Group,

I'd like to play devil's advocate for a second.  Conferring is, absolutely,
the most effective way to "measure" understanding.  It has worked for me and
countless others for years.  Why?  The best way to measure understanding of
any concepts, be it reading, math, science, etc. is to ASK.  It really is
that simple.  Talking with a child, not just talking to.  Prompting and
guiding, but asking the child to lead.  Listening - not barraging with
questions.  However, what is a possible response for a supervisor or
principal (just examples of who might ask) that might want more evidence
than a conference note.   I have run into many times where a conference
note, even a series of them over time, is not deemed "worthy."  Dig in our
heels and be secure in our knowledge of what's best?  Give in and pass out
BCR's?  What does everyone think?

Mike Schul
1st Grade
NBCT '08 Literacy

On Wed, Jul 30, 2008 at 12:24 PM, Carkeya Tamiko Roundtree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> Hello, my name is Keya Roundtree.  I am a WSU student, enrolled in Dr.
> Creech's class.
>
> How can I measure the effectiveness of my strategy teaching to ensure that
> the majority, if not all of my students understand?
>
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