tracking student data digitally

Tracking Student Data Digitally

Data TrackingWHY?In order for us to understand our students well, we must know what their level of growth is. By tracking data over time, we can get a better snapshot of their strengths, weaknesses, and rate of growth. This knowledge will help us to:

Individualize instruction to better meet academic and behavioral needs of each student, and

Help us to involve our students in setting measurable goals for continued growth.

HOW?This presentation will guide you through the process of creating and maintaining a data tracking sheet for your students.

Objectives1. Teachers will create and maintain digital

data records for all students in their classroom.

2. Teachers will use the digital records to:a. Inform instruction and individualize

lessons for students,b. Set goals for students’ continuous

growth.

Key to SymbolsGo on to next page of tutorial

Double check your data entry with completion questions

Checklist to see that all steps have been completed

Visual look at the Data Tracking Sheet

Return to the previous page

Go to the Home screen (Data Tracking Components)

If you are just watching the tutorial without entering your data in your tracking sheet, this section will direct you back to the instruction screen for each category until you answer ‘yes’ that you have completed the data entry.

Data Tracking Components

General Informatio

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Skills

Text Level

ISTEP+ Assessmen

tsGrades

Academic Standards

Using the Data

Click on each component to view the tutorial.Click on the checklist to view the checklist for each

component.(If you view the checklist from this page, click on the home button from that page to return

here.) K, 1, and 2 teachers may skip this step.

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General Information1. Add the student’s name to the tracking

sheet.2. Check the boxes for applicable

accommodations.3. Add Teacher name to the tracking sheet.4. If RtI process has been initiated, indicate

progress:(initial, continue, referral)

5. At the end of the year, record the student’s attendance.

Visual Look at the General

Information Section of the Data

Tracking Sheet

Did you add the student’s name?

Data Entry Check : General Information

Please answer the following questions indicating a ‘yes’ response by clicking on the smile, and a ‘no’ response by clicking on the frown.



Did you check the applicable accommodations?



Did you check the applicable accommodations? Did you add the teacher’s name?



Did you check the applicable accommodations? Did you add the teacher’s name? Did you record the status of the RtI process?



Did you check the applicable accommodations? Did you add the teacher’s name? Did you record the status of the RtI process? Did you record the attendance?




Great! Now it is time to learn how to record Character Skills!


General Information Checklist


Character Skills1. Character Skills will be recorded on a tracking

sheet throughout the year. Students will earn points for positive behaviors, and will have points deducted for inappropriate behaviors. At the end of the year, a total percentage of the possible points will be calculated per student. (This process will be explained and point values will be decided as a staff at a professional learning community meeting.)

2. Record the percentage of possible points the student earned this year.

Character Skills3. Record the number of times the student

was suspended this school year.4. Record the number of times the student

was expelled this school year.

Visual Look at the Character

Skills Section of the Data

Tracking Sheet

Did you record the student’s percentage of total character points earned this year?

Data Entry Check : Character Skills




Did you record the number of suspensions?




Did you record the number of expulsions?





Great! Now it is time to learn how to record Text Level!


Character Skills Checklist



Text Level1. Record the student’s text level from the

beginning of the year assessment.2. Record the student’s text level from the

mid-year assessment.3. Record the student’s text level from the

end-of-year assessment.

Visual Look at the Text Level

Section of the Data Tracking

Sheet

Did you record the text level from the beginning of the year?

Data Entry Check : Text Level




Did you record the text level from the middle of the year?




Did you record the text level from the end of the year?





Great! Now it is time to learn how to record ISTEP+ Assessments!


Text Level Checklist



ISTEP+ Assessments

1. Record DNP (did not pass), Pass, or Plus (pass plus).

2. Record the student’s overall score for each area: ELA, Math, and Science or Social Studies, if applicable.

3. Record the cut score for each area.

Visual Look at the ISTEP+

Assessment Section of the Data

Tracking Sheet

Did you record DNP, Pass, or Plus?

Data Entry Check : ISTEP+ Assessment




Did you record the student’s score for each subject area?





Great! Now it is time to learn how to record Academic Standards!


ISTEP+ Assessment Checklist



Academic Standards1. Academic Standards will be recorded on a

tracking sheet throughout the year. Teachers will determine whether students mastered each grade level standard.

At the end of the year, teachers will determine what percentage of all the grade level subject area standards were mastered by the student.

Academic Standards2. Record the percentage of the grade level

ELA standards that were mastered by the student this year.

3. Record the percentage of the grade level standards that were mastered by the student this year in the remaining subject areas : Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Visual Look at the Academic

Standards Section of the Data

Tracking Sheet

Did you record the percentage of grade level ELA standards mastered by the student this year?

Data Entry Check : Academic Standards




Did you record the percentage of grade level Math standards mastered by the student this year?




Did you record the percentage of grade level Science standards mastered by the student this year?





Did you record the percentage of grade level Social Studies standards mastered by the student this year?






Great! Now it is time to learn how to record Grades!


Academic Standards Checklist




Grades1. Record the students grades at the end of

each semester in the subject areas of :a. Readingb. Languagec. Mathd. Sciencee. Social Studies

Visual Look at the Grades

Section of the Data Tracking

Sheet

Did you record the students 1st Semester grades for Reading, Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies?

Data Entry Check : GradesPlease answer the following questions indicating a ‘yes’ response by clicking on the smile, and a ‘no’ response by clicking on the frown.


Data Entry Check : Grades

Did you record the students 2nd Semester grades for Reading, Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies?


Data Entry Check : Grades


Great! Now it is time to learn what to do with all this data!


Grades Checklist


Using the DataAt the beginning of the year, you should review the digital data sheet for each of your students. The following items will be most helpful to you at this time of year:

1. Does the student have any accommodations? If yes, you will need to review their individualized education plan to understand what help you are required to provide them this year to level their playing field with the other students in your classroom. This will also be important for scheduling purposes. Does the student go to speech or visit a resource room? You may need to talk with other staff members to plan your schedule.

Using the Data 2. Has the RtI process been initiated for the student? If yes, you will need to see if there are interventions that you will need to continue this year, if you need to continue trying additional interventions, or if the child needs to be referred for educational testing.

3. What text level was the student reading at when the school year ended last year? Will you be grouping students according to text levels so you can individualize their instruction? Are there other students in a close range to this student’s text level to group them with? What strategies will you use to increase their text level reading at a normal rate of growth?

Using the Data 4. Will your students be taking the ISTEP+ Assessment this year? If yes, you will want to see if the student has passed the ISTEP assessment in the past. If they haven’t, you will need to look closer at the individual skills that may be keeping them from passing. What strategies can you put into place this year to increase those particular skills?

5. What percentage of last year’s Academic Standards did the student master? Will you need to focus on some review and re-teaching of the basic skills before you move on to new concepts this year?

Using the DataNow that you have a good grasp of your student’s abilities, you can hold a data meeting with the student and their parents. It is good to review the information together. This holds everyone accountable for the information and for the student’s growth. At the meeting, you will want to do the following:

1. Talk about the positive things first. Focus on the strengths of the student during this time.

2. Discuss the areas that may need some reinforcement this year in order for the student to continue to stay on track with grade level academic standards and show a continuous rate of growth. If the student receives accommodations, discuss what rate of growth is appropriate for their ability level.

Using the Data3. Set S.M.A.R.T. goals with the student and parent for this

school year. One or two goals is a great place to start. We want to make sure we are helping our students be successful! What can the parents do at home to help the student reach the goal? What will you do in the classroom?

S= Specific (what will the student be able to do?)

M= Measurable (is there data to show we met the goal?)

A= Attainable (is the goal within reach?)

R= Relevant (does the student need this skill?)

T= Timely (when will you measure the goal?)

Example: Billy will increase his reading level to text level 20 by the end of the 1st grading period.

Using the Data4. Develop your lesson plans and individualize your instruction to meet the needs and goals of your

students.

5. Periodically follow-up on the goals you have set with your students and parents. Does it seem possible that the student will meet the goal? Do we need to change our strategy so they can meet the goal? Was the goal

too small and they will surpass the expectation? Should we choose a new goal to continue to challenge the student?

6. Throughout the year, as you gather data and update the tracking sheet, review the information so you can make informed decisions when planning your

instruction.

Using the Data7. Be sure to share relevant data with other

educators relevant to this student’s education. Discuss effective teaching, remediation, and challenge strategies with colleagues. Keep parents informed along the way.

8. Share your data with the school principal and discuss the growth and goals of your students.

9. Enjoy and celebrate the successes and growth of your students! You make the difference!

Have a great school year!

Now, it is time for you to get started! If you have a new student to our school,

you can find the template for the data tracking sheet on the shared drive. Otherwise, you should receive your digital data files for your students on a cd from the principal. Be sure to save after you make updates!

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Documents

students attendance

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grade level standard

grades checklistdid

character skills checklistdid