Step 1
Step 2 and 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 7
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What is the name of Step 1?
Plan and Prepare Instruction
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What are the names of Steps 2 and 3.
Step 2: Organize and chart data and Step 3: Analyze and prioritize needs
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What is the name of Step 4?
Instructional Strategies is the name of Step 4.
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What is the name of Step 5?
Step 5 is called Results Indicators.
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What is the name of Step 7?
Step 7 is called Reflect, Monitor and Evaluate Results
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Which is created first, the post assessment, or the pre assessment, and why?
The post assessment is created first because you backwards plan why the end goal in mind.
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What does everyone need to agree on before scoring and entering data, and before proctoring the exit ticket?
Teams need to discuss and agree how they will score the exit ticket. This involves a rubric and an exemplar.
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What do the selected instructional strategies need to target first and foremost?
The instructional strategies need tot target the identified prioritized needs.
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What two questions do we answer in Step 5?
What will the teacher do, and what will the students do as a result of it?
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Name two things teams should reflect on throughout and at the end of a unit?
Teams benefit from reflecting on: 1. what caused student successes 2. things that need to be changed for next time 3. how the team functioned as a group
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What are the types of learning targets?
Knowledge Reasoning Skills Performance
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What must you always have with you in order to complete Steps 2 and 3?
Teams must have student work to look at and analyze.
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Should selected strategies modify our instructional practice, yes or no, and why?
Yes, selected instructional strategies should modify our teaching because through PLC collaboration and discussion, we learn from each other and seek to make modifications to meet student needs.
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What part of Step 1 supports Step 5?
The selected instructional strategies outlined in Step 1 can guide Step 5.
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Where on the google doc can teams record their reflections?
Teams can record notes on their reflection on the 'notes' column on the right hand side of the google doc as well as the box titled 'Step 7, Reflect, Monitor and Evaluate process' at the very bottom of each page.
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What does a data team need to ensure both teachers and students know if they have met the standard?
They need exemplars and rubrics.
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What two things should teams discuss for each the strengths and for the needs of the students?
Teams should discuss the what they observe or notice and the root cause (why)?
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Is it important that agreement is reached on common, prioritized strategies in the planning, yes or no, and why?
It is important that teams agree on a common strategies so that we can improve collective efficacy, and ensure equity and achievement for all students.
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The results indicator states that descriptions of strategies are specific enough to allow for replication. Name three artifacts that may result from this step?
Artifacts that ensure common instructional strategies replicate practices are: 1. lesson plans with details about frequency, etc. 2. anchor charts 3. specific questions 4. group activities 5. resources to be used
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Name one area in which your team is doing really well. Be specific and give examples.
Answers will vary.
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What three things need to be aligned in Step 1?
Standards, Learning Targets, and assessments.
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What should we ask ourselves when we decide which need to focus on?
Acceptable responses include: What is the area that will have the largest impact on students achieving proficiency of the standard.
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The agreed upon instructional strategies are sacred and you can never change them, yes or no, and why?
No, agreed upon instructional strategies can be modified based on how students are responding to instruction in the moment. If it's a 'flop' modify instruction and communicate with your team during before the end of the day.
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Name one reason why it is important to think deeply and be specific in Step 5?
Step 5 is critical to the data team process because: 1. it ensures all students access the best instruction 2. it promotes collective efficacy 3. supports growth in all teachers
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Name one area your team wants to grow in. Be specific and use examples.
Answers will vary.