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Makayla's Geometry Progress

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Makayla Baugh, a 9th-grade Geometry student with identified Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, and Speech Impairment, demonstrates varied but improving academic performance supported by her accommodations. In the classroom, Makayla is able to identify slopes and intercepts from graphs, tables, or verbal descriptions, and can effectively solve algebraic equations both manually and with a graphing calculator. However, work samples, teacher-made assessments, and observations indicate that she currently struggles with solving literal equations for a specified variable. Despite this, her teachers note her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate well with peers. Her family is highly supportive of her educational journey, and Makayla herself is a healthy student actively involved in extracurricular activities, aspiring to be a veterinarian. Makayla recently mastered the ability to use process skills to understand the connections between algebra and geometry and utilize one- and two-dimensional coordinate systems to verify geometric conjectures (TEKS GEOM.2). Her academic history shows an 84 in Algebra first semester and an 86 second semester, with her first semester of Geometry concluding with a 76 due to a low semester exam score and an unsatisfactory STAAR score of 3489. Regarding recent progress, on October 10, 2025, she showed progress in some skills, earning a 70 on her Segment and Angle Addition Quiz, a 50 on her Parallel and Perpendicular Slopes and Equations Test, and a 96 on a daily assignment, though a 60 on her distance and slope quiz was impacted by three unturned assignments. By December 17, 2025, Makayla was progressing in her goal, measuring at 60% success. Her accommodations, including extra time for oral responses, specific feedback for understanding, one extra day for assignments, small group test administration, and partial text-to-speech/oral administration upon request, are crucial in supporting her learning, as evidenced by an increase in her average scores. Currently, Makayla specifically struggles with TEKS G.5.A, which involves investigating patterns to make conjectures about geometric relationships, including diagonals of quadrilaterals and interior and exterior angles of polygons, using a variety of tools.

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Makayla's Geometry Progress

Teachers will understand how to interpret a comprehensive PLAAPF to inform instructional strategies and accommodation implementation for students with diverse learning needs.

Understanding and utilizing PLAAPFs helps teachers tailor instruction, provide appropriate supports, and effectively monitor student growth, leading to improved academic outcomes for all students.

Audience

9th Grade Teachers

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Reviewing a sample PLAAPF and discussing its components and implications for classroom practice.

Materials

PLAAPF for Makayla Baugh

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Review the generated PLAAPF for Makayla Baugh and this lesson plan. Ensure familiarity with all sections.

Step 1

Introduction to PLAAPF

5 minutes

Begin by explaining the purpose of a PLAAPF in understanding student needs and progress.
Refer to the PLAAPF for Makayla Baugh.
Teacher Script: "Today, we're going to dive into understanding Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, or PLAAPFs. These documents are vital tools that help us truly grasp where our students are, what their strengths are, and how we can best support their learning journey. We'll be looking at a sample PLAAPF to see how all the pieces fit together."

Step 2

Analyzing the PLAAPF

15 minutes

Guide teachers through the PLAAPF for Makayla Baugh, highlighting how various data points (academic scores, classroom observations, accommodations, student aspirations) are synthesized into a cohesive narrative. Discuss the importance of identifying both strengths and areas for growth.
Teacher Script: "Let's carefully read through Makayla's PLAAPF together. Notice how it combines her academic history, her current struggles, her progress statements, and even her functional strengths like working with peers and her extracurricular involvement. As you read, think about: How do Makayla's accommodations directly address her identified needs? What specific instructional strategies might be most effective for her in Geometry, particularly around TEKS G.5.A?"

Step 3

Discussion and Application

10 minutes

Facilitate a discussion on how the information in the PLAAPF can be applied to classroom instruction and intervention strategies. Discuss how to monitor progress effectively.
Teacher Script: "Now, let's discuss. What are some immediate takeaways from Makayla's PLAAPF that could inform our teaching practices? How can we ensure her accommodations are consistently and effectively implemented? What kind of data could we collect to track her progress on TEKS G.5.A? Remember, the goal is to create a learning environment where all students, like Makayla, can thrive and reach their full potential."

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Understanding Student Progress

Navigating the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAPF)

Welcome teachers and introduce the purpose of today's session: understanding PLAAPFs.

Meet Makayla Baugh

  • 9th Grade Geometry Student
  • Identified with Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech Impairment
  • Aspires to be a Veterinarian

Introduce Makayla as our example student. Highlight her grade level and subject.

What is a PLAAPF?

  • Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
  • A comprehensive snapshot of a student's current abilities and needs
  • Essential for tailoring instruction and supports
  • You can find Makayla's full PLAAPF here.

Explain what a PLAAPF is and why it's important. Mention that Makayla's PLAAPF is linked.

Makayla's Academic Snapshot

Strengths:

  • Identifies slopes and intercepts
  • Solves algebraic equations (manual & graphing calculator)
  • Mastered GEOM.2 (connections between algebra and geometry, coordinate systems)

Areas for Growth:

  • Struggles with solving literal equations for a specified variable
  • Struggles with TEKS G.5.A (conjectures about geometric relationships: diagonals, angles of polygons)

Discuss Makayla's academic strengths and areas for growth, referencing the specific skills and TEKS mentioned in the PLAAPF.

Progress Over Time

  • Oct 10, 2025: Varied progress (70-quiz, 50-test, 96-daily, 60-quiz due to missing assignments)
  • Dec 17, 2025: 60% success toward her goal
  • Her average scores increase with accommodations in place.

Present Makayla's progress statements and how they show her development over time.

Accommodations & Support

  • Extra time for oral response
  • Check for understanding with specific feedback
  • Extra Time (one day for assignments)
  • Small group administration of tests
  • Text to Speech/Oral Administration (Partial, at student's request)

These supports are vital for her progress!

Detail the specific accommodations Makayla receives and emphasize their role in her success.

Functional Performance & Strengths

  • Works well with peers
  • Positive attitude and disposition
  • Hard worker
  • Supportive family
  • Healthy, active, and involved in extracurriculars

Summarize Makayla's functional strengths and positive attributes.

Applying the PLAAPF

How can we use this detailed information to:

  • Tailor our instruction?
  • Consistently implement accommodations?
  • Track progress on specific TEKS, like G.5.A?

Let's discuss strategies for Makayla and other students!

Lead into a discussion about how to use this information to better support Makayla and other students.

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