i Data Driven Decision Making Processes for Pedagogical Purposes in the Case of Latin and South American Bi-lingual International Schools

ii A student’s educational journey is one that is governed by decision makers. There is very little research examining the decision making processes of Latin and South American bi-lingual international schools and the use being made of information gained from the analysis of this recorded data. Many aspects of student performance are measured and recorded, then reported in some manner. Decisions are made for and about students in a manner that is, at best, rational and reasoned, but in reality may be ad-hoc and reactionary without resorting to data or information that could affect the decision and its ramifications. Data Driven Decision Making (DDDM) potentially provides a structure that affords strength and transparency to the decision making process. There were three research questions that guided this study. Why is DDDM important in an educational context? What are the issues and challenges surrounding the use of DDDM in relation to making pedagogical decisions within Latin American bi-lingual international schools? What are the issues surrounding the use of digital technologies in procuring and analysin