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Kathy S Faggiani Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership March 2, 2015

What Works and What Doesn’t: Using Statistical Techniques to Evaluate the Impact of Classroom Interventions. Kathy S Faggiani Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership March 2, 2015. Agenda. Introduction Action Research Cycle – Classroom Level Focus on:

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Kathy S Faggiani Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership March 2, 2015

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  1. What Works and What Doesn’t:Using Statistical Techniques to Evaluate the Impact of Classroom Interventions Kathy S Faggiani Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership March 2, 2015

  2. Agenda • Introduction • Action Research Cycle – Classroom Level • Focus on: • Create a Problem or Issue Statement • Identify New Method/Approach • Plan/Implement the Method/Approach • Gather Data on Key Measures • Analyze/Reflect on Method/Approach • Action Research Cycle – School Level • Key Resources Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

  3. Session Participants! • How do you decide WHAT to change in teaching practice or in your school? • How do you decide HOWto change it? Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

  4. Benefits of Statistics • Summarize and present data in a straightforward and compelling manner • Identify differences/impact so we can take action • Document relationships so we can take action

  5. Statistical Skills Required • Ability to frame questions so that data can provide answers • Knowledge to select the right statistical procedures to answer the questions • Awareness of how statistical techniques work on a conceptual level Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

  6. Action Research Cycle: Classroom Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

  7. Action Research Cycle: Classroom – Focus Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

  8. Question Formulation Session Participants: Take a few moments and write 3 to 5 questions you’d like answered, and if answered and used to support decision making, would likely: • Improve student learning • Improve student behavior • Enhance instructional delivery • Help your school meet stated goals Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

  9. Key Areas of Statistical Application • Summarize/present data • Identify differences • Identify relationships • Can you match each of your questions to one of these areas?

  10. Statistical Tools • For Google Sheets: • XLMiner Analysis ToolPack (Install from Add-Ons in Google Sheet menu bar) For Excel: • File->Options->Add-Ins->Analysis ToolPak • www.excel-easy.com Examples: • PracticeProblems • WorksExamplesGOOGLESHEETS *Most data can be presented in a spreadsheet Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

  11. Summarize/Present Data • Descriptive Statistics • Histograms • Scatter Plots

  12. Differences/Impact • Levels of variability in data: • F-test • Differences between two or more groups: • t-test, ANOVA • Differences in pre- and post-measurements to determine change or impact: • Matched sample t-test

  13. Identify Relationships • Strength of relationship • Direction of relationship • NOT causality • Correlation analysis

  14. Formulate a Plan… • While on vacation in Aruba, you overhear a poolside discussion about a new virtual online writing tutor program that focuses on preparing high school students to meet the challenges of college level writing. Since your school is working toward producing college-ready graduates with strong writing skills, you put down your pina colada and take a few notes. Three weeks later, when your tan has begun to fade, you pitch the purchase of online access to the writing tutor for your high school at the district office. Your superintendent asks you to provide convincing evidence to take to the budget committee to support your request. What do you do? Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

  15. Key Resources – Action Research • Hendricks, Cher. (2017). Improving Schools through Action Research: A Reflective Practice Approach. Fourth edition. NJ: Pearson Education Inc. • Mills, Geoffrey E. (2014). Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher. Fifth Edition. NJ: Pearson Education Inc. • Spaulding, Dean T. and Falco, John. (2013). Action Research for School Leaders. NJ: Pearson Education Inc. Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

  16. Key Resources – Statistics & Tools • Carroll, Susan R. and David J. (2002). Statistics Made Simple for School Leaders. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Education in Partnership with the American Association of School Administrators. • XLMiner Analysis ToolPak: Statistical Analysis for Google Sheets:Open a Google spreadsheet, select Add-Ons from the menu bar, and then select XLMiner Analysis ToolPak. Click Start to install. Wisconsin summit for data-informed leadership

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