2. I am here to explain:
• The data of math,
reading and writing
assessments from
2007-2011
• Areas most in need of
improvement
• Goals for improvement
• Goals for maintaining
gains
3. Reading Proficiency* on the FCAT (2007-2011)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
61 59 60 58
65
56
61 61
57
2007
55
42
32
37
42
47
2008
2009
2010
2011
Sixth
Seventh
Eighth
*Proficiency in Reading is a score of 3 or
higher.
4. Mathematics Proficiency* on the FCAT 20072011
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
68
586259
68
63
2007
53
505250
34
40
2008
40
2730
2009
2010
2011
Sixth
Seventh
Eighth
*Proficiency in Mathematics is a score of 3 or
higher.
5. Florida Writes Proficiency* Scores (20072011)
100
80
60
68
76
64
69
44
Proficiency Score
40
20
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
*Proficiency in Writing is a score of 3.5 or
higher.
6. Smith’s Scores Compared to the District
• How are our students’ scores compared to other schools within the district?
• In which areas have we been most successful in the last five years?
• In which areas do we need the most improvement?
7. Reading Proficiency*: Smith
Compared to the
District
(2007-2011)
100
80
60
71
64 65
63
61 59 60 58
58 58
40
*Proficiency in Reading
is a score of 3 or
higher.
Smith
Sixth
Grade
District
Sixth
Grade
20
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
100
100
80
80
60
60
40
51
42
64 66
61 61 57
59
57
56
20
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Smith
Seventh
Grade
District
Seventh
Grade
40
20
59 61
55 55
50 52
47
42
37
32
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Smith
Eighth
Grade
District
Eighth
Grade
8. Mathematics Proficiency*: Smith
Compared to the
District
(2007-2011)
100
80
60
68
68
63 66
62 59
57 60
56 58
Smith Sixth
Graders
40
20
*Proficiency in
Mathematics is a score
of 3 or higher.
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
100
100
80
District
Sixth
Graders
80
60
40
45
34
58
55
51 52
50
50
63
60
Smith
Seventh
Graders
District
Seventh
Graders
20
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
60
40
45
27
47
53
46 50 50
40
40
30
Smith
Eighth
Graders
District
Eighth
Graders
20
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
9. Writing Proficiency Scores*: Smith Middle
School Compared to the District (2007-2011)
100
80
60
6868
7676
6467
79
69
55
44
Smith Eighth
Graders
40
District Eighth
Graders
20
0
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
*Proficiency in
Writing is a score
of 3.5 or higher.
10. Goals
Sixth and Seventh Grade:
• 70% proficiency in Reading
• 70% proficiency in Math
Eighth Grade:
• 60 % proficiency in Reading
• 60% proficiency in Math
• 75% proficiency in Writing
All Students:
• An improvement of one level on all standardized assessments
11. Specific Tactics for Improving Proficiency
Sixth and Seventh Grade:
• After-school tutoring
• Study Buddies (eighth graders)
• Lab resource
• Demand writes
• Dedicated reading block
Eighth Grade:
• After-school tutoring
• Writing workshops
• Writing communities
• Math Study Buddies (High School)
• Study Hall
• Demand writes
• Dedicated reading block
12. Specific Tactics for Maintaining Gains
Sixth and Seventh Grade:
• FCAT Boot Camp
• Writer of the Month reward days
Eighth Grade:
• Become a study buddy for community service hours
• Reward days for Writer of the Month
• FCAT Boot Camp
• Accelerate Program
