Teachers also chart a class average and a grade average in each area. As children become more knowledgeable about the process, teachers share those charts with them. Holden said teachers encourage students to focus on their own growth and not to become overly concerned with how they compare to the group averages. Students must monitor their progress throughout. That puts them into the role of being a leader of their own educational life,'' he said.
Run charts are most useful with struggling students.
Teachers often take this information to the intervention action team. Because of the quantity of information that's been collected, this team can quickly analyze the cause of the problem and develop a plan to intervene, Taylor said. The team meets again in two weeks to see if the strategy worked. That cycle is repeated until the student shows progress. We've seen this work wonders for a child.