Using Data in the Classroom Lighting the Way

Using Data in the ClassroomLighting the Way 3 Kinds of Data for Instructional Decision Making • Outcome Data • Demographic Data • Process Data

OUTCOME DATA Describes how a student or group of students is doing at a particular point in time. Communicates the degree to which a student or a group of students has acquired specified knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Is measurable and quantifiable.

OUTCOME DATA Achievement Data Supplemental Data Completion Rates Comparative Data Post-Enrollment, K-8 Post Enrollment, Secondary

Demographic Data Helps staff understand its students and their unique needs. ace Provides vital statistics regarding the students, their families, and the community. Identifies factors that must be considered in the staff’s decision-making process. oys irls

Demographic Data Enrollment Attendance Language Proficiency Socioeconomic Status Family Community and Business

PROCESS DATA Includes information related to the school’s efforts to promote a high level of student achievement. Refers to variables over which the school has some degree of control. Helps the staff make effective decisions about curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Process Data Curriculum Professional Development School Organization Instruction Assessment Resources Staff Expectations

Making Sense of the Data Before we come to any conclusions or make any decisions we must ask ourselves? • What do we know as a result of examining this data? • What do we think as a result of examining this data? • What don’t we know as a result of examining this data? • What do we want to know as a result of examining this data? • How does/will this data help us improve instruction?

As a Result of the Data: What changes might be indicated? Curriculum Instruction Assessment Materials

Using Data in the Classroom Lighting the Way

Using Data in the Classroom Lighting the Way

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