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How We Measure Growth

The model we use to calculate growth measures depends on the assessments administered. Concept of Growth provides additional details.

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