Using Data for Continuous Improvement
Multiple Choice
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1.
Which of the following is not one of the stages of a data retreat?
A.
Planning
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B.
Implementation
Correct: Implementation happens after the data retreat, when schools enter the "Do" phase of the continuous improvement process
C.
Context setting
D.
Data analysis
2.
Which of the following is NOT an important characteristic for the school liaison?
A.
Detail-oriented
B.
Understanding of school´s goals
C.
Good communication skills
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D.
School administrator
Correct: It is more important that the school liaison possess the other skills listed; this person MAY be a school administrator, but it is certainly not necessary
3.
It is important that improvement goals are:
A.
Short-term
B.
Relatively simple to attain
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C.
Aligned to trends in the data
Correct: School goals should align to current trends in the data. Educators must monitor data continuously so that changes suggest whether goals are being attained.
D.
Reflective of every subject area
4.
Preparation for a data retreat requires:
A.
1 hour
B.
1 day
C.
1 week
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D.
It depends
Correct: Preparation typically takes some time, so it should not be left to the last minute. But the specific amount of time it takes will depend on many things, including how organized the school´s data are, if the school possesses the materials needed, how many people are helping, etc.
5.
A performance trend can be seen with a minimum of:
A.
Two data points
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B.
Three data points
Correct: With three data points, whether they represent three days, three weeks, or three years, the beginnings of a trend can be discerned.
C.
Four data points
6.
Which of the following are supporting materials for a data retreat?
A.
Copy of the CSRP
B.
School attendance policy
C.
Teacher´s guide to the assessment
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D.
All of the above
Correct. Supporting materials provide contextual information that may assist participants as they interpret the results of their data analyses.
7.
The Stages of Change model suggests that change is a function of:
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A.
Readiness
Correct: Prochaska & DiClemente suggest that readiness influences change. In turn, readiness is influenced by motivation and competency.
B.
Knowledge
C.
Desperation
D.
Pressure
8.
Group performance becomes erratic and may plummet. This describes what stage of change in which model?
A.
Reaction: Kirkpatrick
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B.
Chaos: Satir
Correct: The Chaos stage, although difficult, is important. Leaders need patience to guide their staff through this period.
C.
Action: Prochaska & DiClemente
D.
Practice & Integration: Satir
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