Vision Statement
I want to be part of a just learning community that creates successful lifelong learners.
Smart Goals
My first SMART goal is to differentiate math instruction in order to help at least 80% of students reach or exceed their MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) math goals during the 2010-2011 school year.
In order to differentiate instruction so all students acheive progress, I plan to create an algebra learning community after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, help at least three students complete an online pre-algebra course by the end of the 2010-2011 school year and set up a reteaching time on Fridays during the school day to help all students make progress.
My second SMART goal is to help all students increase their positive attitudes towards math instruction by utilizing cooperative groups and internet programs in my mathematics class.
My third SMART goal is ensuring that none of my seven eligible students are excluded from attending College for Kids or participating in online instruction because of economic circumstances by obtaining funds from the Rusch School Cares Funds and making weekend computer time available.
My fourth SMART goal is to create and implement a standards based math curriuculum and assessment program by the end of the 2nd quarter of the 2011-2012 school year.
In order to accomplish this goal will conduct a review of the literature regarding standards based instruction, cooperative groups and differentiation in mathematics. I will also volunteer to work on a district committee for mathematics standard-based report cards, set up my online gradebook to reflect standards based grading and use daily quick assessments to determine progress.
