The Data Guidebook for Teachers and Leaders; Tools for Continuous Improvement

by Eileen Depka

• ISBN13: 9781412917544
• ISBN10: 1412917549
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-02-13
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This book offers practical methods, templates, and rubrics for collecting and analyzing data, and includes innovative ideas for building trust, including students in the process, and working together.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	vii
Preface	ix
About the Author	xi
Data-Based Decision Making and the Improvement Process	1	(8)
What Do the Experts Say?	1	(1)
The Process	2	(1)
The Improvement Cycle	3	(5)
Closing Thoughts	8	(1)
Data Collection	9	(10)
What Should Be Collected?	9	(1)
Creating a Balance	10	(3)
Must-Have Data	13	(2)
Tools: The Three ``T's''	15	(2)
Closing Thoughts	17	(2)
Delving Into the Data	19	(18)
Getting a Closer Look at Data	19	(1)
Defining a Purpose	19	(1)
Creating an Atmosphere of Acceptance	20	(1)
Planning and Implementing the Data Delve	21	(14)
Closing Thoughts	35	(2)
Standardized and State Test Data	37	(14)
Reporting Data	37	(4)
Comparing Response Types	41	(2)
Item Analysis	43	(3)
Promoting Analysis and Discussion	46	(4)
Closing Thoughts	50	(1)
Using District Assessments	51	(4)
District Assessments	51	(1)
Collecting the Data	52	(1)
Why Collect and Share?	52	(2)
Closing Thoughts	54	(1)
Rubrics: Data Use and Organization	55	(12)
Gaining a Common Understanding: Holistic and Analytical Rubrics	55	(1)
Gathering Individual Student Data From Rubrics	56	(4)
Reporting Results	60	(2)
Communicating With Students	62	(1)
Evaluating Group Data From Rubrics	63	(3)
Closing Thoughts	66	(1)
Classroom Assessment Data	67	(10)
The Purpose of Collection	67	(2)
Grade Book Highlighting	69	(1)
Item Analysis	70	(1)
Classroom Disaggregations	70	(1)
Rubric Results	70	(2)
A Systematic View of Classroom Analysis	72	(1)
Daily Reflection	72	(3)
Closing Thoughts	75	(2)
Students and Data	77	(8)
Feedback	77	(2)
Reflection	79	(2)
Charts and Graphs	81	(1)
Closing Thoughts	82	(3)
Experiencing Success	85	(4)
Generate Interest	85	(1)
Make Data a Habit	85	(1)
Involve Others	86	(1)
Promote the Cycle	86	(1)
Create an Expectation	86	(1)
Expect Change	87	(1)
Provide Support	87	(1)
Celebrate Success	88	(1)
Bibliography	89	(2)
Index	91