Using Data for Instructional Decisions

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Using Data for Instructional Decisions

• Brenda Benson
• Fifth District Elementary

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PT3 Grant Goal

• Prepare preservice teachers to use technology to
  interpret and analyze student and school data to
  develop data-driven instructional decisions.

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Data and Dieting

• What is the connection ?

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How is Data Collection Like Dieting?
Data Collection Dieting
Want to measure student learning Want to measure physical fitness
One source of data to monitor student improvement MSA One source of data to monitor weight loss daily scale check
Relationship between 1 test and reading ability is indirect. Relationship between a persons weight and physical fitness is indirect.
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Using the Data
Data Collection Dieting
Additional data CTBS scores Unit tests Classroom performance Skill checks Inventories Additional Data Resting heart rate Cholesterol level Strength Endurance
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Using the Data
Data Collection Dieting
The data will not help to improve student achievement if there is not a plan for interpreting and using the data. The data will not improve a persons physical fitness if there is not a plan for how to improve.
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Data Collection

• The only way for teachers and schools to
  identify which students can demonstrate
  proficiency on the Maryland Content Standards is
  to continuously assess and monitor students as
  part of their classroom instruction.
• (http//www.mdk12.org/data/progress/index.html)
• Student performance on assignments and
  assessments enable teachers to make informed
  instructional decisions regarding teaching and
  re-teaching specific indicators.

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What does this mean for the classroom teacher?
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Teachers need to collect and analyze a variety of
data in a variety of ways.

• Types of Data Collected
• Strategies for Analyzing Data
• Tools to collect and analyze data

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Types of Data Collected
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Types of Data Collected

• Formative Data
• Daily assessments
• Summative Data
• End of unit or theme
• Houghton Mifflin Theme Tests
• BCPS Math Summative Tests
• MSA and CTBS

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Sample Formative Assessment

• Finding the Main Idea
• Complete the diagram with facts from All About
  Eagles.

Main Idea Paragraph 2
Main Idea Paragraph 1
Details
Details
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Sample Summative Assessment

• Integrated Reading Theme Skills Datasheet

EDHD 485 teachers Examples will be provided
later in our dace to face sessions
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Strategies for Analyzing Data
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Strategy 1 for Analyzing DataIndividual Teacher
Data Collection
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Individual Teacher Data Collection

• Teachers review individual student assignments
  and assessments to identify strengths and
  weaknesses.
• Teachers adjust daily instruction based on this
  information.

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Strategy 2 for Analyzing DataGrade Level Data
Discussions
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Grade level groups analyze data

• Teachers enter data into Excel and then
  manipulate it to see which students are still
  having trouble overall.
• Teachers analyze strengths and weaknesses as a
  grade level each month.
• Teachers identify interventions, staff
  development and materials needed at quarterly
  data discussions.

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Sample Data
Grade 3 Theme Tests Term 1 and Term 2
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2
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Strategy 3 for Analyzing DataVertical Team Data
Discussion
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Vertical Teams Analyze Data

• Teams of teachers working
• with similar types of learners
• across grade levels
• share teaching strategies.

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Tools to collect and analyze data
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Tools Used for Collecting and Analyzing Data

• Individual Teacher Grade Books
• Paper or Electronic
• Houghton Mifflin Theme Test (required assessment
  by local school system)
• Grade Level Data Summary

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Practice using Data Tools

• Analyzing Data
• Working in small groups

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Using Data to make Instructional Decisions

• Use the Houghton Mifflin Theme Test data
  provided.
• Use data to make decisions about instruction.
• What skills need re-teaching?
• What strategies will you provide?
• What resources/professional development do you
  need to help with your instruction?

See Excel spreadsheet
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What does this mean for the pre-service teacher?
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MTTS IV Module Planning

• Remember that statistics dont learn or teach.
• Baltimore Sun January 8, 2004

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Contact information

• Ms. Brenda Benson
• Fifth District Elementary
• 410-887-1726
• Baltimore County Public Schools