2.8 Data Analysis
Candidates model and facilitate the effective use of digital tools and resources to systematically collect and analyze student achievement data, interpret results, communicate findings, and implement appropriate interventions to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
Artifact: Data Overview
Reflection:
The Data Overview was created to highlight strengths and weaknesses in student achievement at my school based on the statewide accountability test for the past three years. Key points of academic improvement were identified to diminish the gaps in student achievement. Data was disaggregated by grade, demographic information by race/ethnicity and demographic information by subgroups. The presentation was meant to spark discussion about improvements in a non-threatening way. Before discussion began, it was made clear that we are not blaming any student, teacher, school, community or parent. The data used was to discuss achievement gaps and form solutions.
This artifact demonstrates mastery of standard 2. 8 in that I presented collected data in a PowerPoint to present to the faculty and staff at my school. I interpreted the results, communicated the findings with descriptions and graphs and suggested interventions to diminish the gaps in student achievement.
In completing the Data Overview, I realized how difficult it can be to discuss data without hurting someone's feelings. That is why the main focus from the beginning was to direct our attention on student achievement and not placing the blame on someone else. Placing the blame elsewhere will get the school and the students nowhere. To improve this artifact, I would include strategies the school is already using to improve student achievement. The faculty and staff as a whole can see what we are already doing and brainstorm new ideas for improvement.
The Data Overview impacts school improvement, faculty development and student learning. The basis for the data overview is to positively impact student achievement. If effective strategies are implemented, student learning will increase as long as the faculty is on board. Getting faculty on board can be a daunting task, but I feel it can be done with a positive attitude and positive leadership from administration. The impact of the Data Overview can be assessed by observing faculty discussions on student achievement as well as classroom observations by administrators on discussed tactics. Data can also be disaggregated each year to show positive or negative changes in student achievement.
The Data Overview was created to highlight strengths and weaknesses in student achievement at my school based on the statewide accountability test for the past three years. Key points of academic improvement were identified to diminish the gaps in student achievement. Data was disaggregated by grade, demographic information by race/ethnicity and demographic information by subgroups. The presentation was meant to spark discussion about improvements in a non-threatening way. Before discussion began, it was made clear that we are not blaming any student, teacher, school, community or parent. The data used was to discuss achievement gaps and form solutions.
This artifact demonstrates mastery of standard 2. 8 in that I presented collected data in a PowerPoint to present to the faculty and staff at my school. I interpreted the results, communicated the findings with descriptions and graphs and suggested interventions to diminish the gaps in student achievement.
In completing the Data Overview, I realized how difficult it can be to discuss data without hurting someone's feelings. That is why the main focus from the beginning was to direct our attention on student achievement and not placing the blame on someone else. Placing the blame elsewhere will get the school and the students nowhere. To improve this artifact, I would include strategies the school is already using to improve student achievement. The faculty and staff as a whole can see what we are already doing and brainstorm new ideas for improvement.
The Data Overview impacts school improvement, faculty development and student learning. The basis for the data overview is to positively impact student achievement. If effective strategies are implemented, student learning will increase as long as the faculty is on board. Getting faculty on board can be a daunting task, but I feel it can be done with a positive attitude and positive leadership from administration. The impact of the Data Overview can be assessed by observing faculty discussions on student achievement as well as classroom observations by administrators on discussed tactics. Data can also be disaggregated each year to show positive or negative changes in student achievement.