Well, I must have done something right last school year. I received a message from a friend that her granddaughter achieved a score of 380 (which is a 4 or proficient) in Language Arts and 455 (which is a 5 or Advanced) in Math! In California the students take a state test every year in the spring -- as they do in most places. The scores begin at 150 and have a high of 600. The goal is for all students to be 'Proficient' -- this would be a score of 350 or higher. The rating that the state came up with is as follows:
1 = Far Below Basic
2 = Below Basic
3 = Basic
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4 = Proficient
5 = Advanced
So as you can see not only did the granddaughter do really well, but she kicked ass in math! Way to go!!!!
This made me feel that not all was lost after such a rough year. It also helps that she is a SUPER smart girl!
Now I just wonder how the boy who was reading at a 12th grade level did.
1 = Far Below Basic
2 = Below Basic
3 = Basic
------------------------------------
4 = Proficient
5 = Advanced
So as you can see not only did the granddaughter do really well, but she kicked ass in math! Way to go!!!!
This made me feel that not all was lost after such a rough year. It also helps that she is a SUPER smart girl!
Now I just wonder how the boy who was reading at a 12th grade level did.