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Using and Analysing Data in Australian Schools: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators

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In today's data-driven world, it is crucial for educators to be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively use and analyse data. This book, "Using and Analysing Data in Australian Schools," provides a comprehensive guide to help educators do just that. Written by a team of experienced educational researchers and practitioners, this book covers all aspects of data analysis in schools, from data collection and management to data interpretation and visualisation.

Using and Analysing Data in Australian Schools: Why, How and What?

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Language	:	English
File size	:	5467 KB
Print length	:	408 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

Chapter 1: The Importance of Data in Education

This chapter discusses the importance of using data to inform educational decision-making. It provides an overview of the different types of data available to schools, and explains how data can be used to improve student outcomes.

Chapter 2: Collecting and Managing Data

The second chapter provides a step-by-step guide to collecting and managing data in schools. It covers topics such as data collection methods, data quality, and data storage.

Chapter 3: Analysing Data

This chapter discusses different methods of analysing data. It covers both quantitative and qualitative methods, and provides examples of how data can be analysed to identify trends and patterns.

Chapter 4: Interpreting Data

The fourth chapter focuses on interpreting data. It discusses how to draw valid s from data, and how to avoid making false assumptions.

Chapter 5: Visualising Data

This chapter provides a guide to visualising data. It covers different types of data visualisations, and explains how to use visualisations to communicate data effectively.

Chapter 6: Using Data to Improve Student Outcomes

The final chapter discusses how data can be used to improve student outcomes. It provides examples of how data can be used to identify students at risk, develop targeted interventions, and track progress over time.

This book is an essential resource for educators who want to use data to improve student outcomes. It provides a comprehensive overview of data analysis in schools, and offers practical advice on how to collect, manage, analyse, interpret, and visualise data.

About the Authors

The authors of "Using and Analysing Data in Australian Schools" are a team of experienced educational researchers and practitioners. They have extensive experience in using data to improve student outcomes, and they are passionate about helping other educators to do the same.