Harnessing Formative Data for K-12 Teachers

Harnessing Formative Data for K-12 Teachers prepares teachers to apply real-time formative data to classroom instruction amid the expansion of online and blended learning in schools. In today's changing, technology-enhanced educational landscape, teachers must rethink how to generate and use formative data to inform planning and develop systems that lead to all students' success. This book's strategic insights into actionable formative data use will yield differentiated supports for students, helping teachers to foster greater academic outcomes, independent self-monitoring, and readiness for college, career, and lifelong learning. Each chapter includes connections to social justice, best practices for applying data points and field-tested tips for technology integration, and a host of interactive planning guides to support implementation.

Stepan Mekhitarian is Director of Innovation, Instruction, Assessment & Accountability at Glendale United School District, California.

Foreword by Jason Green and Tiffany Wycoff Preface Acknowledgements About the Author Part I: The Need to Reevaluate How We Use Data in the Classroom Introduction: Changing Instructional Data Considerations - Advancements in Technology Changing Formative Data Use - Loss of Consistent Summative Data from Previous Academic Years - Concerns about Data Reliability Due to Increased Remote Assessment - Concerns about "Learning Loss" during Distance Learning Chapter 1: Your Classroom's Vision and Beliefs - Assessing Your Classroom Vision - Reflecting on Your Beliefs About Student Learning and Your Role - Where Formative Data Fits In - Key Takeaways Chapter 2: The Impact of Formative Data on Student Success - Formative Data Fosters Students' Growth Mindset - Formative Data Informs Instruction - Formative Data Facilitates Differentiation and Promotes Equity - Key Takeaways Part II: Effective Formative Data Use in the New Classroom Chapter 3: Maximizing the Effectiveness of Formative Data - How Actionable is the Data You Are Gathering? - How Timely is the Data You Are Gathering? - How Much Data Do You Need? - Key Takeaways Chapter 4: Using Instructional Technology to Effectively Address Formative Data - On-the-fly Formative Data for Whole Class Instruction - Formative Assessments for Differentiated Learning - Key Takeaways Chapter 5: Building Student Capacity Through Formative Data - Digital self-assessment rubrics - Self-selected small groups - Self-monitored digital success trackers - Key Takeaways Chapter 6: Analyzing Formative Data Collaboratively to Identify and Celebrate Best Practices - PLCs - Peer Observations - in-person and virtual - Teacher-led Professional Development - Success Celebration Events - Key Takeaways Chapter 7: Innovative Learning in the New Classroom - Re-envisioning Learning for All Students - Reflecting on the Focus on Summative and Formative Assessments - Preparing Students to be Lifelong Independent Learners - Key Takeaways Conclusion References Index