When mandated or explicitly stated as a goal, district and school policies about
individual student goal setting and equitable access required teachers to make differentiation or mixed ability grouping a priority.
For example, midway through the year we have
student goal setting from Year 3 to Year 10 (we're not a Year 11 and 12 school).
From Valerie McKern, principal of Kettle Falls Elementary School in Kettle Falls, Washington: We are trying to increase our family meetings this year and are including topics like «4th grade Parent /
Student goal setting using the standardized test scores» and «Title 1 and special education parents... How can you help with homework?»
As you gain momentum and students become familiar with performance assessments, it is critical that school leaders and teachers consider processes such
as student goal setting and reflection and metacognition strategies, and how students will present and share their work with the school community and beyond.
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As we head into October, many students and their parents will be asked to attend parent - teacher conferences for purposes
of student goal setting.
Chapters focus on the six elements of formative assessment: (1) sharing learning targets and criteria for success, (2) feedback that feeds forward, (3)
student goal setting, (4) student self - assessment, (5) strategic teacher questioning, and (6) engaging students in asking effective questions.
Implementation priorities: Competency - based system,
student goal setting, student surveys, authentic learning experiences, individual career and academic plans / lessons, instructional supports for perseverance and work habits, ELA / math proficiency scales, Educate Empower Learning Management System
What are the first indicators that
student goal setting is impacting student achievement?