In addition to having my literacy students begin to use a SOLO based rubric to monitor and self-reflect on their learning, I have begun to have my Maths class do the same. We have been working on becoming confident problem solvers the past few weeks.
My students are often able to tell you how to solve a simple problem using an algorithm, but many lack confidence when it comes to telling a group of their peers. They also struggle to explain more than one method, and choose the best method possible.
Over the past two weeks, I have watched the confidence in my students grow tremendously. They are no longer afraid to make mistakes because they have discovered when it comes to Maths, a confident mistake often leads to correct understanding after our group presentations and discussions.
Today, my students spent some time reflecting on themselves as a learner over the past week. They reviewed the level they were at last week, and decided whether or not they have made enough progress to move to the next level. As shown on the post below, Quasia entered today's date on the same level as she was at last week. At first glance, one might think this meant that she did not make any progress during the week. However, that is far from the truth. Looking further in Quasia's post she discusses what she feels she has achieved this week and what her next step is in order to achieve 'purple.'
Check out Quasia's post below, and feel free to click here to see her personal blog and leave her a message on her progress.
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