Series Success at the Core: Using Data Effectively: Data Walls

Data Walls

Lesson Objective: Use data walls to differentiate instruction
All Grades / All Subjects / Data Use
8 MIN

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Discussion and Supporting Materials

Thought starters

  1. How does the leadership team support teachers' use of data walls?
  2. What do you think about using data walls as a strategy for improving instruction?
  3. According to the principal, why do data walls work?

72 Comments

  • Private message to Concherra Gamble-Woolfolk

1. The leadership group helps educators make use of Data Walls by starting the process of implementation, offering materials, and fostering group discussions. They offer to help with data analysis and initially put together the Data Walls. The leadership team also works in tandem with the teaching staff to analyze data, pinpoint successful teaching tactics, and encourage cross-team sharing of best practices. They guarantee that Data Walls are successfully incorporated into teaching practices by holding frequent meetings and providing assistance, encouraging a culture of data-driven decision-making and ongoing professional development among educators.

2.Because data walls give students' performance and progress a visual representation, using them as a tool to improve instruction can be successful. They enable educators, instructional coaches, and administrators to have data-driven conversations that help them spot patterns, assess student development, and adjust interventions as necessary. Data walls help schools create a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging openness, cooperation, and introspection. Furthermore, they enable educators to make knowledgeable choices about teaching methods and student assistance, which eventually improves the learning outcomes for students.

3.Data walls, in the principal's opinion, are effective because they offer a more meaningful and concrete depiction of students' progress than simple charts or graphs, which draws in teachers and encourages deeper engagement. Moving a student's card on a data wall from one level to another, in contrast to traditional charts, provides a strong visual indication of progress or areas that require improvement. In the end, this hands-on approach improves instruction and student outcomes by encouraging teachers to invest more time and energy in comprehending student data and putting targeted interventions into practice.

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  • Private message to William Voelkerding

I am not sure how I feel about these data walls. Right off the bat I see a FERPA violation as having that level information posted public in the classroom takes away from the privacy of the student. I also see the laborious task of moving cards up and down. However I think this system is great if you could digitally automate it using AI and machine learning. Having students work on a computer program that tracks thier progross and creates a data wall for the teacher would be very beneficial also if only the teacher and student can log in and view it would help maintain privacy.

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  • Private message to Nikki Meredith

This year we are starting data walls.  We have worked closely with data this past yesar, but I believe that having the visual so that all can see the students and their movement will make a difference.  It makes a bigger impact to see that these students have been moving up, down, or staying stagnent.  Students with similar needs can also be clustered together to implement needed intervention.

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  • Private message to cheryl campbell

I think data walls are great for collaboration. The team could bounce ideas off of each other. I also like that it is not a chart on paper and that itis tangible and you can hold the card and move students' card to see how thay are moving up or down. This will help drive instruction. I also like that involves the coaches and the coaches could help with ideas.

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  • Private message to Samantha Siquig

I wish my school did something like this. The data wall seems so helpful. Teachers are not only working with fellow teachers but with coaches and adiministrators. This is great for new teachers who need extra support when trying to figure out where a child falls short and what strategies they can use.

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School Details

Shaw Middle School
4106 North Cook Street
Spokane WA 99207
Population: 584

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