Good Data Does Inform Instruction: Looking for Trends and Connections

As I review large amounts of data to complete student progress reports, I am noticing significant trends and connections. This kind of analysis helps me to teach better and improve the teaching/learning program with colleagues. This data also helps students to see who they are and how they can improve their learning and foundation too. I want to collect a holistic array of data points in formal and informal ways to help students develop as well as they can. The data, when used well and coupled with good process, helps us to see clearly and forward our teaching/learning efforts well.