing where everyone thinks we should be, they
make a final decision as a class
Data CentersData Centers
Display goals and goal progress in the room Also opens an element of competition between
classes (drives students motivation)
Data BindersData Binders
Use data binders to track individual goals
Students create their own individual goals based on previous semester performance
Track homework completion, quizzes, tests, behavior goals and reflections, etc.
How much class time? Maybe 5 minutes a week, we also took one day at beginning of quarter / semester to set new goals based on previous performance
Student examplesStudent examples
Student examplesStudent examples
DHS Student ResponsesDHS Student Responses
“I think it’s way better than keeping a notebook. A notebook doesn’t tell you what you need to work on or your goals.”
“I like the data folder cause it shows how I’m don’t in the class and why my grade is what it is.”
“I think the data folders are a good thing to help us [the students] to see our progress and to see what we need to work on and what we achieve in and it motivates us. Well, it motivates me.”
Impact on class performance Impact on class performance
2nd quarter homework 3rd quarter homework◦ 3rd hour: 68% 75% (goal was 78%)◦ 5th hour: 76% 80% (goal was 85%)
2nd quarter quizzes/tests 3rd quarter quizzes/tests◦ 3rd hour: 71% 77% (goal was 76%) ◦ 5th hour: 80% 84% (goal was 85%)
2nd quarter class average 3rd quarter class average◦ 3rd hour: 73% 77% ◦ 5th hour: 83% 87%
Create a SMART goal... Create a SMART goal...
At a Student Led conference…2.The student conducts the conference.3.The student shows their work.4.The student discusses their educational goals.5.The student develops strategies for meeting their goals.
Language Arts
✍On My Honor Exam
✍D.O.L. Run Sheet
✍ Spelling run Sheet
✍Grammar Test
✍Letter Writing Map & Rubric
✍ Student Choice or Think Chart
✍ I Can Do It
Mathematics
√I Can Do It√Ch.1 & Ch.2 Tests√Quiz of Choice√Problem-Solving Activity√Math Facts Run Sheet√Class Reflection√Journal
ScienceScience
Blue Science Folder
144 Facts Run Sheet
Vocabulary Test of Choice
Log on to the Internet and Complete Attached Science Web Guide
Social Studies☮ Learning Style Essay☮My Career Presentation☮Geography Run Sheet☮Times & Dates Run Sheet☮ Student Choice
Ed. Performance Data• Ed. Performance Explanation Sheet
• Math Ed. Performance Data• Reading Ed. Performance Data
Responsibility“The student takes responsibility and learns how to present information. Students seem more at ease when they are in “control” of the conference, even presenting difficult info/”less than perfect” papers.”
“Discussing the papers with the student --- seeing the pride in their work.”
Overall, the DMS sixth grade experienced a 97.5% student/parent attendance rate during student led conferences.
Students with IEP’s and 504 plans had a 100% student/parent attendance rate during student led conferences.