Nicolle Hancock

Dr. Kelly Rippard

TLED 430W

July 19, 2022

Analyzing Data – Math Unit Test

At the conclusion of the math unit this week, my class took a test to assess their

knowledge of the content. After reviewing the data collected from the test scores, I’ve

concluded a few areas that need attention in order to maximize comprehension in the class.

Overall, the average class test score of 66% reveals a lack of full comprehension for the

math unit. One of the considerations I will make is to review the test material and evaluate the

level of difficulty. I can consider if the test questions were too difficult in comparison to the

amount of time spent on teaching the material in class. Specifically, questions #1, 5, and 11

scored the lowest among all students on average. The section on division may need more review

in class. The range in test scores is 60%. This wide range helps me to know there is a broad gap

in understanding among my students. This may require administering a revised test to fully

assess the class’s comprehension. Another observation I have made for the overall class is that

although the average test score is only 66%, I still have some students who scored exceptionally

well on the test. Overall, the class could benefit from added review time to master the material.

Judging by the results of the grades, it may benefit the class to try some group work to review the

math unit using a collaborative effort. I can form teams of students that are mixed groups of test

grades in order to encourage mastery of the unit we covered.

 After reviewing the data that evaluates individual students, I have found that some of the

students in my class stand out as having a high level of comprehension after learning the math

unit. Juan stands out as having mastered this unit scoring 100% on the unit test. Cody also

achieved a high score on the test with a 93% and only a few errors in the addition topic

questions. These were the only two students to receive on “A” on the test. Three students scored

a “B” on the test with a score of 80%. However, of those three students, one (Jack) had an equal

average score in all the math topics. Jack averaged 80% in the topics of addition, subtraction and

division. What is interesting is that of the three total students who all scored an 80% on the unit

test, Jack was the only one who scored the highest in the topic of division. With this in mind,

Juan, Cody and Jack would be a good choice for leaders of peer groups when I conduct a

classroom review of the material. They have proven themselves in all the topics of the math

unit. Considering the division topic seemed to be the most difficult for the class as a whole, this

is an impressive achievement for these students. I will certainly use their skills to benefit their

peers during group work,

I have also reviewed the data with intention of identifying students who may need

additional tutoring or review before fully mastering this math unit. The data I collected from the

test scores identified an alarming 6 students that have failed this test. I will certainly review the

test for its level of difficulty. However, I can also address individual needs of my students based

on their scores. For example, Patrick (47%), Sarah (53%), Nathan (47%), Molly (53%), Claire

(47%), and Luke (40%) represent a group of students who have failed the math test and will need

some additional tutoring in order to fully comprehend the unit. Overall, each of the six students

in this group struggled fairly equally in all areas of the math unit (addition, subtraction and

division). Sarah is the only student of the group that seems to have a working comprehension of
the subtraction topic as she has averaged 80% of those questions correct. When I have my

tutoring times scheduled with each student, I will be sure and use the data with averages of each

math topic handy in order to focus on the areas of greatest need.

A thorough analyses of the math test data has proven to be helpful to me as I assess the

needs of my students in order to successfully complete this math unit. I am eager to review

future data to in order to discover areas of improvement.