"Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning "presents a clear and carefully tested blueprint for school leaders. It shows how examining test scores and other classroom data can become a catalyst for important schoolwide conversations that will enhance schools abilities to capture teachers knowledge, foster collaboration, identify obstacles to change, and enhance school culture and climate. This revised and expanded edition captures the learning that has emerged in integrating the Data Wise process into school practice and brings the book up-to-date with recent developments in education and technology including: The shift to the Common Core State Standards.New material on the ACE Habits of Mind: practices that prioritize Action, Collaboration, and Evidence as part of transforming school culture.A new chapter on How We Improve, based on experiences implementing Data Wise and to address two common questions: Where do I start? and How long will it take? Other revisions take into account changes in the roles of school data teams and instructional leadership teams in guiding the inquiry process. The authors have also updated exhibits, examples, and terminology throughout and have added new protocols and resources."
The 9-step process the authors outline provides a valuable resource to administrators in using data as a integral part of the school improvement process.
Well Written But Not a "Cookbook"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The book appears to be a collection of chapters written by doctoral students of the editor. While the call to be "data driven" may be viewed as the latest educational fad, the central thesis (the making decisions in schools and classrooms based on student outcomes) makes sense. The question is whether this work serves as a standalone guide to an administrator moving in this direction. I would say yes to someone who has experience with instituting new programs and a rich understanding of the change process. My caveat is based on the fact that while the book generally outlines the steps involved in institutionalizing the use of data, implementation will require a practitioner who can anticipate problems and respond appropriately. Thus, the book should be viewed as a "primer" for planning purposes rather than a "cookbook." In fairness, I believe the author has tried to address this criticism in her companion volume "Data Wise in Action."
Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching And Learning
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Very good reference. Recommended by ABCTE, an alternative route to teaching in USA. ABCTE is a very rigorous program. Data Wise contains examples and graphs. The book explains how grades can be plotted on a graph, individual and group, to achieve the learning goal. With the use of the graph, teaching methods can be modified in order to meet the required learning goal. Achievement of students can be clearly seen on the graph whether they are doing well or not. Teachers are aided in planning lessons more effectively.
Useful how-to book on data use in schools
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Data Wise is exactly as the title describes. It tells you exactly how to implement data use in your school with case studies/examples. Great for all levels of experience, especially those just starting out. Little to no background knowledge in the area is required to benefit from the book. Lingo and definitions are given in the beginning. Great for use by all educators.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
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