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● Integration of knowledge and ideas; demonstrate understanding of connections
within, between, or among informational texts

○ Grade 7
■ E7.B-C.3 Craft and Structure/Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
● Integration of knowledge and ideas; demonstrate understanding of connections
within, between, or among informational texts
■ E7.D.2 Language
● Knowledge of Language
■ E7.E.1 Text Dependent Analysis
● Read with accuracy to support, comprehension, analysis, reflection, and research

○ Grade 8
■ E8.A-C.2-3 and E8.B-C.3 Craft and Structure
● Demonstrate knowledge of craft and structure of literature texts
■ E8.B-V.4 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
● Demonstrating understanding of vocabulary and figurative language in
informational texts
■ E8.D.2 Language
● Knowledge of Language
■ E8.E.1 Text Dependent Analysis
● Read with accuracy to support, comprehension, analysis, reflection, and research

● The 2018 Pennsylvania Value-Added Report indicates “significant evidence that students did not meet
the Standard for PA Academic Growth” in ELA for grades 4 and 8. (i.e., red). Conversely, the 2018
Value-Added Report reflects “significant evidence that the students exceeded the Standard for PA
Academic Growth” in ELA for grades 5, 6, and 7 (i.e. dark blue). The three-year average for grades 5
and 7 is also dark blue, with grade 6 showing “moderate evidence that the students exceeded the
standard for PA Academic Growth” (i.e. light blue).

● Across the performance groups in the PVAAS ELA Quintile Diagnostic Report, nearly all five quintiles
for grades 5, 6, 7, and those taking the Literature Keystone met or exceeded the Standard for PA
Academic Growth, with the exception of quintile 1 in grade 7. Results for grades 4 and 8 varied as
described below:
o The PVAAS ELA Quintile Diagnostic report for grade four indicated that quintiles 1, 3, and 5 met the
standard for PA Academic Growth, while quintiles 2 and 4 did not.
o The PVAAS ELA Quintile Diagnostic Report indicated for grade eight that quintiles 1 and 5 met the
standard for PA Academic Growth, while quintiles 2 through 4 did not. This shows an improvement from
2017, where none of the quintiles had met the standard for PA Academic Growth.

Next Steps

● Revisit PSSA and PVAAS data analysis process, results, findings, and next steps with grade level and
vertical teams.
o Key Personnel: Principals, Academic Leadership Council, Teachers
o Timeline (Anticipated Start/Finish): November 2018 – March 2019

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