The student data from the STAR program and other assessments help answer the question: "What can I do next to improve instruction?" Here are five steps that teachers can take as individuals or in self-selected curriculum work groups:
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Review assessment reports and other data to develop an understanding of the information and what it means.
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Compare the concepts and skills tested by the SAT 9 and augmentation with those covered by your school's curriculum. If they are different, you will have to do something about the gaps. For example, use new materials or additional lessons.
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Review assessment results in relation to other academic achievement data (e.g.; grades, class test scores). Identify content areas that show similar and different results.
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Analyze the similarities and differences between assessment results and other achievement data.
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Using the analysis of similarities and differences, develop strategies to modify curriculum, instruction, and assessment to improve student learning at your school.
[Adapted from the California Department of Education]