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Assessment at Clarkdale . Ellen Auchenpaugh, Academic Coach March 4, 2014. CogAT : Cognitive Abilities Test. Taken in the fall of 1 st , 3 rd , 7 th grades Norm-referenced – compared to similar age across the nation
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Assessment at Clarkdale Ellen Auchenpaugh, Academic Coach March 4, 2014
CogAT: Cognitive Abilities Test • Taken in the fall of 1st, 3rd, 7th grades • Norm-referenced – compared to similar age across the nation • Test on ability – capability of figuring out, not necessarily “what’s learned in school” • Verbal / Quantitative / Nonverbal / Composite • SAS: Standard Age Score • 100 = average (85-100 overall average range)
ITBS: Iowa Tests of Basic Skills • Taken in fall of 3rd, 5th, 7th grades • Norm-referenced achievement test • Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies • GE = grade equivalent (3.5 = 3rd grade 5th month) • PR – percentile rank – (80%ile means score is = or > 80% of grade level peers nationwide) • PGE = predicted grade equivalent (3rd and 7th)- based on CogAT score, what would you expect?
CRCT:Criterion-Referenced Competency Test • Taken in grades 3-8 (April 23-29 in Cobb) • Related to instructional standards in GA • Reading, Math, English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies • “Gateway” Test in grade 3 (reading), grades 5 and 8 (reading/math) • Scores: 650-850+ 650-799 “does not meet” standards 800-849 “meets” standards 850 + “exceeds” standards
CRCT • Risk of not meeting standards in 3rd and 5th: “Maymester” • Retest: Reading May 16 Math May 19 • Notified: Retention Meeting
What about AR level? These are GE: grade equivalent Example: 2.3 2nd grade / 3rd month 0.7 7th month of school (K) Range - 2.3 – 3.4
ACCESS:Accessing Comprehension and Communication in Englishfrom State to State • Administered January - March to Active English Language Learners • Listening /Speaking / Reading / Writing • Social and Academic English • Scores: 1 – 6 range 1 Entering 4 Expanding 2 Emerging 5 Bridging 3 Developing 6 Reaching • Questions? Mrs. Dickerson or Mrs. Rosa
For Any Assessment…..or Any Day! • Emphasize importance of doing your best • Adequate sleep • Healthy breakfast • Present and on time • Follow test-taking strategies taught by teacher and counselors • Positive attitude
Questions? • Ellen Auchenpaugh, Academic Coach 770-819-2422 ext. 046 ellen.auchenpaugh@cobbk12.org OR • Contact your child’s teacher…..