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Improve Achievement with the LoTi Benchmarking Protocol

Improving your students’ academic achievement on statewide standardized tests without compromising the tenets of Digital Age Best Practices or the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is the cornerstone of the LoTi Benchmarking process. This benchmarking system (1) possesses the look and feel of the actual statewide assessment, (2) measures what has already been taught, (3) guarantees an efficient turn-around time for data analysis and summary, and (4) includes targeted and engaging follow-up interventions for students at a LoTi 3 or higher.

The LoTi benchmarking system (1) possesses the look and feel of your statewide assessment, (2) measures what has already been taught, (3) is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, (4) guarantees an efficient turn-around time for data analysis and summary, and (5) includes targeted and engaging curriculum resources for students. The included curriculum resources (e.g., LoTi Lessons, LoTi Skill Builders) help contextualize student understanding of fundamental math and literacy concepts by turning up the H.E.A.T. on student learning. These resources can be easily retrofitted to match your school system’s existing curriculum.

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LoTi Lessons

LoTi Lessons are thought-provoking standards-based lesson plans that utilize authentic real-world connections to engage elementary and middle school students in cognitively complex math and literacy activities. LoTi Lessons align with your statewide test specifications, the Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills. LoTi Lessons are specific and targeted interventions that help contextualize student understanding of fundamental math and literacy concepts by turning up the H.E.A.T. (Higher order thinking, Engaged learning, Authentic connections, Technology use) on student learning.

LoTi Lessons are available for elementary (Grades 3-5) and intermediate (Grades 6-8) Mathematics and Language Arts Literacy.

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LoTi Skill Builders

LoTi Skill Builders (e.g., Problems of the Day, Mad Minutes) are worksheets with simple drill-and-practice activities that reinforce student understanding of basic mathematical operations and literacy concepts. When completed on a regular basis, LoTi Skill Builders improve students' comfort level, speed, and accuracy with the content. Increasing student competency in basic skills will strengthen student understanding and confidence levels before delving into the more complex processes embedded in each of the benchmark clusters.

Sample Skill Builder: Problems of the Day

Sample Skill Builder: Mad Minutes

   

LoTi Mentor Certification Institute

Image Does your school system have the digital tools and resources to turn up the H.E.A.T. on student learning, but lack the focused professional development to take action?

LoTi Observer

Image The LoTi Observer is an online tool that calculates a teacherʼs LoTi Level based on an administratorʼs recorded walkthrough observations using an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch PDA.