1. Conversion Chart Blue Zone 25+ 90 - 100 85 - 100 5 - 6 Green Zone
ACT Composite
% Correct
% Meets or
Exceeds
Rubric
(6 point)
Blue
Zone
25+
5 - 6
Green Zone 4
Yellow Zone 3
Red
< 17
< 60
< 45
1 - 2 1

2. Conversion Chart - IL Standards
Total Score on Writing Prompt
Meets & Exceeds
PSAE
Exceeds Only
Average Percent Correct
Rdg, M., Sci.
% Meeting Growth Targets
Blue Zone
31-36
95-100
75-100
90-100
Green Zone
25-30
85-94
60-74
80-89
50-74
Yellow Zone
18-24
75-84
40-59
70-79
25-49
Red Zone
<18
<75
<40
<70
<25

3. Conversion Chart Fountas & Pinnell
Accuracy
(%)
Comprehension
(0 – 9)
Fluency
(0-3)
Level
(Pre-A – Z)
Blue
Zone
Green Zone
Yellow Zone
Red 3

4. Conversion Chart - IL Blue Zone Green Zone Yellow Zone Red Zone
Purpose: Transfer concept of Traffic light to scale scores
Lecture Notes: This conversion chart is a way to “go visual traffic light” which is just a sample. These percentages/cut scores are imaginary—but should work as a guide for the district.
Activity Notes: Highlight the chart with your highlighters at the table to show effects.
Resources Required: Participant Manual, page 25 and highlighters (Green/Blue/Yellow/Pink).
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