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Changes in Student Assessment and School Accountability for 2011-12. Student Assessment. FCAT 2.0 in Reading and Mathematics Measures the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) with new cut scores Grade 6 and 10 Reading on the Computer End-of-Course Exams on the Computer
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Changes in Student Assessment and School Accountability for 2011-12
Student Assessment • FCAT 2.0 in Reading and Mathematics • Measures the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) with new cut scores • Grade 6 and 10 Reading on the Computer • End-of-Course Exams on the Computer • Algebra • Geometry • Biology • U.S. History • Civics
Impact of New Cut ScoresREADINGChange in Percent of Students Proficient
Impact of New Cut ScoresMATHEMATICSChange in Percent of Students Proficient
Senate Bill 1908 and 4 Requires End of Course Assessments taken by students on computers in: • Algebra • Geometry • Biology • US History • Civics For High Schools 50% of the school’s grade will be based on FCAT-related factors and the remaining 50% will be based on factors that include: • Graduation rate for the school & the at-risk group • Performance and participation in AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, AICE, and industry-certification • Post-secondary readiness as measured by the SAT, ACT, or PERT • Performance on End of Course assessments
2011-12 Proposed Changes to School Grades • More Weight in Reading • Points in proficiency and gains will be increased • Performance in Algebra EOC • Points in proficiency and gains will include Algebra
2011-12 Proposed Changes to School Grades • Different Grading Scale • School Grading Scale Trigger • Every time the percentage of ‘A’ and ‘B’ schools reaches 75% in a current year, the minimum required points for grades of A, B, C, and D would be increased.
The Bottom Line 2012 2011 The state's changes in both individual student and school accountability will likely result in a decline in school performance grades even if student scores increase.