1. N.C.T.S. November 23, 2014 N.C.T.S. Staff By: Kristen Cooper !
Data Overview
N.C.T.S.
November 23, 2014
N.C.T.S. Staff
By: Kristen Cooper !

2. Purpose
The vision of Newton County Theme School is to become a world-class school where students engage in rigorous and well-rounded curriculum in a safe and motivating environment that prepares them for future learning and life beyond school.
In order to achieve to vision for N.C.T.S. we must use data to influence instruction and assessment to ensure that students are prepared for future learning and life beyond school.

3. N.C.T.S. C.R.C.T. Scores for students that met or exceeded
Subject Area
2011
2012
2013
Math
96%
98%
Language Arts
99%
Reading
Social Studies
93%
94%
Science
data for grades 3rd-7th

4. data for grades 3rd-7th

6. Summary
Strengths- Overall scores in math, social studies, and science in grades 3-7 increased from
Areas of Improvement – Language Arts scores decreased in 2012, but increased in 2013
Reading scores remained the same from
Based on the high scores N.C.T.S. could offer a curriculum that has been accelerated and offers opportunities for differentiation to occur

7. Subject Area 2011 2012 2013 Math 80% 79% 82% Language Arts 92% Reading
Newton County School System C.R.C.T. Results for students that met or exceeded
Subject Area
2011
2012
2013
Math
80%
79%
82%
Language Arts
92%
Reading
93%
94%
Social Studies
74%
73%
Science
75%

8. data for grades 3rd-7th

10. Summary
Strengths- Overall scores from increased in all subject areas
Areas of Improvement – Science is the subject area that overall needs the most improvement

11. 2011 C.R.C.T. Results for students that met or exceeded
Subject Area
N.C.T.S.
Newton County School System
Math
96%
80%
Language Arts
99%
92%
Reading
Social Studies
93%
74%
Science
94%
75%

12. data for grades 3rd-7th

13. data for grades 3rd-7th

14. Summary
Strengths – N.C.T.S. in every subject area for 2011 has a higher rate of students that meet or exceeds than the Newton County School System average.
Areas of Improvement – Students could improve scores in Social studies and Science since these subject areas have the lowest scores.

15. 2012 C.R.C.T. Results for students that met or exceeded
Subject Area
N.C.T.S.
Newton County School System
Math
96%
79%
Language Arts
98%
92%
Reading
99%
93%
Social Studies
94%
73%
Science
74%

16. data for grades 3rd-7th

17. data for grades 3rd-7th

18. Summary
Strengths – N.C.T.S. in every subject area for 2012 has a higher rate of students that meet or exceeds than the Newton County School System average.
Areas of Improvement - Students could improve scores in Social studies and Science since these subject areas have the lowest scores.

19. 2013 C.R.C.T. Results for students that met or exceeded
Subject Area
N.C.T.S.
Newton County School System
Math
98%
82%
Language Arts
99%
92%
Reading
94%
Social Studies
80%
Science
96%
79%

20. data for grades 3rd-7th

21. data for grades 3rd-7th

22. Summary
Strengths – N.C.T.S. in every subject area for 2012 has a higher rate of students that meet or exceeds than the Newton County School System average.
Areas of Improvement - Students could improve scores in Science since this subject areas has the lowest scores.

23. Areas of Improvement Science Possible solutions:
- Provide all science classrooms with science kits. This would allow them the opportunity to experience hands on learning and apply their experiences to paper pencil based testes. They also promote engagement, student centered learning and experiential learning.
N.C.T.S. could create a science lab that is open to all grade levels. It could be a place to house all of the resources at the school. It also provides students with continuous opportunities to explore science concepts.

24. Solutions continued
In house field trips hosted by members of the community could help make foreign concepts seem relevant and applicable to daily life.
A weekly Science Club could be offered to students.
Create a website that students can access that have links to helpful science websites, videos, and other electronic resources

25. Solutions continued
Incorporate science concepts in other subject areas. Ex: writing, math, etc

26. Question or task for audience
What could N.C.T.S. do to improve scores in science?
What strategies could the school implement to improve student learning?