We have all become aware at how important data has become in education. As part of our PLC time at Dorset Park we took a traditional data wall to a whole new level - We made it visual, and practical.
Our session began by doing moderated marking on our Pre-assessment activity. As the marking was underway, we began to select examples of student work that was from the four levels. The students names were removed, and then placed under the grade that they were in (and under the appropriate level). Once the moderated marking was done, we then added the percentage of students who were at each level for each grade.
As we were posting the work there were some great conversations happening. One of the benefits to doing this kind of data wall is that since all of the teachers are doing the same concept (fractions) they are able to talk about strategies and teaching points that they have found successful. In addition, you can see similarities and differences between the levels, and gain a better understanding of what the students can do to improve.
Having it up allows for the conversations to continue, and then grow. Our plan is to put the culminating task activities (in the four levels) beside the Pre-assessment so we can see the changes in how the students respond.
(Thank you to Ed for being in our picture.)
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