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Assessments by Model

Growth Standard Methodology

This analytic model is used for subjects that are assessed in consecutive grades.

  • PSSA Math and ELA in grades 4 through 8
  • Acadeince (DIBELS Next), aimsweb, DIBELS, EasyCBM, Exact Path, FastBridge, i-Ready, MAP, STAR
Predictive Methodology

This analytic model is used for subjects that are assessed in non-consecutive or consecutive grades, including when students move from one assessment type to another:

  • PSSA Science in grades 4 and 8
  • Keystone Algebra I, Biology, and Literature
  • All CDT assessments
  • AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, and AP United States History

Reference Group by Assessment

AssessmentReference Group
PSSA and Keystone AssessmentsState distribution
CDTPool of districts submitting CDTs in the given year
Acadeince, aimsweb, DIBELS, EasyCBM, Exact Path, FastBridge, i-Ready, MAP, STARNational Norms
AP ExamsStatewide population of AP test takers