American Student Achievement Institute

FORCE FIELD REPORT
HAGERSTOWN JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

FORCE FIELD: ASSESSMENT

Survey Results

Note: Groups with fewer than 10 respondents are not displayed to protect the privacy of survey respondents.

Teaching for Mastery

SUMMARY DATA

Question Grade/ Group Strongly
Agree
Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Don't Know
7th Grade:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
7 - All 30% (28/92) 47% (43/92) 9% (8/92) 3% (3/92) 9% (8/92)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
7-7 - All 30% (28/92) 47% (43/92) 9% (8/92) 3% (3/92) 9% (8/92)
8th Grade:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
8 - All 23% (26/113) 29% (33/113) 14% (16/113) 7% (8/113) 23% (26/113)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
8-8 - All 48% (54/113) 67% (76/113) 21% (24/113) 10% (11/113) 30% (34/113)
9th Grade:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
9 - All 19% (12/63) 25% (16/63) 21% (13/63) 10% (6/63) 30% (19/63)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
9-9 - All 105% (66/63) 146% (92/63) 59% (37/63) 27% (17/63) 84% (53/63)
10th Grade:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
10 - All 9% (8/86) 22% (19/86) 19% (16/86) 15% (13/86) 30% (26/86)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
10-10 - All 86% (74/86) 129% (111/86) 62% (53/86) 35% (30/86) 92% (79/86)
11th Grade:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
11 - All 4% (4/97) 31% (30/97) 22% (21/97) 11% (11/97) 27% (26/97)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
11-11 - All 80% (78/97) 145% (141/97) 76% (74/97) 42% (41/97) 108% (105/97)
12th Grade:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
12 - All 11% (9/84) 30% (25/84) 31% (26/84) 5% (4/84) 24% (20/84)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
12-12 - All 104% (87/84) 198% (166/84) 119% (100/84) 54% (45/84) 149% (125/84)
Parents:
My child's teachers give students more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
Parent - All 7% (2/30) 33% (10/30) 33% (10/30) 7% (2/30) 20% (6/30)
Community:
Teachers at the above school give students more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
Community - All n < 10 n < 10 n < 10 n < 10 n < 10
Faculty:
I give students more than one chance to do well on an assignment or test.
Faculty - All 44% (14/32) 34% (11/32) 3% (1/32) 3% (1/32) 16% (5/32)

Multiple and Authentic Assessments

SUMMARY DATA

Question Grade/ Group Strongly
Agree
Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Don't Know
7th Grade:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
7 - All 28% (26/92) 49% (45/92) 8% (7/92) 1% (1/92) 10% (9/92)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
7-7 - All 28% (26/92) 49% (45/92) 8% (7/92) 1% (1/92) 10% (9/92)
8th Grade:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
8 - All 27% (30/113) 36% (41/113) 8% (9/113) 8% (9/113) 17% (19/113)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
8-8 - All 50% (56/113) 76% (86/113) 14% (16/113) 9% (10/113) 25% (28/113)
9th Grade:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
9 - All 27% (17/63) 52% (33/63) 2% (1/63) 3% (2/63) 11% (7/63)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
9-9 - All 116% (73/63) 189% (119/63) 27% (17/63) 19% (12/63) 56% (35/63)
10th Grade:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
10 - All 14% (12/86) 40% (34/86) 7% (6/86) 9% (8/86) 27% (23/86)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
10-10 - All 99% (85/86) 178% (153/86) 27% (23/86) 23% (20/86) 67% (58/86)
11th Grade:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
11 - All 19% (18/97) 39% (38/97) 11% (11/97) 3% (3/97) 24% (23/97)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
11-11 - All 106% (103/97) 197% (191/97) 35% (34/97) 24% (23/97) 84% (81/97)
12th Grade:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
12 - All 19% (16/84) 55% (46/84) 12% (10/84) 1% (1/84) 13% (11/84)
Primary Students:
My teachers give me many ways to show what I have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
12-12 - All 142% (119/84) 282% (237/84) 52% (44/84) 29% (24/84) 110% (92/84)
Parents:
My child's teachers give students many ways to show what they have learned, such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
Parent - All 7% (2/30) 67% (20/30) 7% (2/30) 7% (2/30) 13% (4/30)
Community:
Teachers at the above school give students many ways to show what they have learned such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
Community - All n < 10 n < 10 n < 10 n < 10 n < 10
Faculty:
I give students many ways to show what they have learned, such as tests, portfolios, projects, reports, and essays.
Faculty - All 44% (14/32) 44% (14/32) 6% (2/32) 0% (0/32) 6% (2/32)

Assessments Aligned with Indiana 2000 Standards

SUMMARY DATA

Question Grade/ Group Strongly
Agree
Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Don't Know
Faculty:
I give students assignments and end-of-unit tests that are aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards.
Faculty - All 56% (18/32) 34% (11/32) 3% (1/32) 0% (0/32) 6% (2/32)

Short Answer Questions

1. What procedure has the school used to review and revise if needed its definition of mastery grade?

Data from 2005-2006

2. What does the school do to help parents understand the school's "mastery grade?"

Data from 2005-2006

3. Grading Pattern: How does the percentage of students earning the mastery grade in math compare to the percentage passing ISTEP / ECA this year?

Data from 2004-2005

4. Grading Pattern: How does the percentage of students earning the mastery grade in language arts compare to the percentage passing ISTEP / ECA this year?

Data from 2004-2005


5. Grading Pattern: How does the percentage of students earning the mastery grade for Algebra I (second semester) compare to the percent passing the Core 40 End-of-Course Test?

Data from 2004-2005


6. Grading Pattern: How does the percentage of students earning the mastery grade for Algebra II (second semester) compare to the percent passing the Core 40 End-of-Course Test?

Data from 2004-2005

7. Grading Pattern: How does the percentage of students earning the mastery grade for Biology (second semester) compare to the percent passing the Core 40 End-of-Course Test?

Data from 2004-2005

8. Grading Pattern: How does the percentage of students earning the mastery grade for English 11 (second semester) compare to the percent passing the Core 40 End-of-Course Test?

Data from 2004-2005


Advanced Placement Testing

Chart ID: 54

Student Group:Juniors and Seniors
Benchmark: Took one (or more) Advanced Placement test in 2004-2005
Data Source: School records
Notes:

Data for year: 2004-2005

Population # in Student Group Took one (or more) AP test
# %
All Students -
Female -
Male -
Native American -
Black -
Asian -
Hispanic -
White -
Multiracial -
Free/Reduced -
Paid Lunch -
Non-Limited English -
Limited English -
Special Ed - IEP -
General Ed -

 

ACT and SAT Test Participation

Chart ID: 1

Student Group:Graduates
Benchmark: Took the SAT or ACT Test at least once during any year of high school in 2004-2005
Data Source: School records
Notes: These data show the percentage of Seniors who take the ACT and SAT test.

Data for year: 2004-2005

Population # in Student Group SAT Test Takers ACT Test Takers
# % # %
All Students - -
Female - -
Male - -
Native American - -
Black - -
Asian - -
Hispanic - -
White - -
Multiracial - -
Free/Reduced - -
Paid Lunch - -
Vocational - -
Non-Vocational - -
Non-Limited English - -
Limited English - -
Special Ed - IEP - -
General Ed - -

 

PLAN Test

Chart ID: 3

Student Group:Sophomores
Benchmark: Took the PLAN test in 2004-2005
Data Source: School records
Notes:

Data for year: 2004-2005

Population # in Student Group Took PLAN test
# %
All Students -
Female -
Male -
Native American -
Black -
Asian -
Hispanic -
White -
Multiracial -
Free/Reduced -
Paid Lunch -
Non-Limited English -
Limited English -
Special Ed - IEP -
General Ed -

 

High Schools Only: PSAT Test Participation

Chart ID: 2

Student Group:Sophomores and Juniors
Benchmark: Took the PSAT test in 2004-2005
Data Source: School records
Notes:

Data for year: 2004-2005

Population # in Student Group Took PSAT
# %
All Students 101 -
Female - -
Male - -
Native American - -
Black - -
Asian - -
Hispanic - -
White - -
Multiracial - -
Free/Reduced - -
Paid Lunch - -
Vocational - -
Non-Vocational - -
Non-Limited English - -
Limited English - -
Special Ed - IEP - -
General Ed - -

 

Inquiry Questions

1. What are the benefits of giving end-of-course tests (or end of year tests) that align with the Indiana Academic Standards?
 assists teachers in aligning curriculum and identifying problems Student progress can more easily be measured That’s what each student is suppose to know Gives you data to see what student were able to retain Can prove that standards are being met Show what areas need improvement
2. Do you agree with the idea of providing students with multiple chances to demonstrate mastery? Why or why not?
 Yes, student learn from mistakes Yes, it puts more emphasis on student responsibility No—it encourages laziness Yes—Mastery of a skills is not something you can expect without multiple activities to build that skill. Yes—But this does not mean the retaking, retaking of tests. Yes—some students are not good test takers.
3. What type of assessment models would address different learning styles?
 portfolios, oral Assessment should be done after the learning has taken place. A good assessment should tell us whether learning has taken place. Tests as you go through the material A variety which challenges students to watch, read, participate, ponder about topics (evaluation needs to be varied) MC, free response, opened types of questions. Also presentations give students opportunity to show strengths and talents
4. What possible Areas of Concern related to Assessment were identified in the Living By Our Vision activity?