DeeDee Leoni, educational consultant with Curriculum Associates, shares an idea that many educators have found to be very successful in their classrooms: “Consider creating i-Ready student folders to help students monitor growth and take ownership of Personalized Instruction throughout the school year. Teachers begin by selecting the Data Chat Worksheet and Lesson Tracker that best fit their students’ needs. Once students complete the Diagnostic, they fill out the Data Chat Worksheet to gain a better understanding of their strengths and set goals for the future. The Lesson Tracker will hold students accountable for completing the weekly lessons and reaching recommended Time-on-Task. Adding to the excitement, teachers can run off i-Ready Lesson Tracker badges. Students earn badges every 10 lessons and can proudly display their effort on their folder.”

Use the resources shared, and consider making student folders for your students.