Using Data to Differentiate Instruction

NWEA MAP Reports Can Help With:  Targeting student needs  Informing instruction  Guiding discussion during conferences with parents  Projecting proficiency on state tests  Student goal setting  Quantifying student growth 

MAP Overview  MAP Overview Video MAP Overview Video  Take Note: Student needs Parent conferences Student growth monitoring Projection of proficiency on state tests

MAP Reports Summary Site Overview  Let’s take a closer look at what report options we have and when it’s best to utilize them.  With elbow buddy, what reports should you pull for conferences next week? Why?

Targeting Instruction: Differentiation Link to NWEA site  Class Report  Class Breakdown Report  Learning Continuum  Student Goal Setting Report   Khan Academy (within NWEA)

Goal Setting  Map Test Warm Up (Primary available)  Student Warm Up video Student Warm Up video  Student Goal Setting Worksheet and Template

Parent Conferences  NWEA Parent Toolkit NWEA Parent Toolkit  Student Progress Report (after 2 tests)  Student Goal Setting Worksheet

Planning For and Monitoring Student Growth  Class List Report  Learning Continuum-Class View  Sort by “Topic” or “Standard”  Group students accordingly

Decartes/Learning Continuum  NWEA Learning Continuum and Decartes NWEA Learning Continuum and Decartes  Map to Khan academy using RIT Khan Academy NWEA

Parting Thoughts “Things get done only if the data we gather can inform and inspire those in a position to make [a] difference.” – Mike SchmokerMike Schmoker, former school administrator, English teacher and football coach, author.