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SIG Reading (March 8)
1. What does the data tell us?
The percentage of novice students seems more accurate based on benchmark data from 2011-2012.
Students struggle more with the skills from the Unit 2 assessments than with the skills on Unit 1.
The percentage of African American students and students with disabilities meeting benchmark increased.
The percentage of free/reduced lunch students meeting benchmark decreased.
2. What does the data not tell us?
The skills assessed in October and December are different sets of skills, so each quarter should be addressed separately.
The percentage of novices increased, but this reflects a more accurate picture of student ability than the first quarter data.
3. What are the causes for celebration?
The percentages of gap group students meeting benchmark are higher than the goals in two of three areas.
4. What are the Opportunities for Improvement?
Students receiving free/reduced lunch and students not in gap groups are not meeting goals.
5. What are our next steps?
Target students who did not meet standards for the second quarter through interventions and HIP.
Use Study Island results to track and update skills as students’ progress.
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