Learning Gaps

Learning gaps are determined by the difference in what the student knows and where they are in their learning and where they should be based on the state objectives and standards.  Learning gaps occur when students are below grade level and struggling to comprehend their grade's concepts.  To address learning gaps, teachers must anticipate where students might struggle and fall behind.  I do this by creating a formative assessment plan.  This way, I will be able to prepare for them and eliminate any foreseen problems while making the lesson plan.  I will make sure all the predicted problems with the lesson will not happen so my students will have ample opportunity to learn.  During the lesson, I must document evidence of learning.  There are many different assessments I use.  Matrixes, rubrics, ticket out the door, muddiest points, and one thing I learned are all ways to creatively assess your students.  This formative assessment is done many times throughout the unit and lessons.  Teachers must analyze the documented learning evidence to see exactly where the problems are and what students need help with.  With this learned information from the formative assessment, teachers must remediate their instruction to cater to the students needs and provide feedback for them so they can succeed.