Starr Commonwealth June 2012 Data PD

Mitch Fowlerfowlerm@calhounisd.org

Agenda

• Introductions• Why DataDirector? / What is DataDirector?• Navigation and Menus• Assessments – Why?• Break• Assessments – How?• Pre-Built Reports• Reflections and Next Steps

Why?

I believe…

Navigation

MenusLinks to updates and information from DataDirector

Access, edit, and create classroom assessments

Access pre built MEAP, MME, and DIBELS reports

View state and national standards

Access district students with filters, create custom reports.

Create cohorts in order to efficiently track progress.

Starr Meets DataDirector – The BASI

• The Process• The Data• The Analysis

Accessing BASI Data in DataDirector

Using the Excel BASI Tool

Activity – Using the BASI Tool

• Download the Sample BASI Report on the Moodle Site

• Download the Excel BASI Tool on the Moodle Site

• Use the “Using the Excel BASI Tool Tutorial” to move the BASI data into the Excel tool.

Analyzing and Acting on BASI Data

Activity – Analyzing and Designing Instruction Based on BASI Data

• Using the Sample BASI Data on the Moodle Site, consider the following questions:– What are the areas of celebration for the student?– What are the areas of highest need for the

student in Reading, Written Language, and Math?– Given the areas of need, how would you assess

this in your classroom?– Given the areas of need, what activities could you

create/utilize to address the areas of need?

Example BASI Analysis

1. Comprehension Pre Test2. Story Maps• Modeling Maps• Partner Maps• Individual Maps

3. Comprehension Post Test

Available ReportsDistrict Level

School Level

Classroom Level

Student Level

School Assessment Report

Teacher A Teacher B Teacher C

Classroom Assessment Report

Classroom Assessment Report

Classroom Performance Summary Report

Student Assessment Report

Determining Student Growth

1. Learning Outcomes2. Pre Test3. Formative Assessment4. Post Test5. Data Analysis6. Data Display

Pre-Test / Post-Test Exams

Pre-Test/Post-Test Exams

Pre-Test/Post-Test Exams