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MC Gen Comp 4

by mcgen lab

Jan 9, 2017

I finished comps 1,2, and 3 last year and now am hard at work on comp 4. However, I'm finding comp 4 very difficult because I am a math/sci enrichment specialist (my district has mandated that I am not supposed to teach or re-teach content covered in students' self-contained classrooms, nor am I supposed to do any remediation)I see all 3rd-5th grade students 1 hour per week.

Therefore, I wanted to see if what I have planned out for comp 4 would work, because I am worried that although I explained my situation in the contextual information section, the assessors might find my goals to not be "worthwhile" as indicated by my feedback on comps 2 and 3.

For the group profile, I have chosen a 4th grade class of mixed ability. To develop a picture of the group I am using a student information survey I send to parents at the beginning of each year, my notes, behavioral contracts, last year's test scores, and a STEM interest survey conducted last year when they were...See MoreI finished comps 1,2, and 3 last year and now am hard at work on comp 4. However, I'm finding comp 4 very difficult because I am a math/sci enrichment specialist (my district has mandated that I am not supposed to teach or re-teach content covered in students' self-contained classrooms, nor am I supposed to do any remediation)I see all 3rd-5th grade students 1 hour per week.

Therefore, I wanted to see if what I have planned out for comp 4 would work, because I am worried that although I explained my situation in the contextual information section, the assessors might find my goals to not be "worthwhile" as indicated by my feedback on comps 2 and 3.

For the group profile, I have chosen a 4th grade class of mixed ability. To develop a picture of the group I am using a student information survey I send to parents at the beginning of each year, my notes, behavioral contracts, last year's test scores, and a STEM interest survey conducted last year when they were in 3rd grade indicating that as a group they have lower interest in the STEM fields than other classes.

For the assessments I am using a unit on the physics of sound, which is connected to the group profile because the 3rd grade teachers emailed me saying that they did not get to their physical science unit on matter and energy, and sound and sound waves are not covered in 4th grade. The formative assessments are a pre-test to determine readiness and exit slips along with student self-reflections. The summative assessment is a series of three performance tasks where students demonstrate mastery and write brief explanations of how they completed each task.

For the student need I want to increase students' interest in STEM, which is why I'm using the survey they completed last year, and I will also have students complete the survey again this year. Hopefully, there will be a measurable difference.

For the professional need, I am attending a STEM conference, organizing a STEM Fair at my school (with the help of other teachers and parents), and held a school-wide assembly with a guest speaker from NASA.

I'm wondering if this all makes sense, and would be acceptable for fulfilling the requirements of comp 4? Does anyone have any suggestions for which things to include as evidence? Are there any adjustments I could make to ensure that this entry demonstrates worthwhile learning and growth in my students?

Sorry about the huge wall of text, and thanks for any help or feedback.

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What Works I see that you do have some challenges given your teaching situation, but from what you've posted, these plans sound appropriate and on track.

The various parts (Profile, Assessment, Student Need, Professional Need) CAN be connected but it's not required as far as I can see from language in the instructions. It looks like you have connect...See MoreI see that you do have some challenges given your teaching situation, but from what you've posted, these plans sound appropriate and on track.

The various parts (Profile, Assessment, Student Need, Professional Need) CAN be connected but it's not required as far as I can see from language in the instructions. It looks like you have connected all of them and that should be fine.

Soldier on! :)

On 1/09/17, mcgen lab wrote: > I finished comps 1,2, and 3 last year and now am hard at > work on comp 4. However, I'm finding comp 4 very difficult > because I am a math/sci enrichment specialist (my district > has mandated that I am not supposed to teach or re- teach > content covered in students' self-contained classrooms, nor > am I supposed to do any remediation)I see all 3rd-5th grade > students 1 hour per week. > > Therefore, I wanted to see if what I have planned out for > comp 4 would work, because I am worried that although I > explained my situation in the contextual information > section, the assessors might find my goals to not be > "worthwhile" as indicated by my feedback on comps 2 and 3. > > For the group profile, I have chosen a 4th grade class of > mixed ability. To develop a picture of the group I am using > a student information survey I send to parents at the > beginning of each year, my notes, behavioral contracts, last > year's test scores, and a STEM interest survey conducted > last year when they were in 3rd grade indicating that as a > group they have lower interest in the STEM fields than other > classes. > > For the assessments I am using a unit on the physics of > sound, which is connected to the group profile because the > 3rd grade teachers emailed me saying that they did not get > to their physical science unit on matter and energy, and > sound and sound waves are not covered in 4th grade. The > formative assessments are a pre-test to determine readiness > and exit slips along with student self-reflections. The > summative assessment is a series of three performance tasks > where students demonstrate mastery and write brief > explanations of how they completed each task. > > For the student need I want to increase students' interest > in STEM, which is why I'm using the survey they completed > last year, and I will also have students complete the survey > again this year. Hopefully, there will be a measurable > difference. > > For the professional need, I am attending a STEM conference, > organizing a STEM Fair at my school (with the help of other > teachers and parents), and held a school-wide assembly with > a guest speaker from NASA. > > I'm wondering if this all makes sense, and would be > acceptable for fulfilling the requirements of comp 4? Does > anyone have any suggestions for which things to include as > evidence? Are there any adjustments I could make to ensure > that this entry demonstrates worthwhile learning and growth > in my students? > > Sorry about the huge wall of text, and thanks for any help > or feedback. > > > >

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