Tag: data
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Ten ways to undermine a performance task
The following are potential ways to improve performance, but undermine the value of the performance data. Practice and rehearse the task in preparation for the student to recall information, not involve complex thinking. Provide too much information during the task to prompt responses, hindering students thinking for themselves. Structure the…
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Why do we need this test?
Why are we giving this assessment? Why do our students need to take this assessment? Purpose of the assessment The purpose of the test is tied to the use of the performance data. Question the need
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Lost learning time?
How much time did they spend urinating instead of learning? In the elementary grades, I started Back to School Night or the new version Parent Information Night, with a math problem for the parents. How many school days are in the year? Most did not have the exact answer but were close.…
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Valuable student data
Valuable student data is based on teacher’s value of the data. Valuable performance data answers questions about student learning, provides feedback on growth, or gives insight to effectiveness of instructional practice. Performance data is neither right or wrong. It is valuable or not. The value comes from the data’s ability…
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