My project has recently changed and is going in a new direction. Instead of using the LESRA model (since there was not much to research), I am just using the MFAS assessments. MFAS stands for Mathematics Formative Assessment System. My goal will stay the same by increasing math scores particularly in numbers and operations.
My change project consists of
improving the math concepts in kindergarten by using the MFAS assessments to
see the misconceptions of the students.
It will also drive my instruction and increase more teaching time. I anticipate the benefits should include
improved math scores in my kindergarten class.
If these methods are successful, I plan to suggest them to my
kindergarten team as well as the district.
I also believe this will provide much needed information on what areas
and why the students struggle with math.
Identifying and understanding these misconceptions will improve my
teaching.
I am so excited to hear how this works for you! My class scored 17/18 on Profile 1 for Mathematics on i-Ready and I have an average class!
ReplyDeleteComing from a secondary background, I am learning so much from you ladies. Thanks for sharing what MFAS stands for ☺️
ReplyDeleteI am curious to know more. How does the MFAS work and how is it different from iReady?
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ReplyDeleteOkay, Tess, what is the class profile of 17/18? That sounds really good but I never heard of that before. Maybe I just don't know which area you are referring to.
For CCPSPING, MFAS is a formative assessment that you can either give one-on-one, small group, or large group depending upon your test. It can be given either before you teach or even after you teach. The idea is to see what they know or don't know. You can focus on one area if they are struggling with it. It is a way to see what their misconceptions are about a subject area and you can re-teach to make them understand the concept. I hope this helps. I'm sure you could look into this for your struggling middle school students. All the MFAS assessments are on the CPALMS website. Just click your grade, standards, and then MFAS assessments. :) I-Ready is a diagnostic tool and it's not based on the standards, it's a skills based test and they work on their own path.
17/18 scored on grade level
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