I have become obsessed lately with the idea of a Student Data Wall. I think it will be extremely valuable to the class to know where they are and where they need to go.
I love goal setting with my students.
I also love the idea of keeping the whole class accountable to each other.
A sort of ..."we are responsible for each other"...mentality.
I don't want it to be a "I'm better than you" idea...but a "hey, you look like you could use some help....I'd love to help you study your spelling words, or your math facts...etc.".
But the line is very fine when you have an element of competition. How can I do it without students feeling embarrassed or too big for their britches?
I love the Super Improver Wall with Whole Brain Teaching. Read more about that here:
http://www.wholebrainteaching.com/
Basically it is a process where students work to improve their personal best in whatever way you decide.
I love the idea Mrs. Craig uses at http://elementaryliteracyresources.blogspot.com/ of improving Spelling scores by using a chart like the one below.
What do you guys think about displaying student progress as a class on the wall?
Hopefully I will be able to get in my classroom in the next few weeks and start putting my Data Wall together. I am excited to see how it works! I'll keep you posted....
And remember....the door is open, come on in!
~Mindy
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