 Assessment Update February 2013

Reading- FallReading- Winter RIT Benchmark RIT Benchmark- 151 Median RIT- 144Median RIT- 150 Met Benchmark- 58%Met Benchmark- 46% 1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile 15%27%58%23%31%46%

Math- FallMath- Winter RIT Benchmark RIT Benchmark Median RIT- 144Median RIT- 149 Met Benchmark- 54%Met Benchmark- 47% 1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile 19%27%54%25%29%46%

Reading- FallReading- Winter RIT Benchmark RIT Benchmark Median RIT- 163Median RIT- 170 Met Benchmark- 57%Met Benchmark- 49% 1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile 12%31%57%19%32%49%

Math- FallMath- Winter RIT Benchmark RIT Benchmark Median Benchmark- 166Median Benchmark 172 Met Benchmark- 65%Met Benchmark- 54% 1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile1-24%ile25-49%ile50+% 8%27%65%17%33%50%

Reading- FallReading- Winter RIT Benchmark RIT Benchmark Median RIT- 178Median RIT- 184 Met Benchmark- 56%Met Benchmark- 50% 1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile 19%25%56%23%27%50%

Math- FallMath- Winter RIT Benchmark RIT Benchmark Median Benchmark- 181Median Benchmark- 186 Met Benchmark- 60%Met Benchmark- 54% 1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile 16%24%60%18%28%54%

Language- FallLanguage- Winter RIT Benchmark RIT Benchmark Median Benchmark- 181Median Benchmark- 188 Met Benchmark- 52%Met Benchmark- 56% 1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile1-24%ile25-49%ile50+%ile 20%28%52%27%17%56%

GradeORF Benchmark First Grade Fall- 13 WPM 53% First Grade Winter- 36 WPM 54% Second Grade Fall- 62 WPM 57% Second Grade Winter- 88 WPM 51%

Basic Screening Ready with SupportReady Ready with Enrichment Total Percentage 77%18%5%

 Analyzed Common Formative Assessments of units in reading and math to check progress  During PLC meetings, teachers use the Data Protocol to assist in charting progress  Examined MAP scores with teachers – identifying students in specific areas of weakness in reading and math (School-wide = Language and Writing in reading) (Kindergarten – addition and subtraction, First Grade – measurement and data, Second Grade – computation)  Each PLC creating an action plan using DesCarte information  Essential Skills, IXL, EducationCity and Mathletics are being used at least two times a week for every student.  Flexible grouping is being used by some teachers to reach every child in their specific areas of weakness. Teachers are using the DesCarte Zone areas to adjust instruction for students.  PLCs are reviewing units and standards to teach to mastery level. Kindergarten PLC – covering addition and subtraction in math and phonemic segmentation and blending of CVC words in reading.  First grade PLC – covering data and measurement in math and comprehension, long/short vowels and text clues in reading.  Second grade PLC – covering basic multiplication concept and attributes in math and informational text and using adverbs and adjectives in writing.

 Ready, Set, Kindergarten – April 25 th (Brigance data decides our mini- session topics) Mini-sessions on cognitive instruction in reading and math development, language development, gross and fine motor training, behavioral and social skills, physical expectations of environment, and self help skills of zippers, snaps, buttons, shoes, etc.  PLAYschool – The preschool teachers have met monthly to review student development. In March our staff will meet with preschool parents to explain the Brigance process  Title I – Math night/Reading night – Each nine week curriculum map was given to every parent. Preschool through second grade provide activities for parents to build students’ skills in reading and math. Our staff explained MAP scores and provided websites for parents to improve scores.  Special events to promote reading and writing skills – AR award chart, Rotary Academic Awards, local authors and story tellers, Dr. Seuss Week and specific writing task (biographies, author studies, reader theater).