Lesson Plan

Interpreting Connection Data

Students will analyze 10th-grade survey data on school belonging, identify patterns and root causes, and draft targeted action steps to enhance connection in their community.

A strong sense of belonging boosts student engagement, mental health, and academic success. Analyzing real data empowers students to understand their community and drive positive change.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Gather and Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Context

5 minutes

Step 2

Data Review

10 minutes

Step 3

Deep-Dive Analysis

10 minutes

Step 4

Root-Cause Roundtable

8 minutes

Step 5

Action Plan Development

7 minutes

Slide Deck

Survey Findings Breakdown

Welcome students to the session. Explain that they'll review data from the recent school climate survey, focusing on belonging. Encourage them to think critically about what the numbers mean for their experience.

Overall Sense of Belonging

Point out that while a majority feel belonging, about 1 in 5 are neutral and over 1 in 10 disagree. Ask students why a neutral response can still signal concern.

Belonging by Demographic Group

Highlight disparities. Invite students to note which groups report lower belonging and brainstorm why. Remind them to record observations on the [Data Detective Sheet](#data-detective-sheet).

Key Questions for Analysis

Guide students to discuss these questions in their groups for the Data Review step. Encourage them to support ideas with evidence from the charts.

Next Steps

Explain the hands-on activity. Distribute materials and clarify expectations. Remind groups they have 10 minutes for this step and to note their top findings.

Lesson Plan

Interpreting Connection Data

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Gather and Review Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Context

Step 2

Data Review

Step 3

Deep-Dive Analysis

Step 4

Root-Cause Roundtable

Step 5

Action Plan Development

Slide Deck

Survey Findings Breakdown

Overall Sense of Belonging

Belonging by Demographic Group

Key Questions for Analysis

Next Steps

Worksheet

Discussion

Project Guide

Connected or Disconnected?

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