in cooperation with PLN 34: Taking Action with Data™ Session 2

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Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Welcome back 2.Review Session 2 Goals and Objectives 3.Discuss final project 4.PLN 34 Scenario Discussion 5.Review readings from Next Steps 6.Developing a Data-Based Hypothesis 7.Root Cause Analysis 8.Data Conversations 9.Evaluate learning & discuss HW Agenda

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Articulate the purpose and value of developing hypotheses. Articulate the connection with the Cycle of Inquiry. Create hypotheses based on data. Decide when to apply validation techniques, including Triangulation; to validate a higher stakes Pattern in Data. Distinguish between symptoms and Root Causes in areas of instructional need. Hypothesize the Root Cause(s) of a Pattern in Data before strategizing a solution. Articulate the purpose and value of exploring Root Causes. Refine Hypothesis following Root Cause Analysis. Extend thinking on Correlation and Causation. Use paraphrasing in Data Conversations. Objectives By the end of the session participants will be able to:

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Reflection

Inferences “Always wear a helmet when biking, motorcycling, or jumping to conclusions.” – Author unknown

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Developing a Hypothesis Inference I believe... I think... Hypothesis If I do X, then Y will happen.

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Other cycles of inquiry deal with decisions that have long-term effects on planning for student learning. These actions are often complicated to implement and are thus more difficult to change. Examples: Student placement in special programs Assigning students to elementary teachers for the school year Some cycles of inquiry lead to decisions that have short-term effects on planning for student learning. These actions are often easily implemented, and if it becomes clear that a change is needed, these actions are easily changed. Examples: Adjusting tomorrow’s lesson Temporarily grouping students in a classroom Validating or Contesting a Hypothesis Short-Term Effects Long-Term Effects

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Triangulation Validation Using Multiple Data Sources “Triangulation” is the process of using multiple data sources to address a particular question or problem and using evidence from each source to illuminate or temper evidence from the other sources. It also can be thought of as using each data source to test and confirm evidence from the other sources in order to arrive at well-justified conclusions about students’ learning needs. - IES Practice Guide: Using Student Achievement Data to Support Instructional Decision Making Data Source 1 Observations/Ref ined Hypothesis Data Source 2

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Exercise 2.5: Triangulation: Validating Using Multiple Data Sources

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Triangulation Validation Using Multiple Data Sources Data Source 1 Observations & Refined Hypothesis Data Source 2 Data Source 3 Observations & Refined Hypothesis Data Source 4 Observations & Refined Hypothesis

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Root Cause The cause of an event that, if eliminated, would substantially reduce or prevent the event. For decisions that will have a long-term impact, the amount of risk associated with a decision can be diminished if the Root Cause is established. 13

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Root Cause Analysis

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Exercise 2.6: Defining Causation, Correlation & Symptom

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Data Conversations

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Techniques for Data Conversations Positive Presumptions Paraphrasing

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Exercise 2.11: Paraphrasing You’re frustrated because… You’re hoping that… You’re wondering if… You are concerned about… You’re thinking about… You are (fill in emotion here) because…

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors You’re hoping that… So, you’re wondering if… You’re concerned about… You’re thinking about… So you’re (fill in emotion here) because… Talk to me about your biggest challenge with Data Use this year and some of the strategies you have tried. How do you see this work continuing at your school next year? Talk about the most exciting thing you have seen as a result of this work back at your school. Paraphrasing Sample Prompts Sample Question Starters

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Reflection Complete A to Z Charts with your team Be prepared to discuss the learning!

Primary Use Colors Secondary Use Colors Next Steps Between now and next time…