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Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching And Learning

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Author: Kathryn Parker Boudett
Creator: Kathryn Parker Boudett; Elizabeth A. City; Richard J. Murnane
Publisher: Harvard Educational Pub Group
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Pages: 212
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 7.2 x 0.5

ISBN: 1891792679
Dewey Decimal Number: 370
EAN: 9781891792670
ASIN: 1891792679

Publication Date: November 30, 2005
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
In the wake of the accountability movement, school administrators are inundated with data about their students. How can they use this information to support student achievement? This book presents a clear and carefully tested blueprint for school leaders. It shows how examining test scores and other classroom data can become a catalyst for important schoolwide conversations that will enhance schools' ability to capture teachers' knowledge, foster collaboration, identify obstacles to change, and enhance school culture and climate.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars

Well Written But Not a "Cookbook" September 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The book appears to be a collection of chapters written by doctoral students of the editor. While the call to be "data driven" may be viewed as the latest educational fad, the central thesis (the making decisions in schools and classrooms based on student outcomes) makes sense. The question is whether this work serves as a standalone guide to an administrator moving in this direction. I would say yes to someone who has experience with instituting new programs and a rich understanding of the change process. My caveat is based on the fact that while the book generally outlines the steps involved in institutionalizing the use of data, implementation will require a practitioner who can anticipate problems and respond appropriately. Thus, the book should be viewed as a "primer" for planning purposes rather than a "cookbook." In fairness, I believe the author has tried to address this criticism in her companion volume "Data Wise in Action."

5 out of 5 stars

Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching And Learning March 3, 2008
Very good reference. Recommended by ABCTE, an alternative route to teaching in USA. ABCTE is a very rigorous program.br /br /Data Wise contains examples and graphs. The book explains how grades can be plotted on a graph, individual and group, to achieve the learning goal. With the use of the graph, teaching methods can be modified in order to meet the required learning goal. Achievement of students can be clearly seen on the graph whether they are doing well or not. Teachers are aided in planning lessons more effectively.

4 out of 5 stars

Useful how-to book on data use in schools June 14, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

Data Wise is exactly as the title describes. It tells you exactly how to implement data use in your school with case studies/examples. Great for all levels of experience, especially those just starting out. Little to no background knowledge in the area is required to benefit from the book. Lingo and definitions are given in the beginning. Great for use by all educators.

5 out of 5 stars

Fast Shipping! February 6, 2007
0 out of 23 found this review helpful

I didn't expect for this book to arrive as quickly as it did! It came in just a few days. (With standard shipping) I was very pleased!

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