Qualitative Data & Quantitative Data

For our last PLG we were asked to think about our data collection and if it was qualitative or quantitate. We were then to have discussions in groups around what data we would share for our bursts and bubbles presentations. What I have found for my inquiry this year as I have a mixture of both and think that I will share a range of different evidence that I have found using both qualitative and quantitate data. I have outlined this in a bit more detail below:

Qualitative Data

• Notes and reflections from my guided reading sessions that I have had with my target groups and target learners. 
• Notes made from running records at mid year and then analysing the notes made from the tester of running records at the end of the year to see if there have been shifts and changes (unfortunately these will not be ready in time for bursts and bubbles but I will still check them out once I receive them.)
• Discussions with students and direct quotes about their reading and enjoyment.

Quantitative Data

• Running record data showing the difference from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. 
• PAT reading data and star data, while I am waiting for running records data I will be able to use this to see if there are changes and improvements. 
• Well being survey data this will show how students are feeling now in comparison to the beginning of the year. 
• Reading enjoyment survey data this will show how students are feeling now in comparison to the beginning of the year. 
• Spelling data from the pre and post tests that I have been conducting. 
• Writing data? I think I would be interested to make comparisons between the vocabulary scores again I am unsure if I will have this data before bursts and bubbles but will be an interesting thing to analyse and see if there is a difference. 

So I do have lots of options of data I know just need to decide what I will be able to share in my 3 minute snap shot of my inquiry. In reflection I think it will be really important to show the changes in reading data as well as well being and reading enjoyment so I think I will focus on these three areas however will also analyse all of the other data and share this on my blog at a later date.