FELE Data-Driven Decision Making Flashcards

Which Florida tool provides school leaders with a dashboard view of multiple accountability indicators including graduation rate and learning gains?

Answer: Florida's School Grades portal on the FLDOE website

The FLDOE School Grades portal aggregates all accountability components into a transparent public dashboard for each school.

Root cause analysis in a school improvement context is BEST described as:

Answer: A systematic process to uncover the underlying factors contributing to a performance gap

Root cause analysis goes beyond symptoms to identify systemic factors that, if addressed, will produce lasting improvement.

A school leader wants to determine if there is a statistically significant difference between two instructional groups. The appropriate tool is:

Answer: An inferential statistical test such as a t-test

Inferential statistics such as the t-test determine whether observed differences between groups are likely due to chance or a real effect.

Which Florida accountability component specifically measures whether students who were previously below grade level made a year's worth of growth?

Answer: Learning Gains of the Lowest 25%

Florida's lowest 25% learning gains component specifically tracks whether the most at-risk students are making adequate annual progress.

A principal disaggregates FSA data and finds that English Language Learners (ELLs) consistently underperform in mathematics. The next step should be:

Answer: Investigate whether language barriers in math word problems are affecting performance

Examining whether language demand in assessments affects ELL math performance is a critical step in designing targeted, equitable supports.

Predictive analytics in a school setting is PRIMARILY used to:

Answer: Identify students likely to need intervention before they fall behind

Predictive analytics uses historical data patterns to flag students at risk so leaders can intervene proactively rather than reactively.