Data Packs, Data Notebooks, or Personal Best Binders--Organize Your Graphs HERE!!

Hi all!

So recently I've been blogging a lot about PDSA, and how to use it to track class data and accelerate students through their learning with individualized plans.  Today though I want to review great ways to help all students keep track of their progress.  These folders, notebooks, or binders have many names including Student Data Packs, Data Notebooks, Personal Best Binders, etc. but the graphs inside should all track quality learning and be used as a communication tool between students, staff, and parents.  If you find a set for graphing tests and other scores that is simple for your students to use, it will also save you time and be passed on with each child as they continue their education. :) 

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Deciding what goes into a data portfolio should be kept to the information that can be readily be used and shared to guide instruction.  For example, many schools are or will be implementing the Common Core State Standards. A graph that shows pre and post-test results would be most beneficial for each standard.

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These graphs for primary grades show the goal to reach and can be labeled at the bottom to align with the CCSS standards and topics such as 1.OA.1: Add and Subtract.  Different pictures in the top right corner will help students know which page focuses on reading and another for math.

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Graphs can also be differentiated for different grade levels.  For example, students scoring systems change as they get into the intermediate grades, so the proficiency expectations can be updated as well.

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And let's not forget to make school fun for those just joining the major elementary age: Kindergartners!  These pages include a search and find for the standards that the students can color as they learn each standard as well as show their pre and post scores!

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Progress can be charted in different ways as well.  For example, fluency charts can be done in more a timeline fashion than comparing pre and post data.  Fluency charts can be done as bar graphs or data points plotted and connected instead for line graph review!!

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Graphs aren't just for academics either!!  Data can also be kept to set expectations and  improve behavior--especially if your school uses clip-up charts or the 7 Habits. Oh yeah, and why not throw a pictograph into the mix as well? :)

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Want to access data in a hurry?  Don't forget to label the spine of the notebook if you choose to use a binder with your students!

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Thank you for stopping by!! In appreciation for your interest, feel free to download this student-led conference script HERE that can be used with any data portfolio to help your little leaders take charge of their own parent communication! :)