Common use of Standardized Assessments Clause in Contracts

Standardized Assessments. (Mandatory HRS §302D-16) i. Absolute Achievement - shows how students have performed at a single point in time (a snapshot) on particular assessments (including but not limited to state standardized assessments) ii. Growth - Median SGP - examines how individual students have improved over time on a particular assessment (including but not limited to state standardized assessments). iii. Achievement Gaps - difference in LA and Math proficiency rates for high needs (economically disadvantaged, special needs, English Learners) and non-high needs students iv. Post-Secondary Readiness and Success - percentage of students reading at, or near grade level, and/or promotion rate, depending on grade level. v. Chronic Absenteeism - based on the number of students absent (excused/unexcused) for fifteen (15) or more days during the Full School Year (“FSY”) period. For secondary school students, a student is considered absent if he/she did not attend more than fifty-percent (50%) of scheduled classes that day. vi. School Climate - percentage of students who feel positive about their school (Data from State’s accountability system).