Analyzing Year 7 Student Work
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Analyzing Year 7 Student Work
Professional Learning Community Session Building Evidence-Based Teaching Practices 30-minute collaborative workshop
Learning Objectives
I can identify evidence of taught strategies in student work I can analyze student thinking through work samples I can develop consistent feedback systems I can create coding systems for student work analysis
What is Tier 1 Student Work?
High-quality evidence of student learning Shows clear connection to taught strategies Demonstrates student thinking processes Includes consistent teacher feedback Reveals learning progression over time
Gallery Walk: Examining Student Work
Station 1: Math problem-solving samples Station 2: Writing portfolio pieces Station 3: Science lab reports Station 4: Social studies projects Look for evidence of taught strategies Note examples of student thinking
Evidence of Taught Strategy
{"left":"Students use specific vocabulary from lessons\nWork shows step-by-step processes taught in class\nStudents apply graphic organizers or frameworks\nEvidence of scaffolding techniques in student responses","right":"Clear connections between instruction and student output\nStudents demonstrate understanding of success criteria\nWork reflects differentiation strategies provided\nStudents show mastery of targeted skills"}
Unpacking Student Thinking
Look for reasoning behind student choices Identify misconceptions or gaps in understanding Notice problem-solving approaches Observe how students organize information Examine student self-reflection and metacognition
Discussion Question
What patterns do you notice in the student work you examined? How can these patterns inform your instruction?
Consistent Written Feedback Systems
Use specific, actionable language Connect feedback to learning objectives Provide next steps for improvement Balance praise with constructive guidance Use consistent symbols or codes Focus on 1-2 key areas for growth
Creating a Coding System
Work in teams to develop symbols for common feedback Examples: ✓ (meets expectation), → (next step), ? (unclear) Create codes for: Evidence, Reasoning, Organization, Mechanics Test your system on sample student work Share and refine with other teams
Next Steps and Reflection
Implement one new strategy from today's session Collect student work samples using your coding system Schedule follow-up PLC meeting to share results Continue building your evidence collection Differentiate feedback for diverse learners Extend advanced learners with peer feedback opportunities