Data Analysis & Application

Welcome to Data Analysis & Application

In this module you will learning how to collect and utilized data in your classroom.

CDA/A .1 The learner will understand that coaching data analysis/application

is effectively embedded into professional learning promotes positive cultural change,
that data is used to inform practice
understanding data promotes the implementation of learning and reciprocal accountability.

Before you begin

Complete the Data Analysis / Application Pre-Assessment

UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARD

The intent of this standard is that learners will

Identify relevant data sources to address critical questions
Prioritize problem areas and identify action targets based on the evidence
Apply the coaching skills learned to guide data related conversations
Link data to action planning

What is Student Data?

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PROCESSES

To be successful with this standard, learners are expected to

become well versed in the available data sources.
become comfortable with analyzing available data to identify strengths weaknesses and instructional needs
increase their skills in supporting data use by their mentees and other teachers
realize that data include more than end-of-year standardized test scores.
view collecting data as a way to investigate the many questions about students, teaching practices, and learning that arise for any committed teacher.
talk with one another about what data reveal and how to build on those revelations.

Task 1 - View Student Snapshot in PSAA

Student Snapshot is a feature in PowerSchool Assessment and Analytics (PSAA) that allows you to see a student's test scores such as SOLs, Benchmarks and SGAs, current and historical grades, and attendance history in one place. Data is presented both visually and numerically and can be changed to show specific school years.

To begin log into PSAA, go to the Reporting tab and select Longitudinal Data

Student Snapshot3.avi

Task 2 - Create an assessment

Assessment Types

Pre-assessment - To see how much background knowledge the student has about the material that you are about to cover. This lets you see if you need to dig deeper and / or supply supporting skills needed to cover the current skill.

Post Assessment - Post assessments allow you and the student to see how well the learning was received for the objective.

Weekly Assessment - Weekly assessment data can be used to see how often to scaffold in a particular standard into instruction rotation or if a complete reteach is needed. This data can be used to decide groups for interventions for the following week.

Benchmarks - Schools use benchmarks to somewhat rate the level of growth that students are experiencing within a given amount of time.

Standardized Testing - Standardized testing can and should be used for prior year data, goal setting, and data tracking.

Using Assessment and Evaluation Strategies to Support Student

Assessments can be done online or on paper. Assessments done online offer instant feedback to both the students and the teachers. PowerSchool Assessment and Analytics is one tool available to teachers. Follow these instructions and create an exam that you can use to collect data on your student.

https://docs.powerschool.com/PSAA/creating-an-assessment/building-a-basic-exam

Task 3 - Create a data tracker

Student Data Trackers

Student Data Trackers are a way for students, teachers, and parents to keep track of student performance. Students take ownership in their learning by setting individual goals, then tracking their own data to determine their progress.

Track Student Progress with Google Sheets (Conditional Formatting)

Websites for Collecting Student Data

Provided by BCPS

PowerSchool Assessment and Analytics

Paid

Spelling City (Free to use but must pay to track students)

Free

Task 4 - Create a SMART Goal for your students

Goal Setting

Goal setting is designed to give you and the student something to work towards. When setting goals be sure to keep it realistic for both yourself and the student.

Goals are developed early in the school year. The goals describe observable behavior and/or measurable results that would occur when a goal is achieved. The acronym SMART is a useful way to self-assess a goal’s feasibility and worth.

Examples

Last year you missed _________questions and made a score of _______%. This year we are setting a goal to miss not more than ________ questions giving you a score of _______%

I want to_____________________ by _____________________ so I will______________________to meet my goal.

S.M.A.R.T. Goal Planner

Student Goals Worksheet

ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDINGS

All learners should understand that all data is not created equal. All learners should understand how to check the reliability, validity, error of measurement, comparability, recency, credibility, coherence