Data Notebook

   

Student Data Notebooks

What is a Student Data Notebook?

1        A “tool” used to keep track of their progress

2        Incorporates goal setting and data collection

3        A guide for student-led conferences

Guidelines

1        Students set individual goals

2        Students goals must be measurable

3        Students need to be able to know how to improve and set appropriate goals

4        While setting goals for each content area is ideal, the goals set must be realistic for the student, teacher and class

5        Student Data Notebooks should be established within the first couple of weeks of school and revisited often (daily or weekly)

6        There is not a set of required goal setting templates; however goal setting should occur at least every 9 weeks.

What does a Student Data Notebook look like?

1        Binders

2        Mission Statement

3        STAR Expectations

4        Grade Level Expectations

5        Student goals:  Academic, Behavior, Personal, Wildcats’ Habits

6        Steps to achieve goals

7        Student data displaying progress toward goals

8        Work Samples

Data Notebook structure and forms are grade specific and available from each grade level representative.

Students should be able to answer the following questions:

1.     What will I measure?

2.     How will I measure it?

3.     How will I improve it?

4.     How often will I chart my progress?


 

Goal Setting

Setting SMART Goals:

When setting individual student goals please ensure that they use the SMART guidelines.

S pecific

M easurable

A ttainable

R ealistic

T imely

An example of a SMART goal is:

By the end of the first quarter I will be able to recognize numbers 0 – 20.

If a student is too broad in setting goals…here are some questions you might use to guide them to a more specific goal.

Example:         Broad- I am good at math.

                        More Specific- I am good at counting to 100.

Example:         Broad- I am working on writing.

                        More Specific- I am working on complete sentences with correct punctuation.

Why do you think this is one of your strengths?

How can the strength help you as you work on other goals?

Do your goals match what you know about your abilities in specific subject areas?

Would this be a good goal for you this year? Why? Why not?

I want to focus my efforts on…

I can work towards accomplishing this goal by…

4th Grade Mission Statement  Our (who) _________________ mission is to (what)__________________________________ by(how):_______________________________ for(whom):______________________________so that (why): ______________________________________________________________________________   Classroom Mission Statement  Our (who) _________________ mission is to (what)__________________________________ by(how):_______________________________ for(whom):______________________________so that (why): ______________________________________________________________________________   My Mission Statement  Our (who) _________________ mission is to (what)__________________________________ by(how):_______________________________ for(whom):______________________________so that (why): ______________________________________________________________________________  Behavior GoalMy behavior goal is: ______________________________________________________________________________The date I plan to reach this goal is:__________The skills I need when I reach this goal are: ______________________________________________________________________________The steps I need to take to reach this goal: 1._____________________________________2._____________________________________3._____________________________________ Personal GoalMy personal goal is: ______________________________________________________________________________The date I plan to reach this goal is:__________The skills I need when I reach this goal are: ______________________________________________________________________________The steps I need to take to reach this goal: 1._____________________________________2._____________________________________3._____________________________________ Math GoalMy Math goal is: ______________________________________________________________________________The date I plan to reach this goal is:__________The skills I need when I reach this goal are: ______________________________________________________________________________The steps I need to take to reach this goal: 1._____________________________________2._____________________________________3._____________________________________ ReadingMy reading goal is: ______________________________________________________________________________The date I plan to reach this goal is:__________The skills I need when I reach this goal are: ______________________________________________________________________________The steps I need to take to reach this goal: 1._____________________________________2._____________________________________3._____________________________________ Fluency/Vocabulary/Word Work
 Current levelGoalHow am I going to reach my goal?
Words per min   
Spelling   
Vocabulary   
 The steps I need to take to reach this goal: 1._____________________________________2._____________________________________3._____________________________________ Writing
 Current LevelGoal LevelHow am I going to reach my goal?Did I reach my goal?
Focus    
Organization    
Support    
Conventions    
    Writing/Language ArtsMy Writing goal is: ______________________________________________________________________________The date I plan to reach this goal is:__________The skills I need when I reach this goal are: ______________________________________________________________________________The steps I need to take to reach this goal: 1._____________________________________2._____________________________________3._____________________________________ ScienceMy science goal is: ______________________________________________________________________________The date I plan to reach this goal is:__________The skills I need when I reach this goal are: ______________________________________________________________________________The steps I need to take to reach this goal: 1._____________________________________2._____________________________________3._____________________________________   Reading Log
Date:Title:Author:Lexile #Lexile Goal
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 First Nine Weeks ReflectionThe Goals I had set for myself were:
The goals I set:I Improved in:I still need  to work on:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Action Plan
What do I need to improve on?(Action                  How will I make these improvements? (plan)                    When do I plan on reaching this goal? (date)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
       Portfolio Entry Slip: Subject______________________Students name:__________________________Date completed:_______________________Describe the assignment: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Describe the skills and knowledge you needed to complete this work:    ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why did you select this work? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________