Understanding the Question Proficiency, Readiness to Learn & Usage Tabs

Objective: This article is designed to help school principals and other leaders understand the Question Proficiency, Readiness to Learn and Usage tabs available on their dashboards. The aim is to clarify what these tabs show and how the data can be used to inform school improvement measures.

Dashboard Overview

Dashboard Objective: The dashboard provides critical insights into student performance, focusing on their proficiency and readiness to learn. These insights are essential for school and district leaders to identify student needs, plan interventions, and explore opportunities for student growth.

Purpose: The primary goal of this dashboard is to create visibility into student learning needs, enabling leaders to take actionable steps, whether that involves intervention for struggling students or extensions for those who are excelling. Teacher Resource Documents are also available within the dashboard to support effective intervention strategies based on student assessments.

Understanding the Tabs

1. Readiness to Learn

What It Shows:

• Definition: The "Readiness to Learn" data reflects students' grasp of prerequisite concepts needed for their current grade level. This is crucial for determining whether students have the foundational knowledge to tackle new material.
• Components: This data encompasses responses from Recall, Warmup, and Assess Prior Knowledge activities. For instance, in Grade 3, Warmup questions might include content from Grade 2, ensuring students have the necessary background before moving on to Grade 3 concepts.
• Usage: Positive results in this tab indicate that students are prepared for current grade-level content, which suggests they are ready to progress. If the data shows gaps, it highlights areas where intervention might be needed to build that foundational knowledge.

2. Question Proficiency

What It Shows:

• Definition: "Question Proficiency" represents the percentage of questions answered correctly by students across various categories. It gives a clear picture of student performance in specific areas.
• Data Calculation: The proficiency percentage is calculated by dividing the number of questions answered correctly on students' best attempts by the total number of questions attempted. This data is only displayed if there is a sufficient sample size, ensuring reliability at the school, district, or provincial/state level.
• Usage: Leaders can use this data to identify strengths and weaknesses in student performance. Low proficiency in certain areas may indicate a need for targeted instructional support, while high proficiency suggests areas where students excel and may benefit from further enrichment.

3. Usage

What It Shows:

• Definition: The "Usage" tab provides insights into how frequently and effectively the platform is being used by both students and educators. It tracks engagement levels and helps in assessing whether the tools provided are being utilized to their full potential.
• Importance: Consistent usage often correlates with better student outcomes, as regular practice and engagement with the material can lead to deeper understanding and retention of concepts.

About the Data

Data Calculation:

• Percentages in both the Readiness to Learn and Question Proficiency tabs are calculated by assessing the number of correct answers in relation to the total attempts made by students.
• Data is only displayed when there is a sufficient amount of information to ensure the results are statistically significant.

Regional Data Calculation:

• For comparative purposes, regional data is also displayed. This includes information from other districts within the same jurisdiction that are part of the Knowledgehook database.
• It's important to note that the percentages shown on the dashboard do not reflect standardized test results but rather the ongoing assessments within the platform.

The insights provided by the dashboard are invaluable for making informed decisions that can drive school improvement. By understanding where students stand in terms of readiness and proficiency, principals can better plan interventions, allocate resources, and ultimately support student success.