A key step between identifying trends and patterns in your data and developing and implementing an action plan is to determine key factors and root causes which are impacting student outcomes identified by data. Without taking the necessary step of determining root cause(s) by digging deeper into the “why,” action plans may not be focused on appropriate and meaningful courses of action. Click here for more information on The Digging Deeper Guides (PDF).
Digging Deeper documents are helpful in examining possible variables impacting student performance. These resources are available for content areas that include ELA/Literature, Math/Algebra I, and Science and Biology. Additionally, these resources are available for a focus on students with a history of lower achievement and students with a history of higher achievement.
- Digging Deeper into Content Areas - English Language Arts (ELA) Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, Keystone Literature (PDF)
- Digging Deeper into Content Areas - Mathematics Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, Keystone Algebra I (PDF)
- Digging Deeper into Content Areas - Science Grades 4 & 8, Keystone Biology (PDF)
- Digging Deeper - Students with a History of Higher Achievement (PDF)
- Digging Deeper - Students with a History of Lower Achievement (PDF)
The following resources are designed to support educators through an efficient and effective root cause analysis process. Most resources reference the Digging Deeper documents found on this webpage.
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