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Rewards for Profeciency on State Tests

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Aparna Vashisht replied to Mark Schommer's discussion 'Rewards for Profeciency on State Tests'

You might want to stay tuned for our series here: http://www.parentella.com/blog/parentella/2009/teaching-test http://www.parentella.com/blog/parentella/2009/education-team-sport Next week, we will dive into some solutions that have worked.

Aug 19, 2009

Rewards for Profeciency on State Tests

My school is looking at opting students out of final exams for earning a profeciency on state tests. I am not a fan of rewards, I prefer instrinsic motivation.However, since some reward seems to be necessary, I am searching for options. Have any that worked?See More

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Mark Schommer replied to Matt Townsley's discussion 'Points vs. Learning'

It took my a lot of time to get the students to understand the diffference between doing work for learning rather than completion (and it has to be re-done every year!). The writing is the major component. Without that there is no reflection. I am…

Jun 29, 2009

Mark Schommer replied to Susan Wells's discussion 'iPod Touch Schoolwide Implementation'

I use them in my classroom but I must admit I have used them for remedial purposes only. I am still experimenting with "at level" students.

Jun 29, 2009

Mark Schommer replied to Matt Townsley's discussion 'Points vs. Learning'

Just jumping in but this topic is one I have worked with for years...as all math teachers have. I read all of O'Connors work and agree with most of it. I have tried to offer no percentage weight to homework (practice) and it has worked for…

Jun 29, 2009

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School / Work Affiliation: Sheboygan Area School District

Twitter / Plurk / Other Account: mschommer@sheboygan.k12.wi.us

About Me: High school math teacher with 12 years of experience. Family man fighting a work-a-holic mentality. I love to teach, love to see kids succeed, and love to push kids past what they thought they were capable of.

My academic love is curriculum and assessment (maybe my future).

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