ALCA Members PLC Domains Data Standards Map Plan Curriculum Assessment Strategies

02 Data Analysis Vocabulary

This glossary of terms and concepts address basic data analysis vocabulary essential for having a coherent conversation with your PLC members concerning your assessment data.

Standards Task (2 of 14) Time: 15 minutes

Engaging Questions

  • It is in the details that ...

    Well, you can finish the rest of that sentence. But often the rest of it presents a challenge in whatever context.

    This is the case with vocabulary. Often our individual understanding of what a particular word is different then the rest of those in the room. This often results in misinterpretations even when looking at data.

    Reflect on the importance of a PLC starting with a very clear understanding of the vocabulary to be used for collaborative decision making and planning.

Teacher Goals

  • As a member of a PLC, you can converse using a common vocabulary and understanding of the concepts essential for assessment data analysis and learning.

Required Resources

  • This glossary addresses the vocabulary and concepts essential for conversing within professional learning teams (PLTs) about their assessment data and learning.

Steps

  1. Add to PLC Guide

    To add the glossary to your PLC Guide for ready access through the school year:
    1. Click on the Basic Data Analysis Vocabulary link below. The glossary is displayed in a web page appropriate for printing.
    2. Print the glossary.
    3. Include in your PLC Guide.
    Note: If you have already included the Basic Data Analysis Vocabulary glossary in your PLC Guide, review the linked glossary below with the one in your Guide. If there have been changes, replace it with this newer version.

  2. Reflection

    Review and actively apply these concepts and vocabulary in your conversations with your peers when addressing PLC team activities.

  3. Sharing Level of Understanding

    As you review and reflect on the vocabulary and concepts addressed in the glossary, share with your PLC Facilitator any questions that come to mind.

    For example, are there terms or concepts not included that would be helpful to include? Do any of the terms need clarification? Do you need additional information or even additional professional development specifice to a particular concept that would be helpful to the district's PLC?

    Do this in your task window's Your Comments box. Be sure to click the Save Your Comments button when finished.

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