2012 NJASK Results- Garwood Public Schools

NJASK- New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge  Administered in grades 3-8  Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science *science in grades 4 and 8 only  Scoring: advanced proficient proficient 199 and below – partially proficient  District Factor Group (DFG)- The N.J. Department of Education’s system for ranking school districts by their socioeconomic status. Garwood is “DE”

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NJASK 3-Math and LAL (How Garwood compares) *Please note: This class has an usually high number of special education students. (30.6% compared to state average of 20%) Math LAL

NJASK 4-Math and LAL Math LAL

NJASK 5-Math and LAL Math LAL

NJASK 6-Math and LAL Math LAL

NJASK 7-Math and LAL Math LAL *Please note: This class has an usually high number of special education students. (29.4% compared to state average of 20%)

NJASK 8-Math and LAL Math LAL

NJASK Science Grades 4 and 8 4 th Grade 8 th Grade

Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012 Class of 2016 (3 rd /4 th grade-now in 5 th grade )

Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012 Class of 2015 (4 th /5 th grade)

Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012 Class of 2014 (5 th /6 th grade)

Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012 Class of 2013 (6 th /7 th grade)

Comparing NJASK scores -2011/2012 Class of 2012 (7 th /8 th grade)

Instructional Implications  Review of the test results by administration;  Analyze and build upon strengths.  Create strategies to correct weaknesses.  Discussion and implementation of results with teaching staff.  Use the CCCCS Frameworks for developing instructional practices.  Require teachers to assess using scoring rubrics.  Encourage daily use of rubric knowledge by students when preparing work.

Instructional Implications cont. ~Open Ended Questions Instructional Implications cont. ~Open Ended Questions Students answer these questions with short or long written responsesStudents answer these questions with short or long written responses Allow the pupil to express what they know about each question in their own wordsAllow the pupil to express what they know about each question in their own words Students may also present their response using diagrams, graphics, and/or picturesStudents may also present their response using diagrams, graphics, and/or pictures

How can our parents get involved in helping Lincoln School improve student performance? How can our parents get involved in helping Lincoln School improve student performance? As a parent or guardian, you can help our school improve students’ performance on state tests by:  Attending school sponsored parent meetings relating to your student  Reviewing your child’s homework and test results  Setting both short and long term goals with your child for continued academic improvement  Becoming an active participant in the Lincoln School community  Keeping open communication with Lincoln School administrators and teachers when questions arise and /or to provide feedback and suggestions

Analysis of NJASK Results Areas of Concerns  7 th Grade Math  Our current 4 th grade’s overall scores  Overall scores statewide in 4 th and 7 th grade Areas of Strengths  NJASK science in both grades 4 and 8  NJASK scores above state average in most areas  Growth in target area from last year (our current 6 th grade)

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