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MAC(C) 5

MAC(C) 5. Challenge, Choice, Complexity, Control and Caring Presentation by MACC Teachers from Hillcrest, Citadel and Kwayhquitlum Middle Schools. Successes After Two Years… Control. Self-paced Math Formative assessment (include specifics) French classes levelled by ability

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MAC(C) 5

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  1. MAC(C)5 Challenge, Choice, Complexity, Control and Caring Presentation by MACC Teachers from Hillcrest, Citadel and Kwayhquitlum Middle Schools

  2. Successes After Two Years… Control • Self-paced Math • Formative assessment (include specifics) • French classes levelled by ability • Opportunities for autonomous learning and choice • Improved attendance

  3. Successes After Two Years… Choice • Planning process • Sustainability theme based on student interest; next year Conflict and Oppression • Blooms Taxonomy & Multiple Intelligence Tiered Assignments (e.g. Empires Project) • Inquiry Based Learning

  4. Successes After Two Years… Complexity • Passion Projects/Independent Directed Studies • Clubs Day • Field trips & Guest speakers • Open Ended assignments and projects

  5. Successes After Two Years… Challenge • Clubs Day • Passion Projects • Blooms & Multiple Intelligence Tiered Assignments • Competitions (Math, Writing and Visual Arts)

  6. Successes After Two Years… Caring • Socio-emotional development through Advisory and Health and Career Education • FRIENDS for Life Program • Support from IBT • Youth Worker groups social skill groups • Social connections in classroom afterschool – space they want to be in

  7. Ways to Further Support…Control • Possibility of multi-grade classes (6, 7, 8) • MACC Student Service Support team for the 3 sites including counseling, educational psychologist, behaviour team

  8. Ways to Further Support…Choice • Means to collaborate with high school, elementary, other middle and Coquitlam Open Learning

  9. Ways to Further Support… Complexity • Need [non-instructional] time to develop and maintain a written plan to guide educational planning for advanced learners and to inform the community of those plans (IEP, Curriculum development, Communication with Parents and larger community)

  10. Ways to Further Support…Challenge • Need to collaborate with colleagues at elementary and high school levels to ensure a smooth transition as students progress throughout the grades • Resources for advanced materials and opportunities (workshops, textbooks for grade 9+, contests/competitions) • Access to professionals in various fields for mentorship of students

  11. Ways to Further Support… Caring • Appropriate and flexible system for identifying high-ability learners from diverse populations which allowed balanced classes across the district; • Provide counseling-related services for students with advanced academic performance or potential (Psycho-Ed assessments; district counseling or outside agencies) • Opportunity to meet regularly to discuss the needs of students

  12. We thank you for the opportunity to work and learnin this innovative and unique setting.

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