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We notice that English is noticeably higher than Math, although math benchmarks are higher.

Some of our better  students did not perform well because working hard is not reflected in this test. Although student work ethic will impact college success.

Again, results may not be as valid as we like due to student lack of effort on the test.).  

Scores are heavily impacted by reading ability; therefore students need to read- even for pleasure!  
Unused A day AP time should be used for reading for pleasure.
(readtheory.org)







]]> 2019-01-07 15:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317915065 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317917533 - We observed that there is double the number of 11th graders who are nearing "meets and exceeds" than 10th graders. 
- Only one student, however, is in the "nearing" group  in both English and Math in the 11th grade
- What needs to be taken into account is that by moving 2 or 3 students into the next higher achievement group, we move 4-6% higher in student population in these areas as compared to the state and nation. So, when you look at how we compare....our percentages are not far off in reality.]]> 2019-01-07 15:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317917533 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317979558 - Command of evidence
- Analysis in history]]> 2019-01-07 17:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317979558 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317980796 - Reading level of assessment questions is higher than reading level used n class
- Students only begin to see questions of this type as 11th graders; therefore, they are just beginning to utilize this skill in the fall
-]]> 2019-01-07 17:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317980796 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317984236 - Students are required to present evidence in all discussions
- Debates are based on evidence pulled from various sources
- Students are required to present cause and effect analysis of various time periods and events in history.
- Evidence from credible sources are required in all projects]]> 2019-01-07 17:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317984236 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317986872 - Performance on projects related to content area
- Projects and reports in other classes that deal with these areas of focus.
- Student assessments that relate content areas to real life situations
-]]> 2019-01-07 17:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317986872 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317989842 Questions focus on graph analysis and word problems  (MATH).
We don't really often ask questions on our tests in the same manner as they ask these questions.]]> 2019-01-07 17:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317989842 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317989906 We noticed a strong difference between many of our  tests and the way the math questions are asked on the test.

Basic math problems and graph analysis seems to be the kind of questions asked, not very "sciencey".

There is a  lack of resources for science questions...Vet Science Math practicum questions are available for use.

Possibly use practice ACT questions which would have graph analysis. ]]> 2019-01-07 17:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/317989906 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320084828 Eleventh graders scored low in several categories, but the two that stand out are Evidence Based Reading and Writing with 50% of students in the red (needing improvement) and Command of Evidence (subscore) in which 38% needed improvement.]]> 2019-01-13 19:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320084828 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320085466 Nine out of 18 questions labeled "easy" by the College Board were Analysis in Science or Social Studies questions that included questions about charts or words in context. While we cover vocabulary in class every week, with words in context almost daily, we do so mostly in the context of reading fiction or nonfiction literary essays. The questions on the test were focused on science and social studies. ]]> 2019-01-13 19:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320085466 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320085896 My plan is to tackle Words in Context along with Analysis in Science and Social Studies. These comprise 50% of the easy questions missed, so those should be questions students should know how to answer.]]> 2019-01-13 19:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320085896 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320086139 I chose to use much of the College Board curriculum for 11th graders this year on a trial basis. It is mixed in with my own lessons as we identify types of rhetorical appeals and learn how to use them in their own writing, but I believe that using the types of questions the College Board uses in their curriculum will help juniors get used to those types of questions on the test. We do vocabulary every week, and we do Khan Academy for a grade each week. I also have them do Crack the SAT readings to help them learn about the types of questions on the text and how to answer them. ]]> 2019-01-13 19:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320086139 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320086523 Students completed the SLO based on writing and reading standards that will be addressed on the SAT. Those who took the first semester final exam also addressed questions similar to the SAT. Juniors also create a working portfolio in which they collect their writing and make connections to outcomes through reflection. ]]> 2019-01-13 19:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320086523 https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320090472 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Je4oJ8eP9sMZLDJS6tY8Xk-bBb4wRYkLWhg4KjdqLg/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2019-01-13 20:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hillk8/mdizgyeote5y/wish/320090472