EVC+ helps teachers get the most out of each instructional period by creating authentic, collaborative dynamics with their students. EVC+ empowers students to take on more responsibility and creates a feedback loop so that teachers have data on which aspects of their lessons are making the most impact. EVC+ is all about collaboration, and by incorporating student voice into the learning equation, teachers are able to save time, reduce frustration, and reach students in a way that will have the most impact on their retention of the material.

If you’ve ever wondered what your students were thinking, why don’t you ask them? EVC+ provides teachers with valuable insight into how their students are digesting the material. Teachers are able to make a baseline assessment on their students’ confidence level and the resonance of the material by issuing pretests. These pretests allow teachers to identify their student’s current level of performance, insights into their thinking as they record their thoughts on each question or problem, and to make appropriate revisions based on the data recorded.

Provides a framework to focus instruction & accelerate learning

Every unit of study begins with a baseline assessment, developed by teachers in the content area PLC. Students know when they take the test that it contains information they have not yet been taught and they will be updating their answers as they learn the material: tracking their own progress.

Every day students reflect on their learning and express their understanding to date through an exit slip or knowledge ticket. Teachers have this feedback from each student as they analyze student data and plan the next day’s lesson.

Teachers share their reflections and adjustments to instruction during their scheduled PLC’s, supporting and learning from each other.

Another way to incorporate student voice into the learning equation is to use exit slips. Students complete these exit slips based on their understanding of the material which gives teachers real-time data about their comprehension at the onset of instruction rather than at the end of the unit. This collaborative environment allows for students to take an active role in their own learning and for teachers to better prepare them for whatever assessment is forthcoming.

• Sample Baseline Assessment
  

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• Using Exit Slips
  

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• Sample Exit Slips
  

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Implementation of EVC+ in schools has delivered significant increases in student grades and test scores. The feedback gleaned from EVC+ has yielded an average of one standard deviation gain for students regardless of whether they’re a top performer or in the lower 25%.

By using EVC+, these teachers were able to teach the material in the way most likely to resonate with their students and the students themselves took ownership of their learning process. This data was compiled from classrooms that included both experienced and novice teachers.

Content Area	Total # of Students	# of Students Making Growth Point	% of Students Making Annual Growth	Average % of Growth in EVC+ Model Classrooms
Math 6	8,370	1,912	22.84	43.40
Reading 6	8,331	2,979	35.76	48.53
Math 7	8,893	5,495	61.79	84.26
Reading 7	7,926	3,766	47.51	59.62
Math 8	12,634	6,812	53.92	75.80
Reading 8	8,071	3,553	44.02	60.88

Teachers and students alike have seen the positive impact that EVC+ implementation can have on the learning experience. By incorporating their voice into the learning equation, students feel more accountable and gain confidence as their grades and scores rise.

One teacher in a classroom using EVC+ said “this will change the way I teach forever.” Involving students in the learning process not only makes for a more collaborative classroom, it delivers proven results.