AEISReportOverview.ppt.ppt

How to Analyze theAEIS Report Prepared by: Dr. Teresa Cortez Spring 2008 How do I read all that data? Being able to analyze data is critical to your success as a principal… and passing the TExES There are some basic tools to use that will help you get the “big picture” of what the data are saying How do I read all that data? The TExES is built around knowledge and skills that an entry-level principal should have. You do not need to know how to disaggregate the data to pass the TExES Difference between standardized and objective exams Standardized exams (norm referenced) Compares student scores with the group of students who are also testing at the same time. Objective exams Determines if a student knows a particular objective How to read and interpret standardized tests Is the TAKS test is a standardized, norm-referenced, or objective exam? The TAKS test is an objective exam… How to approach questions on the TExES that pertain to the AEIS report Read the prompt for the decision set; It will lay the groundwork for what the decision set is all about. Underline key words Look at the charts, tables, or graphs provided Think “big picture” Look at the chart, table, or graph For what grade or grade level are these data? Identify them To what subject do the data refer? Identify them as well If there is a chart, look across the top and down the left side to see what your headings are Read the concepts on which the students have been tested They will likely be grouped in broad categories This will provide you the basic structure of what was tested This helps constitute the big or global picture that you want to have before you start reading the questions within the decision set Do not try to read any more into the data than what is reported If they ask you to pinpoint a large or the largest need in the school or grade, look for the lowest scores or scores on a downward trend. Low scores indicate the need for improvement Even the best schools have a lowest area in something I