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What is the purpose of developing a logic model in the data analysis process?

What is the purpose of conducting a needs assessment in the context of continuous school improvement?

All of the following are supportive implementation strategies (powerful approaches to implementing school vision and plan focus):

This Mid-Term Exam is designed to follow a typical FELE written format.  The written response will be evaluated for content accuracy, data trend analysis, organization, appropriate audience level and grammar.  In addition, the FELE Rubric will be used to assign a grade for this mid-term.   You are interviewing for the Principal position of Florida Middle School. The hiring committee provides you with the historical trend data for their 6th graders and asks you to draft an executive summary outlining the 6th grade learning gains as recorded in the table, and to identify strategies to improve 6th grade student learning gains for the next year.   The table below is provided to you and details 6th grade student learning gains in reading and mathematics for the previous three school years.  Year 3 is the current school year.   Florida Middle School Learning Gains in Reading and Mathematics for 6th grade students   School Year % Making learning gains in Reading % Making learning gains in Mathematics % of Lowest 25% making learning gains in Reading % of Lowest 25% making learning gains in Mathematics Year 1 52 66 47 45 Year 2 54 60 49 48 Year 3 52 62 46 49 Average 53 63 47 49 Three year Difference 0 -3 -1 9   The executive summary should include: An analysis of the data that identifies data trends; A description of additional data needed to further explain the data provided; A plan for gathering additional data; and An explanation of why the additional data is needed FELE Rubric-2.pdf

In Rita Pierson’s inspiring TED Talk “Every Kid Needs a Champion,” she emphasizes the importance of building strong connections with students. What is the main message of her talk?

Which of the following ensures that the school is staying on target  with implementing the vision, plan, and leadership structure?

Which of the following tag lines do you think Rita Pierson would include in her own Vision for education? 

Which word or phrase below best matches the following definition: The number of questions answered correctly on a test or subtest.

Which of the following is the most effective use of a Median when analyzing student assessment data?

Florida’s FAST Assessment reports how many potential Achievement Levels?