pre/post VTS scoring rubrics
In addition to "word count", I used "interpretations w/evidence", and "detailed observations" from the pre and post VTS scoring rubric. I think I pretty much knew the word count would be significant and the detailed observations as well. But I was curious to see if the more complex ideas using evidence would also be significant. And, to my delight, all three categories resulted in significant results. The word count was considered "extremely statistically significant"; detailed observations were considered to be "very statistically significant"; and interpretations w/evidence were considered to be just "statistically significant". This just confirms my belief that VTS is an invaluable tool in the classroom. In just a short time these particular students have improved their observation skills along with increased vocabulary and better written expression. I'd just like to say "WOW"!
Wow! An increase in the mean of your word count went from 41.95 to 121.90. That is stellar! The interpretations with evidence and detailed observations are equally impressive! Very nice!! I liked in your Week 15 post that you said the kids were eager when they wrote. Yeah!! Sounds like a very successful VTS semester! Congrats!!
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