Evaluation Theme Improvement Target Required Actions Persons responsible Timeframe for Action Success Criteria/Measurable Outcomes Review Date Quality of Learner Outcomes Uptake of HL JC Maths exam & Results in JC and LC Maths to increase Maths Department Ongoing Percentage of students taking HL Maths and results in HL Maths to compare favourably with national averages. 65% of students taking JC higher level in 2015 (55% nationally) compared to 67% in 2014 but 31% of students taking LC higher level in 2015 (27% nationally) September 2016 Standard Competency Test All second years re-tested and all first year groups C Doherty 2016/2017 Students that were assessed either maintained October 2016
numeracy strategies. Paired maths programme Mock exam booklet equivalent to exam cover sheet including class tests. Ty and 1st year students Ardgillan CC exam booklet has been published. One for JC and LC. C Doherty this amount from 84% to 92% of staff. Student surveys to determine if students felt the paired maths programme was a success. Quality of Students’ Learning Experiences Whole School Numeracy Strategy Maths week Subject department targets. Posters – common approach to Numeracy Keywords in classrooms Exam Coversheet Numeracy page in the journal. Teachers Subject co-ordinators All staff 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 Numeracy skills of students improving. Maths results improving More positive attitude towards Maths Ongoing- Subject departments strategies regularly during the school year. They measure if targets were met and establish new
Bridging Programme for 1st year students Paired maths programme for 1st and Ty students. Mock Exam Booklet targets or re-visit existing targets. AFL and Assessment Sharing aims of lesson Criteria for Success Comment Only Marking KWL Questioning Traffic lights Lollipops Hot Seat Group Work Continual Assessment Different ways to assess C Dunphy Subject co-ordinators All teachers This will be the main target focus of the SSE in the 2016-17 school year. Embed AFL into Teaching & Learning so our students are more engaged & successful Improve self-directed learning by students setting targets for themselves through improved teacher feedback. Ongoing
Common Calculator to be used - Casio Scientific Calculator or similar version To be clearly stated on Booklists To be used by all All teachers Academic Year 2016/17 We aim for 100% of teachers/students using the Casio Scientific Calculator FX-83ES. March 2017 Transfer from Primary to 2nd Level Induction Booklet Links with NS SEN Bridging programme in maths class E Jenkinson & 1st Year Tutors MOL/NNM A Mulhern Fiona Gill C Doherty Sept 2016 Ongoing Gain student feedback to ascertain that students feel welcome & confident Good relationships & key information shared. Students’ needs are communicated and catered for. IEPs are drawn up. Ongoing Problem Solving for Transition Year students Continue with Problem Solving as a module in Transition Year C Doherty Ongoing Uptake in Higher Level Maths at LC and results at LC Ongoing
share resources. (increase of 6% this year) Subject Numeracy Plans Subject teams to pick 3 key strategies to implement at the beginning of each academic Year Subject All teachers August/September 2016 Ensure that all subject teachers aware of key strategies in their subject area and are engaging with them Ensure that students are more engaged in and so improve upon exam results. (Subject teams to set their own targets) 100% of subject teams identified targets in 2014/15. Maintain this 100% in 2016/17 August 2016 School Journal Staff Handbook Information pages on Literacy & Numeracy Strategies for all education partners A Mulhern C Doherty N Ní Mhurchu All teachers 2016/17 Academic Year Numeracy Strategy supported April 2017
Exam Cover Sheet Peer Assessment Sheets Comment Only Marking To give quality feedback to students Students aware of Criteria for Success and what they have to do to improve Allow students to calculate their own percentages on tests and exams. All teachers 2016/17 To increase number of teachers noting keywords and giving constructive feedback on exam cover sheet from 92% to 100%. Students receiving quality feedback which directs their future learning Students aware of how they can improve Students taking responsibility for their own learning April 2017 Peer Observation Comfortable with others in classroom Collaboration Sharing of best practice Gain new teaching methodologies Filing of Peer Observation Sheets All teachers Subject to keep Peer Observation Sheets in Subject Department Plan. Once a term Ongoing Improved collaboration and sharing of best practice teachers. Feedback Increase number of staff involved in Peer Observation from 90% (increase of Ongoing