Building Mastery-Based Structures In Your Classroom - E065

This week, we are talking all about mastery-based grading and structures in your classroom. We'll go over what mastery-based learning can look like, how to implement it, and challenges you might experience along the way. If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/65**Maya Angelou Quote: "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."Webinar: Beyond the Bohr Model (for all the chemistry teachers!)Mastery-Based Learning: Students work on one small concept/skill at a time.Students are working at the pace they need to and only moving onto the next concept or skill once they have demonstrated mastery.Mastery can be defined by you - is it 75%, 100%, something else?Self-pacing structures and using instructional videos are neededCan be prep heavy at the beginning but totally worth it!Getting Started:Start smallTry one unit, one week, one assignment/projectDecide on what your mastery checks will be first, and plan backwards from thereMastery Checks:Skill based - do the skill and iterate until mastery is achievedKnowledge based - short 1-2 question "quizzes"Grading = Mastered or Not Yet MasteredConsider creating a mastery check area in your classroomUse different coloured paper for each lessonKeep a tracker for pacing and collaborationWorks well with station-based learningSome simple ideas:Create short quizzes in your LMS with random question pools and unlimited attempts, open for a certain time periodUnit or week with stations with flexibilitySpecific lesson or skill (for example, chemical nomenclature)EdTech Tools:Google FormsFormativeQuizizz, Kahoot!, Blooket, Gimkit, etc in homework/solo modeOther considerations:Strategic grouping - team up those ahead of pace with those behindGrading will be more frequent, focus on feedback (written, oral, video) not gradesMultiple versions of mastery checksRevision policy is neededHow might you incorporate mastery-based learning into traditional grading structures?Support the Show.Connect with EduGals: Twitter @EduGals Rachel @dr_r_johnson Katie @KatieAttwell EduGals Website Support the show