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Follow-Up of Former Students
Data Collection Instruments
We selected the following instruments to collect data regarding Follow-Up
of Former Students:
Information from Receiving Teachers
Information from Receiving Counselors
Information from Students
Analysis of data
Information from Receiving Teachers
In a survey of ninth grade teachers regarding last year's eighth graders,
several have indicated a concern with the students lacking basic skills
especially in the are of writing. They seem to have a hard time
answering essay questions. They don't answer the whole question, and
they find it difficult to recognize a question when it doesn't have a
question mark at the of it. One teacher notes that the current ninth
grade seems to be weaker than most in that they lack an understanding of
the constitution, current events and history. An overall concern was
that as a group the students are very disrespectful and defy authority.
Information from Receiving Counselors
Counselors report that this year's ninth grade students are adjusting to
the rigors of high school. They are comfortable seeking the services
offered such as career, academic, and personal counseling. This is
atypical for ninth graders who usually avoid the counseling offices.
Information from Students
A survey was given to our current ninth graders (last year's 8th grade).
Out of 136 returned surveys, only 18 students (13%) gave us an A in
preparing them to write about the curriculum. Although 67% of our
students recalled having a grade of a B or better in social studies last
year, our MEAP scores do not reflect this achievement. In science,
31% of our students remember earning a C grade their previous year.
Students admit that the material was challenging. |
Presentation of Data: Unique Local
Insights
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Receiving Teachers |
| 4.0 |
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Teachers |
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The 9th grade teachers of
english and social studies responded to a survey asking how well the
freshmen were prepared for their class. This particular group of 9th
graders appears to be average to below average in their basic skills in
english and social studies. |
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8th Grade Perception of Preparedness for
Writing Across the Curriculum |
| 40 |
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| 30 |
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Ranking - 5 is Best |
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The 9th graders were surveyed
in order to determine how well prepared they were in writing across the
curriculum. This graph shows that many students felt they were
average or below average. |
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Receiving Science Teachers |
| 4.5 |
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| 3.5 |
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