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Data and Insights

How We Measure What Matters (And Why It's Different)

Most education programs measure activity. We measure thinking.

You'll get data that shows not just what students did, but how they grew as thinkers.

What We Track​

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Engagement Metrics

Workshop participation:

  • Attendance and active involvement
  • Contribution to discussions
  • Completion of reflection exercises

Portal usage (12 months):

  • Frequency of logins
  • Challenges completed
  • Peer interactions
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Thinking Quality Indicators

Causal reasoning: Identify cause-effect chains, recognize unintended consequences

Perspective-taking: Quality of opposing arguments, evidence-based reasoning

Cross-domain connections: Pattern recognition, creative problem-solving

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Metacognitive Growth

Self-awareness: Ability to describe thinking process, recognize blind spots

Reflection depth: Quality of journal entries, insight development, transfer to new contexts

💡 Why it matters: These skills predict success in college and careers. Metacognition is the #1 predictor of lifelong learning success.

What You'll Receive​

Post-Workshop Report (Within 2 Weeks)​

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Engagement Summary

  • Which students participated most actively
  • Participation patterns by module
  • Peer collaboration data
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Thinking Framework Adoption

  • Which frameworks resonated with which students
  • Evidence of skill application
  • Areas of strength and growth
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Reflection Highlights

  • Key insights from student journals (anonymized)
  • Metacognitive development indicators
  • Quotes showing thinking evolution
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Recommendations

  • How to reinforce skills in your classroom
  • Suggested follow-up activities
  • Resources for continued growth

Quarterly Portal Reports (Year 1)​

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Ongoing Engagement

Track how many students remain active, which challenges they complete, and peer interaction patterns

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Skill Retention

Evidence of continued framework use, quality of responses over time, and transfer to new domains

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Long-Term Growth

Comparison to baseline, trajectory of development, and predictors of sustained engagement

How We Protect Student Privacy​

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FERPA & COPPA Compliant

  • No personally identifiable information in aggregate reports
  • Anonymized quotes and examples
  • Secure data storage with encryption
  • Parent opt-out options available
  • Data deletion requests honored immediately
✓ You get insights without compromising student privacy.

What Makes Our Data Different​

We Don't Just Count—We Analyze​

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Traditional Metrics

  • "85% of students completed the assignment"
  • "Students logged in 12 times"
  • "Students rated the program 4.5/5"
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Our Metrics

  • "Students improved causal reasoning by 34% as measured by blind-scored essays"
  • "Students demonstrated sustained metacognitive practice over 6 months"
  • "Students transferred thinking frameworks to 3+ different contexts"
💡 We measure outcomes, not outputs.

Sample Data Visualizations​

Engagement Over Time​

100%Workshop
78%Month 3
65%Month 6
52%Month 12

✓ Retention rates exceed industry standards (typical: 20% by month 6)

Thinking Framework Adoption​

82%Causal Reasoning
76%Perspective-Taking
68%Cross-Domain Insight

Metacognitive Development​

3.2Pre-Workshop (out of 10)
7.1Post-Workshop
7.8Month 6
Measured via MAI (Metacognitive Awareness Inventory)

Using Data to Drive Decisions​

How Districts Use Our Reports​

✅ Identify High-Potential Students

For advanced programs

✅ Target Interventions

For students who need support

✅ Demonstrate ROI

To school boards and funders

✅ Refine Curriculum

Based on what's working

✅ Track Equity

Across student populations

✓ Data becomes actionable—not just informative.

The Bottom Line​

You can't improve what you don't measure.

We give you the data to prove that critical thinking instruction works—and to show exactly how your students are growing.

Want to See Sample Reports?​

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