Student understandings are checked using formative assessments
Teacher identifies the most important sources of data
Teachers review student data on their own and with colleagues
Data is used to make instructional decisions
Data can be used as immediate feedback for students
Disclaimer: This video is one perspective of instructional use of data. Make sure to understand how your district wants / expects data to be used in the classroom.
Scroll through pages 19-21 for more in depth information on Data Driven Decisions