Data-Driven Instruction in the Math Classroom

Kate Dunn Lorri CoatesFifth Grade Teacher ALEKS Implementation SpecialistSpringfield Public Schools McGraw-Hill Education

How do you build a brick wall?

Imagine your students…

Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces

• Knowledge Space Theory

• National Science Foundation Grants

• Artificial Intelligence

• Over 15 years of student data

Knowledge Space Theory

READY TO LEARN

Knowledge Space Theory

Assessment

• Free Response Format

• Artificial Intelligence …millions of data points

• Adapts based on student responses

Assessment

12.8 9 829------9.66

12.8 9 8.29-------30.09

Learning Mode

• Based on what the student is Ready to Learn

• Avoids boredom or frustration

• Visible progress

For Teachers and Administrators…

Data that is…

• Available in Real Time• Accurate• Actionable

Using ALEKS In The Classroom

Motivating Students:

• Recording Progress

• Student Led

• Keep Visual

• Consistent Updates

• Adjusting Grade Level

Using ALEKS In The Classroom

Examples:

• Student Bar Graph

• Class Data Wall

• Record Page For Work Periods

Using ALEKS In The Classroom

Teacher Dashboard Reports:

• Time and Topic

• QuickTables

• Progress

• ALEKS Class Pie

Using ALEKS In The Classroom

Time and Topic Report:What You Get:

• Number of Topics Mastered• Time Spent Working on Program

Uses:• Self Sufficient Students• Student Graphing• Class Data Wall• ALEKS Notebook Data

Using ALEKS In The Classroom

QuickTables Report:What You Get:

• Number of Topics Mastered• Time Spent Working on Program

Uses:• Self Sufficient Students• Station Rotation• Class Data Wall• ALEKS Notebook Data

Using ALEKS In The Classroom

Progress Report:What You Get:

• Overall Assessment ViewUses:

• Class Data Wall• Quick Accountability

Using ALEKS In The Classroom

ALEKS Pie Report:What You Get:

• Mastery By Pie Slice/Topic• Current Learning or Assessment

Uses:• Class Data Wall• Small Group Formation• Enrichment/Remediation• Set Math Goals

Using ALEKS In The Classroom

Other Features:

• Assignments

• QuickTables

Using ALEKS Data…

So how do you build strong math students?

QUESTIONS??