Global Scholar

Global Scholar provides educators with instant test results, personalized to each student, that ensure correct overall student placement. Administered over time, these tests provide a longitudinal view of student growth in core curriculum areas (English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science). At CMS, we use it specifically for Special Education Referral data, choosing who needs to receive interventions, and to get an overall view of where students are academically and if they are showing growth throughout the year. We are also required by the state to administer the test 3 times per year in a specific window of time given by them so we can be scored nationally with other students.

Your student probably started taking this test in Intermediate School. Student’s scores can be tracked over many years to observe expected improvement. In my math classes, students receive a grade based on their efforts the 2nd and 3rd time they take it each year. The score should rise each time showing growth. We review for a few weeks before we take it in April.

Currently for AP math students, a 3000 Global Scholar score is treated as a 100. Other than that, the two middle numbers give the grade. Examples: 3125=112, 2996=99, 2748=74. Maximum score is 115. This is a quiz grade in January. In April, it is two test grades and 5 points is subtracted if it's not the highest score of the year. I have found over the years this system will give most AP Math students an A or a B while still encouraging them to do their best and use the material they have learned in class.

For Standard math students, I use the same process and also add 10 points to their score, 20 points are added if it's their highest of the year.

For an overwhelming percentage of students, this brings their overall average up.

For Spring 2019 testing, the statistics are as follows:

Algebra 1 (60 students):

• 100-115: 24 (40%)
• A 90-115: 46 (77%)
• B 80-89: 5 (8%)
• C 70-79: 7 (12%)
• D 69: 1 (2%)
• F 51: 1 (2%)
• For 85% of Algebra 1 students, Spring was their highest score of the year.

Pre-Algebra (42 students):

• 100-115: 15 (36%)
• A 90-115: 24 (57%)
• B 80-89: 10 (24%)
• C 70-79: 2 (5%)
• D 60-69: 4 (10%)
• F 48-59: 2 (5%)
• For 67% of Pre-Algebra students, Spring was their highest score of the year.