[Libs-Or] OLA Quarterly Author Showcase, Diana Widdows, Warrenton Grade School

[Charles Wood]

 Diana Widdows and her colleagues at Warrenton Grade School designed
Makerspace projects for their students which resembled the contexts often
found in multi-step math problems on standardized tests. They hoped of not
only improving their students scores but also “giving students the
confidence and resilience to face difficult questions without giving up or
feeling overwhelmed.” Please download and read “A New Use for the
Makerspace,” here:
https://commons.pacificu.edu/olaq/vol23/iss4/9/

>From Diana’s article, “If you want to elicit a groan and an eye roll from
almost anyone in the field of education, you need only whisper two words:
test prep. Standardized testing is a reality across the country, but even
for those who can see its value, the testing is time-consuming and can be
soul-crushing for teachers and students … At Warrenton Grade School, a
Makerspace was established at the end of last year as a way to create
opportunities for hands on learning. It is housed in the art room, and
teachers can bring their classes to work on projects. With this space
available, we decided to bundle SBAC Test Prep with fun projects that keep
the curriculum hands on and simultaneously help students build background
knowledge for performance tasks they will face.”

Please read on to learn how you too can prepare today’s young citizens to
succeed in the coming century.


Thank you,
Charles Wood
OLA Communications
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