Objective Vs. Subjective
Data Collection Tools
Progress Notes
Sped
Misc. Nonecuational
100

Measurable, observable, and quantifiable facts. 

Objective 

100

A simple 3-5 minute assessment is given at the end of a lesson 

Exit ticket 

100

A student who accurately completes a math strategy 2 out of 5 days one week, but 0 out of 5 days the next, is demonstrating this key characteristic of an emerging skill.

Inconsistency 

100

After analyzing pre-assessment data, a teacher groups students with similar learning needs to provide targeted instruction during this phase of the lesson. 

small group instruction (or differentiated instruction)

100

In the 1997 blockbuster film Titanic, what is the name of the fictional blue diamond necklace that Rose wears?

Heart of the Ocean

200

The student was frustrated today

Subjective 

200

This digital Google tool allows teachers to build auto-grading quizzes and quick surveys that aggregate data automatically

Google Forms 

200

A student whose data shows they are making enough gains to reach their goal before their annual review is making this type of progress.

Sufficient Progress

200

Before officially marking a goal as mastered, a teacher must ensure this continuous evidence supports the decision.

Data

200

This element has the atomic number 79 and the chemical symbol Au

Gold


300

To make a subjective observation objective, a teacher should should focus on recording this specific visible element. 

Observable behavior 

300

Teachers use this specific visual tool—featuring rows, columns, and performance descriptors—to evaluate complex performance tasks consistently.

A rubric

300

When student data consistently falls below the aim line, it indicates this level of progress toward their IEP goal.

Insufficient Progress


300

After an eligibilty meeting how many days do you have to write an updated IEP. 

30 days

300

This legendary quarterback holds the record for the most Super Bowl rings won by a single player, boasting an unprecedented seven championships to his name.

Tom Brady


400

A checklist, showing completed steps.

Objective 


400

This tracking tool uses hash marks to record how many times a specific behavior occurs during a set period.

frequency counter (or tally sheet)

400

Determining that a student is making insufficient progress immediately triggers a meeting with this key group of educators and parents.

IEP Team


400

What pages of the finalized IEP need to be sent to Pat?

Consent, attendance, (cover page) 

400

How old was George Washington when he helped survey the original ten-block grid of the Culpeper in 1749?

17 

500

This term describes the distortion introduced into data when a teacher's personal opinions or expectations influence how behavior is recorded.

Bias 

500
Unit or quarter assesments

Curriculum Based Measure

500

If a student is marked as having an "emerging skill" for this many consecutive reporting periods, it automatically triggers a formal review. 

2 consecutive reporting periods


500

Who can you call if you are locked out of VA IEP?

Jennifer or Pat

500

This is the best-selling album of all time worldwide, having sold an estimated 70 million copies 

Thirller- Michael Jackson


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