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Southeast Polk. District Achievement Data Profile 2011-2012. Interpreting the New Assessments. Grades 3-7 In reading, the average student in 2011 outperformed the average student in 2000.
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Southeast Polk District Achievement Data Profile 2011-2012
Interpreting the New Assessments • Grades 3-7 • In reading, the average student in 2011 outperformed the average student in 2000. • In math, students at all performance levels (low, average and high) in 2011 outperformed students in 2000. • In language, students in 2011 in grades 3 to 5 tended to outperform students in 2000. • In science, all students in 2011 generally outperformed students in 2000. • Grades 8-11 • performance of all students in 2011 was comparable to that of students in 2000
Trend Data What is the impact of core instruction on achievement levels for students?
Cohort Data Are our students making growth?
Celebrations • Trend growth at 3 grade levels in reading and 4 grade levels in math. • Cohort growth at 3 grade levels in reading and 3 grade levels in math. • 8 data points demonstrated double-digit growth. • Strong data in written expression reflects focus on writing. • Strong proficiency and growth at schools with poverty and language challenges.
Implications • Review support structures • Review program of studies • Test administration—Spring for Iowa Tests
Actions • Implement assessment plan that provides ongoing feedback related to learning goals. • Design intervention plans for students at risk of meeting learning goals • Implement new curriculum units with attention to possibilities of differentiation • Increase the explicitness of instruction for students not meeting goals or not making progress • Increase opportunities for reading, writing, and problem-solving across all content areas.