Tool 8.1 CARE Model: Planning Tool

Tool 8.1 CARE Model: Planning Tool

Identify Concerns that must change (look to the future)

(Assign points to concerns from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important issues to consider.)

1. Low retention of science concepts from 6^th – 8^th grade (1 pt)

2. Lack of constant review over science concepts in the classrooms (2 pt)

3. Difficulty in abstract science concepts and vocabulary (3 pt)

Identify Affirmations that must be sustained (look to the present)

(Assign points to affirmations from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important issues to consider.)

1. Constant review in the classroom (during the beginning and end of class) (1 pt)

2. Review data to find most missed concepts (2 pt)

3. Create plans to ensure students are re-taught most missed concepts (3 pt)

SMART Recommendations that must be implemented:

(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely)

(Assign points to recommendations from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important recommendations to implement.)

1. Identify exact concepts that students consistently missed and determine if they are abstract (1 pt)

2. Review data all year over specific concepts that are consistently missed (2 pt)

3. Incorporate brain-based learning techniques in the classroom (3 pt)

EVALUATE – Specifically and Often

(Identify the best ways to evaluate the implemented recommendations.)

1. Student Formative Assessments (1 pt)

2. End of Course Analysis once each six weeks (2 pt)

3. Teacher surveys once a six weeks (3 pt)