PRESENTED BY: L INDSAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

THOMAS L . ROONEY, SUPERINTENDENT LANA BROWN, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM &

INSTRUCTION

High School Transition to Common Core in the

Performance Based System

Performance based education is an innovative, student-centered approach to learning . In a performance-based system students work at their performance level

and advance through the curriculum when they have demonstrated proficiency of the

required knowledge or skil ls .

Overview

Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum Comprehensive Assessment System 0-4 Scoring Scale Electronic Scoring and Tracking

System System to Group Learners Close Monitoring System

Components of a Performance-Based System

(PBS)

Traditional vs. Performance-Based

Traditional (Time-based Learning)

Movement based on time Learning happens only in the

classroom Driven by textbooks Teacher-centered decision

making Focus on learning in different

subject areas Teacher is the judge of quality Focus on basic skills Prepares learners for

industrial-age jobs

Performance-based Learning

Movement based on performance

Learning takes place anytime, any where

Driven by shared vision Learner-centered decision

making Self, peers, teachers,

administrators, other stakeholders judge student work

Focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Prepares learners for 21st century jobs

Electronic Assessment SystemCross Curricular Unit

Development and Application Level Performance Tasks

Development of widespread, purposeful Technology usage

Moving Lindsay High School into the Common

Core System

Electronic Assessment Systems

100% of High School Assessments can be taken online

Results are automatically linked to the scoring and reporting system

Allows for immediate feedback to the learner, parent, and learning facilitator

Cross Curricular Unit Development and Application Level Performance Tasks

Ensures that reading/writing are used across disciplines

Learners study multiple learning targets across disciplines

Increases depth knowledge and addresses learning at application knowledge

Adding performance based tasks that require application level to curriculum and assessment

Developing the Use of Technology

Ensuring that every learner has access to a computer and the internet in school and at home

Ensuring that Learning Facilitators have the skills to use technology as an accelerator for learning

Using technology 24/7 as a tool for learning anywhere, anytime

The Performance Based System addresses the implementation of

common core through the use of an electronic assessment system, cross

curricular unit development, application level tasks and development of widespread, purposeful technology.

Lindsay Unified School District