DATA, DATA, and more DATA

Wow, it's been a while since I updated this blog! This year has been a bit challenging and I have been very overwhelmed and busy. It is not easy having a new reading and math program, implementing Common Core, and new expectations from the county...and a class of 19 children where 15 are below grade level. Let's just say that I am very stressed but optimistic. I am going to do everything in my power to help my students reach the grade level expectations (in both languages). Needless to say, I am glad we are using data binders this year to show parents where their child is at and where he/she needs to be.  As a parent, I like to see what is expected from my children and which areas are of concern so I can work on them at home.  Data folders are a great way to keep parents informed! It also helps avoid misunderstandings when report cards come home. ;)

This data also helped me communicate my concerns and needs to my administration. Now they have a clear picture of our areas of deficiency. Data is like a picture of your class. :)

Here are some pictures of the Data Folders I have inside the kids' binders:

This is a fluency chart I use to track my students reading fluency. (This is a free product in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store). Every Friday we have "Fluency Fridays." The kids love to track their growth!
I like to write the expectations of each marking period and the focus skill of the week.

This is a list of Common Core words that our first graders need to learn. Next to it is a bar graph for it.

This graph was created by two members of my team. It tracks our math unit tests:

Here is how we track our growth in class. This keeps the kids motivated and focused!!! It also makes them responsible for their own learning. :) If you like the Math fluency Data Wall, please visit my store. I have one for addition, subtraction, and multiplication fluency.

The tree with owls is for reading fluency, the lily pads with frogs are for addition fact fluency, and the little faces next to the alphabet is to track their LRP's scores (Level Readers Passages from Houghton Mifflin)

Tracking DATA might be a tedious job, but it is a great tool to use in the classroom!

If you have more ideas, please share! :)