Data Analysis
Artifact: Data Overview
This video was created for ITEC 7305 during the summer semester of 2015. This video allowed me to graph and analyze previous year's data and then put a five year data plan in place. Studying the data was a bit overwhelming at first, but putting a plan in place that could be accomplished was very fulfilling.
While I was completing this project, I collected, analyzed, and interpreted data retrieved from the Georgia Department of Education's resources in conjunction with data provided by Cobb County School District, and my local school- McCleskey Middle School. After sorting through this data and composing several questions to facilitate discussion among our staff, I communicated my findings by making a YouTube video. Throughout the video, I review the data and compare our school's performance, with our district and state test scores. After presenting these finding, I addressed specific subgroups and discussed how to implement appropriate interventions for subgroups within our school.
Collecting this data was fun for me. I enjoyed the colorful graphs I was able to share with my colleagues while I presented. During this project, I learned how data is the crux for any successful school and imperative for growth. To improve this artifact, I would like to focus more on our astounding special education population in our building. Approximately one quarter of our school receives special education services. As someone who has co-taught classes, I would like to see what strategies are effective and ineffective with this group of students.
This past year, I did some independent research with my pre-tests and post-tests to begin studying what helps students learn and retain the information they have learned. Looking into a new year, I have seen several strategies that have worked for my students: web quests, independent research, game based learning/review, and connecting current and historical events. I look forward to continuing to change my instructional practices to promote student learning and growth.
This video was created for ITEC 7305 during the summer semester of 2015. This video allowed me to graph and analyze previous year's data and then put a five year data plan in place. Studying the data was a bit overwhelming at first, but putting a plan in place that could be accomplished was very fulfilling.
While I was completing this project, I collected, analyzed, and interpreted data retrieved from the Georgia Department of Education's resources in conjunction with data provided by Cobb County School District, and my local school- McCleskey Middle School. After sorting through this data and composing several questions to facilitate discussion among our staff, I communicated my findings by making a YouTube video. Throughout the video, I review the data and compare our school's performance, with our district and state test scores. After presenting these finding, I addressed specific subgroups and discussed how to implement appropriate interventions for subgroups within our school.
Collecting this data was fun for me. I enjoyed the colorful graphs I was able to share with my colleagues while I presented. During this project, I learned how data is the crux for any successful school and imperative for growth. To improve this artifact, I would like to focus more on our astounding special education population in our building. Approximately one quarter of our school receives special education services. As someone who has co-taught classes, I would like to see what strategies are effective and ineffective with this group of students.
This past year, I did some independent research with my pre-tests and post-tests to begin studying what helps students learn and retain the information they have learned. Looking into a new year, I have seen several strategies that have worked for my students: web quests, independent research, game based learning/review, and connecting current and historical events. I look forward to continuing to change my instructional practices to promote student learning and growth.