1. Student Growth Objectives (SGO)
Measurement Type
Student Growth Objectives (SGO)
Type of SGO
Definition
Example
Course-level
Focused on the entire student population for a given course, which often includes multiple classes.
Covers all of the students in a teacher’s Algebra I classes, for an elementary teacher..
Class-level
Focused on the student population in a given class.
Covers all of the students in a teacher’s ninth-period Algebra I class.
Targeted students
Focused on a subgroup of students that need specific support.
Covers all of the students who scored below 45 on the pre-assessment.
Targeted content
Focused on specific skills or content that students must master.
Covers linear equations in Algebra I. 1 2 3 4 1

2. Types and Examples of SGOs
Type of SGO
Definition
Examples (from Algebra I class)
General
Focused on the teacher’s entire student population for a given course. Includes large proportion of curriculum standards.
Covers all students in a teacher’s Algebra I classes and aligned comprehensively with course standards.
General -
tiered goal
Same as above, but with student goals tiered by preparation levels
Same as above, but with student goals tiered by preparation levels.
Specific — student group
Focused on a subgroup of students that need specific support.
Covers a group of students that scored below 45 percent on the pre-test.
Specific — content/skill
Focused on specific skills or content that students must master.
Covers New Jersey Common Core State Standards related to quadratic functions and modeling.
Practice
SGO
SGP
Summative
Teachers: SG0

3. SGOs: Some Possible Assessment Types
Traditional Assessments
Portfolio Assessments
Performance Assessment
National/State tests (e.g., Advanced Placement exams, DIBELS, EOC Biology)
District, school and departmental tests (e.g., final exams, benchmark tests)
Gold® (pre-K, K)
Writing and reflection samples (ELA)
Laboratory research notebook (sciences)
Student project-based assessments (all subjects)
Portfolio of student work (art, photography, graphic design, etc.)
Lab Practicum (sciences)
Sight reading performance (music)
Dramatic performance (drama)
Skills demonstration (physical education)
Persuasive speech (public speaking)
Practice
SGO
SGP
Summative
Teachers: SG0

4. Student Growth Objectives (SGO)
SGO Components:
Assessment
Administer department-developed pre-test aligned with 2009 CCCS.
Baseline Data
Determine general preparation level .
Group students into three categories (low, medium, high).
Determine specific areas of deficit .
Growth Targets
General – set a target for all students at each preparation level covering all content.
Specific – set a target for all students to grow in a particular content standard. 1 2 3 4

5. Preparation Level Based on Based on Predicted Achievement on
Student Growth Objectives (SGO)
General Objective
Teacher: Subject: Grade:
Sections: Number of students:
Preparation Level Based on
Pre-Test Score
Number of Students
SGO
Based on Predicted Achievement on
Post-Test Score
Low (0-45%) 21
70% or above
Medium (46-69%) 54
80% or above
High (70-100%) 7
90% or above 1 2 3 4 5

6. The SGO Process Teachers
Recommended steps for setting a good SGO
KEY
Official SGO process in regulations
Teachers, supervisors meet to discuss and set SGO w/ principal’s approval
Teachers, supervisors meet to discuss SGOs and other measures
Step 1: Choose or develop a quality assessment aligned to state standards
Step 4: Track progress, refine instruction
September By Nov. 15* By Feb By end of school year
Step 2: Determine students’ starting points
Step 3: Set ambitious and feasible student growth objectives
Adjustments to SGOs can be made with approval
Step 5: Review results and score
Practice
SGO
SGP
Summative
*For 2013–14 only. In subsequent years,
SGOs must be set by Oct. 15.
Teachers: SG0

7. Assessing Outcomes – General SGO
Student Growth Objectives (SGO)
General Objective
Student Preparation Level
Target
Score
Rating based on number of students reaching target score %
# stu
Highly Effective
Effective
Partially Effective
Ineffective
Low 70 21
>17
11-17
5-10
<5
Medium 80 54
>45
26-45
10-26
<10
High 90 7
>6
5-6
2-4
<2
Assessing Outcomes – General SGO 4 3 2
Score 3 1 2 3 4 7

8. Tiered General SGO: Physics 1
Goal
75% students will meet their designated target scores on the Physics 1 post-assessment
Preparedness Group
Number of Students in Each Group
Target Score on Post-Assessment (%)
Low
36/65 70
Medium
21/65 80
High
8/65 90
Measuring Progress
For a teacher to earn a rating of ... 4 3 2 1
Low
85% or more students in the tier met goal
75% or more students in the tier met goal
65% or more students in the tier met the goal
Less than 65% of students in the tier met goal
Medium
High
Practice
SGO
SGP
Summative
Teachers: SG0

9. Specific Goal: Targeted Biology Standard
Targeted Standard
The average student score on questions related to Standard B (scientific thinking and design) will increase from 40% to 80% on final exam.
Measuring Progress
For a teacher to earn a rating of ... 4 3 2 1
90% or more students met goal
80% or more students met goal
70% or more students met the goal
Less than 70% of students met goal
Practice
SGO
SGP
Summative
Teachers: SG0

10. Specific Goal: Targeted Students (8th-Grade LAL)
6/8 students who scored in the low range on the pre-assessment will increase 10 words per minute over their baseline score on the Oral Reading Fluency Assessment.
Measuring Progress
For a teacher to earn a rating of ... 4 3 2 1
7-8 students met goal.
5-6 students met goal.
3-4 students met the goal.
0-2 of students met goal.
Practice
SGO
SGP
Summative
Teachers: SG0

11. Teachers’ Summative Ratings
Component
Raw Score
Weight
Weighted Score
Teacher Practice
3.0
x 50%
1.5
Student Growth Percentile
2.2
x 35%
.77
Student Growth Objective
x 15%
.45
Sum of the Weighted Scores
2.72
2.72
This is a sample scale. The NJDOE will determine the actual scale prior to September 2013.
Ineffective
Partially Effective
Effective
Highly Effective
1.0 Points
1.75
Points
Points Points
4.0 Points
Practice
SGO
SGP
Summative
Teachers

12. Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/evaluation
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