Tewksbury Township Schools “ Measuring Our 2012 Results ” District Testing Report 2011-2012 NJ PASS Grades 1 and 2 NJ ASK Grades 3-8 Prepared for the Tewksbury

Tewksbury Township Schools

“Measuring Our 2012 Results”

District Testing Report2011-2012

NJ PASS Grades 1 and 2

NJ ASK Grades 3-8

Prepared for the Tewksbury Board of EducationNovember 28, 2012

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NJ PASS: 1st Grade Language Arts

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Partially Proficient Proficient Advanced Proficient

Current Status Recommendations

• Advanced Proficiency improved 14% • 100% Proficient

• Continue LA Curriculum Articulation Dialogues;• Continue ASAP Intervention & Support;• Continue Brain-Based Reading Strategies such as

FastForword; and• Explore Alternative Assessment Programs such as

AIMSweb, Superkids Comprehensive Reading Program & Study Island Reading Egg Program.

NJ PASS: 1st Grade Mathematics

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• Advanced Proficiency improved 10%• 99% Proficient

• Continue ongoing Mathematics Curriculum Articulation Dialogues;

• Continue ASAP Intervention & Support;• Develop Teacher-Made Assessments; and• Explore Study Island Assessment Alternatives.

NJ PASS: 2nd Grade Language Arts

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Current Status Recommendations• Advanced Proficiency improved 17%• 100% Proficient

• Continue LA Curriculum Articulation Dialogues;• Continue ASAP Intervention & Support;• Continue Brain-Based Reading Strategies such as

FastForword; and• Explore Alternative Assessment Programs such as:AIMSweb, Superkids Comprehensive Reading Program &

Study Island Reading Egg Program.

NJ PASS: 2nd Grade Mathematics

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• Advanced Proficiency improved 6%• 95% Proficient overall

• Continue ongoing Mathematics Curriculum Articulation Dialogues;

• Continue ASAP Intervention & Support;• Develop Teacher-Made Assessments; and• Explore Study Island Assessment Alternatives.

NJ ASK Test Grades 3rd through 8th Language Arts

Overview:• Assessed in Reading and Writing• Writing portion consisted of two writing prompts in grades

3-8– Grades 3-5 : expository & speculative– Grade 6: persuasive & speculative– Grades 7-8: persuasive & explanatory

• Reading portion consisted of narrative and informational passages:

– Grades 3-5, included three reading passages– Grades 6-8, included four reading passages– Passages specific to: working with text and analyzing text

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District Goals

Given effective classroom practice, early intervention strategies, and the integration of specific technology software applications; the students in grades 3-8 will achieve at a total proficient rating in language arts equal to or above the total proficient achievement rating of the DFG as measured by the NJASK for the 2012/13 school year. The achievement rating will exceed the DFG for the 2013/14 school year.

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District Goals

Given effective classroom practice, early intervention strategies, and the integration of specific technology software applications; the students in grades 3-8 will achieve at a total proficient rating in mathematics equal to or above the total proficient achievement rating of the DFG as measured by the NJASK for the 2012/13 school year. The achievement rating will exceed the DFG for the 2013/14 school year.

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State Comparison: Language Arts12

State Comparison: Mathematics

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State Comparison: Science14

PROGRESS TOWARD OUR GOALS HAS BEEN MADE.

WE HAVE MUCH MORE TO DO.

WE NEED TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL.

Bottom Line15

NJ ASK Results Grades 3 & 4 ~ Language

Arts

NJ ASKLanguage Arts

Grade 3 Total Proficient %

Grade 4Total Proficient %

2010-2011 74.7% (Adv. 5.7%)DM = 211.8

DFG = 221.7 – 85%

85.8%DM = 229.9DFG = 223.1

2011- 2012 87.8% (Adv. 11%)DM = 216.4

DFG = 219.5 – 88.6%

75.9% (Adv. 9.6%)DM = 212

DFG = 218.6 – 83.6%

Analysis +13.1%DM = +4.6DFG = - 2.2

-9.9%DM = -17.9DFG = -4.5

DM= Scale Score Mean All Students(District) DFG=Demographic Factor Group

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Analysis Present Grade 5~ Language Arts

Compared to Last Year

NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

74.7% 75.9% +1.2%

DM 211.8 212 + .2

DFG 221.7 218.6 - 3.1


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Essential Questions

How can we ensure that our third grade students perform at and above their performance in 2011/12?

How can we ensure that our current 5th grade class further increases their level of performance?

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Interventions

Continue with ASAP and ASPIRE programs. Introduce Fast ForWord Reading Intervention.Continue and further utilize Visualization and

Verbalization strategies in the classroom. Expand the implementation of Reciprocal Reading

Groups.Introduce and expand upon Study Island. Introduce the Reading Assistant.Continue to expand upon Formative Assessment

Strategies.I&RS consider utilizing interventions as listed above.

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Action Items

Item Action Target Dates

Fast ForWord Expanding the program through grade 8.

Ongoing through June, 2013.

Study Island Additional training on Dec. 5 to facilitate implementation of LA/Math in grades 3-8.

Ongoing progress with implementation and full implementation by Sep., 2013.

Reading Assistant Introduction Webinar Nov. 27, staff feedback, and additional training sessions.

Complete implementation in designated areas by June, 2013.

Reciprocal Reading Utilize Parent Pilot Group at TES and provide additional training to parent volunteers at OTS.

Implementation at TES , December, 2012, and March, 2013 at OTS.

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NJ ASK Results Grades 4 & 5 ~ Language

Arts

NJ ASKLanguage Arts



2010-2011 85.8% (Adv. 27.6%)DM = 229.9

DFG = 223.1 – 85%

83.4%DM = 217.8DFG = 225.3

2011- 2012 75.9%DM = 212

DFG = 218.6

84.1% (Adv. 16%)DM= 222.1

DFG = 222.9 – 85.8%

Analysis -9.9%DM = -17.9DFG = -4.5

+.7%DM = +4.3DFG = -2.4


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NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

85.8% 84.1% -1.7 %

DM 229.9 222.1 -7.8

DFG 223.1 222.9 -.2


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Essential Questions

Does the first year at OTS affect the assessment results? If so, how and why?

Is there a need for adjustments in the curriculum? If so, what are the needed adjustments?

How can we ensure that the students continue to make progress each year?

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Interventions

Continue with ASAP and ASPIRE programs.

Introduce Fast ForWord Reading Intervention.

Continue and further utilize Visualization and Verbalization strategies in the classroom.

Introduce Reciprocal Reading Groups.

Introduce and expand upon Study Island.

Introduce the Reading Assistant. Continue to expand upon

Formative Assessment Strategies.

I&RS consider utilizing interventions as listed above.

Evaluate the schedule at OTS to determine its effectiveness.

Establish sub committees via the Council of Instruction to evaluate the ASAP and ASPIRE programs.

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Action Items









Implementation at TES , December 2012, and March, 2013 at OTS.

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Action Items


Evaluate OTS Schedule

Gather data from multiple sources and make recommendations.

May, 2013.

ASPIRE and ASAP Evaluation

Form sub committees via the Council of Instruction, gather data, research, and recommend.

Begin March, 2013 and conclude June, 2014.

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NJASK Results 5 & 6 Language Arts

NJ ASKLanguage Arts



2010-2011 83.4% (Adv. 7.8%)DM = 217.8

DFG = 225.3 – 86.9%

90.2%DM = 222.0DFG = 227.1

2011-2012 84.1%DM= 222.1

DFG = 222.9

90.5% (Adv. 22.6%)DM = 229.4

DFG = 228.2 – 90.9%

Analysis +.7%DM = +4.3DFG = -2.4

+.3%DM = +7.4DFG = +1.1


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NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

83.4% 90.5% +7.1Adv. +14.8%

DM 217.8 229.4 +11.6

DFG 225.3 228.2 +2.9


Note: 3 to 4 = -3.6 & 4-5 = +1

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Essential Questions

What has accounted for the progress from 2o11 results to 2012 results?

How can we ensure that

this progress continues through the grade levels?

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Interventions

Continue with ASAP. Introduce Fast ForWord Reading

Intervention. Continue and further utilize

Visualization and Verbalization strategies in the classroom.

Introduce Reciprocal Reading Groups. Introduce and expand upon Study

Island. Introduce the Reading Assistant. Continue to expand upon Formative

Assessment Strategies. I&RS consider utilizing interventions

as listed above. Evaluate the schedule at OTS to

determine its effectiveness. Establish sub committees via the

Council of Instruction to evaluate the ASAP and ASPIRE programs.

Address the issue in reference to the excellent results from the 2012 assessment data during Team Meetings.

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Action Items





Ongoing progress with implementation and full implementation by Sep,. 2013.




Implementation at TES , December 2012, and March, 2013 at OTS.

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Action Items




May, 2013.




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Action Items


Team Meeting utilized to analyze assessment results.

Review data, look for patterns, and determine what factors possibly influenced the positive results.

June, 2013.

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NJ ASK Results Grades 6 & 7 ~ Language Arts

NJ ASKLanguage Arts



2010-2011 90.2% (Adv. 13%)DM = 222

DFG = 227.1 – 89.2%

90.8%DM = 235.4DFG = 231.2

2011-2012 90.5%DM = 229.4DFG = 228.2

87.6% (Adv. 19.1%)DM = 226.9

DFG = 232.6 – 88.6%

Analysis -.3%DM = -6DFG = -3

-3.2%DM = -8.5

DFG = + 1.4


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NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

90.2% 87.6% -2.6%

DM 222 226.9 +4.9

DFG 227.1 232.6 +5.5


Adv. +6.1

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NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

93.8% 96% +3.2

DM 241.5 244.6 +3.1

DFG 243 239.9 -3.1


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Essential Questions

How can we maintain the positive trend in becoming advanced proficient and also increase the proficiency total as a whole?

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Interventions

Continue with ASAP. Introduce Fast ForWord Reading

Intervention. Continue and further utilize Visualization

and Verbalization strategies in the classroom.

Introduce Reciprocal Reading Groups. Introduce and expand upon Study Island. Introduce the Reading Assistant. Continue to expand upon Formative

Assessment Strategies. I&RS consider utilizing interventions as

listed above. Evaluate the schedule at OTS to

determine its effectiveness. Establish sub committees via the Council

of Instruction to evaluate the ASAP and ASPIRE programs.

Address the issue in reference to the excellent results from the 2012 assessment data during Team Meetings.

Evaluate the implementation of the 55 minute integrated language arts block in grades 7 &8.

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Action Items









Implementation at TES , December, 2012, and March, 2013 at OTS.

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Action Items




May , 2013.




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Action Items


Team Meeting utilized to analyze assessment results.

Review data, look for patterns, and determine what factors possibly influenced the positive results.

June, 2013.

Evaluate the 55 minute language arts block.


May, 2013.

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DFG Comparison – Language Arts

Grade Level Tewksbury J Districts Comparison

3rd 87.8% - 216.4 88.6% - 219.5 -.8% and -3.1 pts.

4th 75.9% - 212 83.6% - 218.6 -7.7% and -6.6 pts.

5th 84.1% – 222.1 85.8% - 222.9 -1.7% and -.8

6th 90.5% - 229.4 90.9% - 228.2 -.4% and +1.2 pts.

7th 87.6% - 226.9 88.6% - 232.6 -1% and -5.7 pts.

8th 96% - 244.6 91.8% - 239.9 +4.2% and +4.7 pts.

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Bottom Line43

NJ ASK Test Grades 3rd through 8th Mathematics

Overview: Measures knowledge and skills in four clusters

Number & numerical operations Geometry & measurement Patterns & algebra Data analysis, probability & discrete mathematics

Some mathematics questions are also classified as problem solving (involve multiple steps and reasoning)

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NJ ASK Results Grades 3 & 4 ~ Math

NJ ASKLanguage Arts



2010-2011 89.6% (Adv. 44.8%)DM = 243.4

DFG = 256.3– 94.1%

90.9%DM = 247.6DFG = 251.9

2011- 2012 91.5% (Adv. 42.7%)DM = 246.5

DFG = 257.4 – 94.7%

85.6% (Adv. 45.8%)DM = 242.7

DFG = 254.8 – 93.7%

Analysis -1.9%DM = -3.1

DFG = - 1.1

-5.3%DM = -4.9DFG = -2.9


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Analysis Present Grade 5~ Math


NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

89.6% 85.6% -4%

DM 243.4 242.7 -.7

DFG 256.3 254.8 - 1.5


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Essential Questions

Why is there no observable progress from third to fourth grade in the area of mathematics?

How can we ensure that our current 5th grade class increases their level of performance?

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Interventions

Continue with ASAP and ASPIRE programs. Introduce and expand upon Study Island.Implement visualization techniques and provide

additional training in the “Seeing Stars” program. Continue to expand upon Formative Assessment

Strategies.I&RS consider utilizing interventions as listed

above.

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Action Items




Visualization of math concepts.

Obtain feedback in reference to the implementation of visualization strategies.

Provide additional professional development and further implement the visualization strategies in the classroom.

Ongoing implementation.

Obtain feedback by February, 2013.

Provide additional professional development by July, 2013.

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NJ ASKLanguage Arts



2010-2011 90.9% (Adv. 48%)DM = 247.6

DFG = 251.9 – 94.1%

96.6%%DM = 257.1DFG = 259.7

2011- 2012 85.6% (Adv. 45.8%)DM = 242.7

DFG = 254.8 – 93.7%

94.7% (Adv. 58.5%)DM= 257

DFG = 261.2 – 95.9%

Analysis -5.3%DM = -4.9DFG = -2.9

-1.9%DM = -.1

DFG = -1.5


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NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

90.9% 94.7% +3.8 %

DM 247.6 257 +9.4

DFG 251.9 261.2 +9.3


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Essential Questions

How can we ensure that the progress noted will be sustained and improved upon in 2013?

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Interventions



Implement visualization techniques and provide additional training in the “Seeing Stars” program.

Continue to expand upon Formative Assessment Strategies.


Provide time during team planning sessions to reflect upon strategies that seem to be most effective.

Articulate with the fifth grade teachers.

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Action Items










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Action Items


Team Reflections Discuss effective strategies that can be utilized in all content areas but may be best utilized in the area of mathematics.

Ongoing throughout the year.

Vertical Articulation Discuss students and strategies with teachers from different grade levels.


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NJASK Results 5 & 6 Math

NJ ASKLanguage Arts



2010-2011 96.6%%DM = 257.1

DFG = 259.7 – 96%

92.4%DM = 239.8DFG = 250

2011-2012 94.7% (Adv. 58.5%)DM= 257

DFG = 261.2 – 95.9%

95.2% (Adv. 58.3%)DM = 254.5

DFG = 256.8 – 95.3%

Analysis -1.9%DM = -.1

DFG = +1.5

+2.8%DM = +14.7DFG = +6.8


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Analysis Present Grade 7~ MathCompared to Last Year

NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

96.6% 95.2% -1.4%

DM 257.1 254.5 -2.6

DFG 259.7 256.8 -2.9


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Essential Questions

What do we need to do in order to take the students to a higher level of achievement?

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Interventions






Investigate multiple ways to motivate students in the area of mathematics.

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Action Items










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Action Items


Motivational Strategies

Discuss effective strategies that can serve to motivate students in the area of mathematics during team and/or faculty meetings.


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NJ ASKLanguage Arts



2010-2011 92.4% (Adv. 44.6%)DM = 239.8

DFG = 250 - 94.4%

93.4%DM = 248.4DFG = 246.3

2011-2012 95.2% (Adv. 58.3%)DM = 254.5

DFG = 256.8 – 95.3%

88.8% (Adv. 42.7%)DM = 235.8

DFG = 247.1 – 89%

Analysis +3.2%DM = +14.7DFG = +6.8

-4.6%DM = -12.6DFG = +.8


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NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

92.4% 88.8% -5.6

DM 239.8 235.8 -4

DFG 250 247.1 -2.9


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NJ ASKLanguage Arts

2010-2011 2011-2012 Comparisons

Total Proficient

88.6% 94.7 +6.1

DM 247.8 259 +11.2

DFG 250.6 254.4 +3.8


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Essential Questions

How do we ensure that our current 8th grade students achieve the level that was realized by the Class of 2012?

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Interventions






Consider additional articulation with the high school teachers.

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Action Items










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Action Items


Articulation with the high school teachers.

Reach out to the high school teachers and discuss strategies that could further enhance student achievement.

Ongoing throughout the school year.

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DFG Comparison – Math


3rd 91.5% - 246.5 94.7% - 257.4 -3.2% and -10.9 pts.

4th 85.6% - 242.7 93.7% - 254.8 -8.1 and -12.1 pts.

5th 94.7% - 257 95.9% - 261.2 -1.2% and -4.2 pts.

6th 95.2% - 254.5 95.3% - 256.8 -.1% and -2.3 pts.

7th 88.8% - 235.8 89% - 247.1 -.2% and -11.3 pts.

8th 94.7% - 259 91.8% - 254.4 +2.9% and +4.6 pts.

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NJ ASK Test Grades 4th and 8th Science

Overview: Measures knowledge and skills in three clusters:

Life Physical Earth

Science questions may also be classified as Application and Knowledge

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Analysis Present Grade 4~ Science


NJ ASKLanguage Arts

Tewksbury DFG Comparisons

Total Proficient

98.8% 98.3% +.5%

Scaled Score

262.3 260.7 +1.6

DFG=Demographic Factor Group

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Analysis Present Grade 8~ Science


NJ ASKLanguage Arts

Tewksbury DFG Comparisons

Total Proficient

98.7% 96.3% +2.4%

Scaled Score

251.6 253.6 -2

DFG=Demographic Factor Group

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DFG Comparison – Language Arts


3rd 87.8% - 216.4 88.6% - 219.5 -.8% and -3.1 pts.

4th 75.9% - 212 83.6% - 218.6 -7.7% and -6.6 pts.

5th 84.1% – 222.1 85.8% - 222.9 -1.7% and -.8

6th 90.5% - 229.4 90.9% - 228.2 -.4% and +1.2 pts.

7th 87.6% - 226.9 88.6% - 232.6 -1% and -5.7 pts.

8th 96% - 244.6 91.8% - 239.9 +4.2% and +4.7 pts.

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DFG Comparison – Math


3rd 91.5% - 246.5 94.7% - 257.4 -3.2% and -10.9 pts.

4th 85.6% - 242.7 93.7% - 254.8 -8.1 and -12.1 pts.

5th 94.7% - 257 95.9% - 261.2 -1.2% and -4.2 pts.

6th 95.2% - 254.5 95.3% - 256.8 -.1% and -2.3 pts.

7th 88.8% - 235.8 89% - 247.1 -.2% and -16.3 pts.

8th 94.7% - 259 91.8% - 254.4 +2.9% and +4.6 pts.

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Bottom Line80

“WORKING TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!”

Thank You!81

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Tewksbury Township Schools “ Measuring Our 2012 Results ” District Testing Report 2011-2012 NJ PASS Grades 1 and 2 NJ ASK Grades 3-8 Prepared for the Tewksbury