State of New Jersey Department of Education

Interpreting Test Results

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The purpose of this tutorial is to help teachers, administrators, and parents understand student performance on New Jersey statewide assessment results in order to strengthen and target instructional programs. The tutorial is built around a scenario depicting a path from student test scores to possible strategies for improvement. Standards-based activities and assessments help extend support to students and programs. Related tutorials and workshops are about data use, curriculum planning, and formative and summative assessments.

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Mathematics Standards
Matrix
Assessment
NJ Assessment
NJPEP's Assessment Page
NJPEP's Assessment in the Classroom
Tutorial
GEPA Helpful Hints
AYP
NJDOE's Title I
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Getting Started - an overview of the goals of the tutorial.

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Test Results for Monisha
   • Individual Student Report
   • Math Performance
   • Class Results

Also check Monisha at 12th grade in the context of the Special Review Assessment, SRA.

See additional example: Kaitlin's writing (2nd grade)

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Thinking about Plans
   • Standards and Test Specifications will help the teacher create lessons
   • Activities to practice Patterns and Algebra: exercises and problems
   • Sample Test Items:
sample tests from around the nation, and overview of NJ's test.

Also check Mrs. Born's math class on NJPEP's AYP site for a class-level scenario.

See also the HSPA mathematics tutorial with SRA examples