Then, the teams devised a means for tracking those fourth graders through sixth grade. Students also are deeply involved in improvement efforts. Students get really excited to see their run charts. It's very concrete. It's very easy for them to understand.
Teachers also chart a class average and a grade average in each area.
As children become more knowledgeable about the process, teachers share those charts with them. Holden said teachers encourage students to focus on their own growth and not to become overly concerned with how they compare to the group averages. Students must monitor their progress throughout. That puts them into the role of being a leader of their own educational life,'' he said. Run charts are most useful with struggling students.