[How Teachers Can Turn Data into Action] [By: Daniel R. Venables] [February, 2014]

by Daniel R. Venables

With easy-to-use templates and teacher-friendly protocols, this book provides a systematic process for translating data into classroom practice in cycles of two to nine weeks.

Genres: Education, Teaching

Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Erika · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to purchase this book for a graduate course I was taking. I found Venables' methods of breaking down the work of PLCs in schools to be informative, and his process for gathering, sifting through, and analyzing micro- and macrodata in the classroom was very useful for me both in doing the work of the grad school course and for applying to my own teaching context. There are several protocols that Venables introduces which help those of us who are not used to gathering and interpreting data to do so in a methodical and purposeful way, with the goal of determining what we need to do to have a positive impact on our students' learning. Even if, like me, you don't teach in a public school system that requires a lot of data collection and testing, the process outlined in this book helps give structure to work that can sometimes feel a bit opaque and ill-defined. I recommend it for all teachers, particularly those at the beginning of their careers (so they can avoid the mistakes I made as an early career educator) and for those who when they hear the word, "data," want to go screaming from the room -- this book helps define what is meant by data and what to do with it.

[Nate Balcom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great practical guide to using data in schools. Short, easy read with good resources.

[Precious · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ready to jump in and get started with the Data Action Model! Very practical!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic, actionable book about using data to guide instruction in classrooms. Daniel Venables breaks down the data team process into a series of meetings and protocols that engage teachers and guide them to making sound decisions regarding what happens in the classroom.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the most riveting title, but I found this book full of interesting information and solid ideas!