3 Ways to Use Proficiency Tables (k-12)

Teachers across Kaneland are leveraging proficiency tables to drive instruction and foster student growth. Here are 3 of the most common uses of tables, as observed on recent learning walks. 

1. Student Self-Reflection and Goal Setting- Students are empowered to actively drive their own learning when they are given opportunities to self-reflect on their current level of proficiency within a standard, and to set personal goals for their next steps in learning. 

2. Communicate Learning Expectations to Students- High levels of clarity within learning experiences  are associated with increased motivation, increased achievement, and improved self-regulation skills in students. 

3. Drive Feedback Conferencing- Proficiency tables support levels 2 and 3 of the Feedback Typology. They provide the foundation for discussions around learning progress, gaps in learning, and the construction of new knowledge.