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Reading and analysing data
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It is essential that you are able to accurately read and interpret data so that you know where students are in their learning and are able to set goals and plan for optimum teaching and learning.
Test scores should not be used in isolation to calculate the achievement level of a student. Any test is a snapshot, and the results should be considered along with a range of other evidence. See Making a teacher judgment.
It useful to have students analyse their tests and graph their results over time. This record of progress provides strong motivation for students to set goals in their learning.
Reading and analysing data topics
Commonly used graphs
Examples of commonly used graphs, with advice on how to read and interpret them, and goals you could set using them.
Data reports from some widely-used assessment tools
Data reports available from e-asTTle, PAT and STAR, and guidance on how to read them.
Data reports from student management systems
Examples of reports that are available from student management systems (SMS).
Summary of important issues
A short summary of important issues to do with the collection and analysis of evidence.