Data-Driven Strategies: Moving All Students Forward on the NJSLA-M

This workshop equips teachers with actionable strategies to enhance student performance on the NJSLA-Math assessments. Participants analyze student performance data, explore how NJSLA standards are assessed, and apply targeted instructional strategies to support students, especially those "on the bubble." The session emphasizes evidence-based tools and modeling problem types to drive instructional improvement and close learning gaps. Educators leave with a plan for integrating these insights directly into their upcoming lessons.

• Difficulty interpreting and using NJSLA data to inform instruction
  
  
• Gaps in student understanding of assessed standards and question types
  
  
• Lack of targeted strategies to support students nearing proficiency
  

1. Data Interpretation for Instructional Impact:
   Teachers learn how to analyze high-level and item-specific NJSLA data, identify key evidence statements, and determine prerequisite knowledge to inform their lesson planning.
   
   
2. Deep Understanding of Assessment Types:
   Educators explore and deconstruct the three NJSLA item types (Type I, II, III), gaining insights into conceptual understanding, reasoning, and modeling to better prepare students for each question format.
   
   
3. Strategic, Student-Centered Planning:
   Participants are introduced to practical strategies that reinforce prior knowledge, address misconceptions, and engage students in meaningful math discourse aligned to assessment expectations