Mastery-Based Learning

Beginning in 2009 with the earliest de-tracking of courses; continuing with our K-12 work on assessment for learning; strengthening teacher inquiry focused on assessment practice, shifting to standards-based assessment, grading, and reporting systems; and emphasizing instructional planning through the lens of Universal Design for Learning; we have been on the path to transform the school experience.

Areas of focus include:

  • identifying and presenting clear learning goals (Assessments for Learning)
  • developing multiple methods and opportunities for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills (Universal Design for Learning)
  • designing personalized learning pathways (Universal Design for Learning)
  • making shifts that separate measures of knowledge and skill from grades for behavior, compliance, and task completion (Standards-Based Grading)

 

Assessments, Grading Agreements | Gradebooks, Progress Reports, Report Cards | Habits of Work

Retracing Our Steps & Planning Our Future – 2019-20

Retracing Our Steps & Planning Our Future – 2018-19



Activities 2019-20
September 18-19, October 1-2, October 15-16, 2019 – Just-in-Time professional learning and support for Canvas and mastery-based assessment in Canvas
September 12, 2019 – Discipline-specific competencies with scoring criteria published in Canvas
August 6-8, 2019 – Canvas and Skyward Grading Support

July 30 & 31, 2019 – Training: Mastery-Based Assessment in Canvas

Activities 2018-19
April 24, 2019 – Faculty Meeting (K-12) : Presentation 4.24 |  Feedback:  Habits of Work: Identifying Priorities

May 24, 2019 – Meeting (6-12 Optional) | Habits of Work aka Behavioral Expectations

 

4x4 Schedule

4×4 Schedule Planning Activities 2018-19 / 2019-20

Activities 2019-20
February 20, 2020 – K-12 Faculty Update (Optional) | Presentation
February 12, 2020 – K-12 Faculty Meeting – Architecture / 4×4 Schedule Update | Presentation | Questions
February 3, 2020 – 4×4 Schedule Presented at FPC
November 2019-January 2020 – Learning Community Retreat Days | Supporting Learning at P.K. Yonge