Student Data Tracking Forms Teaching Resources
Struggling to track student data effectively? Explore data tracking forms designed by teachers who know exactly how many data points you're juggling every day!
This collection of printable and digital forms for teachers comes from the teachers of Teach Starter, who had their own years in the classroom when they created the assessment forms, progress report templates and so much more that you'll find as you browse.
From tracking students' reading fluency and number recognition to staying on top of behavior data and mastery of specific standards, we've got you covered with Google templates you can use online or print out when you need a physical copy.
Are you drowning in a sea of student data and looking for a lifeline? Read on for some tips from our teacher team on getting the most out of your student data tracking!
Quantitative Data vs. Qualitative Data — What's the Difference?
Before we dig into some of the best ways to make use of your student data, it's worth taking a short journey into the types of data you're collecting.
Data can typically be split out into two main types — quantitative and qualitative. So what is the difference? And which type of student data is going to be the most useful for you as a teacher?
Qualitative Data
Sometimes referred to as categorial data, qualitative data is the more subjective of the two data types.
The information you glean from formative assessments would fall into this category, along with students' written reflections or even answers to opinion-based surveys about how they prefer to learn. Insights you get from other teachers or students' parents about their strengths and weaknesses would also fall into this category.
Even though you can't put numbers to this type of student data, doesn't mean it isn't incredibly valuable! This is the kind of data that can help you get to know your students better, informing how you can best reach them. Qualitative data helps us get a broad picture of who a child is and how they best learn.
Quantitative Data
As the name implies, quantitative data is data that we can quantify. That means you can put actual numbers to it, making this sort of student data far less subjective.
In the classroom, things like benchmark data or standardized test scores would both fall under a quantitative heading.
Tracking this type of student data is just as important as qualitative data — albeit in different ways. For example, you might look at your students' attendance rates to spot absentee trends that you need to investigate more deeply to find out if there is something going on at home.
Student Data Tracking Tips From Teachers (For Teachers)
So you have two very different types of student data. Now how do you track it all?
Different methods work for different teachers, but here are just a few ideas from our teacher team that have worked for them. Explore the whole list to find some tracking methods that work for you!
1. Tracking Exit Ticket Data
Do you use exit tickets for formative assessments? Create a spreadsheet to track it daily. This makes it easy to get a comprehensive look at student responses to adjust your instruction.
2. Check Your Students' IEP
If you have students with IEPs, there may be specific markers that will let you know how often you need to be tracking progress. If there isn't, plan to do so at least once a week.
3. Use Sticky Notes
Sometimes you don't have your data tracking forms at hand. That's where sticky notes come in handy. Scribble down qualitative data when it comes to you on a stick note. At the end of the day, transfer all of those sticky note notes to the form!
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Behavior Punch Card – Right on Target!
Motivate your students to be on target with this punch card template.
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Student Progress Report Parent Letter Templates
Track academic and behavioral data with this set of progress report templates.
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Classroom Expectations - Behavioral Visual Support Posters
Set clear expectations with a visual classroom expectations poster for the classroom.
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Student Differentiation Guide - Data Tracker
Keep track of learning goals, accommodations, and student differentiation strategies with a handy student differentiation guide.
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Happy Note Home
Communicate positive messages to parents and guardians with a Happy Note Home letter template.
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Weekly Behavior Tracking Sheet
Track and reward student behavior with a printable weekly behavior chart.
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Sample Behavior Goals
Use this list of 20 behavior goals to help when creating your students' behavior trackers.
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Teacher Lesson Planner - Rose Garden Theme (Digital)
Make writing lesson plans easier and more eye-appealing with a beautiful Rose Garden Theme Digital Lesson Planner!
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Student Reading Log
Track your students' at-home reading with this printable reading log.
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Tiered Behavior Plan – Editable Template
Establish clear expectations, rewards and tiered consequences with this free behavior plan template.
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Tranquil Watercolor Digital Teacher Planner
Download a digital teacher lesson planner to organize and streamline the lesson planning process.
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Fluency Reading Passage Pack - Grade 1
Assess student fluency with a printable pack of reading fluency passages for 1st grade.
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Behavior Think Sheet - Upper Grades
Invite your students to reflect on their behavior choices with this behavior think sheet.
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Student Progress Report Template
Update parents and guardians every week using this editable weekly student report template.
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Behavior Reflection Sheet – Lower Grades
Get your primary students to reflect on their behaviors with this reflection worksheet.
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Assessment Rubric - Procedural Writing
An assessment rubric designed to help teachers to assess students' procedural writing.
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Phonics Assessment - Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
Test your students' knowledge of the uppercase and lowercase letters in the alphabet with this assessment kit.
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Fluency Reading Passage - Wind and Sun (Grade 4)
A fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.
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How Do I Get Home? Backpack Tags & Forms
Use printable backpack tags to organize student transportation at the end of the school day.
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Google Sheets Attendance Tracker
Keep tabs on student attendance with a Google Slides Student Attendance Tracking spreadsheet.
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Parent Communication Log – Documentation Templates
Document parent phone calls, emails, meetings and more with this set of printable templates.
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Parent Teacher Conference Templates
Save time, enhance organization and strengthen the parent-teacher partnership with this set of parent-teacher conference forms.
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Parent-Teacher Conference Documentation Form
Use this printable Teacher-Parent Conference Form to organize your parent-teacher conferences ahead of time and keep accurate and detailed records of parent communication.
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Quick Phonics Screener- Single Letter Phoneme
Test your students' knowledge of single letter phonemes with this student assessment kit.
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Verbal Corrections for Students - Teacher Guide
Giving constructive feedback to students can be difficult. Use our handy teacher guide to choose appropaite feedback.
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Guided Reading Groups - Progress Tracker
Track student progress during guided reading sessions with this template.
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Multiplication Facts Master
Help your students track their progress in mastering multiplication facts with this template.
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Independent Reading Rubric (Middle Elementary)
A rubric to ascertain students reading phases.
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Advanced Reading Rubric (Upper Elementary)
A rubric to ascertain students reading phases.
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Parent Teacher Conference Planning Template
Print a teacher planning template for parent teacher conferences that will keep you on top of things!
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Writing Conference Form - Student Record
Use this writing conference form when discussing and observing students writing.
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Fluency Reading Passage - The Little Seed (Grade 3)
A fiction text to use when assessing students' fluency.