How Differentiated Instruction and Formative Assessment Work at Forest Lake Elementary

Educators leverage technology to tap into learning styles, and use frequent formative assessments to determine the needs of each student.

May 25, 2010

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Schools That Work

Forest Lake Elementary School

Public, Suburban
Grades K-5
Columbia, SC

OUTCOMES

Fifth graders passing the PASS (Palmetto Assessment of State Standards) test, 2009:

  • Writing: 63.7%
  • Reading and Research: 76.4%
  • Math: 71.9%
  • Science: 74.4%
  • Social Studies: 63.0%

MAP scores, 2009 (students meeting their individual growth targets, as compared to a national norm of 50%):

  • Reading: 50.6%
  • Math: 51.2%

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  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Formative Assessment
  • Technology Integration
  • K-2 Primary
  • 3-5 Upper Elementary

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