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PSSA Cut Scores
687
There is no "true" cut score that researchers could find if only they had unlimited funding and time and could run a theoretically perfect study. (Zieky, 2001, p. 45)
The Bookmark
Borderline Groups
The
Problems
The technical reports indicate that reading surveys were returned only from 14 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
For math the sample size was larger.
Technical report lacks important demographic information.
Failure rate up substantially with borderline method:
Average failure rate for bookmark 20.6%
Average failure rate for borderline 29.2%, an increase of 42%
Borderline Stupid!!
Our Issues
Were the same teachers used for both the Borderline
study and the Bookmark study? Double dipping anyone?
Why did PDE overstate teacher involvement in the Borderline study?
Of the 850 people who responded to a survey concerning the current performance levels set, 48 were teachers!
Why did PDE overstate student involvement in the Borderline Study?
PDE reported the cut scores were based on 12,536 students, but the 11th grade reading cut scores were determined by 2 students statewide.
What method was used to determine proficiency of students?
Subjective based on the teacher
What kind of teachers were used?
What geographic region was used as sample data?
What method was used for personal evaluation of students in Borderline?
Why did the Public relations for PDE lie?
Cut scores are what define
the bottom line
They affect many factors, mostly curriculum and instruction adjustments
Teachers related actual 2000 PSSA scores with their own ratings for the students: clearly advanced, borderline advanced/proficient, clearly proficient, borderline proficient/basic, clearly basic, border basic/below basic, clearly below basic
Teachers supposedly classified a total of 12,536 students' academic achievement
Borderline group teachers were generally members of the Advisory Committees
The Pennsylvania Department of Education used two different methods for establishing cut scores
Representative sample comprised of Pennsylvania teachers, parents, business representatives, and educational organizations
Approximately 70 teachers in each content area evaluated their specific subject area
Teachers were given a sample test....
Sticky Notes to determine: below basic, basic, proficient, advanced