Forming Small Groups based on Data Welcome Introductions

What do small groups look like? Groups of children (6 or fewer) that are formed based on similar instructional needs. Group memberships need to change frequently based upon analyzing updated data. You may have heard them referred to as “flexible skill groups,” “flex groups,” etc… Explain “frequently” – Every time you assess a student, and there is a change/improvement, you need to consider changing his group. Part of DQ 1, establishing and communicating learning goals, includes using a variety of assessments.

How do I form small groups? Use the most recent literacy data. Use more than one assessment data by using a Matrix format. Always use text level when determining reading material. Plot students and group up to 6 students with common elements. Watch Video: https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/classroom-management

Decoding/Accuracy AGL OGL BGL Abby Billy Carlos Hallie Isabelle Jose Ozzie Presilla Dan Elsie Kris Richardo Sam Vicki Trent Wendi Frank George Lori Mark Nick Artie Barbara Connie T P+ E X T N-O J-L Example for 3rd grade. Fall benchmark was used to determine phonics level Talk at tables about how you would group these students.

Decoding/Accuracy AGL OGL BGL Abby Billy Carlos Hallie Isabelle Jose Ozzie Presilla Dan Elsie Kris Richardo Sam Vicki Trent Wendi Frank George Lori Mark Nick Artie Barbara Connie T P+ E X T N-O J-L Remember to always use text level as a dimension. The other could be phonological awareness, comprehension skill (from common assessments), reading strategies (from observations), etc.

Comprehension Proficient Limited Unsatisfactory Abby Billy Carlos Hallie Isabelle Jose Ozzie Presilla Dan Elsie Kris Richardo Sam Vicki Trent Wendi Frank George Lori Mark Nick Artie Barbara Connie T P+ E X T N-O J-L Talk about how you would group these students.

Comprehension Proficient Limited Unsatisfactory Abby Billy Carlos Hallie Isabelle Jose Ozzie Presilla Dan Elsie Kris Richardo Sam Vicki Trent Wendi Frank George Lori Mark Nick Artie Barbara Connie T P+ E X T N-O J-L If you feel comfortable, you could have students reading different books at different text levels. Turn and Talk: Which groups should you see everyday? Which groups should you see several times a week? Which could you see once or twice?