The document discusses five pieces that contribute to student success: standardized testing, student motivation, enhanced learning skills, staff motivation, and staff development. It notes that standardized testing results have improved from 2007 to 2008. Studies show interactive whiteboards improve student motivation and enthusiasm. The conclusion is that by investing in these areas, all the puzzle pieces of student success are coming together, as evidenced by rising test scores, increased student and staff motivation, and enhanced learning skills.

1. By: Christopher Bachmeier Littlefork Big Falls Technology Presentation Student Success Standardized Testing Student Motivation Enhanced Learning skills Staff Development Staff Motivation Menu

2. Introduction Student success is like a puzzle. There are five pieces we are discussing for student success are: Standardized Testing Student Motivation Enhanced Learning Skills Staff Motivation Staff Development In the Conclusion Section, I will show you how your investment is bringing on student success. > <

3. Standardized Testing These are the MCAII testing results for the 2007 and 2008 school years from the Department of Education Minnesota. The percentages are of students who are proficient. Menu > <

4. Student Motivation With interactive whiteboards studies have shown improvement in student’s motivation and enthusiasm. Menu > <

5. Enhanced Learning Skills Menu > <

6. Teacher Motivation Menu > <

7. Staff Development When trying to have the most qualified teachers in our district should we send more teachers to training that will boost our students success? Menu > <

8. Conclusion What Have We Learned? Our test scores are rising Our students are becoming more motivated Our students are gaining learning skills Our staff is more motivated Our Staff is going to be better trained than other districts in our state What does this all mean? Your investment is putting all of our puzzle pieces together for the final picture. Student Success! Menu < >

9. Final Product Student Success Standardized Testing Student Motivation Enhanced Learning skills Staff Development Staff Motivation < Menu