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Standard 8

Evidence 1: [|Link to WebGrader online gradebook]

Rationale 1:This piece of evidence is the link to the login page of Web Grader, the online grading system that I use. I use Web Grader track the benchmark proficiency scores that I use to assess student learning. Web Grader tracks averages and trends of student proficiency scores. I then use this data to drive instruction. I can run reports to see which students are not meeting proficiency levels at certain benchmarks. I also use this data to target students who may need some additional instruction in certain benchmarks. The use of Web Grader has had a significant impact on student learning as it allows me to track progress more efficiently. I have even started carrying my iPad around with me when I am working with kids and using Web Grader right on the iPad to track learning.

Our school's improvement goal is to improve our proficiency levels on the district reading comprehension benchmark. Our school goal is to have 85% of all students scoring proficient on using reading comprehension strategies. I use Web Grader to track student performance on this benchmark. Also, Web Grader has made it easier to target students for interventions. This has undoubtedly had an impact on student learning.

KSD

8.K.1 The teacher understands the characteristics, uses, advantages, and limitations of different types of assessments (e.g. criterion-referenced and norm- referenced instruments, traditional standardized and performance-based tests, observation systems, and assessments of student work) for evaluating how students learn, what they know and are able to do, and what kinds of experiences will support their further growth and development.

//This piece of evidence shows that I know the advantages and limitations of using an online grading system to track student performance. It also shows that I use assessment to drive my instruction.//

8.S.6 The teacher maintains useful records of student work and performance and can communicate student progress knowledgeably and responsibly, based on appropriate indicators, to students, parents, and other colleagues.

//This piece of evidence shows how I track student progress and use it to drive my own instruction, as well as to improve my school's overall performance.//

//8.D.1 The teacher values ongoing// //assessment as essential to the instructional// //process and recognizes that many different// //assessment strategies, accurately and// //systematically used, are necessary for// //monitoring and promoting student// //learning.//

//This evidence shows that I value ongoing assessment as I am constantly using the data collected on Web Grader to drive my instruction.//