At the high school level, a gain of 10 to 15 points is considered strong improvement. Formative Assessments Teachers are utilizing test data from the Stanford 9 and MCAS results to improve student performance. Teachers are analyzing individual and group data and focusing on areas students need to develop. Teachers also monitor student progress by implementing the formative assessment program suggested by the School Department. Students are tested 2 to 3 times during the school year.
Teachers meet in teams to review and evaluate the data produced.
Reading assessments include the Running Record, Observation Survey, Record of Oral Language, Developmental Reading Assessment, Scholastic Reading Inventory, and MCAS type writing prompts. For math assessments teachers review student written responses to open ended math questions and the results on the BPS math midterm and final exams. A record of student progress will be kept by each teacher and reviewed periodically with an administrator at the different grade level team meetings. Teachers are using strategies, such as guided reading, learned through the Developing and Supporting Literacy Programs to address students' learning needs. Teachers consult with our literacy content coach, the Math Power coach, and the BPS math coach who also provide in class assistance and modeling.