ISAT Scoring Will Change—Fewer Glen Ellyn Students Likely to Meet, Exceed Standards
Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.
Don't be surprised if your son or daughter drops from "exceeds standards" to "meets standards" or from "meets" to "below" standards in the upcoming Illinois Standard Achievement Tests. Glen Ellyn District 41 Superintendent Ann Riebock told the School Board at its most recent meeting about the new "cut line" in the ISAT scores that measure students' achievements—as well as the achievements of their schools. District officials sent out an e-mail to the school community Friday advising of the changes and the impact on students scores. The district advised parents that the state forewarned school districts that scores will drop, and advised districts to share the information with their communities. The new cut scores will help align the ISAT …
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Concerned Parent
2:11 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013
Good reason to move Think Tank forward. - Need teachers focused on fewer subjects. Next year parents will be up in arms about how to improve the schools after seeing the scores. more ›