St. James Data overview version 1
- 1. Rivendell Academy Class of 2013 Mathematics Benchmark Scores •The state of Vermont uses the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to measure adequate yearly progress; students are assessed in Reading, Mathematics, Writing, and Science in grades 3-8 and grade 11. •The current 11th grade class scored highest in the state for Reading and Writing combined, with 66% of students meeting proficiency in Reading and 92% in Writing. •However, Mathematics scores were low, at 36% proficiency. •We will look at some data to better understand this.
- 2. Fall 2011 NECAP Mathematics: Grade 11 (n=44) Fall 2008 NECAP Mathematics: Grade 8 (n=41)
- 3. NECAP Achievement Levels: Grade 8 (n=41) to Grade 11 (n=44)
- 4. Correlation of 2008-2011 NECAP Scores (n=41)
- 5. Correlation of 2011 NECAP Achievement Levels and 2011 PSAT Scores (n=41) 2011 NECAP Achievement Level *PSAT Percentiles Ranged from 1-92
- 6. Correlation of 2011 NECAP Achievement Levels and Current Class Grades (n=29)
- 7. What could be happening? • Are we measuring the same things? – Class grading categories: • Homework = 34% • Tests & Quizzes = 51% • Trimester Exam = 15% • Does our curriculum line up? – Rivendell Mathematics Sequence: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Calculus – NECAP Subcategories: Numbers & Operations; Geometry & Measurement; Functions & Algebra; Data, Statistics, & Probability
- 8. Mean Points Earned by Subcategory on 2011 NECAP
- 9. What could be happening? • Are students prepared to be successful on math tests? – Mean Percentages on Class Trimester Exams: • Algebra II = 65.78% • Integrated Algebra II = 68.00% • Geometry (1A) = 68.08% • Geometry (1B) = 68.46% • Is this where we should focus?