Data Literacy: - Presented By: Ramona Brown, NBCT Literacy
Data Literacy: - Presented By: Ramona Brown, NBCT Literacy
Data Literacy
Presented by: Ramona Brown, NBCT Literacy
Outcomes
I can define data literacy
I can explain the implications of data literacy on
instruction
I can analyze data to create a data story
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Defining Data Literacy
Use of Data
Data Collaboration
Data analysis
Wrap up
AGENDA
Data Poll
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What forms of data do you use?
How is Data Used to inform
instruction?
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What is data literacy?
Data literacy is the ability to
accurately observe, analyze and
respond to multiple sources of
data for the purpose of
promoting student growth and of
improving instructional practices.
Triangulation
MAP
DRA
DIBELS
Sources of data
Formative assessments
Demographic data
Data about people, practices and perceptions
Summative assessments
Disaggregated achievement data
Four Data Types
Student Learning Data
Answers questions about student growth
Demographic Data
Information about people
Perception Data
Information about feelings and attitudes
Process Data
Information about what happened in the learning environment
Adapted from Jennifer L. Morrison
Data Sort
1. Using the list created by your table group sort the types
of data on the list.
2. Write each form on a post it note and place it on the
appropriate chart around the room.
3. Discuss the instructional implications of each source of
data.
How can it be used to inform instruction?
Did your list include an example of each source?
***Share out.
Validity and Reliability
Who uses data?
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Why is data literacy important?
Data literacy is necessary to improve student
learning and instructional practices. Teachers who
use data as part of their daily practice both
individually and collaboratively drive the school
improvement process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_USu49aCs0
Implications to Instructional
Practice
Information that data provides allows educators to
make
decisions aimed a improving student achievement
such
as:
Prioritizing instructional time
Targeting struggling or high performing students
to
provide individualized instruction
Implications to Instructional
Practice
Identifying individual students strengths and
needs to provide appropriate intervention.
Gauging the instructional effectiveness of
classroom lessons
Examining school-wide data to determine
patterns of learning and consider how to adapt
curriculum
Implications to Instructional
Practice
Communicating student progress to students
and families
Hamilton. L., et al 2009
Obtain all possible data on students to best inform
baseline, starting level of student learning.
Select instructional strategies and materials to lead
students to SLO targets.
Use formative assessment to improve daily
instruction.
Reflect on student learning and adjust instruction as
needed.
Collaborate regularly with colleagues and
administrators.
Teacher Roles
Grafitti Wall
1. Use markers to record your thoughts about
the role of a teacher on the charts.
2. What does this role look like in your
classroom or school?
3. Be creative.
Gallery Walk
Share out at with your group.
BASeline Data Used to Create SLO
Keys to Successful Data Driven
Instruction
Collaboration
Alignment of Instruction and
Assessment
Action Based on Facts
Continuous Improvement
Daily
Formative assessments
Weekly
Common formative assessments
Quarterly
Benchmark assessments
Annually
State and district annual assessments
Data Analysis
Data Collaboration
Data Colloboration
Assessment Selection
A Data Story
Whats your story?
Using the data provided to
create a data story with a partner.
Use the template to record your story.
What now?
What will you do to increase your
data literacy?
What will you do to increase the
data literacy of your colleagues?
How will understanding data
literacy change how you use data in
your daily practice?
Wrap up