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Data-Driven Decision Making Flashcards

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  1. A principal wants to use data to identify early warning signs for chronic absenteeism. Which data source is MOST useful?

    Answer: Weekly attendance records disaggregated by grade, subgroup, and day of week

    Weekly attendance data, disaggregated to reveal patterns, provides the timely, actionable information needed for early intervention on chronic absenteeism.

  2. California's Dashboard uses a five-color system to communicate school performance. What does the 'Orange' color indicate?

    Answer: The school is performing below standard but improving

    Orange on the California Dashboard indicates below-standard performance that is improving, distinguishing it from Red which indicates below-standard and declining.

  3. A school data team is examining a gap between classroom grades and standardized assessment results. This discrepancy most likely requires investigating:

    Answer: Alignment between classroom assessments, grading practices, and state standards

    Discrepancies between local grades and state assessments often reveal misalignment in what teachers assess and how grades are assigned relative to standards.

  4. Under California's LCFF, the California Dashboard tracks which student outcome areas? (Select the BEST answer)

    Answer: Academic performance, graduation, suspension, English learner progress, chronic absenteeism, and college/career readiness

    The California Dashboard tracks multiple indicators across academic and non-academic domains to provide a comprehensive picture of school performance.

  5. When facilitating a data team meeting, an effective school leader should prioritize:

    Answer: Creating a psychologically safe environment where staff can honestly discuss data without blame

    Psychological safety is essential for honest data analysis — when staff fear blame, they avoid engaging truthfully with challenging data.

  6. A California school uses benchmark assessments three times per year. These are BEST classified as:

    Answer: Interim or benchmark assessments used to monitor progress toward annual goals

    Interim/benchmark assessments fall between formative (daily) and summative (annual) assessments, measuring progress at defined points in the school year.