In addition, the teachers were given the opportunity to comment on the project in general. An increased understanding of students' full spectrum of development and progress. Improved individualization of the teachers' instructional program as a result of greater in-depth knowledge of students' learning. Using the Work Sampling System offered clarity of each student's learner profile. The teachers enhanced their role in facilitating their instructional program in addition to direct instruction.
Teachers have more specific information about their students' progress to share with families.
In general, most teachers valued the use of the Work Sampling System but questioned whether kindergarten teachers across the state will be able to overcome the time management concerns associated with the effective implementation of this project. The MMSR has expanded the scope of the field test to integrate five components. Maryland public school early learning programs prekindergarten to grade three. Maryland State Department of Education. A report on Maryland's progress toward National Education Goals .