1. Grades 6-8 MONITORING REPORT HIGHLIGHTS DECEMBER 2013

2. The New Starting Point Proficiency rates – the percentage of students meeting or exceeding the standards – on the new Common Core assessments cannot be compared with last year’s proficiency results since the old scores are from an old test based on the former standards. This is a new beginning and starting point that will provide better, clearer information to parents, teachers, and principals about what our children know and are able to do. The results from these assessments will help you and your school directly address the learning needs of your child so that he or she gets and/or stays on track for college and career success. Commissioner John King August 7, 2013 EngageNY.org 2

3. Goals Based on New Starting Point Current Subject/Grade Cohort Growth Goal Based Upon 9% Increase from Cohort’s Last Year’s Performance 2020 State Assessment Goal ELA 630% Proficiency90% ELA 729% Proficiency90% ELA 830% Proficiency90% Math 630% Proficiency90% Math 733% Proficiency90% Math 826% Proficiency90%

4. 6-8 AREAS CURRENTLY ON TRACK WITH PROGRESS TOWARDS EOY GOALS English Language Arts (ELA) 6 th, 7 th and 8 th Grade Social Studies 6 th, 7 th and 8th Grade Science 6 th and 7 th Grade These areas are within 10 points of the EOY Goal.

5. AREAS OF FOCUS Math 6 th, 7 th and 8 th Grade Science 8 th GRADE ELA 6 th, 7 th and 8th Grade will continue to be a focus area throughout the year