The Smarter Balanced test results for 2015 provide baseline data for student performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, with distinct claims and achievement levels. Litchfield's performance is compared to other school districts, showing strengths in ELA at 68.8% and math at 60.5% at levels 3 and 4. Additionally, trends in CMT and CAPT science results indicate consistent proficiency among grades 5, 8, and 10, with Litchfield achieving a 94.8% proficiency rate in science.

1. SMARTER BALANCED TEST
RESULTS
2015

2. SMARTER BALANCED TEST RESULTS
2015
 Baseline data from first year of test.
 Therefore, no longitudinal studies.
 Assessment of Common Core Claims.
 ELA Claims (4): Reading, Listening, Writing,
Research/Inquiry.
 Math Claims (3): Concepts and Procedures, Problem
Solving and Modeling & Data Analysis,
Communicating Reasoning.

3. ELA CLAIMS DESCRIPTORS FOR ALL
GRADES
 Reading: Student can read closely and analytically to
comprehend a range of increasingly complex literary and
informational texts.
 Listening: Student can employ effective speaking and listening
skills for a range of purposes and audiences.
 Writing: Student can produce effective and well-grounded
writing for a range of purposes and audiences.
 Research/Inquiry: Student can engage in research and
inquiry to investigate topics, and to analyze, integrate, and
present information.

4. MATH CLAIMS DESCRIPTORS FOR ALL
GRADES
 Concepts and Procedures: Student can explain and apply
mathematical concepts and interpret and carry out mathematical
procedures with precision and fluency.
 Problem Solving and Modeling & Data Analysis: Student
can solve a range of complex well-posed problems in pure and
applied mathematics, making productive use of knowledge and
problem solving strategies. Students can analyze complex, real-
world scenarios and can construct and use mathematical models to
interpret and solve problems.
 Communicating Reasoning: Student can clearly and
precisely construct viable arguments to support their own reasoning
and to critique the reasoning of others.

5. THERE ARE FOUR LEVELS OF
ACHIEVEMENT FOR BOTH ELA & MATH
 Level 4: Exceeds the Achievement Level
 Level 3: Meets the Achievement Level
 Level 2: Approaching the Achievement Level
 Level 1: Does Not Meet the Achievement Level

6. OVERALL RESULTS, GRADES 3-8 & 11

7. REPORT BY GRADES

8. SMARTER BALANCED SAMPLE
REPORTS AND PARENT GUIDES
Reports available…
Grades 3-5 Prototype
Grades 6-8 Prototype
Grade 11Prototype
Parent Guides available: Grades 4, 6, 8
Take copies of these samples if you wish.

9. HOW DOES LITCHFIELD COMPARE WITH SOME
OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS – SMARTER BALANCED?
District ELA - % at Levels 3 & 4 Math - % at Levels 3 & 4
State 55.4 39l1
Avon 82.3 72.7
Canton 75.0 56.8
Farmington 78.1 63.9
Litchfield 68.8 60.5
Thomaston 56.5 42.9
Watertown 60.3 36.1
Region 6 (Wamogo) 62.7 39.4
Region 7 (Northwestern) 60.2 52.0
Region 10 (Lewis Mills) 73.7 59.6
Region 12 (Shepaug) 73.0 52.4
Region 14 (Nonnewaug) 63.2 43.8
Region 15 (Pomperaug) 78.8 59.4

10. RANKING AMONG OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS

11. CMT/CAPT SCIENCE
RESULTS
2015

12. LOOKING FOR TRENDS IN CMT SCIENCE:
GRADE 5
Year Number Tested % at/above
Proficient
% at/above Goal
2013 90 92.2 78.9
2014 82 95.1 84.1
2015 77 94.8 80.5

13. LOOKING FOR TRENDS IN CMT SCIENCE:
GRADE 8
Year Number Tested % at/above
Proficiency
% at/above
Goal
2013 87 87.6 78.7
2014 88 94.3 80.7
2015 87 94.3 83.9

14. LOOKING FOR TRENDS IN CAPT SCIENCE:
GRADE 10
Year Number Tested
% at/above
Proficiency
% at/above
Goal
2013 70 95.7 77.1
2014 85 94.1 75.3
2015 75 97.3 72.0

15. HOW DOES LITCHFIELD COMPARE WITH SOME
OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS – CAPT SCIENCE?
District % at Levels 3, 4, 5
State 77.8
Avon 96.1
Canton 93.4
Farmington 93.8
Litchfield 94.8
Thomaston 79.0
Watertown 86.6
Region 6 (Wamogo) 95.5
Region 7 (Northwestern) 93.9
Region 10 (Lewis Mills) 92.4
Region 12 (Shepaug) 86.5
Region 14 (Nonnewaug) 95.5
Region 15 (Pomperaug) 93.5

16. NUMBER OF TOP PERFORMERS IN 2015
Content Area Grade Tested Number in Top Level
Science 10 20 out of 75 at Level 5
(27%)
ELA 11 30 out of 83 at Level 4
(36%)
Math 11 24 out of 84 at Level 4
(29%)