Scantron Performance Series Scoring Guide 2016

Taking a Performance Series Assessment During the first two weeks of school at TXVA, all students will take the Scantron Performance Series assessment. This web-based assessment is a standards-based formative, computer-adaptive diagnostic assessment. All students will take one test in math and one in reading. A Parent's Guide to Performance Series. Dear Parents/Guardians, The Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Richmond is using. Performance Series by Scantron again this year as a diagnostic instructional tool. Performance Series is a web-based, computer-adaptive assessment ad-ministered in grades 2–8, with the option for schools to add. Quick Reference Guide 1 Performance Series Scores Scaled Score (SS) Scaled Score (SS) The scaled score is a transformation of a student’s underlying ability estimate, as calculated by the Rasch1 model of measurement, and is independent of grade level. Scaled score values in Performance Series typically range. Guide to Performance Series Test Results This guide to District 39’s assessment tool, Scantron’s Performance Series for reading and math, explains the tests and how to interpret your child’s results. Performance Series is a web-based, computer-adaptive test that is used for instructional purposes.

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Administered over time, Performance Series provides a longitudinal view of student growth in core curriculum areas (Reading, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science).

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Available Measures

Scaled Scores
National Percentile Ranking
Normal Curve Equivalents
Grade Level Estimate
Performance Band Rating
Reading Rate
Lexile^® Measure for Reading (see Instructional Resources: The Lexile Measure for Reading for details)

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Scantron’s two-part solution combines this research-based, content-rich computer adaptive test known as Performance Series and a content-neutral, highly flexible testing product known as Achievement Series^®. Educators love using this combination to develop and administer online and paper-based tests. It’s the complete package.

Features & Benefits

Personalized Testing	Tests automatically adjust to each student’s proficiencies in multiple subjects, leading to less time testing and more time learning Results are valid and reliable “scaled scores” that can be used to measure academic growth over time
Individualized Learning	Teachers can create an individualized learning plan for each student based on his or her particular needs Scantron’s unique Suggested Learning Objectives organize skills and concepts by ability level, according to the Performance Series Scaled Score Aligned with State, Common Core, and College & Career Readiness standards, these skills and concepts guide holistic instruction by identifying next steps for the teacher, student, and parent
Insightful Reports	Performance Series gives an accurate portrait of each student’s instructional level over a wide breadth of knowledge: Track individual student, school, and even district-wide progress over time Compare performance scores through the Scaled Score, Standards Item Pool Score, National Percentile Ranking, and an optional Lexile^® Reading Score Develop custom learning plans for each student with just a few clicks, based on State, Common Core, and College & Career Readiness standards
Immediate Results	View reports as soon as test is submitted online or form is scanned Aggregate and disaggregate data by selected criteria Access standards-based reports on an individual student, class, school, or district for state and federal reporting purposes
Web-Based	24-hour access to data from any computer with Internet access and from many mobile devices

How It Works

Save Time

No test creation needed—all tests and items are predefined and backed by decades of research and a rigorous development process designed and implemented by Scantron’s content experts.
We maintain the tests continuously, adding new items, removing stale content, and aligning items to evolving state and other educational standards.
Results provide multiple scores for individual placement and learning targets, class grouping, and program evaluations, including national norm comparisons, national percentile ranking, Lexile^® measures on Reading tests, and much more
Limited setup necessary—once student data is imported, students simply log in from an internet enabled device (PC, Mac, iPad, Kindle, Chromebook, with Android coming soon), select the subject area, and begin testing.
Express form testing available; ask your representative

Reach More Students

With Performance Series, students take individualized tests that automatically adjust to each student’s ability level. Struggling students are supported with questions they can answer, reducing their frustration. High-achieving students are challenged with more difficult items, increasing their engagement. The result is a more accurate understanding of student knowledge across the classroom.

Results for Everyone

With Performance Series, you get much more than a single score. Teachers, committees, administrators, students, and parents all see results that help answer their questions.

Class performance by skill is available to help teachers create targeted learning groups
Average growth by custom group is available to assist in program evaluation
Trends across years and percentile rank provide parents the view they need to understand how their student is performing against his or her past performance and against their national peers

Report Benefits

Performance Series offers extensive reporting so you can get the most out of your scores:

Student and Parent reports cover growth trends, specific scores, and skills that need additional focus, in both English and Spanish
Teacher reports show class and student profiles, with skills directly connected to instructional resources, showing current performance and gains analysis data
Administrative reports summarize results, providing extensive aggregation and disaggregation by demographics and other critical student data

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