Project Directions
For this assignment, select an assessment you've previously given and use the
data to group students. Then use the data to determine the next steps for
instruction for each group. Assessments may be:
• Summative (comprehensive assessment, lab report, project)
• Formative (independent reading record, observations, exit ticket, short
quiz)
As you analyze the data, group students and align instruction with their
specific needs as indicated by the data:
• Which students "got it," "kind of got it," or "didn't get it at all"?
• Do students need the same intervention or individualized supports?
• Which research-based instructional strategies or interventions are best for
each group?
Please note: If you determine that some students do not align with any
established grouping categories, provide a clear rationale for this decision and
outline how you will address their unique learning needs.
Further Requirements
• Address needs of all students, including Special Education, 504, Gifted and
Talented, English Learners, etc.
• Use masking procedures: "Student A", "Student B", etc. Include qualifying
condition for special education students, e.g., "Student C – LD"
• Note: Lack of privacy enhancements = automatic zero for the project.
• Be specific and clear about next steps for each group of students based on
data analysis.
• Follow professional paper guidelines:
• One-inch margins
• 1.5 or double spacing
• Times New Roman, 12 pt.
• No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
• Minimum 3 pages (excluding tables/graphs)
Submission Requirements
Submit a multi-page PDF (minimum 3 pages, excluding data tables/graphs)
with the following headings:
• Targeted Standards – TEKS or Prekindergarten Guidelines (Special
Education Self-Contained classrooms may use targeted IEP goals).
• Assessment Description – Describe the assessment; include a copy if
helpful.
• Data Methodology – Explain how the data was collected, scored, and
analyzed.
• Data Display – Present results for all students in a table, chart, or other
graphic.
• Data Analysis & Grouping Rationale – Explain how the data informed your
grouping decisions.
• Next Steps for Instruction – Describe:
• How student strengths/assets inform your plans
• Research-based Instructional strategies, learning tasks, and/or
assessments to support learning for each group