Why are AIW teams important? Here is a great story from a 6th-Grade Social Studies at Gilbert Middle School in Iowa.
Last week the students took their first social studies test. The essay portion of the test asked them to choose which colony they would have most liked living in and why. The essay also required the students to describe the types of work they would have been involved in and the any issues they would have faced. I was please with about 50% of the essays I checked. In reflection, I see that my task did not match what I wanted the kids to write. I will be taking this to my AIW team.
For more information about what Gilbert Middle School is doing, contact the principal, Chris Billings at billingsc@gilbert.k12.ia.us