Science Examples
At least 70% of Life Science students will score at least a 75% as their average on three assessments ( Final Assessment, a Writing Benchmark Assessment and a Rubric-Based Project) which make up the Portfolio. Student growth will be measured by the use of a Portfolio based on three summative assessments during the second semester. The assessments include: Final Assessment, a Writing Benchmark Assessment and a Rubric-Based Project. Each assessment is designed collaboratively as a science department and focuses on "power standards", designated by the department. Topics such as cell reproduction, genetics, evolution and the diversity of living things will be examined to foster scientifically literate students. Assessments for growth will be administered over the course of the second semester in Life Science.
At least 70% of Life Science students will score at least a 75% as their average on three assessments (Life Science Mid-Term Assessment, a Writing Benchmark Assessment and a Rubric-Based Project) which make up the Life Science Portfolio. Student growth will be measured by the use of a Life Science Portfolio based on three summative assessments during the first semester. The assessments include: Life Science Mid-Term Assessment, a Writing Benchmark Assessment and a Rubric-Based Project. Each assessment is designed collaboratively as a science department and focuses on "power standards", designated by the department. Topics such as scientific inquiry, cell structure, cell processes and ecological principles will be examined to foster scientifically literate students. Assessments for growth will be administered over the course of the first semester in Life Science.
Social Studies Examples
To measure growth in US History, 70% of the students will pass at least 6 out of 7 End of Unit Tests with a score of 75%.
75% of students in US History I will score a 70% on a research paper where students will choose one conflict addressed in the curriculum on which to focus an extended (8-10 pages) research paper. They will research the impact of America’s involvement, both domestically and internationally, at the time of the conflict. They will explain how different groups of people were impacted by the decisions of leaders at the time of the conflict and identify any lasting effects on that group. They will explain if/how cooperation led to the resolution of the conflict and helped the United States move beyond this era of her history. Finally, they will analyze and make an argument for how our current society has been shaped by this conflict. Research papers must reference at least 10 primary and 10 secondary sources, both print and non-print.
Students will increase their knowledge of American Government and improve their skills in articulating reasoned and substantiated arguments related to American Government. Growth will be measured by comparing the end‐of‐year portfolio results to the pre-assessment results. 70% students will be expected to achieve at least a target score of 75 on a district‐created portfolio assessment out of 100 points. The portfolio will consist of a district‐created end‐of‐course multiple‐choice exam covering specific Academic Content Standards for American Government (50 percent) and three biweekly writing prompts administered in November and graded by the social studies team using a district‐created rubric (50 percent).