1. State Assessment Results October 2014 Presenters Jaclyn Russo Director of Guidance Dawn Moore Director of Curriculum and Instruction The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 1

2. Mission Statement The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 2

3. Dawn A. Moore Director of Curriculum and Instruction  Introduction and overview of State Assessments  2014 NJ ASK Analysis of Test Results in Language Arts, Math, and Science  2014 HSPA Analysis of Test Results in Language Arts, Math, and Biology  Analysis Summary  Trends and Tracking Student Progress  Plans for the Future The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 3

4. State Assessments  New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) for Grades 7 and 8 administered in late April/May  New Jersey High School Proficiency Assessment (NJ HSPA) for Grade 11 administered in early March  New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) administered in mid-May The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 4

5. Assessment Details  Closely aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Language Arts Literacy and Mathematics and Science (in grade 8)  Scored with either Partially Proficient (<200), Proficient (200-249), or Advanced Proficient (250-300)  Comparison to State and DFG (Warren Hills is rated “FG” on a scale of “A” to “J”) The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 5

6. State Assessments (continued)  Multiple-Choice and Open-Ended questions are utilized within all state assessments.  Language Arts Literacy covers the areas of:  Reading: Working with Text and Analyzing Text  Writing: Expository Prompt and Speculative Task  Mathematics covers the areas of:  Numbers & Numerical Operations  Geometry and Measurements  Patterns and Algebra  Data Analysis, Probability, & Discrete Math  Problem Solving The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 6

7. State Assessments (continued)  Science covers the areas of:  Life Science  Physical Science  Earth Science The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 7

8. Warren Hills Regional Middle School NJ ASK 7 and NJ ASK 8 Language Arts Literacy Mathematics Science 2013-2014 The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 8

9. NJ ASK 7 Language Arts Literacy 2014 *Represents entire student population The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 9

10. NJ ASK 8 Language Arts Literacy 2014 *Represents entire student population The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 10

11. NJ ASK Language Arts Literacy 2013 to 2014 Cohort GRADE 7 2013: 60.2 GRADE 8 2014: 84.5 Difference: 24.3 The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 11

12. NJ ASK 7 –Mathematics 2014 *Represents entire student population The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 12

13. NJ ASK 8 –Mathematics 2014 *Represents entire student population The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 13

14. NJ ASK Mathematics 2013 to 2014 Cohort GRADE 7 2013: 57.4 GRADE 8 2014: 63.5 Difference: 6.1 [double the increase from last year’s cohort] The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 14

15. NJ ASK 8 - Science 2014 *Represents entire student population The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 15

16. NJ ASK 8 Science 2013 to 2014 [Not the same students] GRADE 8 2013: 90.2 GRADE 8 2014: 82.5 Difference of 7.7 [Note: 3.6 points above the State proficiency] The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 16

17. Warren Hills Regional High School HSPA English HSPA Mathematics Biology Competency Test 2013-2014 The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 17

18. HSPA Language Arts Literacy 2014 *Represents entire student population The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 18

19. HSPA Language Arts Literacy 2013 to 2014 2013 96.2 2014 94.9 Difference: 1.3 [Note: 1.7 points ABOVE the State proficiency and ON PAR with the DFG proficiency] The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 19

20. HSPA Mathematics 2014 *Represents entire student population The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 20

21. HSPA Mathematics 2013 to 2014 2013 86.6 2014 84.7 Difference: 1.9 [Note: 5.8 points ABOVE the State proficiency and 2.5 points ABOVE the DFG proficiency] The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 21

22. Biology Competency Test 2014 *Represents entire student population The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 22

23. Biology Competency Test 2013 to 2014 2013 64.5 2014 65.5 Difference: 1.6 points [Note: 3.6 points ABOVE the State proficiency and about ON PAR with the DFG.] The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 23

24. Analysis Summary  Warren Hills Regional School District’s students made moderate to exceptional growth when comparing their performance on the 2013 State Assessment Results to their performance on the 2014 State Assessment results in Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in grades 8 and 11.  Warren Hills Regional School District’s students made significant growth when comparing their grade 7 scores to their grade 11 scores. The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 24

25. Analysis Summary (continued)  Specifically, the following performance areas showed moderate to excellent progress:  Language Arts, Grade 7, 2013 to Grade 8, 2014  Increase of 24.3 points  Mathematics, Grade 7, 2012 to Grade 8, 2013  Increase of 6.1 points The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 25

26. Analysis Summary (continued)  Language Arts, Grade 11, 2014  Scored 1.7 points above the State score and on par with the DFG score  Mathematics, Grade 11, 2014  Scored 5.8 points above the State score and 2.1 points above the DFG score  Mathematics, Grade 11, 2014  More students moved into the Advanced Proficiency level by 4.0 points.  Biology Competency Test  Scores remain consistent. The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 26

27. Analysis Summary (continued)  Language Arts, Tracking Progress, 2010-2014  Increase of 26.9 points [up from 13. 3 points last year’s class]  Mathematics, Tracking Progress, 2010-2014  Increase of 13.0 points The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 27

28. Analysis Summary (continued)  Warren Hills is trending forward…  For example, this year’s 11th graders passed the 2014 HSPA (Proficient and Advanced Proficient combined) at a higher rate than their performance on the 2010 NJ ASK 7. The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 28

29. Language Arts Literacy Proficient and Advanced Proficient Summary The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 29

30. Tracking Literacy Progress The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 30

31. Mathematics Proficient and Advanced Proficient Summary The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 31

32. Tracking Mathematical Progress The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 32

33. Plans for the Future (include, but are not limited to)  Continued Implementation of the Five Year Curriculum Plan, 2012- 2017 [40-50 courses per year] to update and revise curricula  Ongoing professional development training in the Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model  Establishing Student Growth Objectives [SGOs], tracking student progress, and refining instruction  Continuation of the Freshman Academy, year four  Continuation of the Seventh Grade Academy, year three The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 33

34. Plans for the Future (continued)  Analysis of assessment data in order to create baseline data for SGOs and to measure students’ growth and progress  Analysis of cluster schools’ 6th grade scores  Continuation of Middle States, Excellence by Design Model, and established Middle States’ district objectives and action plans  Preparing for the implementation of the new state assessment PARCC and examining the curricular shifts needed  Utilizing the PARCC Core Teams ELA and Mathematics as teacher leaders for integration of PARCC-style, higher order thinking activities  Continuation of articulation with the sending districts The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 34

35. Plans for the Future (continued)  Attending professional development workshops and conferences pertaining to PARCC and best practices  Examination of best practices and the NJDOE’s Model Content Frameworks and Exemplars  Examining the Next Generation Science Standards and revising curricula and resources as needed  Continuing to integrate computer-based skills necessary for the PARCC assessments  Planned parent activities Family STEM Night and Family Literacy Night  Increased infusion and effective use of technology  Ensuring a safe learning environment The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 35

36. Transitioning to PARCC 2014-2015 [Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers] The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 36

37. PARCC  Full implementation during the 2014-2015 school year  Computer-based [exceptions for special accommodations]  Based directly on the Common Core State Standards  Note: NJ ASK Science will continue; Biology Competency Test will continue.  Grades 3-8 PARCC Assessments - Two required components: Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) administered after 75% of the school year: (1) ELA/Literacy—writing effectively when analyzing text; (2) Mathematics—applying skills, concepts, and understanding to solve multi-step problems requiring abstract reasoning, precision, perseverance, and strategic use of tools. End-of-Year Assessment (EOY) administered after 90% of the school year: (1) ELA/Literacy—focus on reading comprehension; (2) Mathematics—demonstrate further conceptual understanding and fluency. The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 37

38. PARCC  High School PARCC Assessments - Two Required Components: Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) administered after 75% of the school year: (1) ELA/Literacy—writing effectively when analyzing text; (2) Mathematics—expressing mathematical reasoning and modeling real-world problems. End-of-Year Assessment (EOY) administered after 90% of the school year: (1) ELA/Literacy—focus on reading comprehension; (2) Mathematics— demonstrate further conceptual understanding of the major content and additional and supporting content of the grade/course [Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II] The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 38

39. Proficiency Levels No More… Instead No more proficiency levels… Instead progress noted by a student’s growth based on his/her academic peers—Student Growth Percentile [mSGP] score for middle school students in ELA and Mathematics PBA and EOY assessments: scoring will be one score, similar to a 1-5 scale For more information, visit the PARCC website http://www.parcconline.org and stay tuned! The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 39

40. Jaclyn Russo Director of Guidance  PSAT Overview, Results, and Analysis  SAT Overview, Results, and Analysis  Advanced Placement Tests Overview, Results, and Analysis The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 40

41. About The PSAT  The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT  The PSAT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills, and writing skills  The test provides feedback on individual strengths, as well as, weaknesses on skills necessary for study The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 41

42. PSAT Scores Critical Reading The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 42

43. PSAT Scores Writing Skills The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 43

44. PSAT Mathematics The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 44

45. Class of 2016 College and Career Readiness On Track to be College and Career Ready 56.8% Nation: 37.7% The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 45

46. Class of 2015 College and Career Readiness On Track to be College and Career Ready 61.9% The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. Nation: 46% 46

47. About The SAT  The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that allows students to show colleges what they know, and how well they can apply that knowledge  The SAT tests student knowledge of reading, writing, and math  Most students take the SAT during their Junior or Senior year of high school, a vast majority of colleges and universities use SAT scores to make admission decisions The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 47

48. 20102011201220132014 Five Year Change Warren Hills 509488501496503-6 NJ State 497 499500502+5 Total Group 491489488 487-4 SAT Writing Mean Scores and Point Change by Year The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 48

49. SAT Writing Mean 5-Year Trend The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 49

50. 20102011201220132014 Five Year Change Warren Hills 518491514505511-7 NJ State 495 499501+6 Total Group 500497496 497-3 SAT Critical Reading Mean Scores and Point Change by Year The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 50

51. SAT Critical Reading 5-Year Trend The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 51

52. 20102011201220132014 Five Year Change Warren Hills 504494508516512+8 NJ State 514516517522523+9 Total Group 515514 513-2 SAT Mathematics Mean Scores and Point Change by Year The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 52

53. SAT Mathematics 5-Year Trend The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 53

54. How Can We Help Improve SAT Scores  Evaluate effectiveness of the SAT class that is offered  Look into possible commercial services offered (i.e. Princeton Review, Kaplan)  Familiarize students with various preparation tools such as preparation books and College Board website The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 54

55. About AP  The Advanced Placement (AP) program provides a unique learning experience that helps prepare students to succeed in college  Through AP’s college-level courses and exams, students can earn college credit, as well as, stand out in the admission process The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 55

56. AP Testing Scores 5-Year Summary The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 56

57. Warren Hills AP Scholars  AP Scholar: Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams  AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams  AP Scholar with Distinction: Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams  National AP Scholar: Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 57

58. The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. AP Score Summary 58

59. Thank You! The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. The Warren Hills Regional School District challenges and empowers a dynamic, diverse student body in a supportive learning environment by providing academic and co-curricular opportunities to become successful, productive members of the global community. 59