Response to "Date-Driven Teachers"

How do you see yourself using data in your hypothetical classroom?

I see myself using the outcome data of my students to greatly influence my lessons. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of my students I can tailor my lessons to get the most desirable outcome for my students and myself. As I strive to perfect my pedagogy the use of Data-driven decision making and setting goals will be a new arrow in my quiver or a new tool in my tool box. Properly using all these teaching tools and strategies will greatly enhance the education I education I give to my students.
The essential concepts of DDDM are Good baseline data, measurable instructional goals, frequent formative assessment, professional learning communities, and focused instructional interventions. For the most part I believe that the teachers I've had throughout my educational career used data and results of tests to assess themselves.