1. Braintree Public Schools Spring 2007 MCAS Tests Braintree High School

2. How Results are Reported Grade 10 ScorePerformance Level Description 240-280 AdvancedStudents at this level demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of rigorous subject matter and provide sophisticated solutions to complex problems. ProficientStudents at this level demonstrate a solid understanding of challenging subject matter and solve a wide variety of problems. 220-238Needs Improvement Students at this level demonstrate a partial understanding of subject matter and solve some simple problems. 200-218FailingStudents at this level demonstrate a minimal understanding of subject matter and do not solve simple problems.

3. Proficiency Index measures how close a school or district is to having all students score in the Proficient/Advanced categories Performance Level ScoreProficiency Index Advanced 240-280 100 Points Proficient Needs Improvement 230-23875 Points 220-22850 Points Warning/Failing 210-21825 Points 200-2080 Points

4. Grades & Subjects Tested Spring ‘07 345678910High School English Language Arts  Mathematics  Science and Technology/ Engineering  Biology Chemistry Introductory Physics Technology/ Engineering

5. Percent at Each Performance Level

6. Grade 10 - ELA YearAPNIFA&P MA A&PNI&F MA NI&FCPI 200729531548271193092.5 200623581638169193192.3 200530481937865223592.2 2004314718578622338 2003394215481611940 Key: A=Advanced, P=Proficient, NI=Needs Improvement, F=Failing CPI=Composite Performance Index

7. Grade 10 - Mathematics YearAPNIFA&P MA A&PNI&F MA NI&FCPI 200756271448369183192.5 200648281877667253388.1 200550222177262283988.1 2004393422573572743 2003413422475512649 Key: A=Advanced, P=Proficient, NI=Needs Improvement, F=Failing CPI=Composite Performance Index

8. High School – Biology Year APNIFA&P MA A&PNI&F MA NI&FCPI 2007 1032362242 58 70.0 Key: A=Advanced, P=Proficient, NI=Needs Improvement, F=Failing CPI=Composite Performance Index

9. High School – Chemistry YearAPNIFA&P MA A&PNI&F MA NI&FCPI 20078444355235486579.4 Key: A=Advanced, P=Proficient, NI=Needs Improvement, F=Failing CPI=Composite Performance Index

10. High School – Introductory Physics YearAPNIFA&P MA A&PNI&F MA NI&FCPI 20074852 Key: A=Advanced, P=Proficient, NI=Needs Improvement, F=Failing CPI=Composite Performance Index

11. High School – Technology/Engineering YearAPNIFA/P MA A/PNI/F MA NI/FCPI 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 Key: A=Advanced, P=Proficient, NI=Needs Improvement, F=Failing CPI=Composite Performance Index

12. AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) Determinations Means progress towards 100% of students achieving proficiency by 2014 Measures progress against specific expectations each year Reported annually

13. Massachusetts NCLB Performance Targets for ELA and Mathematics 2001 - 2014 Current Targets

14. 2007 AYP Criteria A: Participation95% B: PerformanceCPI ELA: 85.4 Math: 76.5 C: ImprovementMeet or Exceed 2007 Improvement Target (specific to districts, schools & subgroups D: Attendance or Graduation Rate 92% or higher (or 1% improvement over 2006) 55% or higher

15. Two Ways to Make AYP Participation ++ PerformanceImprovement ++ Attendance Rate For Grades 1-8 or Graduation Rate For High School == AYP

16. Braintree Public Schools ELA 2007 Performance Rating Very High Performance Data State Target: 85.4 CPI: 91.8 Accountability Status No Status Improvement Rating On Target Improvement Data Baseline CPI: 90.2 Gain Target: 1.2 On Target Range: 90.4-92.4

17. Braintree Public Schools Mathematics 2007 Performance Rating High Performance Data State Target: 76.5 CPI: 85.3 Accountability Status No Status Improvement Rating Above Target Improvement Data Baseline CPI: 78.5 Gain Target: 2.7 On Target Range: 80.2-82.2

18. Strategies for Improvement Next Steps Analyze and use data Item analysis Group analysis Examine/align curriculum Support sub-groups with Special Ed and ELL staff Provide test-taking strategies Academic support grant for High School Title I support Individual student success plan (ISSP)