InsightMath provides rich assessment tools that generate meaningful data about student learning. By developing systematic approaches to collecting, analyzing, and acting on this information, you can maximize the program's impact on student achievement. This guide outlines key strategies for using InsightMath's embedded assessment system to inform instructional decisions and demonstrate program effectiveness throughout your school campus.
Establish Assessment Systems
- Review InsightMath assessment components (diagnostic, formative, summative).
- Create a school-wide assessment calendar aligned with district requirements.
- Develop protocols for collecting and analyzing the Thinking Path self-assessments.
- Schedule data meetings following unit assessments to identify patterns.
Create Meaningful Data Review Cycles
- Facilitate grade-level data discussions using InsightMath's formative assessment tools.
- Help teachers identify specific student strengths and needs from assessment results.
- Guide teams in connecting assessment data to specific teaching practices.
- Support teachers in adjusting instruction based on performance patterns.
Monitor Growth and Progress
- Track key indicator data from diagnostic to summative assessments.
- Identify students who may need additional support or extension.
- Compare performance across classrooms to identify effective implementation practices.
- Document program impact on student engagement and mathematical understanding.
Make Leadership Decisions Using Data
- Allocate instructional resources based on demonstrated needs.
- Target professional development to address identified implementation challenges.
- Recognize and celebrate measurable progress with teachers and students.
- Use concrete data when communicating with district leaders and families.
Connect with District Systems
- Align InsightMath assessments with district benchmark expectations.
- Demonstrate how program implementation supports school improvement goals.
- Provide evidence of program effectiveness for administrative reviews.
- Identify connections between InsightMath data and state accountability metrics.