October 2, 2014
ACT Aspire Benchmark
Results
Grades 3-8
April 2014 Assessment
What Does Attaining an ACT Aspire Benchmark Score Mean for Students?
• ACT Aspire allows mapping of student progress from 3rd Grade to College
• Students who attain benchmarks are on track to have a future success in college courses
– Benchmarks correspond to ACT Benchmarks and College and Career Readiness
• Areas of Focus
– English, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Writing
• Benchmark Scores vary by grade level
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Number of Test Areas in which Students Attained Benchmark Scores
Percent of Students Attaining One or More ACT Aspire Benchmark Scores
78 Percent of HCS Students Grades 3 to 8 Attained a Benchmark Score in One or More Areas of ACT Aspire
76%
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Grades 3 to 8 ACT Aspire BMs
Grade 11 ACT BMs
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Number of Test Areas in which Students Attained Benchmark Scores
Percent of Students Attaining One or More Benchmark Scores
Students in Grades 3 to 8 Attained ACT Aspire Benchmark at Higher Rates than Current Grade 11 Students
*Data is not included for Grades 3 to 8 Writing
71%
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Grades 3 to 8 ACT Aspire BMs
Grade 11 ACT BMs
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Subject Area
Percent of Students Attaining Benchmark Scores
Students in Grades 3 to 8 Attained ACT Aspire Benchmarks at Higher Rates in English and Math
than Current Grade 11 Students
*Data is not included for Grades 3 to 8 Writing
61%
41% 36%
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EnglishBenchmark=18
ReadingBenchmark=22
MathBenchmark=22
ScienceBenchmark=23
6 *States with at least 90% ACT participation include Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, Arkansas, Hawaii
Huntsville City Schools, Class of 2015
Alabama Public Schools, Class of 2015
States in which 90% of Students Take the ACT
A Higher Share of HCS Students Attained “College Ready” Benchmark Scores than were Attained by Students Across Alabama & States with
High Rates of ACT Plus Writing Assessment Participation
80% 82% 80% 78% 73%
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Grade Level
Percent of Students Attaining One or More Benchmark Scores
The Percent of HCS Students Attaining an ACT Aspire Benchmark Score in One or More Areas is
Higher for Elementary Students
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15%
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40%
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Percent of Students Attaining ACT Aspire Benchmark Scores
Attaining a ACT Aspire Benchmark Score Varies by Subject and Grade Level
78 Percent of HCS Students Grades 3 to 8 Attained a Benchmark Score in One or More Areas
78%
58% 56% 57%
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McNair = Grade 6 & 7 students from DH & EW who should currently be enrolled at McNair
ACT Aspire Results Where are the strengths and weaknesses of the
student in 5 subject area?
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Predicts ACT Score Range
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Additional ACT Aspire Performance Measures How to make Goals for the future?
Is the student on target for high school, college, and a career?
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What does the ACT Aspire Score Mean? http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Video available for students and parents to understand score report www.discoveractaspire.org
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