This Spring we took some time to hold focus groups with a sampling of students that had participated in the Math Level 3 pilot- learning through the math continuum. Here were just a few things they shared about this year in math:
-They loved the conferencing, it really helped them know their individual next steps in progress and they love the time with their teacher to talk Math
-The immediate feedback on their work was valued, they loved being able to check in with a peer or teacher to get that on the spot feedback
-Many felt they were able to move faster through the content and felt more confident in the retention of the content
-They loved the ownership of the learning, many commented they felt they selected what they learned versus being told what they would learn
-A key that many noted was the ability to do peer learning. Taking time to share and learn with classmates was a huge benefit for them
A few areas they wanted to share for improvement were:
-They wanted harder math. They want activities that took them deeper into the concepts.
-The selected videos were not always engaging, some mixed reviews on the videos
-Many wanted even more teacher interaction
Overall, both the teacher and student feedback collection showed very positive gains. We are eager to compare the math summative data over the summer. Thank you to all who took the risk on level 3 this year. We are so proud of the work you and your students have accomplished. Thank you
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