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In Step 3 of the Data Wise Improvement Process, we move into the “Inquire” phase. The leadership team presents a compelling data overview for teachers to use to identify one question they are motivated to explore. Step 3 occurs school-wide, but the work moves from the whole school level to the teacher team level at the end of this step.
In Step 3 of the Data Wise Improvement Process, we move into the “Inquire” phase. The leadership team presents a compelling data overview for teachers to use to identify one question they are motivated to explore. Step 3 occurs school-wide, but the work moves from the whole school level to the teacher team level at the end of this step.
The key tasks include:
The key tasks include:
3.1 Choose a focus area
3.2 Analyze data, find the story
3.3 Display the data
3.4 Allow staff members to make sense of data and identify a priority question
RECOMMENDED AGENDAS
RECOMMENDED AGENDAS
Generate a Priority Question from Data Overview
Make collective meaning of a data overview in order to generate a priority question. Note: If your school has engaged in Step 3 school-wide and has identified one Priority Question for all teams, you should skip this meeting agenda. If not, your team may use this meeting agenda to identify your team’s Priority Question.
Meeting materials
Meeting materials
The Ladder of Inference describes the thinking process that we go through, usually without realizing it, to get from a fact to a decision or action
What Is a Priority Question? Handout
This handout visually shows where the Priority Question falls within the Data Wise Improvement Process and lists the quality indicators for a Priority Question.
Serves as a reminder of how to format your charts so that readers can easily interpret the information they contain.
Question Formulation Technique
This is a protocol and facilitation guide from the Right Question Institute . The QFT is a " a simple step-by-step, rigorous process that facilitates the asking of many questions."
FOCUS STUDENT INQUIRY AGENDAS
FOCUS STUDENT INQUIRY AGENDAS
Agenda 1: Analyze Data to Identify Focus Students
Analyze and triangulate across multiple data points to narrow down to 3-5 focus students to guide your inquiry.
Link to step in rolling agenda
Meeting materials
Meeting materials
Strategic Inquiry Focus Student Data Tracker
This tracker template allows you to filter by sub-group or focus student and tracks student performance over time (interim assessments, end-of-unit assessments, etc) .
Quality Indicators for Selecting Focus Students
These quality indicators provide guidance on selecting individual focus students
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