Data Driven Decisions for Academic Achievement (D3A2)

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Module IV

Guiding Question

  • How can the interpretation of item analysis data be used to inform my decisions about curriculum, instruction and assessment?

Competencies

  • Teachers/principals will use data to determine learning strengths and deficits for the purpose of planning instruction.
  • Teachers/principals will use longitudinal item analysis data to identify strengths and weaknesses in their own instructional practice.
  • Teachers/principals will collaborate to address concerns and solve problems that arise during the instructional planning process.
  • Teachers/principals will consider instructional challenges from multiple perspectives, expanding the range of possible solutions.

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Facilitator Scripts/Agendas

Assessments

Single Activity Guides/Handouts/Presentations

First Thoughts

Item Analysis Reflection What’s In the Word? Performance Verbs Deconstructing Complex Standards Multiple Choice Challenge (Revised Jan 20, 2009) Scoring Guidelines Understanding CR Questions Instructional Strategies That Work Lesson Planning Building a Data-Driven Culture  Final Reflections