MTDS Glossary
Multiple Sources of Data
Using multiple sources of data means accessing a variety of types and kinds of data from more than one place. Some common data sources found within education include state assessments, school-site information, such as student cumulative files, and of course classroom-based sources. These sources provide teachers with both qualitative and quantitative data to help them understand the needs of their students.
- Many different kinds of data can be found within the
- different sources used by teachers, including:
- Behavioral
- Perceptual
- School Processes
- Demographic
- Biographical
- Performance
Combining different kinds of data allows teachers to more fully understand who their students are and what they need to be successful.