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Wanganui Girls’ CollegeNCEA Achievement 2013
Putting it in contextWe strongly believe that using data to inform decisions is
the key to enhancing success
We tested our students on arrival at Year 9 using NZCER STAR
We informed teachers of the stanine and made class and subject choices based on these results
We started triangulating our data to predict Year 11 outcomes (STAR stanine and anecdotal knowledge about students) and predicted that students on stanine 5 and above should achieve NCEA level 1
We could then predict by whole cohort and Maori students the Year 11 outcomes
These results and predictions were based on cohort not personalised to students
We were challenged during an ERO visit about why we weren’t aiming for 100%!
And why weren’t we - we asked ourselves?
ERO’s advice was that the entry data should guide us with the number, type and range of interventions needed to get 100% pass rate for all students
We were challenged to move beyond our self-fulfilling expectations – a light bulb moment!
Wanganui Girls’ College 2012 Annual Plan
A Successful School Leaver will have achieved at least NCEA Level 2 A safe, respectful, inclusive and positive learning environment
The challenge was set! So…In 2012 one of our Board of Trustees strategic statements was that “A successful
school leaver will have achieved at least NCEA level 2”
Context / Activity
What we know now 2011/ 2012 Actions
Responsibility Timeline Outcomes
Extensive school data compiled, reviewed and used for 2012 planning -of suitable options for students-allocation of teachers to classes-options offered and time allocated in Junior school
Students working at STAR stanine 5 should achieve NCEA level 1 Students working at curriculum level 4 at Year 9 should be able to achieve NCEA Level 2 (MOE statement) 2011 Year 9 STAR completed and results available for SMT and teachers indicate cohort is strong in literacy (70% stanine 5 and above, Maori 72%)
Ascertain: What our current Year 9 and 10 academic profile is using -STAR at beginning and end of Year 9 -PAT maths at start of Year 9 and Year 10 compiled in school system -End of Year 9 and 10 grades compiled in school system
Academic Dean with EO re data collation
Academic Dean with EO re data collation
By term 1 2012
Review of 2012 Year 10 data show s our current students are strong in literacy. The Maths data indicates that student enter WGC with stanines below the national averages. Following discussions with HODs and staff Maths will have four periods per week at both Year 9 and 10 in 2012. This will be reviewed in 2012 to see if this has made any difference.
In 2011 we had introduced our Academic Mentoring programme for senior students matching students to teachers that year; students met with two or three times a year with their allocated Academic Mentor around goal setting identifying barriers, checking progress and support and guidance
In 2012 we were expanding this and we were also developing and embedding our SWPB4L work and RJ / RP work – a huge culture shift for staff
We focussed on Year 11 as that was our most pressing need (ERO speak!) and …
individual plans were developed to ensure all student work begun was completed
the range of standards available for assessment were used to meet the student needs
parents contacted by AMs to advise students were at risk of not passing
study leave only after targets were met….
In term 3 2012 we set up large excel spreadsheet for each year level and each student was named, the number of students needing help identified and some strategies put in place to meet their needs
– the three Ns!
In term 4, just before study leave commenced, a letter was sent home for every senior student detailing:How many credits the student hadHow many credits were still available through external
standardsLiteracy and numeracy and UE progressRemaining opportunities for completing outstanding
assessments
For any student deemed ‘at risk’, the letter was followed up with a telephone call.
In 2012 the outcome for Level One was 89% pass rate – the highest in the town!
2013
An even more focussed approach:
We provide more regular progress updates for SMT, Deans, HODs and AMs
We have worked with HOD Learning Centre to develop alternative pathways where relevant
We have regular, meaningful contact with parents
We provide ongoing training for AMs on how to check progress for specific groups
We have started to triangulate data in a more effective way – it is now on a much more personal level rather than cohort
Increased accountability for staff as whanau, Form Teachers, students and AMs are regularly using the system to track progress
Academic Mentoring Days
Timetable suspended for whole school and 15 – 20 minute meetings arranged with students, whanau and AMs
AMs received extensive training in weeks prior to meeting including how to use data to set targets; role playing difficult conversations; how to access information on NZQA website
We arranged training, provided by Massey University, on having professional conversations with colleagues
AMs negotiated agreed targets based on data provided
We arranged future checkpoints to monitor targets
Whanau, students and staff completed online and physical surveys about the effectiveness of the day
Impressions of ART 13-17Initially we didn’t quite grasp the purpose of this project
and we were worried that there were hints of ‘Big Brother’…
However, Vivianne went to session in Palmerston North, and I went to presentation by Rawiri at Wanganui City College and it all fell into place for us.
We are very in favour of the idea of pathways; what works for us is really knowing our students, what their intentions are and ensuring the courses they are following fits into the pathway. The joy of a smaller school!
The spreadsheetWe do have some concerns about the spreadsheet as we
seemed to be spending a lot of time presenting the data in a different way just for the sake of ‘the spreadsheet’ – so we now send Mary and Andrea our own version of the data.
The spreadsheet does not have the facility to take into account outside providers.
We found it difficult to calculate how many credits a student should be achieving in a particular week as courses are evolving and changing specifically because of the nature of this project.
Ministry level 2 focus group 17th October 2013
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Gained
Across All
Years
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Years
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Years
First Names Ethnicity
This Year NSN
W Int & Ext
NYA Int & Ext N Int A Int M Int E Int
Poss Total
Poss Ext
Poss Int L2 + Lit L1
Num L1
Kahurangi Maori 121291962
44 36 63 6 80 0 0 149 0 149 89y y
Kendahl Maori 121285804
07 39 59 11 59 0 6 135 14 121 74y y
Jess
NZ European/Pakeha 12
125325367 57 45 11 61 0 0 117 4 113 64y y
Skylah Fijian 121315626
05 25 93 4 52 6 0 155 30 125 64y y
Siobhan Maori 121261811
03 22 77 4 60 0 0 141 23 118 60y y
Tara Maori 121291772
75 46 47 15 47 10 6 125 16 109 58y y
Holly
NZ European/Pakeha 12
129555679 24 75 10 39 3 0 127 26 101 56y y
Lily-Jo Maori 121291720
18 47 69 15 45 0 0 129 10 119 54y y
Sarah Maori 121281911
12 48 60 10 54 0 0 124 12 112 50y y
Ella
NZ European/Pakeha 12
126175107 45 71 9 38 6 0 124 16 108 46y y
Ashleigh
NZ European/Pakeha 12
128547672 40 88 3 41 3 6 141 42 99 46y y
Tyme Maori 121261818
33 6 88 22 29 8 5 152 37 115 42y y
Brooke
NZ European/Pakeha 12
126173691 37 67 8 25 10 5 115 24 91 40y y
Elise Maori 121295548
43 44 89 10 34 0 0 133 4 129 36y y
Eoana Maori 131265175
01 31 83 29 0 10 0 122 26 96 33y y
Identifying studentsQuantitative dataAcademic data from CMAttendancePastoral (SWPB4L)
Qualitative dataFeedback from teachers and AMsSelf-referral
Sharing data with staff
We have regular, calendared staff meetings to discuss and review academic progress of specific year groups
Provide ongoing training in using MUSAC to acquire data
We have a notice board in staffroom which is updated weekly
Needs of studentsThe needs depended entirely on individual stories
Pathways (inappropriate choice of subject – HOD LC)
Attendance (AM, Dean and Form teacher)Pastoral (Dean)Academic (AM)
Strategies All students in the focus group have additional
AMs who report to the Academic Dean weekly on progress (or lack of it….)
Regular contact with homeOngoing liaison between AMs and subject teachersHoliday Pathways course incorporating study skills
and career planningDedicated section of NCEA notice board for the
focus group – all teachers know who is in the group and the AMs involved
Current position
This time last year 32% of our students had already gained Level 2 NCEA
We are currently sitting on 45%
Insights
Rigorous monitoring works
Personalising works
Knowing students works
Sharing information produces increased sense of ownership among all staff
Challenges
Maintaining integrity of assessment conditionsTeacher concern about losing academic integrity due to
‘credit harvesting’MUSACEstablishing and maintaining meaningful communication
with our Maori families
Where to now?
For 2014 AMs have already been given the opportunity to choose if they wish to stay with their current year level or move to the next year level with their group
Our ASTRA programme will contain a more focussed unit on choosing pathways
At the end of this year we will review and reflect on our current programme and adapt and improve our plan where necessary
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