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Step 6: Implement and monitor requires considerable effort and time

School self-evaluation focuses on improving classroom teaching and learning

Formal and informal monitoring of progress is an essential element of school self-evaluation

Key Messages

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Gather the evidence

Analyse the evidence

Draw conclusions

Write school self-evaluation report

Devise school improvement plan

Implement and monitor improvement plan

The 6 step process

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• Be realistic • Ensure targets are SMART• Targets should be evidence-based• Avoid confusing actions with targets• Targets usually relate to learner outcomes• Actions relate to learning experiences and

teachers’ practice

Effective Target Setting

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Possible ActionsNumeracy in Context

Co-ordinated Approaches

Mathematical Language

Estimate-Calculate-Check

Problem Solving Initiatives

Positive Attitude

Numeracy Rich Environment

Other

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A Model for the 21st Century-an instrument for planning and reflection for teachers

Goos (2007)

SkillsConcepts

EstimationProblem Solving

DigitalPhysical

Representational

Context

FlexibilityConfidence

High expectations Disposition

Mathematical Knowledge

Tools

Critical orientation Citizenship

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Social and

personal

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Is there S.A.L.T. on your graph?

Scale : How suitable is the scale?

Axis : Are the intervals equal on both axes?

Label: Are the axes labelled? What are the units of measure?

Title : What is the purpose of the graph/chart ?•

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Mathematical Language

Resource: Thanks to Dr Máire Ní Riordáin,

Word: EE ME Symbol

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The PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education and Skills (DES) and is managed

by Dublin West Education Centre

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