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○ Grade 8
■ M8.A-N.1 The Number System
● Demonstrate an understanding of rational and irrational numbers
■ M8.C-G.1-2 Geometry
● Demonstrate an understanding of geometric transformations
● Solve real-world mathematical problems involving volume
■ M8.D-S.1 Statistics and Probability
● Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data

● The Pennsylvania 3-Year Value-Added Report indicates varying levels of evidence that
“students met the Standard for PA Academic Growth” in math for 2017 through 2019.
The District:
○ Significantly exceeded the standard for PA Academic Growth in grades 5 and 6
(i.e., light and dark blue respectively).
○ Demonstrated evidence that grade 7 met the standard for PA Academic Growth
(i.e., green).
○ Reflected moderate evidence that grade 7 did not meet the standard for PA
Academic Growth (i.e., yellow).
○ Did not meet the standard for PA Academic Growth in grades 4 and 8 (i.e., red).

● Although grades 6 and 8 met the standard for growth (i.e green) for 2019, grades 4, 5,
and 7 had moderate to significant evidence of no growth (i.e., yellow or red).

● Utilizing the PVAAS Math Quintile Diagnostic Report, evidence continues to vary
among the quintile groups and grade levels regarding the Standard for PA Academic
Growth.
o Students in the 1st and 2nd quintile met or exceeded the standard for growth, with
the exception of the first quintile in grade 4 and the second quintile in grade 5.
o Students in the 4th quintile met the standard for growth in all cases except 4th
grade.
o The 3rd, 4th, and 5th quintiles of achievement reflect well over 75% of our
student population; however, the growth within the 3rd and 5th quintiles varies
greatly across the 4 through 8 grade span.

Grades 3-8 Next Steps:

1. Continue refining implementation of Compacted/Extended (C/E) and Current pathways and
monitor alignment with PA Core in Math, particularly in Grades K-5 where new resources were
just integrated in 2018-2019.
○ Key Personnel: Administration, Academic Leadership Council, Math Resource Selection
Committee, Math Vertical Team
○ Timeline (Anticipated Start/Finish): November 2019 - June 2020
○ Major Action Steps: (1) Monitor the math pathway data matrix based on the inclusion of
STAR data to determine appropriate cut scores and placement decisions; (2) Study the
success through both achievement and growth of individual and groups of students in

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