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Testing in Fulton County Schools
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Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)
The Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) are given in grades one through
eight. The test measures specific skills included in the Georgia
core curriculum that are considered essential for continued
academic progress.
Understanding the scores. CRCT scores
are reported as levels. Level I indicates students do not
yet meet expectations. Students scoring at Level 2 meet the
state's expectations of being on grade level, and students
at Level 3 exceed expectations, or are above grade level.
Scores are reported by the percent of students in a school
scoring at or above grade level. For example, if a school has
a score of 87 on Grade 3 math, it means that 87 percent of
third graders scored at Level 2 or Level 3 (at or above grade
level) in that subject.
2007 CRCT scores
Previous Years | 2006 | 2005
Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS)
The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills are norm-referenced tests. Georgia law mandates that a nationally norm-referenced test, such as the ITBS, be administered annually to students in grades three, five, and eight. The purpose of a norm-referenced test is to obtain information about the performance of Georgia's students and compare it with that of students in a national sample. The results are used for evaluation, decision-making, and instructional improvement.
Understanding the scores. The scores are reported in percentiles and show how students compared with other students across the nation. For example, if a percentile score was 66, that school achieved a score that was as high as or higher than 66 percent of the other schools in the nation.
2007 ITBS scores
Previous Years | 2005 | 2006
SAT
The SAT is an optional test given to measure reading, writing, and mathematical reasoning skills related to successful performance in college. The SAT previously tested students through verbal and math sections. The test was restructured in 2005 and now has three sections – math, critical reading, and writing. Each are scored within a range of 200-800 points, combining for a total of 2400 rather than 1600.
Understanding the scores. The new SAT has three sections – math, critical reading, and writing. Each are scored within a range of 200-800 points, combining for a total of 2400.
Comparison of SAT scores from 2006 to 2007
Previous Years | 2004 to 2006
Georgia
High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT)
Georgia law requires
all students seeking to obtain a high school diploma to pass
a set of tests in English/language arts, writing, math, social studies
and science. Students first take the tests in their junior
year.
Understanding the scores. Scores
are reported on the percentage of students passing the test
by subject area on the first attempt.
Grade Five Writing Assessment
Part of the Statewide Testing Program, fifth grade students are assigned an essay topic in one of three genres: narrative, informational, and persuasive. Students are allowed approximately 120 minutes to write their essays.
Understanding the scores. Papers are scored by trained raters using a standardized scoring system. Student writing is assessed analytically in four domains: Ideas, Organization, Style, and Conventions. Analytic scoring will provide detailed information on student writing including scale scores and performance levels. The Grade 5 Writing Assessment will also be linked to a common reporting scale allowing for greater capability to compare scores over time.
2007 Grade 5 writing scores
Previous Years | 2006 | 2005
Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA)
The MGWA consists of an evaluation of the student’s response to an assigned topic. The topic type may be narrative, persuasive, or expository. Students decide the type of writing that best suits their knowledge of and interest in the writing topic.
Understanding the scores. The essays are scored among four domains: Content/Organization, style, Sentence Formation, Usage, and Mechanics. They are assigned scores on a four-point scale, with ‘1’ being the lowest and ‘4’ being the highest.
2008 Grade 8 writing scores
Previous Years | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
For more information, contact
Department of Assessment and Evaluation, 404-763-5625.
Additional Information
Detailed test reports are available from the following web sites:
Georgia Department of Education: www.doe.k12.ga.us
Office of Educational Accountability: www.ga-oea.org
Fulton County School System: www.fulton.k12.ga.us
Fulton County Schools 786 Cleveland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30315
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