The Continuous Improvement Classroom

Using Data Folders to Guide Improvement

LEARNING GOAL

Participants will understand how to implement the use

of data folders with students.

What are student data folders?

How do we use student data folders?

How will data folders help students?

A Data Folder is…a “tool” used by students to track their

learning progress

A Data Folder…incorporates goal setting and data

collection

A Data Folder is…a tool to enhance student-led

conferences

Before data folders I could care less what my grades were but when we started using these it became a competition with myself. So now I care if I do better or worse.

• Student

Data folders are used for…

setting personal/academic goals

monitoring progress

modifying classroom instructional

strategies based on data

adjusting learning strategies

Goal SettingAlways changingMeasurableRealistic AchievableDifferent for every studentDiffers from class to class

Modifying Classroom Instruction

Adjusting Learning Strategies

RQC/Gallup/10-06

MY GOAL:

PLANThis week I will improve: Comprehension through cause and

effect 10/14 Skills Assessment 80% = Proficiency

DO (Check 3)__ I will read all directions twice__ I will create a graphic organizer to help me understand my work.__ I will read questions and circle key words__ I will use free time to practice _________ I will study ________ with a partner__ I will meet with my teacher to work on _______________.

ACTOne thing I did well:One thing I will do better for next week:

STUDYI made a ______ on the assessment.I did/did not make proficiency.(Mark my data chart)

Suggested Contents:

MISSION STATEMENTSSTUDENT GOALSCLASSROOM EXPECTATIONSSTEPS TO ACHIEVE GOALSPROGRESS TOWARD GOALS (ex.

Charts, Graphs, Tables, CI tools)

_________’s Plan for Improvement

PLAN DO

STUDYACT

____My plan worked____I need a new plan

Using Data Folders Will Help Students…

keep track of progressbuild a sense of responsibility for

learningcreate a sense of ownershipincorporate goal-setting and data

collectioninitiate student-led conferences

Suggested Data to Track in Folders • DCA’s• DRA levels• TPRI levels• Math and Reading Fluency• Attendance• Spelling• Behavior• Sight Words• TEMI• Homework/Daily Assignments

Planning For Data Folders!

• Things to consider:–Where will they be kept?–How will they be organized?–What will you put in them?–What data will you

have students track?

Planning For Data Folders!

• As a table, brainstorm ideas about data folders:–What will you house them in?–How will they be organized?–What will you put in them?–What data points will you

have students collect?

Explore Data Folders• Take a few minutes to explore the

examples of student data folders• Think-Pair-Share • Whole Group Discussion

Classroom Data Folders

• What are classroom data folders?

• How will you use a classroom data folder?

• How will a classroom data folder help you?

A Classroom Data Folder is…

• A “tool” used by teachers to track student learning

A Classroom Data Folder is used for…

• Documenting strategies and interventions through the RtI process.

A Classroom Data Folder will help you…

• Keep classroom data organized• Provide a central location for data• Provide necessary documentation for

RtI, Sped, 504, etc…

Explore Data Folders• Take a few minutes to explore the

examples of classroom data folders• Think-Pair-Share • Whole Group Discussion

My goal with a classroom data folder is to disaggregate data and use that data to plan for differentiated instruction.

Classroom Teacher