Thursday, October 3, 2013

ACE in 1st Grade

1st Grade is implementing the ACE model with huge success.  Teachers used the ACE model for their short cycle assessment in math.  

10 students earned a 4.  That means almost 50% of the class was advanced on the post assessment.  This particular teacher was beaming with pride, because 6 out of these children were ELLs.





This strategy was successful because a large group of children earned a 3.  A grade of a 3 means proficient.

If you look at this picture you will see two problems with a red dot.  A red dot means a one time opportunity to fix an error.  A strategy used to teach children to go back and check their work. 

3 students earned a 2.  A grade of a 2 means that the children were nearing proficiency.  These students will receive additional support during conceptual refinement.  There were zero students who earned a 1.  A grade of a 1 means beginning step.

1 comment:

  1. Good idea to take pictures of examples of ACE's in the lower grades. This will help me get ideas of what to look for.

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