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How to create and archive a work sample


Learning Period Work Samples and Quality Body of Work

Every learning period, HST’s are to collect a high quality demonstration of learning work samples and see a body of work completed by the student over the last 20 school days. This can be done in many ways, and as HST’s we are to work with our families to find a way that works best for them. As you work with your families, ask yourself, “How can I encourage my learning coaches and students to move along the Good, Better and Best rubric?” “What can I do better as their HST to support them?” By making small changes to serve and support our families, we can help all of our homeschool families have BEST practices!

Good

LP Work Sample

Better

LP Work Sample

Best

LP Work Sample

  • The work sample is scanned and uploaded so that everything can be clearly read.
  • First and last name and date within the learning period and on a date when attendance is claimed are written by the student and are on the 1st page of the sample.
  • Work depicts understanding of the skill demonstrated and there are few mistakes.
  • The work sample is grade level appropriate for the student’s grade level.
  • Work sample demonstrates one of the assigned AWR’s during the LP.

All of the items from “Good” work sample plus…

  • The work sample shows mastery of a grade level ICan Statement.
  • The work sample shows more than 10 questions to demonstrate mastery.
  • Work sample demonstrates one of the assigned AWR’s during the LP.

All of the items from “Good and Better” work sample plus…

  • Work sample demonstrates mastery of multiple ICan Statements covered during the LP.
  • In a previous LP meeting Teacher, learning coach, and student have talked about what the work sample will be and expectations are understood.
  • Work sample demonstrates mastery of multiple assigned AWR’s during the LP.

Good

LP Body of Work

Better

LP Body of Work

Best

LP Body of Work

  • Body of work aligns with standards assigned by the HST.
  • Body of work demonstrates 20 learning days worth of work in all 4 core subject areas or all HS MA courses.
  • Work is at grade level.
  • Body of work is clearly students' work.

All of the items from “Good” work sample plus…

  • During the LP meeting, the student is able to share the body of work and answer HST questions about work, so that the HST can check for understanding.
  • Within the body of the work and discussion, the HST is able to see formal and informal forms of assessment.
  • During the LP meeting, the HST is able to offer suggestions and resources if the BOW is not complete or the students need more practice.

All of the items from “Good and Better” work sample plus…

  • The body of work demonstrates mastery of all assigned AWR’s and is complete.
  • The student is able to talk about the body of work and show demonstration of mastery during the meeting.



Key Words: Work Samples, Archiving Work Samples