infantolino+anecdotal

Anecdotal Records

A: researchers alligators and crocodiles - looks up facts so that journal entry is accurate - spends more time in class library than desk - works with teacher and books to find out if alligators and crocodiles lived with the dinosaurs

B: doesn't know what to write about - with help of the ovserver, chooses a suggested topic from journal cover - asks for help to spell another child's name - spells future, realizes that it is misspelled, asks for help

C: not working very dilligently - verbalizes that he has a lot of work to do - has trouble keeping attention on work - responds well to redirection, but needs frequent redirection/cues

D: finishes all work quietly and in a timely manner - reads independently at his desk - goes on a reading walk through the classroom when work is finished

1. Grade 2, Content: morning activities, journal writing

2. Objectives: Students work independently to write 3-5 sentences on the topic of their choice in their writing journals. Students write 5 math sentences that equal the number of the day.

3. Assessment Criteria: Writing: The student writes 3-5 sentences each day. Math: The student writes 5 math facts each day. (Each student conferences with the teacher once a week to discuss performance on journals) Assessment Instrument: Anecdotal Records

4. Analysis of the Data: Of those observed for this task, there were two high performers, one on targer performer, and one low performer.

5. (No samples of work available, used anecdotal records)

6. Recommendations for future instruction for the entire class: - reward students who do their work consistently each day - encourage dilly-dalliers to pick up their speed - encourage students who are having trouble to ask for help

7. Recommendations for future instruction for the students sampled: A: use all resources available before seeking help of teacher - You can do it! :) B: it's okay if not everything is spelled correctly; use word wall, dictionary as resources; don't forget about topic suggestions C: don't worry about missing work, focus on today; provide guidance, suggestions as needed D: keep up the good work; strive for more sentences/math facts