[quote=poorgradstudent]
API borders on meaningless. It’s a great reflection of how much money the student’s parents in the area make. I’m still waiting for value-added scoring to catch on like it is starting to in LA.[/quote]
Are you talking about using programs like MAP testing? I think the PUSD uses it, and I remember hearing a recommendation from one of the GATE staff at SDUSD talk about it – but there’s no budget for it ib SDUSD.
My understanding is that MAP (Measure of Academic progress) tests are done in the beginning of the year and the end – they measure the actual knowlege/skills, (not just proficiency at an arbitrary grade level), then you compare it at the end- and *hopefully* see progress.
I wish San Diego unified did stuff like this – so a kid that is reading ahead of grade level or doing math ahead of grade level is still pushed to improve over what they entered with at the beginning of the year. Conversely, a child that is below grade level will still be measured on improvement over the year.
I would think teachers would value this assessment tool – lets them get credit for improving kids who are below grade level as wall as those above grade level. Documents the improvement.
