Module 9

Medium

Module 9 - Periodic Assessment for Differentiating Instruction

Description

This module begins with the review of a background knowledge flyer prepared by the data coach. The flyer includes key vocabulary and concepts relevant to differentiating instruction. The module continues with a teacher navigating the A+ Inquiry data utilization framework to differentiate instruction by content for students in her class based on each student’s Lexile Reader Measure. Participants will be given access to an A+ Inquiry graphic organizer, differentiating instruction flyer, periodic assessment for differentiating instruction data planner, and differentiating instruction by content table that will be completed during the module. The module includes 4 sections (parts 1, 2, 3, and 4). Each part comprises multiple mastery-based chunks of content. If a participant answers all items correct in the activity portion of a chunk, the participant skips the accompanying tutorial and proceeds to the activity portion of the next chunk.

Learning Goals

Part 1 - Periodic Assessment for Differentiating Instruction

Increase knowledge of elements that may be differentiated in a teacher’s classroom
Increase knowledge of Lexile measures

Part 2 - Periodic Assessment for Differentiating Instruction: Absorb, Ask, Accumulate, Access

Increase knowledge of questions that may be formulated to guide the inquiry cycle for identifying the appropriate text measure of an article for each student
Increase knowledge of data that may be useful for identifying the appropriate text measure of an article for each student
Increase knowledge of locations where data utilized for identifying the appropriate text measure of an article for each student may be retrieved

Part 3 - Period Assessment for Differentiating Instruction: Analyze and Answer

Increase skill in analyzing data to identify the appropriate text measure of an article for each student
Increase knowledge of limitations that may affect analysis findings relevant to the appropriate text measure of an article for each student
Increase knowledge of implications that may be informed by analysis findings relevant to the appropriate text measure of an article for each student

Part 4 - Periodic Assessment for Differentiating Instruction: Announce and Apply

Increase knowledge of how the appropriate text measure of an article for each student may be communicated to appropriate stakeholders
Increase knowledge of actions that may be taken based on the appropriate text measure for each student

SLDS Data Use Standards

K.1.A Question Formation: Knows which questions can be answered with data and how to identify the nature and extent of the data needed to answer questions
K.1.C Types of Data: Knows that data come in two main forms— QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE—and that, within these forms, there are other categories
K.1.D Types of Measures: Knows various types and purposes of ASSESSMENTS and other MEASURES
K.1.E Data Metric: Knows that MEASURES can be broken down into data metrics, which are calculated for ANALYSIS and monitored for changes
K.1.F Data Sources: Knows different types of data sources and the benefits and limitations of using each
K.2.D Data Context: Knows the circumstances and purposes for which data are collected
K.3.B Data Limitations: Knows that data have limitations and that these limitations affect the interpretation and usefulness of data
S.2.A Data Discovery and Data Acquisition: Identifies and locates appropriate data sources and can access the data from various sources (e.g., classroom, school, district, state sources) for DATA ACQUISITION
S.4.C Aligned Analysis: Using appropriate technologies, conducts ANALYSIS suitable for the type of data collected, the VARIABLES identified, and the questions or hypotheses posed
S.5.C Patterns: Identifies patterns, TRENDS, and gaps in data and suggests reasons for their occurrence
S.6.C Multiple Audiences: Communicates effectively about data, interprets FINDINGS, and explains progress toward goals to a variety of constituent groups (e.g., students, families, and colleagues)
S.7.A Strategies: Identifies appropriate strategies grounded in evidence to address the needs and goals identified during data ANALYSIS