Rivendell Academy Mathematics Benchmark Scores

1. Rivendell Academy Class of 2013
Mathematics Benchmark Scores
•The state of Vermont uses the New England Common
Assessment Program (NECAP) to measure adequate yearly
progress; students are assessed in Reading, Mathematics,
Writing, and Science in grades 3-8 and grade 11.
•The current 11th grade class scored highest in the state for
Reading and Writing combined, with 66% of students meeting
proficiency in Reading and 92% in Writing.
•However, Mathematics scores were low, at 36% proficiency.
•We will look at some data to better understand this.

2. Fall 2011 NECAP Mathematics: Grade 11 (n=44)
Fall 2008 NECAP Mathematics: Grade 8 (n=41)

3. NECAP Achievement Levels:
Grade 8 (n=41) to Grade 11 (n=44)

4. Correlation of 2008-2011 NECAP Scores (n=41)

5. Correlation of 2011 NECAP Achievement Levels
and 2011 PSAT Scores (n=41)
2011 NECAP Achievement Level
*PSAT Percentiles
Ranged from 1-92

6. Correlation of 2011 NECAP Achievement Levels
and Current Class Grades (n=29)

7. What could be happening?
• Are we measuring the same things?
– Class grading categories:
• Homework = 34%
• Tests & Quizzes = 51%
• Trimester Exam = 15%
• Does our curriculum line up?
– Rivendell Mathematics Sequence: Algebra I,
Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Calculus
– NECAP Subcategories: Numbers & Operations;
Geometry & Measurement; Functions & Algebra;
Data, Statistics, & Probability

8. Mean Points Earned by Subcategory on 2011 NECAP

9. What could be happening?
• Are students prepared to be successful on
math tests?
– Mean Percentages on Class Trimester Exams:
• Algebra II = 65.78%
• Integrated Algebra II = 68.00%
• Geometry (1A) = 68.08%
• Geometry (1B) = 68.46%
• Is this where we should focus?