Test results: Global

1. Global 2June 2010January 2011

3. Global January 2011

4. Global January 2011

5. Global January 2011Sample Students

6. June 2010 compared to January 2011 Was there a test bias? Was one test “more difficult?” Part 1: Total test score. 96 point increase 75 point decrease 21 point net increase for January 21 point net increase / 20 “sample students” On average a 1.05 point increase in January from June

7. June 2010 compared to January 2011 Was there a test bias? Was one test “more difficult?” Part 2: Multiple Choice score. 26 point increase 47 point decrease 21 point net decrease 21 point net decrease / 20 “sample students” On average a 1.05 point decrease in January from June

8. June 2010 compared to January 2011 Was there a test bias? Was one test “more difficult?” Part 3: Essay score. 20 point increase 7 point decrease 13 point net increase 13 point net increase / 20 “sample students” On average a .65 point increase in January from June

9. June 2010 compared to January 2011 Part 1: Total test score = 1.05 point increase Part 2: Multiple Choice score = 1.05 point decrease Part 3: Essay Score = .65 point increase Conclusion: Evidence does not support a test bias. One test more difficult that the other.

11. Global January 2011

12. JUNE 2010 District

13. Part 1 Multiple Choice JUNE 2010

14. Part 2 Scaffolding JUNE 2010

15. Part 3 & 4: Thematic & DBQ Essay JUNE 2010