Growth targets should be rigorous yet attainable. There is no growth target formula that will work in every situation (see options explained below). Growth targets should be based on baseline data and classroom performance prior to the administration of the SLO assessment. Growth targets should be tiered when possible. The general SLO Committee recommendation is that when using the tiered method to set growth targets, students targets should be set between 60-90% (without stretch questions). This target range will not apply when using the 50% growth or 1.5 growth. There is absolutely no advantage for a teacher to have flat baseline data (for example if all students “bomb the pretest”). This makes setting tiered growth targets and realistic goals very difficult. A teacher may adjust individual student growth targets ONLY IF the adjustments occur both up and down AND the adjustments are based on current classroom data. Instructions for Setting SLO Growth Targets Option One – Setting Tiers (preferred method) Formal Assessment Avg. Student Name Pre-Test Score (points) 57%-F Student A 10 90%-B Student B 11 59%-F Student C 13 62%-F Student D 16 65%-F Student E 25 73%-D Student F 29 70%-D Student G 36 74%-D Student H 40 78%-C Student I 41 45%-F Student J 55 83%-C Student K 60 88%-B Student L 77 95%-A Student M 85 Step One: Arrange pre-test scores from least to greatest. (Example scores are based on a 100 point test.) The column for formal assessment average in class (based on the high school grading scale) will be used in step 4. Formal Assessment Avg. Student Name Pre-Test Score (points) 57%-F Student A 10 90%-B Student B 11
Abbreviation Key for Question Type MC Multiple Choice PB Performance task F Fill-In SA Short Answer T/F True or ER Extended Response M Matching V Visual Reference (map, picture, chart, etc.) Directions: List each test item or task by number on the assessment. Identify the corresponding Standard Statement number. Identify the question type using the key to the right. If the item type is not listed in the key, write in the appropriate type. Mark one of knowledge level required for the test item. Mark one curriculum level for each test item. 1. 2. 3. 4. of Knowledge Level 5. Curriculum Level Test Item # Domain / Standard Statement # Type see above key Recall & Reproduction Remembering & Understanding (Knowledge/ Comprehension) Skills & Concept Applying (Application) Strategic Thinking Analyzing (Analysis) Extended Thinking Evaluating & Creating (Synthesis/ Evaluation) P = Prerequisite C = Current Year Content S = Stretch 1 3.NBT #1 F X C
1. 2. 3. 4. Depth of Knowledge Level 5. Curriculum Level Test Item # Domain / Standard Statement # Type Recall & Reproduction Remembering & Understanding (Knowledge/ Comprehension) Skills & Concept Applying (Application) Strategic Thinking Analyzing (Analysis) Extended Thinking Evaluating & Creating (Synthesis/ Evaluation) P = Prerequisite C = Current Year Content S = Stretch 1 3.NBT #1 F X C
Grade Level/Subject: __________________________________________ Teacher(s): __________________________________________________ Criteria *Adapted from ODE Checklist for Selecting Appropriate Assessments Evidence *Where evidence should be located. Does SLO Assessment meet the identified criteria? Yes No, revision needed Comments 1 All items in the assessment directly align to key concepts and state standards. Content Alignment Chart (Form A) 2 The task and/or items match the depth of knowledge required from the key concepts. Content Alignment Chart (Form A) 3 The assessment covers prerequisite knowledge (skills/content from years), current content/skills, and appropriate, content-relevant stretch items that will challenge the highest performing students. Content Alignment Chart (Form A) 4 The assessment includes a variety of age & content appropriate question types (i.e. multiple choice, written response, visual interpretation of charts, maps, pictures, etc.). Submitted Assessment 5 The assessment vocabulary is age and content appropriate. Submitted Assessment 6 The assessment items and/or tasks are written clearly and are not overly confusing. Students should be able to clearly understand what is being asked of them. Submitted Assessment 7 Clear answer key and scoring rubric for all items are provided with guidance for scoring open-ended questions or performance-based assessments. Submitted Answer Key/ Rubric SLO APPROVAL - Date: ________________ _____ Approved as submitted _____Revisions required, please make recommended changes, and resubmit Refer to the checklists below each category while completing this template.