Watch this video on analyzing student data.
Do you collect data in some of the same ways you this video shows and discusses? If so,please explain one of the ways you collect data as shown in this video.
If you have not collected data in some the ways illustrated in the video, do you think some of the ways the teachers in this video collected data is can be easily implemented? Explain.
Data Utilization seems to scare many, including myself. Yet, it's essential to demonstrate our professionalism and that what we are doing in our classroom works. Data can help us determine students' growth and development. Not only does it allow us to see where they are academically, but it also allows us to see where they are when it comes to social emotional. In this video, they were working with prek teachers and at that school they do daily assessments. Teachers walk around with clip boards and take notes of what is happening during play time and circle time. They also have master teachers that go into classrooms and give teachers reflective supervision.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching the video about how those teachers analyze data, I noticed all teachers, especially depending on grade level, have their own way of collecting data. I like the way the teachers collect data by having the students feel like they are having fun and having it not be known to the children that they are being tested so that they aren’t stressed. In a way, I feel like as an 8th grade teacher, I do this for classwork when the students are working on independent or group work. Although, during this time I am really taking notes in my head instead of on a clipboard. I am asking the students questions and checking if they are completing their assignment correctly and seeing which problems most students are having trouble with and doing them on the board to show the whole class how to do. I also test my eight graders on formal assessments and take the results from the test. This is where I think my technique and the teachers from the video differ. For younger children, I can see why we wouldn’t want to stress them out by letting them know they are being tested, but for 8th graders. They are constantly taking state tests and assessments in my class. They are used to tests and know the stress that they can bring. This is something they have become used to.
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ReplyDeleteIn the area of Special Education data collection is paramount; it drives every decision I make. As a Special Educator, I assess my students daily to evaluate their progress. I use various forms of informal and formal assessments to shed light on their strengths and weaknesses. Listed are a few examples of how I informally assess my students daily:
• When learning about character traits, I used a game called Guess the Adjective.
• When learning story elements, we played a game called Find the Element.
• When learning how to write a paragraph clearly for understanding, my students verbally presented their paragraphs in front of their peers for peer feedback and editing.
I document the responses of every student during every game on a gaming score sheet and/or a peer editing feedback sheet.
I also issue exit tickets daily for every class/subject taught.
The exit tickets are differentiated and reflect each students IEP goals. The exit tickets also include self-reflection (the student assesses how they think they did).
In addition to this, I do weekly progress monitoring sheets that correspond to each student’s IEP Goals, and collect work samples over time to track their progress. Furthermore, I use General Education Teacher feedback, and various standardize test scores. I look for patterns and trends in this data to get a better understanding of what my students are good at and where they may need extra support.
This helps me to create Annual IEP Goals and it also helps me to tailor my instruction to meet their individual needs.
Last but not least, I use data to create targeted interventions: If I notice that a particular student is struggling in a certain area, I use my data to create targeted interventions to help them improve. This includes things like extra one-on-one instruction, modified assignments, or accommodations.
I whole heartly believe that some of the ways the teachers collected data in this video can be implemented. I also strongly believe this type of data collection works extremely well when assessing social and emotional behaviors.
Ericka Hamilton
Resource Teacher
Data collection has always been a bit overwhelming for me. It feels daunting and hard. Like the video showed, data collection doesn't have to be only through testing it can be through observing and asking questions while working in centers, small groups, or on the fly after a lesson. Sometimes those instances give you a bigger and clearer picture of student progress than a formal assessment. I find that I can see students growth or their understanding of the lesson through the daily interactions and questioning than when they are sitting taking a long exam.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100% nothing like seeing your students growth and understanding of the lessons through daily interactions! This is why I love walking around in my classroom religiously observing my students taking anecdotal notes is the best!
DeleteData collection can initially seem intimidating because you need to aggregate and then disaggregate the data points and then move to use the data as a guide. I understand and see the value with utilizing data to guide decisions. As a school counselor data points like attendance, referral entries, BERI scores, NWEA data, CICO forms and interest surveys all provide important data that guide the direction of the support team program. The data can support planning for or modifications of programs, lessons, incentives, interventions , etc. Data examination is critical when looking to have a effective and efficient academic environment.
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This is awesome. I love how informal it is. The clipboard strategy can be used in higher grade classrooms as well, during informal instruction and tests (Blooket). I've recorded similar data using IXL (group jams), which was introduced to me by my instructional coach. Recording data during low-stress instruction seems like an effective way to collect data.
ReplyDeleteGreat video! Love seeing how each teacher analyzes and collects their data. Each teacher had a strategy for collecting their data. I use various strategies to collect data. For example, I observe students during guided instruction sessions to asses their comprehension and skill development. As well as Formative assessments, Student work, and technology to collect data.
ReplyDeleteIn the video I can relate to the clipboard method as well, I walk around in my classroom religiously observing my students taking anecdotal notes is the best!
As a first-year teacher, collecting data feels like a very overwhelming process. I assess daily to shift my lessons and shape my small groups for the next day. I like how they use a fun way to test and observe students so they can collect data. I would like to find a way to do this in the future. I use IXL daily with the students and monitor through that through our exit tickets.
ReplyDeleteThe video did a great job showcasing how teachers can gather data from various sources like clipboard notes and anecdotes while actively engaging with the children. It's impressive to see how they find time to review the data while the children rest. Personally, I've found success in collecting data through tools like IXL, map testing, and checklists. However, like many others, I struggle with organizing this wealth of information into a coherent format. Despite the challenge, I'm committed to overcoming it because I understand the importance of grouping students effectively based on the collected data. This allows for more personalized instruction in small group settings, which is crucial for student learning and growth. I'm determined to push forward and make the most of these valuable insights.
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2nd Grade Teacher
Gordon School
This video was great to watch how teachers collect data from various different ways. Watching this video and seeing how teachers are collecting data from students being in their centers and doing the activity that is require of them. I notice teaching 7th graders that when you put them in groups, you are able to see how students are comprehending the information that you are teaching them. I enjoy when my students are in groups because I get to see how my students are social interacting with their groups and understanding the information that been given. I assess my students in different ways, if its through IXL quizzes, group jam, exit slips, or blookets.
ReplyDeleteI believe that this video does a great job of showing how classroom teachers are using several types of data to inform their instruction. I also liked how they talked about the support meetings that classroom teachers would have where they can discuss what they are doing and work on ways to improve their craft in a supportive and safe space. In my own classroom, I use anecdotal notes daily during small groups and independent practice. In addition to that, I often use formative assessments as well as data from several different platforms to decide who belongs in each small group and what they need the most support with.
ReplyDeleteWhile I collect data on all students some data is collected specifically for certain students in a specific way. For example, I may allow all students to complete an assignment, however if there is a student who I know gets help at home for homework I may pay even more close attention to the classwork that student is completing to make sure there is not a disconnect from classroom understanding and at home understanding. Many of my assessments are formative. I believe collecting data for a student does not have to simply be pen and paper but may be their verbal response, the way they may present an answer or how well they work with their peers in group assignments.
ReplyDeleteThe video showcases classroom teachers using various data types for instruction and discussing support meetings for improvement. In their classroom, anecdotal notes, formative assessments, and data from various platforms are used to identify small group members and areas needing support.
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