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● 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
● Demonstrate knowledge of craft and structure of informational texts
● Integration of knowledge and ideas; demonstrate understanding of connections
within, between, or among informational texts
■ E8.E.1 Text Dependent Analysis
● Read with accuracy to support, comprehension, analysis, reflection, and research

● The PVAAS District Value-Added Report indicates “significant evidence that students did not meet the
Standard for PA Academic Growth” in ELA for 2016 (i.e., red).
○ The 2015 and 2016 growth measures were dark blue, indicating significant evidence that
students exceeded the growth standard in ELA as a District.
○ The three-year growth measure indicates moderate evidence that students “met the Standard for
PA Academic Growth” in ELA (i.e., light blue).

● Based on the three-year PVAAS averages for ELA in the Value-Added Report, measures reflected:
o Significant or moderate evidence that the district exceeded the standard for PA Academic
Growth in grades 5, 6, and 7 (i.e., light or dark blue).
○ Did not meet the standard for PA Academic Growth in grades 4 and 8 (i.e., red) or 6 (i.e.,
yellow).

● 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. Results for grades 4 and 8 varied as described below:
o The PVAAS ELA Quintile Diagnostic report for grade four indicated that quintiles one and two met the
standard for PA Academic Growth, while quintiles three through five did not.
o The PVAAS ELA Quintile Diagnostic Report indicated for grade eight that none of the quintiles met the
standard for PA Academic Growth.

Next Steps

● Review PSSA and PVAAS data, results, and findings with grade level and vertical teams.
o Key Personnel: Administration, Department/Grade Level Chairs, Vertical Team
o Timeline (Anticipated Start/Finish): 8/1/2017 - 12/22/2017
o Major Action Steps: (1) Distribute the Academic Achievement and Growth Report to the teachers and
have them familiarize themselves with their content and grade level results and action steps; (2) Locate
specific areas of content focus within the unit-based curriculum for analysis; (3) Identify potential
modifications to learning goals and/or learning activities to strengthen learning; (4) View individual
student achievement and predicted performance reports to plan for students and flexible groups in lesson
design; and (5) Monitor performance in specific focus areas on a regular basis and through collaboration
with grade level and/or same course teachers.

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