A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

A Compact for Learning - December 1997

Evaluating the Results of the Compact - Activity Sheet D: Student Performance

Directions: Record student performance data in the first column, and use the second column to interpret the data by comparing them to national, state, and local averages and to other schools' results. Make notes on areas of strength and weakness in the third column.

State and local measures
  Current
performance		 Benchmark against
  • national averages
  • state averages
  • other district schools
    		• What are the school's strengths and weaknesses?
    English/Language arts


    		      
    Math


    		      
    Science


    		      
    Other (e.g. art and music, civics, foreign language, geography, history, occupational skills)      
    National measures
    Reading well and
    independently by the
    end of third grade


    		   60 percent of fourth-grade students nationally read at or above the basic level (NAEP, 1994).  
    On track to take
    algebra in the eighth
    grade


    		   20 percent of eighth-grade students nationally reported taking algebra (NAEP, 1992).  
    Taking courses that will prepare students for college entrance and for the workplace
    (for example, Advanced Placement, Tech-Prep, and School-to-Career opportunities)    		   With increased participation in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the number of AP exams with a score at 3 or above has tripled since 1982 (College Board, 1996).  


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