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State Testing Report . Hawthorne Public Schools October 2013. What Material Is Covered on the State Standardized Tests?. Language Arts Literacy Reading – Literature and Non-Fiction Writing-- Informative/Explanatory, Narrative/Persuasive Mathematics Operations and Algebraic Thinking
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State Testing Report Hawthorne Public Schools October 2013
What Material Is Covered on the State Standardized Tests? • Language Arts Literacy • Reading – Literature and Non-Fiction • Writing-- Informative/Explanatory, Narrative/Persuasive • Mathematics • Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Number and Operations in Base Ten • Numbers and Operations in Fractions • Measurement and Data • Geometry • Problem-Solving • Probability/Discrete Math • Science • Life Science • Physical Science • Earth Science • Knowledge • Application
Jefferson School NJASK LALProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Jefferson School NJASK MathProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Roosevelt School NJASK LALProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Roosevelt School NJASK MathProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Washington School NJASK LALProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Washington School NJASK MathProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
District Factor Grouping [DFG] • DFG compares our school’s test scores to the scores earned by other schools who have a similar demographic/socioeconomic status. • Hawthorne is in the DE DFG. Other district that are included in our group include. . . • Wanaque, Passaic Valley, West Paterson • Saddle Brook, Bogota, Carlstadt, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park
Elementary Findings • Increase Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency – LAL • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups- LAL • Special Education- Statistically Below Grade 5 • Grade 4 and 5 LAL room to improve… • Reading Workshop K-5 • Sustained PD throughout the year • Continue Exploration of Special Education Literacy Programs K-5 • Increase Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency - Math • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups • Grade 5– Statistically Below • Special Education – Statistically Below Grades 3 and 5 • Nancy Schulz Math Workshops • Sustained PR throughout the year • Investigating New Textbook Series Special Ed and General Ed - CCSS
Lincoln Middle School Findings LAL • Increase Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups • No statistically significant differences (-) • William Patterson Professor in Residence • Infusion of ELA standards across curriculum Math • Increase Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups • Grade 6 and 8– Statistically Below (-) • Grades 6, 7, and 8 Special Education – Statistically Below • William Patterson Professor in Residence • Realignment of Math 6-8 with Common Core State Standards • Nancy Schulz Sustained Professional Development Workshops
High School Findings LAL and Math • Increase Proficiency and Advance Proficiency • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups • No statistically significant differences for general education • Increase AP Courses • Increase Dual Enrollment Classes for College Credit • Special Education Math– Statistically Below • Modified Block Schedule • Updating of Special Education Curriculum and Resources