1. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report1 Lodi Unified School District 2008-09 Benchmark Assessment Results (Mid-Year Student Achievement Monitoring) Prepared by the Educational Services Division

2. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report2 Executive Summary  The district’s system of benchmark assessments helps the district meet its obligation to monitor student progress using curriculum-embedded assessments. [Essential Program Component #5]  K-8 achievement results were mixed across subjects and grade levels. At least 50% of the students tested in grades K-3 were proficient in English Language Arts and mathematics during the second quarter. At least 50% of the Filipino and White students tested in English Language Arts and Mathematics were proficient during the second quarter. From the first quarter to the second quarter, the achievement gaps between White students and their African American and Hispanic counterparts narrowed in mathematics.  DataDirector reports provide sites with information which inform instruction related to specific areas and provide an indication of success on the California Standards Test (see Appendix A.)  The following student groups, approximately one thousand, were exempted from some or all benchmark assessments: Student enrolled in Special Education Special Day Classes (SDC) Language! students (replacement core) Students enrolled at one of the High Priority schools (Live Oak, Needham, and Washington)

3. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report3 General Purpose of Benchmark Assessments  To align instruction across the district, and ensure that instruction is aligned to the adopted standards-based core curriculum.  To inform teachers and administrators on student progress and effectiveness of instruction in the adopted standards- based core curriculum.  To provide timely data to teachers and administrators to make decisions that will improve instruction and student achievement.  To provide data to identify students who need interventions.  To assist in the monitoring of individual student progress.

4. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report4 Specific Purpose of Benchmark Assessments Related to Program Improvement - Essential Program Component #5  LUSD entered Program Improvement in 2004-05 based on its 2003-04 adequate yearly progress.  As a Program Improvement district, LUSD is required to implement the 9 Essential Program Components (9 EPCs) as determined by the State.  Essential Program Component #5 requires the district to use data as the basis of its K-8 student progress monitoring, including the use of curriculum-embedded assessments (e.g. every six to eight weeks) to inform and modify instruction. Mandatory testing in English Language Arts and Mathematics Optional testing in Science and History

5. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report5 Assessments: What, When, and Who  English Language Arts (Grades K-12) Administered quarterly to all students.  Mathematics (Grades K-12) Administered quarterly to all students in grades K-7 or students enrolled in Algebra Readiness and Algebra.  History (Grades 7-12) Administered quarterly to all middle school students. Administered quarterly to all high school students enrolled in World History and U.S. History.  Science (Grades K-5 and 7-8) Administered to all K-5 students based on individual teacher pacing for Earth Science, Physical Science, and Life Science. Administered quarterly to all students in grades 7 and 8.

6. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report6 Results: Mid-Year Data Inclusions  English Language Arts and Mathematics (K-8 data) 9-12 data not included due to block scheduling  History (7-8 data) 9-12 data not included due to block scheduling  Science (7-8 data) K-5 data not included as these assessments are not administered quarterly

7. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report7 Results: K-8 English Language Arts  At least 50% of the students in 5 of the 9 grades tested performed at the Proficient level during the second quarter. Grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 4  The percentage of proficient students increased in 2 of the 7 grades with benchmark results from the prior quarter. Grades 3 and 4 Grades K and 1 did not administer first quarter benchmark assessments.  At least 50% of the students tested in 2 of the 7 numerically significant ethnic subgroups performed at the Proficient level during the second quarter. Asian, Filipino, and White students  The percent of proficient White, African American, and Hispanic students remained virtually unchanged from the previous quarter.

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10. 10 Results: K-8 Mathematics  K-6 Old Adoption At least 50% of the students in 4 of the 7 grades tested performed at the Proficient level during the second quarter.  Grades K, 1, 2, and 3 The percentage of proficient students increased in each of the 7 grades with benchmark results from the prior quarter.  K-6 New Adoption At least 50% of the students in 5 of the 7 grades tested performed at the Proficient level during the second quarter.  Grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 4 The percentage of proficient students increased in 2 of the 7 grades with benchmark results from the prior quarter.  Grades 1 and 3  End-of-course math subjects – Pre-Algebra, Algebra Readiness, and Algebra I Less than 50% of the students tested in each course were proficient during the second quarter.  At least 50% of the students tested in 3 of the 7 numerically significant ethnic subgroups performed at the Proficient level during the second quarter. Asian, Filipino, and White students  The achievement gap narrowed between White students and their African American and Hispanic counterparts.

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14. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report14 Results: 7-8 Science and History  Grade 7 Life Science and Grade 8 Physical Science Less than 50% of the students tested in each course were proficient during the second quarter.  Grade 7 World History and Grade 8 U.S. History At least 50% of the students tested in Grade 7 World History were proficient during the second quarter.

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17. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report17 DataDirector: Implementation Successes  Improved teacher access to student results Online data entry is possible in-lieu of scanning Real-time access to data reports  Facilitated the training of teachers from each site via training-of-trainers, streaming online videos, and DataDirector User’s Guide  Implemented a nightly update of student data (previously updated once a quarter)  Provided teachers the option of importing benchmark results to the report card Manual data entry previously required

18. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report18 DataDirector: Implementation Challenges & Resolutions  Scanning difficulties, older Brother scanners Increased quality control step due to real-time uploading Brother scanners, which are generally 4+ years or older, did not produce consistently reliable scans  Availability of an optional centralized scanning service provided to schools and the replacement of the Brother scanners with newer Fujitsu scanners. Printing of Answer Sheets Current printing instructions differ from those of the previous data management system  Technical assistance, training, availability of additional user helps, and assistance of Technology Services. Report Card  Importing data  Technical assistance, User’s Guide 2 nd Quarter Assessment Collaboration Day  System capacity increased and system tested on 1/21/09 Common Planning Day.

19. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report19 Appendix A. Examples of DataDirector Reports B. 2008-09 Data Director Survey Results (Jan. 16–23, 2009)

20. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report20 Appendix A: School Exam Report Standard / ClusterTeacher 1 (# of students) Teacher 2 (# of students) Teacher 3 (# of students) Teacher 4 (# of students) School Average

21. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report21 Appendix A: Classroom Exam Report Standard / Cluster# of items per test % of points Total # of items correct / Total # of items

22. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report22 Appendix A: Classroom Performance Summary Report Standard/Cluster Total items Total points Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4 Student 5 Student 6

23. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report23 Appendix A: Parent Letter Report

24. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report24 Appendix A: 2008-09 ELA Benchmark Grouped by Potentially Proficient Report

25. 155 2008-09 Q2 Benchmark Report25 Appendix B: DataDirector Survey Results

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