How to Make Data Work

A Guide for Educational Leaders

By Jenny Grant Rankin | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Educators are increasingly responsible for using data to improve teaching and learning in their schools. This helpful guide provides leaders with simple steps for facilitating accurate analysis and interpretation of data, while avoiding common errors and pitfalls. How to Make Data Work provides clear strategies for getting data into workable shape and creating an environment that supports understanding, analysis, and successful use of data, no matter what data system or educational technology tools are in place in your district. This accessible resource makes data easy to understand and use so that educators can better evaluate and maximize their systems to help their staff, students, and school succeed. With this tried-and-true guidance, you’ll be prepared to advocate for tools that adhere to data reporting standards, avoid misinterpretation of data, and improve the data use climate in your school.

Editions of How to Make Data Work

EBook
ISBN 9781317353386
PDF
ISBN 9781317353393

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Educators are increasingly responsible for using data to improve teaching and learning in their schools. This helpful guide provides leaders with simple steps for facilitating accurate analysis and interpretation of data, while avoiding common errors and pitfalls. How to Make Data Work provides clear strategies for getting data into workable shape and creating an environment that supports understanding, analysis, and successful use of data, no matter what data system or educational technology tools are in place in your district. This accessible resource makes data easy to understand and use so that educators can better evaluate and maximize their systems to help their staff, students, and school succeed. With this tried-and-true guidance, you’ll be prepared to advocate for tools that adhere to data reporting standards, avoid misinterpretation of data, and improve the data use climate in your school.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Make Data Work about?

Educators are increasingly responsible for using data to improve teaching and learning in their schools. This helpful guide provides leaders with simple steps for facilitating accurate analysis and interpretation of data, while avoiding common errors and pitfalls. How to Make Data Work provides clear strategies for getting data into workable shape and creating an environment that supports understanding, analysis, and successful use of data, no matter what data system or educational technology tools are in place in your district. This accessible resource makes data easy to understand and use so that educators can better evaluate and maximize their systems to help their staff, students, and school succeed. With this tried-and-true guidance, you’ll be prepared to advocate for tools that adhere to data reporting standards, avoid misinterpretation of data, and improve the data use climate in your school.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How to Make Data Work?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Educational administration and organization

Where can I read a sample of How to Make Data Work?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317353386

Who is/are the Author/s of the book How to Make Data Work?

Jenny Grant Rankin

Who is the Publisher of the book How to Make Data Work?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

How to Make Data Work is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317353386) and pdf(ISBN 9781317353393)