1. NECAP PRESENTATION

2. Definitions NECAP NAEP New England Common Assessment Program
National Assessment Educational Progress
FOLLOW THE CHILD
Targeted Growth

4. Background Information
Who is assessed
All students in grades 3-8 and grade 11
What is assessed
Reading, Mathematics all grades
Writing grades 5, 8 and 11
Science grades 4,8, and 11 (new May 2008)

5. Understanding the Results
Achievement Levels
-Proficient with Distinction
-Proficient
-Partially Proficient
-Substantially Below Proficient

6. Annual Measurable Objectives 2 year intervals, equally spaced to 100

7. Achievement Level Cut Scores
Grade
Subject
Substantially Below Proficient/ Partially Proficient
Partially Proficient/ Proficient
Proficient/ Proficient with Distinction
Proficient with Distinction 3
Reading
Math 4 5
Mathematics
Writing 6 7 8 11
To be updated upon release of Grade 11 results

10. Understanding Results (cont.)
Based on common items
Teaching Year vs. Testing Year

11. Comparative Scores Math

12. NECAP Comparative Scores

13. Comparative Scores Writing

17. Use of Results Use with other indicators
-Identify student strengths and weaknesses
-Long term trends in student performance
-Evaluate and improve curriculum and instruction through use of data
-Action Plans Developed/Evaluated
-Professional development

18. Results
Chance to experience Assessment

19. Important Information to Remember
Only one assessment, snapshot in time
Over the past three years direct instructional support services have decreased due to No Child Left Behind and budgetary constraints
Targeted Growth