using data to impact classroom instruction: lessons learned

Using Data to Impact Classroom Instruction: Lessons Learned

CCSSO Education Leaders ConferenceUsing Data to Improve Instruction:

Building on Models that Work

Summer Leadership Conference 2007St. Louis, MO

Agenda

Introduction Beth Williams• State Solutions Manager, CTB/McGraw-Hill

Dr. Cephus Jackson• Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools, Clayton County Public Schools, Clayton County, GA

Dr. Donna Jackson• Principal, Jackson Elementary School, Clayton County, GA

Questions

Introduction (Beth Williams)

Overview of presentation focus• Need for higher elementary Math Achievement• On-going Formative Assessment focused on Georgia standards (QCC and GPS)• Acuity – Online Formative Assessment

Introduction of Speakers• Dr. Cephus Jackson• Dr. Donna Jackson

Using Data to Impact Student Achievement

Elementary Math Benchmarking

Clayton County Public Schools

Georgia

Effective use of

quality assessment

improves the performance of

students and teachers and

evokes exemplary instruction.

- Center for Research and Evaluation of Standards and Student Testing

Using Data to Impact Student Achievement

Assistant Superintendent’s Roles and Responsibilities

Principal’s Roles and Responsibilities Math Coach/Lead Teacher Grade Level Team Teacher Student

Using Data to Impact Student AchievementAssistant Superintendent

Review district performance indicators in math

Develop district and school profiles

Clarify district math goals

Predictive, District Assessment Report Math, Page 1

Predictive, District Assessment Report Math, Page 2

District Roster Report

Using Data to Impact Student AchievementAssistant Superintendent

Review district performance indicators in math

Develop district and school profiles Clarify district math goals

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CRCT Test

Grade 1-5 Math Benchmark Test Design

Diagnostic Test #1 (Dec)

Diagnostic Test #2 (May)

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Grade 5 CRCT Test

Grade 4 CRCT Test

Predictive Benchmark Test Design

Using Data to Impact Student AchievementAssistant Superintendent

Review district and benchmark data Review school benchmark data with

principal Compare school benchmark data to

district data

Assistant Superintendent

Check procedural data for district and schools

Review with principals Develop system professional development

plan based on data review

Using Data to Impact Student AchievementAssistant Superintendent

Create a common focus as a means to continually improve achievement

Increase effectiveness and efficiency of math programs in all schools

Make predictions of CRCT results grades 1-5

Assistant Superintendent

Using Data for Predicting AYP results

Predictive, District AYP, Math, Page 1

Predictive, District AYP, Math, Page 2

Predictive, District AYP, Math, Page 2

Dr. Donna JacksonThe Role of the Principal

Using Data to Impact Student AchievementPrincipal

Review Building/Class Assessment Reports Focus GPS standards and strands Major strands of CRCT Average score across grade level 4 Tiers Tiers Report

• Focus on the strand level

• Strengths

• Challenges

• Critical Needs

Strengths (75% or higher) Challenges (50%-74%) Critical Needs (<50%)

Strand Strand Strand

Measurement Geometry Fractions & Decimals

Number Sense Statistics & Probability Problem Solving

Patterns & Relationships

Whole Numbers

Identify Areas for Extra CRCT Preparation

Using Data to Impact Student AchievementPrincipal

Review Building/Class Item Analysis Report

AYP Report Building Summary Report•Predictive•Diagnostic

Predictive, Item Analysis, Math

Predictive, Item Analysis, Distractor Analysis, Math

Building AYP Reports

Displays how each subgroup in the school performed on the assessment

Diagnostic, Class Summary Report

Using Data to Impact Student AchievementMath Coach/Lead Teacher

Benchmark distribution timeline• September Predictive Form A• November Predictive Form B• December Diagnostic #1• February Predictive Form C• May Diagnostic # 2

Review School Reports with Principal. Results are shared with each team. Train teachers to utilize data for math instruction.

Using Data to Impact Student Achievement Grade Level Team

Planning time Review reports with Math Lead/Coach• School Roster Grade level Report• School Item Analysis Grade Report• Compile strategies to address

weaknesses relative to math CRCT/GPS scope and sequence

Using Data to Impact Student Achievement Teacher

Report – Class Assessment Report – Class Item Analysis Create student custom tests Modify instruction to target class and

student weaknesses Refine instruction based on assessment

data

Using Data to Impact Student Achievement Student

Questions and Comments