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2012 NJASK Results- Garwood Public Schools. NJASK- New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge. Administered in grades 3-8 Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science *science in grades 4 and 8 only Scoring: 250-300 - advanced proficient 200-249- proficient
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NJASK- New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge • Administered in grades 3-8 • Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science *science in grades 4 and 8 only • Scoring: 250-300 - advanced proficient 200-249- proficient 199 and below – partially proficient • District Factor Group (DFG)- The N.J. Department of Education’s system for ranking school districts by their socioeconomic status.Garwood is “DE”
NJASK 3-Math and LAL(How Garwood compares) Math LAL *Please note: This class has an usually high number of special education students. (30.6% compared to state average of 20%)
NJASK 4-Math and LAL Math LAL
NJASK 5-Math and LAL Math LAL
NJASK 6-Math and LAL Math LAL
NJASK 7-Math and LAL Math LAL *Please note: This class has an usually high number of special education students. (29.4% compared to state average of 20%)
NJASK 8-Math and LAL Math LAL
NJASK Science Grades 4 and 8 4th Grade 8th Grade
Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012Class of 2016 (3rd/4th grade-now in 5th grade)
Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012Class of 2015 (4th/5th grade)
Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012Class of 2014 (5th/6th grade)
Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012Class of 2013 (6th /7th grade)
Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012Class of 2012 (7th/8th grade)
Instructional Implications • Review of the test results by administration; • Analyze and build upon strengths. • Create strategies to correct weaknesses. • Discussion and implementation of results with teaching staff. • Use the CCCCS Frameworks for developing instructional practices. • Require teachers to assess using scoring rubrics. • Encourage daily use of rubric knowledge by students when preparing work.
Instructional Implications cont. ~Open Ended Questions • Students answer these questions with short or long written responses • Allow the pupil to express what they know about each question in their own words • Students may also present their response using diagrams, graphics, and/or pictures
How can our parents get involved in helping Lincoln School improve student performance? As a parent or guardian, you can help our school improve students’ performance on state tests by: • Attending school sponsored parent meetings relating to your student • Reviewing your child’s homework and test results • Setting both short and long term goals with your child for continued academic improvement • Becoming an active participant in the Lincoln School community • Keeping open communication with Lincoln School administrators and teachers when questions arise and /or to provide feedback and suggestions
Areas of Concerns 7th Grade Math Our current 4th grade’s overall scores Overall scores statewide in 4th and 7th grade Areas of Strengths NJASK science in both grades 4 and 8 NJASK scores above state average in most areas Growth in target area from last year (our current 6th grade) Analysis of NJASK Results