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Interpreting School Data Assignment

Interpreting Information

Scenario E

Question 1. Suppose you're working with third-grade teachers at this school and they're interested in examining how their students performed in terms of the language skills measured on this test. What does the data in this table indicate about whether boys and girls performed differently in the third grade?

Question 2. Regarding a series of statements that people might make about different aspects of the Grade 3 data in this table, please indicate for each statement whether you agree or disagree and the reasons why. Remember to think aloud as you're deciding on your answer.
a. A majority of third graders at this school have not achieved proficiency in ELA as measured by this test.

b. In Grade 3, boys were more likely than girls to score Below Basic on this assessment. Complete your assignment now!

c. Of those students who scored Below Basic in Grade 3, most were Latino.

Question 3. Now let's assume that you're a fourth-grade teacher and these Grade 4 data are for mid-year performance on a benchmark test. If there is a particular group of fourth graders you think will be most likely to have trouble scoring basic or above on the state test at the end of the year, could you point out their data in this table? Which group would you be concerned about and what data trigger that concern? OR Why don't you think the subgroup data in the table point to a priority need for any particular subgroup?

Question 4. Now let's go back to the Grade 3 data. Remember that these are for last year's third graders. If there have been no major changes in the school's student body, teachers, or curriculum would you expect that:
a. On the basis of last year's test scores, girls can be expected to score higher than boys when this test is given to this year's third graders.

b. These data suggest that next year's third-grade Asian/PI girls will score better than other third graders on this test.