Data Interpretation and Analysis Assignment

Data Interpretation and Analysis Assignment

DATA INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT

Names of Group Members (Only provide these names if your instructor requires you to complete this assignment in groups):

1. Sharlene Kellier

2. Tracy Nix

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Instructions

Using the data set provided, answer the following questions. Please place your answers in appropriate locations in the table below. You do not need to submit the spreadsheet itself. Save this document as<lastname_data_interp.doc>.

Review the supplied data sheet before attempting to answer the questions for this assignment. As you review, identify the strengths and weaknesses of both students and individual test items. Look at overall class performance. Identify any outliers that may exist. After reviewing the data, please answer the following questions in the spaces provided.

QUESTION / YOUR ANSWER/RESPONSE
  1. For which overall component of the Unit is the class average (%) the highest?
/ MM Portfolio the teamwork performance 89%
  1. Based on the data in the gradebook, how would you describe the class’ performance with respect to Content Mastery?
  2. Consider content mastery scores on both the Multimedia Portfolio and the Quiz
  3. List recommendations in bullets
/ They did do well with the content mastery in all sections except the essay. The students could do the work but had a hard time explaining.
  • Ask higher order questions
  • Each student present different aspects of the project

  1. What are your key observations about Group 5’s performance on the Multimedia Portfolio? (bullet list)
/ Team 5 works well as a group together but individually each student knowledge of the content was lacking.
  • Jacob scored the lowest on the quizzes even though his performance was good.
  • Wanda scored higher on the essay than on the multiple choice portion of the quiz. Wanda is one of two students that scored higher on the essay than on the multiple choice.

  1. Identify two of the lowest performing students in the class. For each:
  2. Name the student
  3. Review their assessment data
  4. Briefly list your recommendations for addressing their performance difficulties. (bullet list)
/ Mark
Received a 5 for teamwork and scored a 70% on the quiz. This indicates that he does not like to do work in a group but likes to work individually based on individual score.
Sue
Her whole team did not score well on the content area and she scored a 10 in performance. She understood the content based on the fact that she received a high essay score.
  • Mark and Sue should have the option of working alone

  1. Review class and individual performance on the Multiple Choice and Essay components of the Quizzes. What conclusions can you draw about performance on this quiz? (bullet list)
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  • Student performed more poorly on the essay than on the quiz.
  • Nobody scored perfect on the essay. The teacher should review scoring procedure
  • Students that had higher scores in the team performance and content area section for the most part had higher averages for the quizzes.

  1. Based on your conclusions, what are the three most important recommendations you can make to adjust instructional practice for this topic? (bullet list)
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  • All assessments should have different weight in grades.
  • Students should have the opportunity to work on their own.
  • Students should have the opportunity to see if they work well with their partners so that if they want to they can switch groups.

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