Title: Discuss how teachers use data to inform instruction.
Course: Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow II (19151-II) > Section: Preparing for the Classroom

Discussion should include

- recognition of formative and summative assessments
- methods of data collection
- evaluation and applications of data
- flexibility of instruction
- use of data to modify or remediate instruction.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How does understanding both formative and summative data affect student learning?
- Why are certain assessments used to evaluate student learning?
- How are the results applied to classroom learning?

Communication

- How can data be used to inform practice?
- How should data be communicated to students?
- How are the results of the data discussed among staff and parents?
- Why would it be wise to use multiple methods of testing and assessment?

Leadership

- How do the results benefit the school or school division?
- When can student data be used to the detriment of the student?
- What are the different forms of data collection techniques?
- How might the focus on assessment negatively affect student learning?

Management

- When might a school implement remediation?
- How can data be used to assess next steps in the teaching process?