Data Dive: Grades 3–5 Teacher Edition

What is one benefit of analyzing formative assessment data?

• Assigning grades

• Informing small group instruction

• creating report cards

• determining homework

A student moved from a score of 55% to 78% on a reading assessment. What does this indicate?

• Cheating

• the test was easier

• scores don't matter

• growth over time

Which tool helps you see trends in student achievement over time?

• Data Tracker

• Rubric

• Anchor Chart

• Test

Which of the following is not an example of student data?

• Assessment scores

• Classroom decorations

• Observation Notes

• Running Records

You notice many students struggled with multi-step word problems. What’s your next move?

• Let the parents know

• Skip the unit

• Reteach the skill in small group

• Give a new test

True or False: Class averages always give an accurate picture of student understanding?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False – Averages can hide gaps or outliers.

You group students by reading level, but one student’s comprehension doesn’t match their level. What does this tell you?

• You need to look at multiple data points

• Move them to a lower group

• The test was wrong

• Their group is fine

How often should you reflect on classroom data?

• Once a semester

• Regularly—after assessments or checkpoints

• Rarely

• Only during report cards

You notice students who engage in math discussions score higher on reasoning tasks. What should you try?

• Skip partner work

• Give more tests

• Give them quiet worksheets

• Increase opportunities for math talk

Which combination of data gives the most complete picture of student learning?

• Just test scores

• Exit tickets

• Assessment data and observations

• Classwork