Reindeer Science was SOOOO FUN this week! I had a wonderful time and I sure hope the kiddos did too! I am looking forward to my next rotation next week! I adore this picture that Mrs. Derberry sent me!
This week on the blog, I wanted to touch base with you about Data Binders. I know, I know...it seems like just another thing but helping students own their data is such a powerful motivator! 🙌🏻 🙌🏻
Even if you don't go the binder route, I encourage you to be open with your students about why you are pulling them outside the classroom to test.
I always started testing "season" with the reasons why we were altering our routine and why I needed them to work independently. This helped tons with management and buy in. I also would randomly shout out students that made growth. It really made testing relevant for the students and helped to encourage them to do their best.
Each Friday, after our spelling test we updated our data binders. We also set goals for the next week. Got the students thinking about their data, planning and writing! (It was also a great time for me to meet individually with students for conferencing.)
Below I am going to share some ideas that will allow you to start some student lead data tracking in your classrooms!
Love this video about how a teacher set up her data binders. She shares things that worked and things that didn't.
Here is the book that she shared about in the video.
I also came across this FREE file for Dibels 8th Edition. This is something that I would defiantly have my students fill out with me and then discuss.
Achieve the Core has a great post about using data binders to increase student independence! Check it out below.
Whose data is it?
Such a powerful question. Students NEED to have ownership of their data so that it can be then channeled into goals for them.
Adrienne Wiggins has a killer post about how she uses her data binders to increase her student's scores.
Know that there is no right way or wrong way to do this. Just work to get your kiddos involved with their data. Help them to set goals for themselves and celebrate those goals when they reach them.
It is that simple!
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