Curriculum+Meeting+Info

August 24, 2011
*As a department we must submit to Ms. Gable how we plan to use **GOAS**. Per Dr. Simpson this is non-negotiable. GOAS must be used because the future will be online assessments. Usage of GOAS will be tracked. *Per Dr. Simpson, we need to begin following **state pacing guide** ASAP...next year for us? That means Middle East will be first. * **Mock Writing Assessment** will probably occur when 8th grade has theirs, January 18. Try not to call it "mock", just "writing assessment" then maybe students will take it seriously. ***Data Collection** - looking to post benchmark results by classroom somewhere where it will prompt discussions among teachers: causes for failures? success stories? How can we do this? Suggestions? Eventually, data will be looked at by units taught. ***Monthly structured revie**w must occur by end of September. Email Dr. Moss with plan. ***Media Center** - some materials will go to new 6th grade building. If there is anything you want to keep here, let Cathy know ASAP. *Change in **AR points** - Cathy is now giving one Trojan Token for every AR point. ***WRITING WALL** - we will have it the second week in September.
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