Pre-Assessment: Introduction to Data Literacy

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Identify the type of data used to determine learning.
1. perception
2. demographic
3. achievement
4. program
A data literate person will be able to do which of the following?
1. use data
2. evaluate data
3. analyze data
4. all of the above
True or false: To some degree there is error in every score.
1. true
2. false
A principal wants to adopt a reading program to help struggling students. He has been provided several programs from which to choose. He wants a program that can be used for multiple years. Which of the following components of data literacy would be best to use to guide his/her decision and why?
1. validity
2. credibility
3. reliability
4. exclusivity
To expand students’ vocabulary Ms. Patton, a teacher, constructs a word wall. She notices an increase in her students’ vocabulary and word recognition. During the PLC meeting she informs her colleagues that the word wall is the reason for their gains. Which term best describes her reason?
1. correlation
2. randomization
3. causation
4. validation
Identify the terms that best describe the performance standards used to summarize what a student knows and is able to do.
1. achievement level
2. summative level
3. mid level
4. grade level
Which term best describes whether or not the source has demonstrated quality in its data collection methods and reporting of the data.
1. reliability
2. credibility
3. validity
4. exclusivity
If a principal wants to engage the community in decisions made at the school level which type of data would he use?
1. achievement
2. demographic
3. program
4. perception
What is the primary purpose of summative assessments, such as EOCs and EOGs?
1. inform classroom instruction
2. use for accountability
3. identify needs of students
4. inform the quality of programs
Ongoing classroom assessments are classified as
1. summative
2. annual
3. formative
4. benchmarks

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0-3: This module is just what you need!
4-6: You have great background information. This module should help develop your data skills further.
7-10: Great job! As you go through the module, pay special attention to “further readings” and activities.