Motivating with Data

Here is a chart that shows how Michelle's students are progressing on their math facts.  The data points represent the total number of items answered correctly by the class on that day's timed multiplication test.  One thing to note is that each student's test is not the same--they're working on different levels of multiplication, and once they pass one level, they move on to the next.  So improving the total number of facts correct is actually quite challenging, and may get harder as the kids get better.  Lee Jenkins argues that this type of a run chart works to motivate 70% to 90% of students, while only 50% of students are motivated by grades.  I'm curious to see how it works out!  Stay tuned for more examples of data in action!


Evan