For our last PLG we looked at our data and evaluated what types of data we have used this year. In this blog post I will outline the key quantitative and qualitative data that I have used throughout my inquiry this year.
- PAT Reading comprehension - I used this data at the beginning of the year to see where the students were at with reading comprehension. I will then compare this to the data at the end of the year when students complete this test again.
- PAT Reading STAR - This data was analysed at the beginning of the year and I will again analyse this data at the end of the year to see if there is any shift.
- Running Records and Probe tests - I have looked at 2024 running records for all of my students and then compared this with the running records that I completed for mid year testing. I will then compare this with running records that students will complete at the end of the year.
- Student survey - So far I have completed the learner reading profile surveys at the beginning of the year and will complete another one for the end of the year to see if there are any changes to this.
Qualitative Data
- Teacher Reflections - After each guided reading session I have completed detailed teacher reflections on the group as a whole as well as individual students. I will use this data to compare students learning throughout the year as well as their overall confidence in reading.
- Observations - I have kept a record of observations through Vosaic. This tool uses AI to analyse the lesson and from there we can generate our own prompts to gain feedback on our lessons and next steps. I will use this data to compare my teaching for the rest of the year. I have used this to look not only at my own teaching but the dissuasions that students are having and how I can make changes to this.
I have used a range of different types of data throughout the year and will continue to use these different tools to see if there has been shift in my students reading as well as my own teaching practice.
