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This report summarizes the areas covered in the state standardized tests for Hawthorne Public Schools, emphasizing English Language Arts (literacy, reading, writing) and Mathematics (operations, algebra, number concepts). It analyzes proficiency levels in relation to demographic groupings and identifies trends in student performance across grade levels from 2012-2013. The report highlights the need for improvement in special education performance and outlines recommendations for professional development and curriculum enhancements to increase student proficiency and advance learning outcomes.
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State Testing Report Hawthorne Public Schools October 2013
What Material Is Covered on the State Standardized Tests? • Language Arts Literacy • Reading – Literature and Non-Fiction • Writing-- Informative/Explanatory, Narrative/Persuasive • Mathematics • Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Number and Operations in Base Ten • Numbers and Operations in Fractions • Measurement and Data • Geometry • Problem-Solving • Probability/Discrete Math • Science • Life Science • Physical Science • Earth Science • Knowledge • Application
Jefferson School NJASK LALProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Jefferson School NJASK MathProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Roosevelt School NJASK LALProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Roosevelt School NJASK MathProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Washington School NJASK LALProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
Washington School NJASK MathProficient/Advanced Proficient2012-2013
District Factor Grouping [DFG] • DFG compares our school’s test scores to the scores earned by other schools who have a similar demographic/socioeconomic status. • Hawthorne is in the DE DFG. Other district that are included in our group include. . . • Wanaque, Passaic Valley, West Paterson • Saddle Brook, Bogota, Carlstadt, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park
Elementary Findings • Increase Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency – LAL • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups- LAL • Special Education- Statistically Below Grade 5 • Grade 4 and 5 LAL room to improve… • Reading Workshop K-5 • Sustained PD throughout the year • Continue Exploration of Special Education Literacy Programs K-5 • Increase Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency - Math • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups • Grade 5– Statistically Below • Special Education – Statistically Below Grades 3 and 5 • Nancy Schulz Math Workshops • Sustained PR throughout the year • Investigating New Textbook Series Special Ed and General Ed - CCSS
Lincoln Middle School Findings LAL • Increase Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups • No statistically significant differences (-) • William Patterson Professor in Residence • Infusion of ELA standards across curriculum Math • Increase Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups • Grade 6 and 8– Statistically Below (-) • Grades 6, 7, and 8 Special Education – Statistically Below • William Patterson Professor in Residence • Realignment of Math 6-8 with Common Core State Standards • Nancy Schulz Sustained Professional Development Workshops
High School Findings LAL and Math • Increase Proficiency and Advance Proficiency • Increase Proficiency Among Cohort Groups • No statistically significant differences for general education • Increase AP Courses • Increase Dual Enrollment Classes for College Credit • Special Education Math– Statistically Below • Modified Block Schedule • Updating of Special Education Curriculum and Resources