Not exact matches
The proposed regulations (§ 200.14) add a definition for «proficient» that requires that the academic achievement indicator «equally measure grade - level
proficiency on the
reading /
language arts and mathematics assessments.»
The proposed rulemaking (§ 200.14) would clarify this statutory provision to say that the academic achievement indicator must «equally measure grade - level
proficiency on the
reading /
language arts and mathematics assessments.»
The Act (Section 1111 (c)(4)(B)(i)(I)-RRB- requires states to use an indicator of academic achievement that «measures
proficiency on the statewide assessments in
reading /
language arts and mathematics.»
ESSA in § 1111 (c)(4)(B)(i)(I) requires states to use an indicator of academic achievement that «measures
proficiency on the statewide assessments in
reading /
language arts and mathematics.»
Recommendation: We recommend revising the proposed regulations to track closely to the statutory
language around the academic indicator based on assessment
and delete the extraneous words that require the academic achievement indicator to «equally measure grade - level
proficiency on the
reading /
language arts and mathematics assessments.»
From
reading,
language arts and social studies to math
and science eAchieve students continue to lead the nation in
proficiency — year - after - year.
In just our first year of using Accelerated Reader 360, we've experienced tremendous success, including increased English
language arts proficiency and an unprecedented enthusiasm for
reading across the school.
Data for English
and language arts reflect the 3rd
and 5th graders» scores on the CRT examination in
reading combined with 4th graders» scores on the state Writing
Proficiency exam; math data reflect 3rd
and 5th graders» combined scores on the CRT in math.
Prerequisite skills
and capabilities include, but are not limited to,
proficiency in
reading a range
and type of material, with an emphasis on informational texts; fluent writing in several modes, most notably expository, descriptive
and argumentative; quantitative literacy through algebra
and including geometry, combined with the ability to understand
and interpret data; a understanding of the scientific method
and some insight into the organization of knowledge in the sciences; an awareness of how social systems operate
and how they are studied; basic
proficiency in a second
language and awareness that
languages reflect cultures;
and experiences in
and appreciation of creative
and expressive
arts.
The authors find that statewide accountability measures fall into one of seven main categories of indicators: achievement indicators, such as
proficiency in
reading and mathematics; student growth indicators in multiple academic subjects; English
language acquisition indicators; early warning indicators, such as chronic absenteeism; persistence indicators, such as graduation rates; college -
and career - ready indicators, such as participation in
and performance on college entry exams;
and other indicators, such as access to the
arts.
Regarding struggling readers, English
language arts competencies require teachers to «use instructional strategies to help students, including struggling readers, develop
reading proficiency (such as semantic mapping, directed
reading - thinking activities, comprehension skill - based activities, phonics based instruction,
and scaffolding).»
J.E. Moss Elementary School decreased the learning gap by 23 percent for its limited English
proficiency students in
reading and language arts after two years of SEL implementation.