Milwaukee Public Schools:Protocol for Examining Student Work

February Academic Coach-Math TrainingFebruary 8, 2013

Presented by ACMs:Darryl MooreIngrid Walker-Henry

ReasoningAnalyzing and Learning from Student Work

This protocol provides a set of guidelines for structuring conversations among teachers about student work. The goal is to foster a common understanding of student learning expectations for mathematics and to provide a collaborative forum for examining student work to inform mathematics instruction.

L.I. & S.C.Learning Intention- We are learning how to examine student work for the purpose of teacher feedback.Success Criteria- We will be able to provide feedback to teachers and The Learning Team on student work.

Visible Learningby John Hattie

Providing Formative Evaluation of Program

“The power of feedback to teachers on what is happening in their classroom so that they can ascertain “How am I going?”

Effect Size .90Effect Size .70 (Students with Disabilities)

How does this Protocol work?

1. Getting StartedFacilitator identified.Volunteer presents student work.Participants review the work silently.

2. Discussing the WorkRound 1- Describe: What do you notice about the student work?Round 2- Interpret: What do the students understand?Round 3- Question: What questions do you have about the work?

 3. Reflections from the Presenting TeacherComments on the student work and responds to questions.Shares insights from surprising or unexpected comments.

Repeat Steps 1–3 with another presenting teacher. 

4. Suggestions for Teaching and LearningBased on the discussion of the students’ performance, what might you suggest doing next with the class?Describe ways the assessment did or did not give students an opportunity to demonstrate what they knew.

5. DebriefingWhat are we learning through this process?How can the process be improved?

Suggested UpdateCommon Core State Stands Suggestions for Teaching and Learning- Describe in what way(s) the assessment is aligned to CCSSM and/or Mathematical Practice Standards? Were students able to demonstrate a level of proficiency? What teacher moves might you carry out to support students in their learning?

ACM Debriefing

What are we learning through the Protocol process?How can the process be improved?

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L.I. & S.C.Learning Intention- We are learning how to examine student work for the purpose of teacher feedback.Success Criteria- We will be able to provide feedback to teachers and The Learning Team on student work.

Milwaukee Public Schools:Protocol for Examining Student Work

MPS Board of School DirectorsDr. Michael Bonds, PresidentLarry Miller, Vice PresidentMark Sain, District 1Jeff Spence, District 2Annie Woodward, District 4Dr. Peter Blewett, District 6David Voeltner, District 7Meagan Holman, District 8Terrence Falk, At-Large

Senior TeamDr. Gregory Thornton, SuperintendentNaomi Gubernick, Chief of StaffDarienne Driver, Chief Innovation OfficerTina Flood, Chief Academic OfficerDr. Karen Jackson, Chief Human Resources OfficerMichelle Nate, Chief Operations OfficerGerald Pace, Esq., Chief Financial OfficerAnita Pietrykowski, Chief School Administration OfficerDenise Callaway, Executive Dir., Community EngagementPatricia Gill, Executive Director, Family Services Sue Saller, Exec. Coord., Superintendent’s Initiatives