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Content Review with Mini Lessons
Valor uses short, targeted whole group instruction to fill skill gaps in math.
Multiple Methods of Student Groupings
Student at Valor can be grouped in a variety of ways, which may evolve over time based on need.
Algebra 1 Foundations Summer Playlist at Valor Collegiate Academies
Valor piloted a summer math playlist to provide students with review content, preparing them for algebra.
One-to-One Device Ratio
Every student has a device at Valor, and can take it home, extending the learning environment beyond school.
Additional Math Instructional Time through a Content Focus Class
Creating an extra 55 hours of math instruction throughout the school year to help students backfill knowledge gaps and review content previously covered.
Coordination Between Core Content and Math Focus Teachers
Content and Focus math teachers have the same students throughout the semester and coordinate their teaching and data to best meet each student’s instructional needs.
Math Notebooks
Students at Valor use math notebooks to organize their math notes and progress through content.
Diverse Data Sources
Teachers at Valor employ a variety of assessments to collect formative, summative, and benchmark data. They use this data to improve instruction.
Looking at Student Work Protocol
Valor has a structured process for reviewing student work samples, which they use to identify common challenges related to assignments and their relevant content.
Data Days
Valor provides staff with multiple days throughout the year to focus on student data.
Formative Assessment Tool: Exit Tickets
Teachers at Valor use exit tickets as a quick method to check student understanding.