Re: How do you measure success

schetterk@TEN-NASH.TEN.K12.TN.US
Mon, 30 Sep 1996 17:06:08 -0600

This may not help much since I teach at the 8th grade level. I try to
keep in contact with the math teachers of the local high school to see if
they find gaps in students that I have taught. You might be able to do
this if most of your students go on to a higher level course in your
department. I also give a test at the end of the year to my Algebra I
students -- the same test the high school gives to thier Algebra I
students and I am able to compare these results. At least I can get an
idea as to whether or not my students are doing as well as those in the
high school. Maybe you can do this with a neighboring school in your area.
Ken S.

On Sun, 29 Sep 1996, Bret Taylor wrote:

> Just a philosophical question.
>
> We are all concerned (to some extent) about how well we, individaully, as a
> department or as an institution, are doing our job. Our college (a small
> public community college) administration uses some criteria. I wonder how
> we, as math instructors, decide hwether or not we are successful. Any
> ideas? How do you (or your school) decide whether or not you are
> successfully doing your job?
>
> Actually, I'm getting ready to make about a 20 minute presentation to our
> faculty and administration presenting my point of view. So I'd like to hear
> from some other people who say they use the same criteria I do. (Don't ask.
> If I told you my criteria it would "bias the input.")
>
> Thanks for any indight you might give.
> Bret Taylor Lake-Sumter Community College Leesburg FL
>
> "It matters not the subject taught, nor all the books on all the shelves.
> What matters more, yes most of all, is what the teachers are themselves."
> John Wooden
>
> John 3: 3 3
>