Harnessing Formative Data for K-12 Teachers 1st Edition 2022 Hardbound by Mekhitarian, Stepan, Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Taylor and Francis Ltd Harnessing Formative Data for K-12 Teachers 1st Edition 2022 Hardbound by Mekhitarian, Stepan

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._x000D_ _x000D_ Foreword by Jason Green and Tiffany Wycoff_x000D_ _x000D_ Preface_x000D_ _x000D_ Acknowledgements_x000D_ _x000D_ About the Author_x000D_ _x000D_ Part I: The Need to Reevaluate How We Use Data in the Classroom_x000D_ _x000D_ Introduction: Changing Instructional Data Considerations_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Advancements in Technology Changing Formative Data Use_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Loss of Consistent Summative Data from Previous Academic Years_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Concerns about Data Reliability Due to Increased Remote Assessment_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Concerns about "Learning Loss" during Distance Learning_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 1: Your Classroom's Vision and Beliefs_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Assessing Your Classroom Vision_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Reflecting on Your Beliefs About Student Learning and Your Role_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Where Formative Data Fits In_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Key Takeaways_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 2: The Impact of Formative Data on Student Success_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Formative Data Fosters Students' Growth Mindset_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Formative Data Informs Instruction_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Formative Data Facilitates Differentiation and Promotes Equity_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Key Takeaways_x000D_ _x000D_ Part II: Effective Formative Data Use in the New Classroom_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 3: Maximizing the Effectiveness of Formative Data_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ How Actionable is the Data You Are Gathering?_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ How Timely is the Data You Are Gathering?_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ How Much Data Do You Need?_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Key Takeaways_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 4: Using Instructional Technology to Effectively Address Formative Data_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ On-the-fly Formative Data for Whole Class Instruction_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Formative Assessments for Differentiated Learning_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Key Takeaways_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 5: Building Student Capacity Through Formative Data_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Digital self-assessment rubrics_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Self-selected small groups _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Self-monitored digital success trackers_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Key Takeaways_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 6: Analyzing Formative Data Collaboratively to Identify and Celebrate Best Practices_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ PLCs_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Peer Observations - in-person and virtual_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Teacher-led Professional Development_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Success Celebration Events_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Key Takeaways_x000D_ _x000D_ Chapter 7: Innovative Learning in the New Classroom_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Re-envisioning Learning for All Students_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Reflecting on the Focus on Summative and Formative Assessments_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Preparing Students to be Lifelong Independent Learners_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Key Takeaways_x000D_ _x000D_ Conclusion_x000D_ _x000D_ References_x000D_ _x000D_ Index_x000D_