Baseline and Trend DataSLO: Section 4

Parking Lot Question

What are some sources of information for student data?Where can you look to find current and past information about your students?

(Please initial your sticky note.)

Identify Need

• We need to collect baseline/trend evidence for the purpose of completing a draft of section IV of SLO/VAM.

Baseline Data

~is information about students’ level of performance at the start of the interval of instruction.

~generally the most recent data, but can include the prior year’s benchmark grades, end of the year state assessment, a pre-test, portfolio, etc. that measure the skills and pre-requisite knowledge needed for the course.

~is used to gauge student change toward important academic indicators during the academic year. *The key to measuring student learning is to select the appropriate sources of evidence. ~used to establish SLO targets

Trend Data

~ is a pattern of gradual change in condition

~ general tendency of a series of data points to move in a certain direction over time

~ analysis (trend) is based on the idea that what happened in the past, will happen in the future

Questions to Ask 1. What data is available?

2. What are some strengths/weaknesses of the current cohort of students?

3. How many years make a trend?

4. What comparisons can be made between current cohort of students and past cohorts of students?

New Learning

1. EOC, PASS, ACT Aspire, MAP, Past Grades, Teacher Recommendation

2. Tactile-Kinesthetic, English Scores, Strong Core Group, Reading Levels by Class

3. Three or more years, cycles, tests, etc.

4. Same as # 2

We will choose a station to collect our baseline and trend data.Station 1- ACT Aspire data wallStation 2- NWEA Site at you tableStation 3- MAP resources provided

Use the documents provided.

Ms. Paul’s SLO Section 4

Ms. Paul's SLO

Development Time

• We will begin a draft of section 4 of the SLO/VAM using data guided information documents.

Apply New Learning

Teachers will share baseline/trend data with students and get feedback on their thoughts for improvement and growth. Teachers will bring back anecdotal notes.

Reflection

In what ways have your stresses been alleviated/questions been answered as it pertains to section II, III, and IV of the SLO/VAM?(Please include your biggest concerns.)

Do you have any other questions about sections II, III, and IV for me?