Students tracking their own data is AWESOME!!! In this post, I went into detail on how my students graphed their data from our first district Curriculum Assessment. I want to say that these Data Binders aren't particular to this certain assessment. They can be used with any test or assessment, in any subject or in any state. (Doesn't have to be CCCS, but will work with it too) In case you missed my last, late breaking news, announcement....I placed a smaller {generic grade/subject} bundle in my store with everything you need to start the Data Binders in your classroom. Those can be found here.
You will see the one below is customized to the TEKS and is also apart of my 5th Grade Math Tracking Student Data Bundle.
Ok. Let's get started! After we have graphed all of our data, we went back and had a time of reflection. We talked about this first and then went to the paper. I had to go into detail with good examples and bad examples of what I wanted. I wanted them to think more about a mathematical reflection...something they weren't understand and need to work on, not just "I rushed" or "I didn't read the question."
I wanted them to see when they came back to this a reflection on a certain objective...not just a testing mistake. Some of them we're very proud of their work (and didn't miss many) and wanted to tell me everything they were good at. :)
They had to flip back through their graphing to come up with these reflections and even went back through some test questions to get a better understanding.
This part was the hardest of the three for my kids. It really forces them to stop and think WHY did I miss this...what was I not understanding. I had to model, model, model and give tons of "Is this a good example or a bad example" examples....but we finally got it!
After the graphing...and then the reflecting, comes the GOALS. Check back for my next post about creating specific, measurable and attainable goals for your students.
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