Since reviewing my end of year results, I am a bit disappointed. I know overall, the need for urgency, is not quite validated. All year long, most grade levels were low in numbers and operations, especially kindergarten and first grade which is what prompted my project. Plus, just everyday observations demonstrated the need as well.
The end of year results showed an increase in numbers and operations but they scored lower in measurement and data. Here is some data below:
For kindergarten, 30 students were below grade level in measurement and data, 22 students were below level in algebra and algebraic thinking, and 21 students were below level in numbers and operations.
Even though the need is not validated for the end of year results, I know for both the beginning of the year and the middle of year results, the students scored lowest in numbers and operations. The end of year results varied for almost all grade levels too. Also, this same trend was in the previous year's results.
I tend to agree with you. Numbers and operations are always a low area for Kindergarten and most of the grade levels in general. Even when we look at data, most teachers will comment that N & O are weak areas overall.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post and observation about the trend of the end of the year data and how it played out using the previous year's data as a comparison also. I am in awe that you are measuring algebraic thinking in Kindergarten!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post and observation about the trend of the end of the year data and how it played out using the previous year's data as a comparison also. I am in awe that you are measuring algebraic thinking in Kindergarten!
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