Score card:  BestChoice classes
  • How many schools are involved and where are they? More
    99 schools
    Auckland 27, Other North Island 41, South Island 29
    240 classes involving more than 150 teachers
     
  • Are students in classes more active users?  More
    Higher average marks (288 compared to 155)
    118 classes gained 39% of marks delivered by BestChoice in 2007
    More likely to become active users (50% higher chance)
      
  • What is in it for the teacher?  More
    Assign and moderate use of BestChoice activities
    For the whole class or targeted students
    The system marks the activity
    The system gives the student feedback
    Professional development
    Students responses can inform their teaching
    BestChoice activities can inform teaching
     
  • Are users not in classes disadvantaged?  More
    Students who are not in classes gained 53% of marks delivered in 2007
Dr Sheila Woodgate
© The University of Auckland 2002