UTILIZING DATA WITHIN THE CLASSROOM

Mr. Felice “Phil” Pagnotta

Technology Coach

Data data everywhereSo much it's hard to

think.Data data everywhereIf only it would link.

James Turner, Educator

Using Data to Plan Curriculum & Meet Individual Student’s Needs

Data is only meaningful when it is linked to decisions about teaching.

Data is used to make decisions about individuals.

Why Bother With Data?

Data leads to a teacher being able to: Generate new strategies to reach students Make practical educational decisions Meet the needs of individual student’s learning

styles Determine and reevaluate previous decisions for

effectiveness Danielson Evaluation Model puts an emphasis on

teachers using evidence to support teaching strategies used within the classroom.

From Where Do I Get the Data? Informal Assessments

Teacher observations, conversations Anecdotal records, portfolios

Formal Standardized Testing NJASK, HSPA, PSATs

Formal Classroom Testing Teacher-generated tests Running Records

Formal and Informal Student Surveys Student Interest Surveys Classroom discussions Learning Profiles Teacher-child interviews

Using Data to Assign Flexible Groups

AchievementUse performance on a reading measure. Students with similar scores are placed in the same group.

Mixed AchievementStudents with various scores are placed in the same group.

InterestThis group is based on interest inventories, student interviews, or attitude surveys. Assign students to a group based on interest or topic.

Skill or Instructional NeedStudents lacking in a skill or strategy are grouped together.

FHS Four Basic Data Points You can Use

Data Set 1 •NJASK/HSPA/Other•Dept Co. Will have scores

Data Set 2 •Multiple Intelligences; Use Online assessments or questionnaire

Data Set 3•Student Surveys Created by Teachers

Data Set 4•Create Your Own Assessment

Small Grouping Using NJASK

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Small Grouping Using Learning Styles

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Small Grouping Using Student Interest Survey

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Small Grouping Using Your OWN Assessment

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Data Wall TemplateStudent NJASK/

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NJASK/HSPA DATA GROUPING KEY:

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***Remember to keep only the NJASK or HSPA Scores hidden from students***

Multiple Intelligences Grouping Key

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