Feb 9, 2009

I realize that once again the GL Spanish teachers have gotten off schedule so I AP/IB consulted with Les Foote from Shaker. As Shaker is applying to become an IB school I did my best to answer some of his questions. Les has been teaching AP Language (and Lit) for several years so he helped me with scoring questions. As per his instructions I think I can find the 2009 scoring guide for the AP exam.

SMART GOAL

In AP Spanish students will read AP sample reading sections using various teacher instructed reading strategies. Minimum of 5 samples now through April 24, 2009 working to achieve 80% accuracy on accompaning questions.
Improve AP scores - 2008 0% highest 1/4, 24% 3rd 1/4, 33% 2nd 1/4, 43% lowest 1/4
global mean 20.0 AHS 13.8

10 de noviembre

I checked out some suggestions for "teaching listening" that I plan to use in all levels. I think the easiest way for students to get to the podcasts, I will post them as External links on Blackboard. If anyone is reading this, go to Spanish IV Blackboard to see if it works.

6-10-08

Comparing data from 2007 and 2008 AP exam. Significant improvement in Int Writing. Overall students do best on the production pieces writing and speaking rather than the passive pieces listening and reading. 2008 scores reflect quite a drop in listneing, reading. More accessable listening, out of class listening needed. Will refresh MAX teaching strategies. More independent reading necessary at all levels.