1. Millard E. Lightburn, Ph.D. District Science Supervisor
ELEMENTARY SCIENCE COACHES and LEADERS DIALOGUE SESSION 2 (Oct 11-15, 2010) By
Millard E. Lightburn, Ph.D.
District Science Supervisor
Mary Tweedy, CSS
Glenda Moton, CSS
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2. NORM Participate actively Ask questions Learn by doing
Set your own learning into action
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3. AGENDA Data Analysis: Overview
(Baseline comparison, debriefing protocol)
Activity #1”Sweet Observations”
Analysis of Appendix B FCAT 2.0 and Items Specs
Activity #2 Optical Experience
What is Energy and 5 E’s Model
Activity #3 Testing different variables
Evaluation/Follow-up
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4. Acrostic
An acrostic is a verse or arrangement of words in which certain letters of each line, such as the first letter, spell out a word. Here is one for ROSE:
Reads many books
Outgoing
Smiles a lot
Enthusiastic
(Try one for the word DATA)
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5. ACROSTIC for DATA DISPLAYED INFORMATION ASSESS PROGRESS
TOOL USEFUL TO TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORS
ACCOUNTABILITY TOOL
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6. WAYS DATA ARE USED Gallery Walk
List 2 Ways School Administrators use data
List 2 Ways Teachers use data
List 2 Ways the District uses data
List 2 Ways Legislators use data
How can we build a culture of data analysts at our schools.
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7. IMPORTANCE OF DATA
Facilitate a clear understanding of the gaps between where the school is and where it wants to be.
Show if school goals and objectives are being accomplished.
Predict and prevent failures.
Predict and ensure successes.
Establish foundation for Continuous School Improvement .
Data should drive instruction and professional development
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8. Florida Continuous Improvement Model
The Plan, Do, Check, Act process comes from TQM. It requires planning, implementation, assessment of success and revision. It is often referred to as PDCA.
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9. The secret of data analysis is
Pattern Recognition
The secret of data analysis is
pattern recognition.
Hidden Pictures
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10. Data Disaggregation Activity
Compare your School Performance on Grade 5 Baseline Assessment to the District Performance
Your Weakest Benchmarks:
Your Strongest Benchmarks:
EDUSOFT Reports ( Class List, Performance Band and answer key) (EDUSOFT)
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11. 2010 Grade 5 Baseline Assessment
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12. Activity # 1 Sweet Observations
Quantitative and Qualitative Observations
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13. Analysis of Appendix B FCAT 2.0
Fair Game concept
What benchmarks covered in Grade 3 are assessed in Grade 5?
What benchmarks covered in Grade 4 are annually assessed? Are they covered in Gr 5?
Benchmarks not assessed on FCAT 2.0 should be assessed through classroom instruction.
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14. Activity # 2 Optical Experience
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15. What is Energy?
Demonstrate the use of 5 E’s Instructional Model through a lesson (Exploring Sound).
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16. Activity # 4 The Mysterious M&M
In this activity you will use science process skills and also test different variables.
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17. Accessing online Resources
Science Website
Pacing Guides
Florida Sunshine State Standards
Scott Foresman
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18. Announcements
Dade County Science Teachers' Association (DCSTA) Fall meeting (October 13 at Miami Science Museum) (5:00 – 7:00 pm)
Grant to participate at national science meetings.
Professional Development Schedule ( )
SATURDAY SESSIONS (Cohort)(Booker T. SHS)
WEEKDAY SESSIONS (Pinecrest Elementary)
AIMS materials distribution Oct 12 (Jesse McCrary Regions 1,2,3)
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19. 3-2-1 REFLECTIONS
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20. Follow Up
Prepare a presentation to discuss with your department what you have learned at this workshop.
Use the follow-up form provided. It must be signed by your administrator.
Can be submitted via to or via school mail to 9628
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21. Follow-up form
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