Set Ambitious and Feasible Student Growth Objectives

Set Ambitious and Feasible Student Growth Objectives Student Growth Objective Form (Tiered) Grade: Subject Number of Students Interval of Instruction Sixth Grade Science Full year Semester Other ______Name of Assessment Science Content Pre-Test Rationale for Student Growth Objective (Please include content standards covered and explanation of assessment method.) Standard: 5.1 Science Practices: Science is both a body of knowledge and an evidence-based, model-building enterprise that continually extends, refines, and revises knowledge. The four Science Practices strands encompass the knowledge and reasoning skills that students must acquire to be proficient in science. Strand A. Understand Scientific Explanations Strand B. Generate Scientific Evidence Through Active Investigations Strand C. Reflect on Scientific Knowledge Strand D. Participate Productively in Science

5.2 Physical Science: Physical science principles, including fundamental ideas about matter, energy, and motion, are powerful conceptual tools for making sense of phenomena in physical, living, and Earth systems science. Strand B. Changes in Matter Strand C. Forms of Energy Strand D. Energy Transfer and Conservation

5.4 Earth Systems Science: All students will understand that Earth operates as a set of complex, dynamic, and interconnected systems, and is a part of the all-encompassing system of the universe. Strand A. Objects in the Universe Strand B. History of Earth Strand C. Properties of Earth Materials Strand D. Tectonics Strand E. Energy in Earth Systems Strand F. Climate and Weather Strand G. Biogeochemical Cycles

Assessment Method The baseline data is based on results from a district-created Science practices and content pre- assessment, covering the district’s yearly sixth grade science curriculum, which is aligned to the New Jersey Core curriculum Content. The pre-assessment consists of __ questions in both performance and written format. The performance items will require students to use equipment, write observations, and record findings during an investigation. The written items will focus mostly on content, vocabulary and basic understandings and will consist of multiple choice, short response and open -ended question. The multiple choice question will to show students’ background knowledge of concepts covered in sixth grade.

Student Growth Objective Set Ambitious and Feasible Student Growth Objectives Student Growth Objective Form (Tiered)

85% of the students who attend 80% of the time will increase their knowledge and skills relating to science concepts as measured by the pre- assessment and the post-assessment for sixth grade, by one proficiency point. All students will be expected to achieve a target score of at least 65%.

Baseline Data (Please include what you know about your students’ performance/skills/achievement levels at the beginning of the year, as well as any additional student data or background information used in setting your objective.) Pre-Test Results

ScorePreparedness Ranges LevelProficiencyNumber of# Studentsof Students in #Target Per Contextual Minimal Score Factors on Number of Students Range PointsEach Group (Total) Post-Assessment (%) Required for “Full 0-64% 1 Attainment”

65-69%Tier I (Low Level)2

70-79%Tier II (Mid-Level)3

80-89% 4 Tier III (High Level) 90-100% 5

* It is expected that students in Performance Level 5 maintain a level of distinguished command.

Scoring Plan Preparedness Target Score Objective Attainment Level Based on Percent and Number of Group on Final Students Achieving Target Score Assessment Exceptional (4) Full (3) Partial (2) Insufficient (1)

Approval of Student Growth Objective

Teacher ______Signature______Date Submitted______

Evaluator ______Signature ______Date Approved ______

Results of Student Growth Objective (State how many students met the final assessment target.)

Score ______Teacher ______

Date ______Evaluator ______Set Ambitious and Feasible Student Growth Objectives Student Growth Objective Form (Tiered)