The Data-Driven Classroom: How do I use student data to improve my instruction?

by Craig A. Mertler

Thanks to initiatives like the Common Core and Race to the Top, accountability requirements continue to be a reality for educators. Yet many are still unsure of how to use data to make well-informed instructional decisions. The Data-Driven Classroom comes to the rescue with a systematic, universal process that shows teachers how to
* Examine student assessment results to identify a curricular or skill area to target for individual intervention or large-group instructional revision.

* Develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of the intervention or revision.

* Develop an action plan for future instructional cycles.
Author Craig A. Mertler sheds light on how teachers can make sense of overwhelming standardized test reports while avoiding pitfalls like over-interpreting data. In these pages you will also find practical classroom examples and templates designed to guide teachers of all grade levels and subject areas through the comprehensive decision-making framework.

Genres: Education

42 pages, Paperback

First published August 11, 2014

Reviews

[katie carlson · Rating 2 out of 5]

look imma teacher. and i am trying to boost my reading goal because i’m very behind.

[Nabeel Hassan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This small book really in spot book, a data-driven decision is the global target for all intervention action plan. This book explains in berif a decision that was driven by data that are collected from all kind of observations in class with a ready-made template in the last section.

This type of small book can save a lot of time reading.

teachers, educators, counsellors and principles can use this book direct without any modifications in the strategy since the templates are made in general use in any direction in the class.

5 start.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clear and a nice primer/refresher on what it means to be a data-driven instructor. I love these little books from ASCD.

[Kirsty Cochrane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be a comprehensive book with a look of information packed in about data, data analysis, action planning and action research. For an extra small amount you can purchase an iPad app which complements the info in the book. At only 40 pages, this book is direct and to the point about is message.

[Srosch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good ideas and flow charts

[Leonard A. Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small and direct content useful for any educator in the 21st century. This book provides clear guidance on becoming an effective, data-driven educator.