Changes to the School Grading

Student Assessment• FCAT 2.0 in Reading and Mathematics

• Measures the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) with new cut scores

• Grade 6 and 10 Reading on the Computer • End-of-Course Exams on the Computer

• Algebra • Geometry • Biology• U.S. History • Civics

2011-12 Proposed Changes to School Grades

* More Weight in Reading• Points in proficiency and gains will be increased

• Performance in Algebra EOC• Points in proficiency and gains will include

Algebra• FCAT 2.0 cut scores: increased rigor of test and

achievement expectations.

Subject 2011-2012

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

Reading 133 110 92 77 77

Math 95 78 64 54 48

• Moving toward new assessments of reading and mathematics in 2014-15: PARCC

• Adding new measures to the middle school grades (Civics, HS EOCs and Industry Certifications)

• Assimilating EOCs into the school grades model as they are implemented

2011-12 Proposed Changes to School Grades (cont.)

Impact of New Cut ScoresREADING

Change in Percent of Students Proficient

Impact of New Cut ScoresMATHEMATICS

Change in Percent of Students Proficient

2011-2012 Proposed changes to School Grades

• Different Grading Scale

• School Grading Scale Trigger• Every time the percentage of ‘A’ and ‘B’ schools

reaches 75% in a current year, the minimum required points for grades of A, B, C, and D would be increased.

Different Grading Scale

Old New

Elementary Schools 800 840

Middle Schools 800 1040

Senior High Schools 1600 1600

The Bottom Line• The state's changes in both individual

student and school accountability will likely result in a decline in school performance grades even if student scores increase.

2011

2012

• (50% of high school grade = 800 possible points)• Combination Schools are split 70/30 (US!!!)

High School AccountabilityComponents

Individual Components1. Graduation Rate2A. Participation in Accelerated Coursework2B. Performance in Accelerated Coursework3. Postsecondary Readiness4. Graduation Rate for At-Risk Students5. Growth or Decline in components

Component 1: Graduation Rate

• Beginning 2011-2012• Graduation rate is New Federal Uniform rate• Graduates = Standard Dip. Recipients• Non- Grads = Dropouts, Cert. of completion, GED,

Non on-time grad., Special Dip, Transfers to adult ed• Stud. Not included in calculation:

– Stud. Who transfer to other schools (Priv & Pub)– Home education and deceased students– DJJ students who are NOT standard diploma

Component 2A: Participation in Accelerated Coursework

• Proposed Calculation:• Numerator = All 9th – 12th graders taking AP or DE• Denominator = The total number of ENROLLED 11th

and 12th graders– To count, students must take and PASS the exam OR must

earn a grade in the DE classes to receive credit– Take an industry certification exam that is approved by SBE

Comp. 2A: Cont…..

Weight Participation outcome1.00 1 Exam/ Course1.10 2 Exams/ Courses1.20 3 Exams/ Courses1.30 4 Exams/ Courses1.40 5 Exams/ Courses1.50 6 Exams/ Courses

Component 2B: Performance in Accelerated Coursework

• For 2011-2012• Numerator = Successful outcomes by all 9th –

12th students• Denominator = All 9-12 graders that took an

accelerated course

Component 3: Postsecondary Readiness

• Numerator = # of students “ready” on SAT/ACT and or PERT anytime during their time in high school. (Highest scores used)

• Denominator = on time standard graduates.• College Readiness Chart

Exam Reading MathPERT 104 113

ACT 18 19

Component 4: At-Risk Graduation Rate

• Portion of Cohort that earned both a Level 2 or lower on the FCAT Reading and Math in 8th Grade

• If less than 10 students in this category then overall grad rate will replace it.

Component 5:Growth and Decline in comp.

• Additional points will be awarded based on the # of points the school improves from prior year: up to 20 additional points.

• School will lose 5 points if a component declines by at least 10 percentage points.

• Examples:– Growth: increase in acceleration performance from 25% to

32%. School earns 7 pts = a total of 39 pts for that component

– Decline: decrease in acceleration performance from 30% to 20%. School loses 5 pts = a total loss of 15 pts.

Additional Items… Yes there’s more..:0(

• Mandatory college readiness course if not deemed “college ready” = all FCAT Level 1 & 2 in 10th grade.

• School responsibility for withdrawn students• 4 achievement levels in Alg. 1 EOC (Lev. 2-5)

– Passing = 3, 4, 5• Remove level 3 students from lowest 25%.

– Provision made for schools with less than 30 students in this category

•Questions????