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. (ISTE 2h)
Artifact:
Data Overview
Reflection:
The Data Overview was created to model and facilitate the effective use of digital tools and resources to collect and analyze student achievement data, interpret results, and communicate findings. It was also used to implement appropriate interventions to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning at Harmony-Leland Elementary School. This artifact effectively demonstrates my ability to facilitate the use of data from the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) data to inform instruction and discover what strengths and weaknesses our school had.
For this artifact, I modeled and facilitated the use of digital tools and resources to collect, analyze, and interpret student achievement data. I collected Georgia Milestones assessments for the last three years, Lexile Level and End-of-Year District Assessments. The listed data was gathered from online resources such as the Georgia Department of Education and Governor’s Office and CCRPI. I used the chart features in Excel spreadsheet to generate a variety of graphs (i.e. pie graphs, bar graphs and line graphs) to display information that was clear for an audience to understand the designed Data Overview.
After collecting, analyzing, and creating graphs with the data, I communicated my findings using PowerPoint to present the Data Overview. The online presentation included several informative graphs, slides, and also a summary of the data. An example of some of the findings was that our students scored higher in the Algebra domain overall and a weakness is that we consistently fall below the district’s proficient and distinguished scores as a whole. In Addition, guided questions and recommendations were added into the presentation to implement appropriate interventions that would maximize and improve instructional practices at our school.
One thing that I took away from this artifact is understanding the purpose behind collecting and analyzing data. Before this assignment, I was unaware of the many data sources available for schools. As an instructional coach, it is imperative to become familiar with which data sources are needed and most beneficial to measuring the strengths and weaknesses for schools. This experience has taught me that there are important steps to collecting data and that having meaningful questions in mind is the first step when it comes to evaluating data. Sometimes certain information may not be revealed without clear observation or there could even be the possibility of lacking enough specific information. Another win for me is the knowledge I received in using Excel. Although I was familiar with Excel, I appreciated the refresher and also new steps like using the filter button on Excel to streamline data to analyze specific subgroups such as English Language Learners and Economically Disadvantaged students. I found the Excel tutorials to be helpful with allowing me to practice collecting data information and support with designing graphs for my presentation.
To improve the quality of this artifact, I would like to include more detailed data about the surrounding community and demographics of the school. I believe that this information would give a full overview of what could be possible influences for the academic data. By revealing the strengths and weaknesses in achievement and demographic data, the Data Overview can impact school improvement. This data can impact the faculty by allowing opportunities for discussions on what the data looked like and how to improve it. Teachers can have discussions of what works for them in the classroom and what may be a challenge in supporting student success in the classroom. This artifact can be assessed by looking at next year’s CCRPI scores to determine if any improvements were made in Mathematics after looking at the data presented.
Reflection:
The Data Overview was created to model and facilitate the effective use of digital tools and resources to collect and analyze student achievement data, interpret results, and communicate findings. It was also used to implement appropriate interventions to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning at Harmony-Leland Elementary School. This artifact effectively demonstrates my ability to facilitate the use of data from the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) data to inform instruction and discover what strengths and weaknesses our school had.
For this artifact, I modeled and facilitated the use of digital tools and resources to collect, analyze, and interpret student achievement data. I collected Georgia Milestones assessments for the last three years, Lexile Level and End-of-Year District Assessments. The listed data was gathered from online resources such as the Georgia Department of Education and Governor’s Office and CCRPI. I used the chart features in Excel spreadsheet to generate a variety of graphs (i.e. pie graphs, bar graphs and line graphs) to display information that was clear for an audience to understand the designed Data Overview.
After collecting, analyzing, and creating graphs with the data, I communicated my findings using PowerPoint to present the Data Overview. The online presentation included several informative graphs, slides, and also a summary of the data. An example of some of the findings was that our students scored higher in the Algebra domain overall and a weakness is that we consistently fall below the district’s proficient and distinguished scores as a whole. In Addition, guided questions and recommendations were added into the presentation to implement appropriate interventions that would maximize and improve instructional practices at our school.
One thing that I took away from this artifact is understanding the purpose behind collecting and analyzing data. Before this assignment, I was unaware of the many data sources available for schools. As an instructional coach, it is imperative to become familiar with which data sources are needed and most beneficial to measuring the strengths and weaknesses for schools. This experience has taught me that there are important steps to collecting data and that having meaningful questions in mind is the first step when it comes to evaluating data. Sometimes certain information may not be revealed without clear observation or there could even be the possibility of lacking enough specific information. Another win for me is the knowledge I received in using Excel. Although I was familiar with Excel, I appreciated the refresher and also new steps like using the filter button on Excel to streamline data to analyze specific subgroups such as English Language Learners and Economically Disadvantaged students. I found the Excel tutorials to be helpful with allowing me to practice collecting data information and support with designing graphs for my presentation.
To improve the quality of this artifact, I would like to include more detailed data about the surrounding community and demographics of the school. I believe that this information would give a full overview of what could be possible influences for the academic data. By revealing the strengths and weaknesses in achievement and demographic data, the Data Overview can impact school improvement. This data can impact the faculty by allowing opportunities for discussions on what the data looked like and how to improve it. Teachers can have discussions of what works for them in the classroom and what may be a challenge in supporting student success in the classroom. This artifact can be assessed by looking at next year’s CCRPI scores to determine if any improvements were made in Mathematics after looking at the data presented.