DataDirector in the Non-Core Areas Mitch Fowler – School Data Consultant Calhoun ISD

Participant Outcomes Participants will: – identify the difference between Answer Sheet Assessments and Summary Assessments – determine which format, Answer Sheet Assessments or Summary Assessments, best fit your needs. – develop an assessment to use to begin the school year.

Lessons Learned… “Bring some data…” “This isn’t exactly what we’re looking for…” “Do you have the colorful reports that Tim used in his conference?”

Your Needs 1.What type of data do you wish to collect? – Observation – Performance – Multiple Choice, T/F, etc 2.What do you want the data to show? – Growth from Pre to Post – Progress over time – Credit / No Credit – Performance on Standards

Your Needs (cont.) 3.How do you want the data to be represented? – Graph / Chart – Table – Color-coded – Non color-coded

Backwards Report Design - Growth

Backwards Report Design – Progress Monitoring

Backwards Report Design – Credit/No Credit

Backwards Report Design – Standards Based

Assessment Examples Examples: Rubric Scored Performance Assessments Monitoring Notes PE Observations Vocal Music Observations Band Observations