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 BI Spanish students will read sample sections of Paper 1 using various teacher instructed reading strategies. Minimum of 5 samples now through May 1, 2009 working to achieve 80% accuracy on accompaning questions.
Improve Paper 1 scores - 2008 0% 7, 30% 6, 30% 5, 30% 4, 10% 3

6-10-08

Looking at last year's data from the IB exam. I am happy with overall scores. Students got their lowest scores on Paper 1 (reading, text manipulation). There is a commonality with the lower scores on AP reading. Quite a diffenerce in the raw scores (the ones I gave) and the moderated scores on the internal oral - as many as 7 points. I'll need to pay closer attention to the IB Rubric.

22-9-08

I looked at test data from the 2008 test. Students overall did well but the 2 areas in which we can make improvement are 1st in Paper 1, then Speaking. The students' speaking topics were sometimes too broad or vague. I will have students select topics before Thanksgiving in order to allow more prep time.
I'll review MAX teaching techniques which can help independent reading.
Perhaps more student generated current topics in our Spanish speaking world will be more motivational.