Explains how teachers can incorporate 'no-frills' engagement with data, collected by themselves and others, into day-to-day teaching so that the process is useful, empowering and enjoyable. It presents strategies that are practical enough to attract teachers interest, feasible enough to implement in ongoing and sustainable ways and rigourous enough to make immediate and positive differences to teaching and learning. The clear, step-by-step approach to theory is reinforced by at a glance chapter summaries, integrated tips and real-world examples throughout.
"Talk of educational tools these days is usually about sophisticated technology, but academic and author Anthony Shaddock advocates the use of paper clips and a few disposable cups."
- Australian Educator, Summer 2013 edition