Program Documents

Training and Introductory Documents

Abstract – Designed to introduce each step of the cycle and the justification behind it.

Facilitator's Guide – Created as a guide to anyone facilitating a team through the Math and Science Collaborative Inquiry Cycle

Collaborative Inquiry Class Powerpoint – Used in 6 hour collaborative inquiry class based upon two years of collaborative inquiry in schools. Download the accompanying facilitator's agenda.

Black-line Masters

• General Learning Progression Template
• Science Learning Progression Template
• Math Learning Progression Template
• Lesson Plan Template (1)
• Lesson Plan Template (2)
• Lesson Observation Form (1)
• Lesson Observation Form (2)
• Student Discourse Observation Tool
• Protocol for Analysis and Adjustment

Dylan Wiliam's Formative Assessments

With the permission of the author, we created one-page summaries ofmany ofthe formative assessment techniques discussed in Embedded Assessment by Dylan Wiliam.

Techniquesforeliciting evidence of learning:

• ABCD Cards
• Exit Pass
• Exit Pass 2
• Mini Whiteboards
• No Hands Up
• Question Shells
• Student Engagement

Techniques for providing effective feedback:

• Plus, Minus, Equals Grading
• Match the Comments to the Essays

Techniquesfor developing student ownership of own learning:

• Colored Cups
• Learning Logs
• Process Focused Criteria
• Traffic Lights

Techniques for activating students as instructional resources:

• C3B4Me
• End of Topic Questions
• Error Classification
• If You've Learned It, Help Someone Who Hasn't
• Preflight Checklist
• Student Reporter
• Two Stars and a Wish
• What Did We Learn Today?