Data+Notebooks

Data Notebooks The basic idea here is that every student keeps a Data Notebook, which is primarily a 3-ringed binder in which they set academic, social, and behavioral goals for themselves and then track and monitor their progress toward them. This is not a graded project, rather a necessary means for students to hold themselves accountable for their learning and a source of pride in their continuous growth. Thanks Scott for finding this link about [|Data Notebooks]. See what you think. I’d be interested in hearing from anyone about their thoughts or idea on this. I’d surely post any links you find on this or any other topic on the wiki.

While I do not have a prototype, here are some further thoughts on this. Please feel empowered to take the lead and put a draft together if you wish!


 * The notebook should not be graded or evaluated. This is meant to be a compellation of student work, ultimately showing growth and sharpening their focus, and not a tool used to compare one kid to another.
 * The first page would allow kids to set academic goals (1st honors, get better reading grades...) and social/behavioral goals (no office referrals, make more friends, participate in an after school event or club…)
 * The notebook would be split into tabbed sections. (Math, reading non-fiction *this could include science & social studies as well as reading*, reading fiction, writing)
 * I’m on the fence as to weather or not to include copies of tests. I know that when I get something graded and returned to me I first look at my score then file the assignment away. I’d rather see the progress graphed so that kids see the specific areas that they were strong/weak.
 * A section with PSSA/4-Sight/DIBELS results & graphs