DATA, DATA, AND MORE DATA
Paraeducator Recertification
Presented by: Lisa Andreasen
April 17, 2013
Purpose of Presentation
• Why do we need so much data?
• What kinds of data are there?
• What is a paraeducators role in data
collection? What’s okay and what’s not
• Collecting behavior data
• Collecting academic data
Why do we need so much data?
• Annual yearly progress – schools have to
demonstrate that students are making annual
progress
• IEP Compliance – Iowa rules dictate that data
must be collected for IEP goals at least every
2 weeks
• To make educational decisions
What kind of data can we collect?
• General outcome measure data
• FLITAD data (frequency, latency, intensity,
topography, accuracy, and duration)
• Progress toward Iowa Core Standards
• Formative assessment data
• Pre & Post Test data
• Diagnostic Assessment data
• District Wide Assessment data
Paraeducators Role in data collection
• What CAN a paraeducator do with data
collection?
– Read assessments to students
– Administer non-standardized, non-diagnostic
assessments when trained
– Collect student behavior data
– Record and chart student data
– Check student work if an answer key is provided
– Make modifications to assessments (such as
larger text and break into chunks)
Paraeducators Role in data collection
• What CAN’T Paraeducators do with data
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Modify content or answers on assessments
Develop assessments
Provide students with clues during an assessment
Modify scripted instruction for assessments
Administer diagnostic assessments
Do error analysis
Analyze student data
Set student goals
Make instructional decisions base on student data
Assign student grades
Collecting Behavior Data
• Typically this is FLITAD data (frequency,
latency, intensity, topography, accuracy and
duration)
• Most often collected is frequency data
• Examples of collection forms
Frequency Chart – whole day
Frequency Chart – one class
Check-in/Check-out
5 Point Scale
Case Example
• Read through the written description of
student behavior (Jimmy)
• Use the blank frequency chart to document
behaviors throughout the day
• Calculate the total behaviors per class and for
the whole day
• Be prepared to share your answers with the
group
Collecting Academic Data
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Accuracy data
Academic fluency data
Reading, Math, Writing
Progress monitoring
Examples
Reading Fluency Probes
Scoring Reading Fluency Probes
Maze Comprehension Probes
Math Application Probes
Math Application Probes
Timed Math Probes
Writing Fluency Probes
Academic Case Example
• Listen to the recording of the reader
• Mark the student record sheet for errors
• Calculate the total words written, errors, and
corrects words
• Be prepared to share your scores with the
group
Recording and Charting Data
• Use recording sheets to organize data
• Chart data using Excel or other program
• Enter progress monitoring data on the
WebIEP
Recording Worksheet Example
Recording on the WebIEP
Tips for reading tests to students
• Read with consistent tone of voice and
volume
• Read at a rate between 120-160 words per
minute depending on student age
• Pause for 2-3 seconds between answers
• Only reread questions if students ask
• DO NOT inflect voice on correct answers
• PRACTICE before reading the test
Other Test Accommodations
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Larger Text
Printed on colored paper
Cut into chunks
Student reads test aloud
Frequent breaks
Adult to prompt to stay on task
Adult to fill in bubble answer sheets
Table talk …
• What are other ways you have collected data
in you schools?
• Are there data collection activities that you
are confused about or struggle with?
• What tips do you have that might help others
when collecting data?
Questions?