Data Analysis 2nd (Paperback)

~ Victoria Bernhardt (Author) "Schools that gather, analyze, and use information about their school communities make better decisions, not only about what to change but also how to institutionalize..." (more)
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"Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement" (First Edition, 1998, Second Edition, 2004)

What separates successful schools from those that will not be successful in their reform efforts is the use of one, often neglected, essential element—data. With clear and concrete examples from both elementary and secondary schools, "Data Analysis for Continuous School Improvement" shows what data to gather and how to use data to improve all aspects of schools. "Data Analysis" enables you to find out where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there—sensibly, painlessly, and effectively.

Schools are powerful organizations. Every day, across the United States, schools are impacting the lives of millions of children and the future of our very existence. Schools become even more powerfully efficient and effective when data play an active role in their operations.

The purposes of this book are to update the original "Data Analysis for Comprehensive Schoolwide Improvement" book with new and improved strategies and knowledge, and to clarify:

• why data are important and what data to gather
• how data—gathered, analyzed, and properly used—can make a difference in meeting the needs of every student in the school
•how to communicate and report data results
• the data analyses required to meet "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) legislation

From the Publisher

Solve your school's problems by using data.

This book shows you how to:
• replace hunches and hypotheses with facts
• identify the root causes of problems
• measure progress toward comprehensive schoolwide improvement
• effectively gather and use data to make better decisions

With clear and concrete examples from schools, "Data Analysis for Comprehensive Schoolwide Improvement" shows you how to:
• clarify what data are important
• use and analyze data
• communicate and report results

This book enables you to find and use the following types of data:
• demographics
• attendance/enrollment
• drop-out/graduation rates
• assessments of current teaching practices
• teachers', students', administrators', & parents' perceptions of the learning environment

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Eye on Education; 2 edition (January 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930556748
• ISBN-13: 978-1930556744
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,245 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a critical part of any educators library., September 25, 1999

By	Daniel B. Keck (St. Louis, Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Data Analysis: For Comprehensive Schoolwide Improvement (Paperback)

This book is a companion to Barnhardt's work on the school portfolio. It is a beautiful introduction to basic data analysis for teachers and administrators in today's schools. The introduction to data bases, the importance of clear identification of dissagregation points and simple but critical rules of good action research make it a must for anyone interested in real accountability and reflective practice.

5.0 out of 5 stars Victoria's Secret - great data resource, June 21, 2009

By	Deborah S. Miller "DSM" (ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Victoria Bernhardt has hit another "home run" with her book "Data Analysis for Continuous Improvement". Victoria's secret is her strong recommendation to use multiple measures of data to make instructional decisions. She clearly explains how to do this in her book.

3.0 out of 5 stars If you're buying this, you HAVE to - but there are better choices, December 14, 2008

By	Robert Cortez - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book contains a lot of good information, but is very redundant - the charts and graphs retell what is written in the text, and it "talks down" to the reader.

If you're buying this book, you probably HAVE TO for a class or something; if you're looking for a book for reference reading, skip it and find a better choice.