1. Evidence vs. Opinion Evidence Opinion Observable and specific
Objective
Free of value judgment
Unambiguous
Draws conclusions or includes inferences
Subjective
May include value judgment
May be subject to debate
Adapted from Shannon Johnson S.T.A.T. Teacher, Arbutus Middle School

2. Evidence or Opinion? Specific? Objective? Judgment-Free?
Too much time spent on math drill
4 students got restless and asked to use bathroom.
37 minutes spent on math drill
Specific?
Objective?
Judgment-Free?
Teacher ignored ELL students in the room.
9 of 20 students were clueless.
Too many low level questions
Several students ignored the directions.
More boys than girls were called on.
Teacher refused to allow students to leave room.

3. Step 3: Looking for patterns
1x = event
2x = coincidence
3x = pattern