Mathematics Flashcards
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What does it mean for a student to score in the 'Intervention' benchmark category on STAR Math?
Answer: The student's score is below the expected level and targeted instructional support is needed
The Intervention benchmark category indicates a student's score is significantly below the expected benchmark for their grade and testing window, signaling the need for additional targeted support.
A STAR Math report shows a student's Normal Curve Equivalent (NCE) is 50. What does this indicate?
Answer: The student is performing exactly at the national average for their grade
An NCE of 50 corresponds to the national mean; it indicates the student is performing exactly at the national average for students at the same grade level.
During progress monitoring with STAR Math, a teacher tests a student receiving a math intervention every two weeks. What is the primary goal of this frequent testing?
Answer: To determine whether the intervention is producing adequate growth and make adjustments if not
Frequent progress monitoring with STAR Math allows teachers to track whether an intervention is working and make timely data-driven adjustments to instruction.
Which STAR Math feature allows a teacher to compare a class's average growth to expected national norms?
Answer: The class growth report showing average Scaled Score gain compared to normative expected growth
Class growth reports compare the average Scaled Score gain for the class to the expected growth based on national norms, revealing whether the class as a whole is meeting growth targets.
In STAR Math, what is the difference between a student's Instructional Level and their Independent Level?
Answer: The Instructional Level requires teacher support, while the Independent Level is material the student can handle alone
The Instructional Level is the difficulty at which a student needs teacher guidance to succeed, while the Independent Level is the difficulty at which the student can work successfully on their own.
A school administrator reviews STAR Math data and notices that third-grade students have lower scores in the Measurement and Data domain compared to other domains. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Provide professional development and targeted curriculum resources focused on measurement and data for third-grade teachers
When school-wide domain data reveals a consistent weakness, the appropriate response is to address it through professional development, curriculum review, and targeted instructional resources.