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It's hard to know what to make of that figure without knowing how the standard is set, though. I have no idea how California does it, but it's not uncommon to
by mumblemumble 5y ago
It's hard to know what to make of that figure without knowing how the standard is set, though.
I have no idea how California does it, but it's not uncommon to define the grade levels as the median score kids in that grade get on the test. And 50% of kids scoring below the median would only be a worrisome result in the Lake Wobegon school system.
- rahimnathwani 5y agoELPAC test scores have 4 bands, including 'meet expectations' and 'exceed expectations'. The % of kids who are expected to (at least) 'meet expectations' is, by definition, 100%. But the actual rate is less than half that. These tests aren't difficult by design. They're not graded on a curve, forcing the pass rate to be ~50%. Please take a look at sample tests and judge for yourself: https://www.compton.k12.ca.us/media/5234/elpac_grades-6-8_practice-test.pdf https://www.compton.k12.ca.us/media/5234/elpac_grades-6-8_pr...