Student Testimonials by Catherine Wilson

catherinewilson5 — 2025-06-02 22:26:41 UTC

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:10:47 UTC

I liked how Cammy showed that things go in order by colors. The instructions seemed very clear for the student to know what to do independently.

Iris and Shaun

2025-06-03 18:11:51 UTC

I like how Iris and Shaun know exactly what the rewards are for. This shows that the reward system is meaningful to them.

2025-06-03 18:12:03 UTC

I liked how they explained the point system and how it can look different.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:12:09 UTC

I love how Cammy was able to explain exactly what she was doing from the choice board.

2025-06-03 18:12:10 UTC

I like how the students were able to explain the different colors and what the scales meant.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:12:26 UTC

Cammy knows how and when to use the choice boards, and most importantly, why choice boards are beneficial.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:13:07 UTC

Cammy looked very pleased and organized with the colors section.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:13:14 UTC

I like how Cammy got the teacher's initials when she completed her work.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:13:58 UTC

Cammy enjoyed the fact that this choice board is available to her when she is finished with all of her work. I think this is powerful in the classroom because it allows students to be accountable for their own learning.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:14:23 UTC

Cammy knows how to earn points for Dragon Academy!

Choice Board Colors

2025-06-03 18:15:16 UTC

I really liked the colors of the Choice Board to designate that while students have choices, there is still some structure of how to complete the Choice Board.

2025-06-03 18:15:20 UTC

It's a great way to offer student choice, differentiate, show ownership, and get students bought in.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:15:49 UTC

Cammy was able to explain very clearly and shows how students can do it independently.

2025-06-03 18:16:04 UTC

I like that different assignments had more importance and a bigger reward to motivate them to do it.

2025-06-03 18:16:30 UTC

Cammy sure knows what she is doing. I loved when she said, "this sharpens my skills"

2025-06-03 18:16:34 UTC

I like that Cammy used this to keep organized. I also like that she knew what to do and what the colors represented.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:16:43 UTC

Cammy appreciated that she had something to do after she finished without asking or even logging onto her computer. This could be powerful even for kids who don't have access to a computer at the moment.

2025-06-03 18:17:00 UTC

Love how she is an independent learner.

2025-06-03 18:17:09 UTC

I like that she knew exactly what colors to do first and that there were clear expectations and different ways to access the info.

Shaun

2025-06-03 18:17:26 UTC

I love the vocabulary and use of language that Shaun demonstrates while explaining his views.

Variety

2025-06-03 18:17:34 UTC

I appreciate the variety of Choice Boards for use with students. Cammy was very motivated to complete her Dragon Academy choice board.

2025-06-03 18:17:36 UTC

They both knew what the reward systems were and how to explain each system.

2025-06-03 18:17:43 UTC

Motivated to complete things to earn rewards, they know exactly what to do.

2025-06-03 18:17:44 UTC

Love the independence this fosters!

2025-06-03 18:17:57 UTC

Cammy was very clear on the expectations of the menu choice board. I love that she recognized a weakness! She was able to complete activities to help her and grow with "making connections between two books" and apply it to the STAAR state testing.

Iris and Shaun

2025-06-03 18:18:02 UTC

These students understand how to use the boards and how the reward system works.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:18:26 UTC

The student looked very engaged in her learning, she was very knowledgeable about what she needed to do and the order of complexity in the assignments.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:18:35 UTC

This choice board seemed more specific to the lesson or TEKS that they were working on. All of the choices seemed to focus on the animals they were learning about.

2025-06-03 18:18:41 UTC

Cammy knows what the purpose of the menu is. She likes them and knows what to do with them. The colors make it easy for her to follow.

2025-06-03 18:19:00 UTC

The variety of Choice Boards is great for all students.

Independent Learning

2025-06-03 18:19:26 UTC

Iris and Shaun are "all in" on the Choice Board. They understand what their goals are, and they are motivated to stick with the choice board to complete their goals.

Iris and Shaun

2025-06-03 18:20:09 UTC

Students understood the instructions and they were able to explain them in detail.

Iris and Shaun

2025-06-03 18:20:15 UTC

Iris and Shaun showed us their choice board and how it had different levels that corresponded with points to be earned/levels to reach.

Cammy 2

2025-06-03 18:21:29 UTC

Cammy knows the steps to follow to complete the assignments. The choice board helps her with that. There is no guess work. She talks about the quiz after the reading and knows the purpose of the quiz.

2025-06-03 18:21:37 UTC

Great lesson!

Cammy enjoys her choice board.

2025-06-03 18:21:58 UTC

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:22:02 UTC

I like how Cammy said that it helps her make connections between books and what each color represents in the order that it should be completed. Instructions are clear and students are able to do it independently.

2025-06-03 18:22:19 UTC

Enjoyed the teamwork!

2025-06-03 18:22:21 UTC

Once again Cammy was on point! She gained a better understanding Expository writing through the engaging activities provided (love the PARTNER work). She also clearly earned SCALES for positive work completed.

2025-06-03 18:23:11 UTC

Cammy has ownership of the choice board. She knows how it helps her to master making connection skilsl. She knows the precedures how to complete it following the color code.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:23:25 UTC

I like how she explained how dragon academy works. She was able to explain how it helps her with researching topics online.

I like the fact that Cammy knows and its able to explain what the expectations are and how the choice board works.

2025-06-03 18:23:56 UTC

I like how students are given opportunities to learn in ways that are condusive to them.

2025-06-03 18:23:58 UTC

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:24:31 UTC

I like how Cammy fully understood her menu. She know when to use it and how to use it. She seemed to especially like the color coding.

Iris and Shaun

2025-06-03 18:24:58 UTC

I like how they explain how some are higher priorities and how the scales help get rewards. Diamonds are the best. They like that it helps when done with everything because you get something out of it.

2025-06-03 18:25:23 UTC

The students know about the Dragon Academy. What the levels mean and what they will get from the different levels as rewards. Shaun said that the scales had to do with the levels of complexity.

Cammy

2025-06-03 18:25:55 UTC

It is refreshing to see a young student like Cammy being to guide her own learning process by following the choice board.

The students are explaining how fun is creating menus, they also have the opportunity to select the ones that best they enjoy.

2025-06-03 18:25:55 UTC

2025-06-03 18:26:19 UTC

It is obvious that these two GIFTED students are highly motivated to complete the menu boards and earn scales (according to Iris...DIAMOND is best earned scales). They are both very clear on expectations and highly engaged throughout!

Cammy knew how to navigate the choice board and knew the expectations.

2025-06-03 18:26:56 UTC

Cammy

2025-07-23 15:31:24 UTC

I find it really impressive that Cammy was able to explain the function of the choice board thoroughly. I think it's indicative of how often this strategy is used inside the classroom in order to be effective and procedural.

Autonomy

2025-07-23 15:31:26 UTC

Students are given a heightened sense of autonomy and accountability for their own learning.

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:55:26 UTC

I loved how she was able to understand the purpose of the choice board. She also mentioned how it helped her for the STAAR.

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:55:30 UTC

Cammy understands the purpose of the choice board and how it helps her. She knows when to use it and seems excited about this.

GO CAMMY!

carriedodson — 2025-07-24 17:55:47 UTC

I love that she knows exactly what to expect and she is clearly engaged and and cares about what she is doing. The paper copy helps her keep track as well.

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:56:29 UTC

I love that Cammy was able to explain how the choice board helped her. She isn't just given something that she sees no point in completing, she sees it's value and how its helped her grow. I also like that she's able to explain the color and all. She has a great understanding of the board, it's great!

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:56:34 UTC

Cammy knew all the rewards and knew exactly what to do. I like how the teacher put her initials on the choice board for Cammy.

Cammy #2

2025-07-24 17:56:38 UTC

Cammy knows her stuff, including scale rewards.

2025-07-24 17:56:39 UTC

I love how they were able to independently describe the system, and had confidence in what they are expected to do.

2025-07-24 17:56:54 UTC

It was neat to see the kids excited to do the choice boards because they knew they would get some sort of reward.

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:57:01 UTC

The choice board was explained very well by Cammy from the color choices and when they need to be done. She knows the reason why it helps her, like she said "to sharpen her skills"

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:57:08 UTC

Cammy seems excited to earn the Dragon points!

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:57:17 UTC

Great use of choice boards! Cammy is familiar with the routine and know how to choose tasks to "sharpen her knowledge".

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:58:28 UTC

I liked how the choice board was specific to research. She was able to explain the choices, which allowed for clear instruction.

2025-07-24 17:58:52 UTC

I liked how they knew what they were supposed to do when they were finished with their work. The explained the different colored scales and how they had to complete the task that went with them.

Cammy

karenlimon — 2025-07-24 17:59:04 UTC

Cammy acknowledges her strengths and areas of improvements and understands the purpose and the role the choice board plays in helping her continue improving.

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:59:15 UTC

I think the scales (reward system) is what I enjoyed learning the most about. She was able to explain the benefit of those and you can tell she's excited about being able to redeem rewards. I think this also helps with motivation.

Iris and Shaun

2025-07-24 17:59:28 UTC

They were both excited about the choice board and were able to explain the point system and levels on the boards.

Cammy

2025-07-24 17:59:37 UTC

It’s evident that the students understand the purpose of the choice board, that it’s not just busy work. In order for choice boards to be successful, students need to be able to understand how the board works and the reasons behind it.

2025-07-24 17:59:42 UTC

I love how Cammy gets to earn points for Dragon Academy. It encouraged her to complete all the boxes of the choice board.

2025-07-24 18:00:24 UTC

Cammy uses the choice board to take ownership of her own learning. She understands it well and the purpose of it.

Writing Choice board

carriedodson — 2025-07-24 18:00:26 UTC

I like how the kids explain the writing assignments based on complexity and the consistency in the type of scale they can earn.

abby_shuman — 2025-07-24 18:00:27 UTC

Students were VERY knowledgeable about the choice board system and the different levels of rewards. They were enthusiastic about extending their learning and found value in the activities.

Great Job Cammy

2025-07-24 18:00:29 UTC

Cammy you did a great job explaining the different parts of the choice board and how they work together to help guide you in your learning.

Cammy

2025-07-24 18:01:01 UTC

Cammy knew exactly what the expectations were for the choice board. I like how she explained although these are choices after she completed assignments, she is still learning from these activities and is gaining more knowledge.

These students are enthusiastic and well spoken.

2025-07-24 18:01:10 UTC

Cammy 1

2025-07-24 18:01:36 UTC

I love how enthusiastic Cammy is! She know exactly what to do and the purpose of each choice.

2025-07-24 18:01:46 UTC

The students know the difference between the choice boards and seem motivated to earn the scales.

karenlimon — 2025-07-24 18:02:25 UTC

Cammy explains how she can get points/rewards by completing her choice board options.

2025-07-24 18:02:32 UTC

It's evident that using choice boards is something that Cammy is used to. She knows what choices have to be completed before starting others. The fact that she verbalized that the choice board is something good is huge!

Cammy 2

2025-07-24 18:03:10 UTC

Cammy is a very independent learner! She knows the expectations and enjoys the rewards.

Cammy 2

abby_shuman — 2025-07-24 18:03:13 UTC

I like that Cammy got to choose her research topic and then do associated activities that she enjoyed. She could even do some with a partner. I like that students are held accountable by needing teacher initials!

Iris and Shaun

2025-07-24 18:03:16 UTC

Shaun was explaining that this is an option after completing their work. He was able to understand the color codes. I loved how Iris mentioned the reward system, which motivates students to use the choice board.

2025-07-24 18:03:27 UTC

Both students are able to explain how the board works and they are willing to work for the scales. By providing them with options, students can work on assignments that gets them to the number of scales that they want.

2025-07-24 18:03:46 UTC

Cammy shows full understanding of the choice boards and love how she reflects on her academic weaknesses and uses the choice boards to overcome her difficulties.

Iris and Shaun

2025-07-24 18:03:59 UTC

They were both clearly enthusiastic about the reward system, but they also see a purpose in completing these assignments. Shaun expressed that this is something he is able to gain something from when he finishes his other work. This way, there is no downtime without learning.

Iris and Shaun

2025-07-24 18:04:03 UTC

They are very motivated by the scales!

2025-07-24 18:04:24 UTC

They both were highly motivated to complete their choice board and understood it well. They seemed excited by it.

karenlimon — 2025-07-24 18:05:25 UTC

Shaun is also learning about prioritization by completing certain choice board options before others. Iris explains the benefits of the scales, which serve as motivation.

2025-07-24 18:05:27 UTC

Cammy seemed to have the same feelings about this choice board. She knew how to explain it and the "rewards" she'd earn after conferencing with the teacher and getting each choice checked off.

Cammy

abby_shuman — 2025-07-24 18:05:30 UTC

The Choice Board is very organized so that students know what they can do and when. It eliminates students asking too many questions. I also like that she's provided with a paper copy so that she can easily track her progress.

2025-07-24 18:05:40 UTC

Great way to extent students background knowledge, vocabulary, and writing skills.

2025-07-24 18:06:35 UTC

Really enjoyed learning how their reward system worked and how it motivates them to complete the choice boards.

2025-07-24 18:08:30 UTC

The choice board has a balance of challenging task. The students know their expectations and enjoying being accountable for their learning.

2025-07-24 18:10:18 UTC

They are definitely experts when it comes to explaining the reward system. I loved how honest they both were when they were asked about the choice boards! They see them as a way to learn more and also have fun... until the fun ones are done with!