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"Clearly demonstrates how to design rubrics for math, a content area that desperately needs support. The use of rubrics combined with performance tasks helps educators teach math at a higher, more engaging level. A must-have book for all educators seeking to build a strong thinking-based math program." —Lee Ann Cervini, Principal, Holley Elementary School, NY "Makes a distinct contribution to the field. Not only does the text clearly explain how to create rubrics and performance tasks in a step-by-step manner, each chapter also provides an example for immediate use in the classroom." —Marcia Carlson, Sixth-Grade Teacher, Crestview Elementary School, Clive, IA Enhance students′ understa...
Are you looking for new ways to use data in the decision-making process? Are you seeking tools that provide better flow-through from data to improved student achievement? Have you ever considered including students in the data-to-improvement cycle? Schools recognize that data is an essential decision-making tool, but it requires teamwork and reflection to reap the maximum benefits. This guidebook offers practical collection and analysis methods and templates as well as tips for building trust and working together.
When it comes to tracking student progress, not all evidence is created equal. Using the IMPACT framework—illumination, multiple sources and opportunities, pedagogies that are learner-centered, assessment practices, collective actions, and transparency—K–12 leaders and teachers can forge a defensible body of evidence for learning that is central to competency-based learning systems. With tools and strategies, this book is an essential guide for deeper student-centered learning. K–12 school leaders and teachers will: Learn how IMPACT can help them build a rock-solid body of evidence, ensuring their schools meet all accountability measures Discover how PLCs can support evidence collect...
This compact volume combines research, practice, and innovative thinking to illustrate how strategic application of data enhances leadership practices and significantly improves curriculum, instruction, and schoolwide performance.
Author Jason Williams develops a framework that balances data-based decision making with a deep consideration for addressing students’ unique needs to foster improved learning outcomes. Focusing on five qualities integral to a healthy data culture, Williams offers educators a simple, reliable way to assess and reconsider their data practices to ensure a positive school environment that empowers them to gather, analyze, and respond to student data with reasonable urgency and increased efficiency. K–12 teachers and administrators can use this book to: Identify clear student learning targets to create effective assessments for data collection Plan and manage time strategically to ensure eff...
Students need to conquer math in order to succeed in today's world. This insightful book not only provides problem-based learning projects to use in the classroom, but it also explains how to evaluate students' math abilities. Author Eileen Depka stresses the importance of the assessment process and rubric development detailed with examples, sample lessons, and hands-on projects that actively engage the learner.
Rely on Letting Data Lead by Eileen Depka to help you build a culture of school data analysis and interpretation, data-driven instruction and assessment techniques, and student achievement. This practical resource clearly outlines a systematic approach for meaningful student data collection through quality classroom assessment methods. The included assessment techniques, tools, templates, and specific examples are designed to empower educators to turn gathered information into immediate, thoughtful action. Develop data-collection and analysis methods for effectively tracking student progress and fostering student success: Obtain templates and methods for collecting, interpreting, and respond...