continuous improvement in the middle school classroom
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The Continuous Improvement Classroom: Middle School
Presented by:Allan Hansen
Karyl McNeeleyMargaret RadaGinger Slocum
Amy Smith
Continuous Improvement ClassroomGround Rules
Created By Students
Classroom Mission
Statement
Classroom and Student
Measureable Goals
Quality Tools and PDSA
used regularly
THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMEN
T CLASSROOM
Classroom Data Centers
Classroom Meetings
facilitated by students
Student-led Conferences
Student Data Folders
What is your level of understanding?Using a sticky note, rate your level of
understanding of the Continuous Improvement Classroom Components 5= very high understanding1= very low understanding
Place the sticky note above the appropriate number
Quality Tools
Students use quality tools to:1) Collect and analyze data2) Document progress3) Identify root causes of problems4) Implement changes5) Coordinate action for improvement6) Keep track of results7) Take ownership/responsibility8) Make decisions based on data
Quality Tools Examples:Affinity DiagramRun ChartFlow ChartForce Field AnalysisHistogramRelations DiagramLotus DiagramRadar ChartPlus/Delta
Radar Chart Example
Homework Completion
Met A.R. Goals
Prepared for c
lass
Materials &
Tardies
Subject in need of
Improvement:
4
4
44
4
2 2
2
2
26
6
6
6
6 Success on Tests & Quizzes
1- <50%
2- 50-60%
3- 60-70%
4- 70-80%
5- 80-90%
6- 90-100%
Ground RulesWhat? Guidelines that a classroom creates together, using quality tools
How? At the beginning of the year, discuss expectations and responsibilities with the students and together you create ground rules that everyone agrees on. (This can
begin with a discussion of what “Quality” means)
Why? Climate of trust, students ownership, risk-taking, clear expectations, accountability, and a sense of community.
What? A statement that answers the questions:
-Who are we?-Why are we here?-How are we going to
accomplish it?
How? Brainstorming using an Affinity Diagram and the
Nominal Grouping tools.
Why? Creates shared purpose for everyone involved in the
learning environment.
Mission Statements
6th Grade Team Mission
Dunlap Middle School
Panthers
The sixth grade team will
provide an atmosphere
conducive to continuing
development of both
independent and cooperative
learners through team
collaboration, support and
communication.6th Grade Mission
Dunlap Middle SchoolPanthersThe sixth graders at Dunlap Middle School will strive to be successful by being respectful, responsible, optimistic, and by
doing our best as a team.
Data CenterWhat?
A central location where all the data is displayed and used interactively by
the students.How?
Display Mission, Ground Rules, Classroom SMART goals, and Quality Tools
Why? Creates ownership and accountability;
visual reminder of their progress and goals
SMART GoalsWhat?
Goals that focus on the most critical areas of achievement.
SMART goals should be:
S pecific, strategic
M easurableA ttainable
R esults-oriented
T ime-bound
Smart Goal PracticeDoes anything need to change? If so, what? Rewrite the SMART goal, if
necessary.
Students in our class will score at least 80% on the history test.
By the end of the first quarter, our class will
know more vocabulary words.
100% of the students in 3rd hour will raise their reading level by 0.5 by the end of the first semester, as measured by the STAR Reading Test.
Data FoldersWhat? An individual folder/binder in
which students track their progress according to their goals
How? Teacher helps students set individual goals in various areas. They track
their progress using graphs. (Start small, with one student!)
Why? Creates ownership and accountability; Visual reminder/motivator of
their progress and goals
Student-Led ConferencesWhat? Conference with parents, led by
the student, with the teacher as a facilitator
How? Students lead parents through a discussion of their work, using their data folder. Usually, several conferences occur at the same time.
Why? Students become more motivated, reflective, and evaluative in their work. Teachers, students, and parents communicate as equal partners about student achievement.
Continuous Improvement Round Table Discussion
What would you see if you visited a classroom established with continuous improvement?
What is the first step you can take in your own classroom
to begin the journey towards continuous improvement?
How could you use continuous improvement in your content area?
What support do you need in order to implement
continuous improvement in your classroom? What specific questions do you still have about the eight
components of continuous improvement?
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