Classroom Applicationsfor the

Run Chart

Presented by:

Cindy Arkebauer

and Carol Schoening

Where does the Run Chart fit into the PDSA Cycle?

Why use the Run Chart in the Classroom?

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• It helps collect and interpret data.

• It helps create a picture of what is happening in the situation you are analyzing.

• It helps find patterns in the data allowing for valuable insights.

• It helps compare one section of data to another, helping to check for changes.

Ways to use the Run Chart

• How many and what kind of injuries happened on the playground?• How did students score on weekly spelling tests?• How many new words were used in a piece of writing? • How many library books were checked out during

a specific period of time?• How many hot lunches were served each day?• How many errors were made on a specific type of test?

Things to Remember about the Run Chart

• Gather as much data as possible before creating the chart. This will help you decide what numbers to use on vertical side of the chart.

• Try collecting data on check sheets first. This makes transferring the data easier.

• Be sure you have enough data to analyze.

• Run charts show data collected in time order.