NWEA, NeSA, CRT, EasyCBM, Skills Pointer, C4L, ELDA, LMNOP, ETC.
Data driven decision making, something we can all agree is a good idea. Data driven decisions means that we look at how a student is doing and use that information to help us make decisions. Accountability based on a one or a few tests is what is less popular with most educators. Regardless of our opinions on the use of tests and data for accountability, we know that testing is a big part of our school life. Let's consider a few questions. 
- How do we use data to inform decisions? How can we better use this data?
- How does testing effect our school culture?
- How can we make testing a positive?
- How can we make changes in the bigger picture of education?
- What do we have to do to compete?
- How does the emphasis on testing impact our exploratory classes?
- How do we create the right balance of preparing students for tests and preparing students for life?
- What considerations must we have for students who are either poor, english language learners, or have special needs?
- How do we ensure a meaningful curriculum for students who do not have special needs?
- What do we do for high ability students?
- How do we raise our expectations for ALL students?
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