New Jersey Assessment Of Skills and Knowledge Science 2015 Carmela Triglia

NJASK Science

NJASK Science Guidelines for Student Assessment  95% of each student group must participate in the assessment process  Students enrolled in the district for less than one year will not be included in the accountability process  Students with severe disabilities must be assessed using the DLM  LEP students must be assessed  Out-of-district students are included in their home school’s accountability process

State Testing Sub-Groups Special Education Limited English Proficient Gender Ethnicity Economic Status Migrant Status

Levels of Proficiency  Advanced Proficient 250–300  Proficient 200–249  Partially Proficient 100–199  Partially Proficient is considered to be below the state minimum level of proficiency.

NJASK Grade 4 Results

Scores by Demographic Groups Grade 4 Breakdown Number of Total students Tested 104 Number of General Education Students -85 Number of Special Education Students- 12 Number of Limited English Proficient Students- 3 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students- 4

Scores by DFG-DE Grade 4 Breakdown Number of Total Students Valid Scores- 11,947 Number of General Education Students -9,686 Number of Special Education Students- 2,019 Number of Limited English Proficient Student- 276 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students-214

Scores by DFG-DE Grade 4 Breakdown Number of Total Students Valid Scores- 11,947 Number of General Education Students -9,686 Number of Special Education Students- 2,019 Number of Limited English Proficient Student- 276 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students-214

Scores Statewide Grade 4 Breakdown Number of Total Students Valid Scores- 98,974 Number of General Education Students -79,392 Number of Special Education Students- 16,158 Number of Limited English Proficient Student- 3,797 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students – 3,511

Scores Statewide Grade 4 Breakdown Number of Total Students Valid Scores- 98,974 Number of General Education Students -79,392 Number of Special Education Students- 16,158 Number of Limited English Proficient Student- 3,797 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students – 3,511

NJASK Grade 8 Results

Scores by Demographic Groups Grade 8 Breakdown Number of Total Students Tested Number of General Education Students -96 Number of Special Education Students- 19 Number of Limited English Proficient Students- 4 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students- 5

Scores by DFG-DE Grade 8 Breakdown Number of Total Students Valid Scores- 12,732 Number of General Education Students -10,536 Number of Special Education Students- 2,019 Number of Limited English Proficient Student- 176 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students-73

Scores by DFG-DE Grade 8 Breakdown Number of Total Students Valid Scores- 12,732 Number of General Education Students -10,536 Number of Special Education Students- 2,019 Number of Limited English Proficient Student- 176 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students-73

Scores Statewide Grade 8 Breakdown Number of Total Students Valid Scores- 101,069 Number of General Education Students -82,787 Number of Special Education Students- 15,506 Number of Limited English Proficient Student- 2,907 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students – 870

Scores Statewide Grade 8 Breakdown Number of Total Students Valid Scores- 101,069 Number of General Education Students -82,787 Number of Special Education Students- 15,506 Number of Limited English Proficient Student- 2,907 Number of Former Limited Proficient Students – 870

What's Next?  New Jersey currently uses the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.  By the 2016 School Year, districts are to implement a new set of standards called the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) at the middle school level  K-5 will be adopting the NGSS in the school year.

How is this Data Helpful Considering the Changes in Standards?  Looking at the subgroups, we can put a focus on better instructional practices.  Analyze areas of strengths and areas of weaknesses  Focus on differentiating instruction and meeting the needs of all our learners while maintaining rigor  Look into resources that better align with our needs  Implement programs that offer resources for our special needs population and our English Language Learners  Use technology resources to help with providing different learning modalities  Woodland Park has been taking steps to be ready for full implementation of the NGSS  Rewriting curriculum to align with the NGSS  Looking at new resources to support the curriculum  Unpacking the science standards to understand instructional outcomes

It’s NOT just about SCORES and PROFICIENCY… It’s about GROWTH!

It is our goal to develop curricula and programs, provide meaningful professional development to facilitate the best learning environment for our school community to improve student achievement.

Mission The Mission of the Woodland Park School District is to provide a well-rounded educational experience which will prepare our students to develop high levels of academic achievement, engage in a lifelong desire to learn and develop a deep respect for life, individuality and diversity in the 21st century and our global society. Core Beliefs  High expectations lead to high performance.  Education involves a partnership among educators, parents, students and the community.  All people share in the responsibility for their individual learning.  Learning occurs in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment.  It is the responsibility of the administration and teachers to remain current with regard to best practices in education.  The members of our educational community are the role models for our students.  The members of our educational community provide the tools for our students to reach their greatest potential.  Education is ever changing, progressive.  All people learn and develop at different rates and in different ways.  All people will learn with appropriate opportunity and support.  All people have value and deserve respect.  Differences are embraced as strengths.  All students will leave the Woodland Park School District as contributing, productive, responsible citizens with personal, social and civic responsibility. Vision To work collaboratively in order to foster an environment that supports continuous learning and achievement for all stakeholders in our community. In order to achieve this, we are committed to continuous job-embedded learning for all educators.