AUGUST 2010
Dear PS 101Q Grade 4-6 Parents,
I would just like to update you on the recent release of the New York State English Language Arts and mathematics results since you may choose to access the scores through the DOE’s ARIS Parent Link website (https://arisparentlink.org/parentlink) beginning Monday, August 16th.
To assist you in reading the new scores, I have compared the 2009 and 2010 definitions of performance levels for English Language Arts and mathematics in the tables below. Please note that the average scale scores on the English Language Arts and Mathematics tests this year were about the same as last year in all grades. Cut scores for these tests were set according to new Proficiency standards redefined to align them with college-ready performance. As a result of raising the bar for what it means to be proficient, fewer students met or exceeded the new Mathematics and English Proficiency standards in 2010 than in previous years.
At P.S. 101Q, we continue to have high academic expectations for your children and look forward to meeting your individual students’ needs.
Sincerely,
Valerie Capitulo
Definitions of Performance Levels
for the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts Tests
2009 |
2010 |
Level 1: Not Meeting Learning Standards
Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the English language arts knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |
Level 1: Below Standard
Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the English language arts knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |
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Level 2: Partially Meeting Learning Standards
Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the English language arts knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |
Level 2: Meets Basic Standard
Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the English language arts knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |
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Level 3: Meeting Learning Standards
Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the English language arts knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |
Level 3: Meets Proficiency Standard
Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the English language arts knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |
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Level 4: Meeting Learning Standards with Distinction
Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the English language arts knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |
Level 4: Exceeds Proficiency Standard
Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the English language arts knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |
Grade |
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3 |
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4 |
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716-775 |
720-775 |
5 |
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495-646 |
608-649 |
647-665 |
650-710 |
666-699 |
711-79 |
700-795 |
6 |
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480-643 |
598-649 |
644-661 |
650-695 |
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696-785 |
694-785 |
Definitions of Performance Levels
for the 2009 and 2010 Grades 3-8 Mathematics Tests
2009 |
2010 |
Level 1: Not Meeting Learning Standards
Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the mathematics content expected at this grade level. |
Level 1: Below Standard
Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the mathematics content expected at this grade level.
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Level 2: Partially Meeting Learning Standards
Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the mathematics content expected at this grade level.
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Level 2: Meets Basic Standard
Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the mathematics content expected at this grade level. |
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Level 3: Meeting Learning Standards
Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the mathematics content expected at this grade level.
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Level 3: Meets Proficiency Standard
Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the mathematics content expected at this grade level.
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Level 4: Meeting Learning Standards with Distinction
Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the mathematics content expected at this grade level. |
Level 4: Exceeds Proficiency Standard
Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the mathematics content expected at this grade level.
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Comparison of Scale Score Ranges Associated with Each Performance
Level for the Mathematics Exam
Grade |
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3 |
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4 |
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702-800 |
707-800 |
5 |
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495-639 |
619-649 |
640-673 |
650-698 |
674-701 |
699-780 |
702-800 |
6 |
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500-639 |
616-649 |
640-673 |
650-695 |
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696-780 |
699-780 |
