How Do We Track Progress?

Jerri Lynn Lovelis

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Progress Patrol Lesson Plan

Students will become “data detectives” by using Observation Snapshots, Behavior Bingo Charts, and Exit Evidence Tickets to track their academic and behavioral progress in real time.

Empowering students to self-monitor builds self-awareness, responsibility, and motivation. Consistent data from these tools helps teachers tailor support and instruction for every learner.

Audience

3rd Grade Special Education Students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Engaging, hands-on data collection activities and guided reflection.

Materials

Data Detective Slide Deck, - Observation Snapshot Worksheet, - Behavior Bingo Chart, and - Exit Evidence Ticket

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Review Data Detective Slide Deck
Print copies of Observation Snapshot Worksheet and Exit Evidence Ticket for each student
Prepare a large Behavior Bingo Chart on chart paper or digital display
Gather clipboards or folders for student writing

Step 1

Warm-Up: Observation Snapshot

5 minutes

Distribute Observation Snapshot Worksheet
Ask students to record one recent success and one challenge in learning or behavior
Explain they are "data detectives" gathering information about themselves

Step 2

Introduction: Data Detective Briefing

5 minutes

Display Data Detective Slide Deck
Define data, progress tracking, and purpose of each tool
Highlight how Observation Snapshots and Behavior Bingo support learning
Invite student questions

Step 3

Activity: Behavior Bingo Chart

25 minutes

Provide each student with a Behavior Bingo Chart
Explain behaviors/goals in each square (e.g., “Raised hand,” “Stayed on task,” “Helped a peer”)
Students mark squares as they demonstrate behaviors during tasks
Rotate through guided-practice stations to create opportunities
Teacher circulates, encouraging and recording data

Step 4

Cool-Down: Exit Evidence Ticket

10 minutes

Hand out Exit Evidence Ticket
Students answer: “What did I do well today?,” “What can I improve?,” and “One goal for next time?”
Collect tickets to review reflections and gather student data
Praise students for their detective work

Slide Deck

Data Detectives on the Case!

Welcome to our class! Today we will learn how to track our learning and behavior using simple tools. By collecting data, we become better learners!

Welcome class! Today we begin our journey as Data Detectives. We’ll learn how to collect information about our learning and behavior so we can see what we do well and where we can grow.

What is Data?

Data is information we collect about what we do. It helps us see our successes and areas to improve.

Explain that “data” is just information. Use a simple example like tracking how many books we read.

Why Track Our Progress?

Helps us see what we did well
Shows us where to improve
Sets goals for next time

Walk through each bullet with examples from their daily routines.

Tool #1: Observation Snapshot

We use Observation Snapshot Worksheet to record one success and one challenge after our activities. This helps us notice our own learning patterns.

Show the Observation Snapshot Worksheet. Model filling out one success and one challenge.

Tool #2: Behavior Bingo

We use Behavior Bingo Chart to mark behaviors like:
• Raised hand to ask a question
• Stayed on task
• Helped a peer
Each time you show one, mark your square!

Display a sample Behavior Bingo Chart. Invite a volunteer to mark a square.

Tool #3: Exit Evidence Ticket

We use Exit Evidence Ticket to reflect at the end of class:

What did I do well today?
What can I improve?
One goal for next time?

Pass around an example Exit Evidence Ticket and read the questions aloud.

Ready to Investigate?

Questions? Let’s get our tools and start collecting data!

Invite any final questions. Transition into the warm-up Observation Snapshot activity.

Warm Up

Observation Snapshot

Think like a Data Detective! Record your thoughts below.

One Success I had today:

One Challenge I faced today:

Activity

Behavior Bingo Chart

Instructions: Mark each square when you demonstrate the behavior during our lesson. Try to get 4 in a row—vertically, horizontally, or diagonally!

Raised hand to ask a question	Stayed on task during work time	Helped a peer	Used kind words
Followed directions the first time	Completed work accurately	Listened quietly	Shared materials nicely
On-time transitions between tasks	Used quiet voice	Cleaned up workspace	Asked for help politely
Encouraged a friend	Stayed in seat	Turned in work on time	Worked independently

Cool Down

Exit Evidence Ticket

Think like a Data Detective one last time!

1. What did I do well today?

2. What can I improve?

3. One goal for next time: