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Lesson 2: Common Types of Data Used in Schools
Pre-Lesson Pondering | Lesson 2
The following is designed to help gauge what you know and what you need to learn. Think of this not as a non-graded quiz but, instead, a triple shot of espresso to activate your critical thinking skills!
Please Take Note:
Although this is not graded, you are required to complete it. You will not be able to proceed with the lesson content or its assignments until this is completed.
Question 1
Which of the following constitutes “data”? (Choose all that apply.)
- Race
- Belief about teachers’ effectiveness
- State standardized achievement test
- Reading program used at a school
Question 2
When collecting data in an educational setting, which of the following are appropriate questions that could be asked? (Choose all that apply.)
- How many students do we have from each racial/ethnic group?
- When we instituted a new reading program, did parents’ beliefs about teachers’ effectiveness change?
- What percentage of students from different racial/ethnic groups score proficient on state standardized achievement tests?
- How have students of different racial/ethnic groups scored on state standardized achievement tests over the past 3 years?
Question 3
Think about why you as an educational leader would ask any of these questions. What would be gained? What other data would you need to know to better understand what you were trying to understand?