EOC Review Rotation

The Biology DepartmentNorth Iredell High School

Pamela Bowman, Scott Childers,and Jennifer Trent

The SIP SMART goal:Biology scores will increase from

65.1% (2006-2007) to 70.1% (2007-2008).

First (and Most Important) Step

TEAMWORK!!!-From PLC-From administration-From students-From parents

Review Rotation – How We Did ItPlanning Phase

We decided who would teach what SCOS goal(s).

We designated 9 days at the end of the semester for review.

Review Rotation – How We Did ItPlanning Phase

Each teacher prepared a study guide and assessment for his/her goal based on the curriculum support guide for biology.

We (purposely) divided our classes into three groups and mixed the students with students

from the other biology classes.

Review Rotation – How We Did ItImplementation

We handed rotation schedules out to students:

We taught our first group for 3 days, then sent the group to their next rotation stop.

During the 3 days, we discussed our study guide and gave a short assessment.

Dates Teacher Room Number Goals to be covered

May 23, 24, 25 Trent G117 2, 5

May 26, 30, 31 Bowman G115 3

June 1, 2, 3 Childers G101 4

Review Rotation – How We Did ItFollow-Up

RemediationWe offered remediation and retesting for those who wanted to come back afterschool or during E-block.

Exam Review NightsTwo nights prior to the exam we host a parent/student review night. We use released exam questions to cover content and test-taking strategies.

Student SurveysStudents were given a survey so that we could gather their suggestions about the rotation schedule.

Review Rotation – The Results

Revisit of goals:65% to 70% proficiency

The official results:78.3% proficiency#1 in county

Review Rotation – The Results

Student Opinion:“I only had to think about 2 questions on the test. The rest was covered in the review sessions.” – Jordan, former biology student

Review Rotation – Why It Works

• Each teacher knew their goal very well and was not stressed to cover everything.

• Mix of classes – problem students separated.• Different teaching styles – some did activities,

some did review questions, etc. • We took student comments to heart and

made improvements.

Review Rotation – Things to consider

• Teacher schedules– Sometimes we would have to tweak the rotation if

a teacher was not available during a class period)• It gets boring teaching the same material.• A lot of planning and work!• We sometimes gave up our planning period.• We have to rely on other teachers to present

review material! (professionalism)

Comments, Questions, and Suggestions?

Open Discussion

(Our “Plus/Delta/Issue Bin”)