Student Data Analysis and Intervention Plan

Objective:

Use real or simulated student data to identify instructional needs and plan cohesive math support across grade levels.

Requirements:

Analyze a set of K–6 math assessment data (your own, from placement, or a case study).
Identify patterns of strength and need across grades.
Design an intervention and enrichment plan, including:

Differentiated groupings
Curriculum alignment
Progress monitoring tools

Highlight how your plan supports equity and coherence.

Collaboration Idea:

Work with a small team to simulate a department meeting across multiple grade levels.

Student Data Analysis & Intervention Plan

Objective:

Use real or simulated K–6 math assessment data to identify instructional needs and create a cohesive support plan across grade levels.

Instructions:

Collect or Select Data

Use either your own K–6 math assessment data, placement data, or a provided case study dataset.

Analyze the Data

Identify patterns of student strengths and needs across different grade levels.

Look for trends that indicate common areas requiring intervention or enrichment.

Design Your Plan

Develop an intervention and enrichment plan that includes:

Differentiated Groupings: How will you group students for targeted support?

Curriculum Alignment: How does your plan align with grade-level standards and learning goals?

Progress Monitoring Tools: What tools or methods will you use to track student progress over time?

Support Equity and Coherence

Explain how your plan ensures equitable access to support and maintains coherence across multiple grade levels.

Collaboration (Optional)

Work with a small team to simulate a department meeting. Share your findings, discuss cross-grade strategies, and refine your plan together.

Prepare Your Presentation

Organize your analysis and plan clearly and professionally. Use appropriate math education terminology and visuals if needed.

Submission:

Turn in a written report or presentation that addresses all the elements above. If working in a team, include a summary of your collaborative process.

Criteria	Excellent (4)	Proficient (3)	Developing (2)	Beginning (1)
Data Analysis	Thoroughly analyzes K–6 math data, identifying clear patterns of strengths and needs across grades	Analyzes data with some clear patterns of strengths and needs identified across grades	Provides limited analysis; some patterns identified but lacks depth or clarity	Minimal or inaccurate analysis with unclear or no patterns identified
Intervention & Enrichment Plan	Designs a comprehensive, detailed plan including differentiated groupings, curriculum alignment, and progress monitoring tools	Creates a solid plan addressing most components clearly with some detail	Plan addresses some components but lacks clarity or detail in key areas	Plan is incomplete or missing key components
Equity and Coherence	Clearly explains how the plan supports equity and coherence across grade levels	Addresses equity and coherence with some explanation	Mentions equity or coherence but lacks clear connection to plan	Does not address equity or coherence
Collaboration (if applicable)	Actively engages in team collaboration simulating department meeting; contributes ideas and integrates feedback	Participates in collaboration with some contribution and cooperation	Limited participation in team activities and discussion	Does not participate or collaborate
Presentation and Communication	Presents analysis and plan clearly, logically, and professionally with appropriate terminology	Communicates ideas clearly with minor lapses in organization or terminology	Communication lacks clarity or organization in parts	Presentation is unclear, disorganized, or incomplete

Example Project: Student Data Analysis & Intervention Plan

Data Source:
Simulated K–6 math assessment data from a district placement test for 150 students across grades K to 6.

1. Data Analysis

Summary of Findings:

Grade	Strengths	Needs
K–2	Number sense, basic addition/subtraction	Early place value concepts (tens/ones)
3–5	Basic multiplication facts	Multi-digit multiplication, fractions, word problems
6	Basic operations with whole numbers	Ratios, proportions, and fraction application

Sample Data Visual (Description):

Bar Chart showing % of students meeting grade-level standards in key domains:

Grade	Number Sense	Multiplication	Fractions	Ratios/Proportions
K	85%	N/A	N/A	N/A
1	80%	N/A	N/A	N/A
2	78%	65%	N/A	N/A
3	70%	55%	45%	N/A
4	68%	50%	40%	N/A
5	65%	48%	38%	N/A
6	60%	55%	35%	30%

Interpretation: Notice the drop in fraction and ratio proficiency starting in grade 3 and continuing through grade 6.

2. Intervention & Enrichment Plan

Differentiated Groupings:

Grades K–2: Enrichment groups for advanced problem-solving and early place value extension activities (students scoring above 85% in number sense).
Grades 3–6: Targeted intervention groups focusing on fraction concepts and multi-digit multiplication. Group sizes kept small (4–6 students). Group placement is flexible based on weekly progress data.

Curriculum Alignment:

Intervention lessons use district-approved materials aligned with Common Core standards for fractions (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NF, 4.NF, 5.NF) and multiplication (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT).
Enrichment tasks incorporate higher-level problem-solving aligned with Mathematical Practice Standards.

Progress Monitoring Tools:

Weekly exit tickets assessing specific skills (e.g., fraction equivalence, multiplication strategies).
Monthly benchmark assessments using district assessments to track growth.
Use of a simple data tracking sheet for each student to record scores and notes.

Sample Progress Monitoring Visual (Description):

Line graph showing student progress on fraction skills over 3 months, with weekly scores plotted. The graph shows upward trends for most students after 6 weeks of intervention.

3. Equity and Coherence

The plan ensures students receive support based on demonstrated need, not solely on grade level, promoting equitable access.
Coordination across grade levels supports coherence; for example, fraction interventions begin in grade 3 but continue with scaffolded support through grade 6.
Small group instruction allows for differentiated pacing and culturally responsive teaching examples to engage diverse learners.

4. Collaboration Summary

The team (3 teachers across grades 3, 4, and 5) met biweekly to discuss data trends and intervention effectiveness.
Shared resources, including lesson plans and progress monitoring tools, were developed collaboratively.
Quarterly meetings are scheduled to review overall student progress and adjust plans.

5. Presentation Outline

Introduction and data summary with charts.
Detailed intervention and enrichment plan with timelines.
Sample lesson plan excerpts for intervention groups.
Progress monitoring tools samples.
Equity and coherence explanation.
Collaboration process and next steps.