Sentences with phrase «alternative standardized test score»

Similarly, some students who do not initially qualify later become eligible through an appeals process that allows parents to submit an alternative standardized test score or through additional evaluations conducted in 6th grade.

Not exact matches

(The results did not change when we tested alternative methods for standardizing GPAs, such as omitting remedial course grades or accounting for students» 10th - grade test scores.)

He said standardized test scores are not necessarily the major factors in making teacher evaluations and that alternative data is vital to consider as well, including local standardized exams, portfolio assessments and teacher evaluations.

The state this year is ramping up an alternative component to its teacher - evaluation system for the arts that tackles a thorny question many states are grappling with: how to evaluate teachers on student growth when standardized - test scores are not available.

In 2015, Trinity College developed a test - optional policy that allows application readers to get to know the applicant well beyond just their grades and test scores.This change in policy stemmed from growing research in the area of non-cognitive skills, which leads us to believe that there are alternative factors, besides just standardized test scores, class rank, grades, and essays, that are essential to understanding potential student success in college and later in life.

Pushing his education reform agenda, Bush called for ending teacher tenure, implementing teacher evaluations and compensation based on standardized test scores and utilizing alternative paths to certification / licensure.