Attachment 1
Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics 2008–09 Time Adjusted Cut Scores Used To Determine Performance Levels for Calculating Modified 2009–10 PIs
NYS ELA Cut Scores
Grade |
2008–09 Cut Scores |
2008–09 Time Adjusted Cut Scores Used To Determine Performance Levels for Calculating Modified 2009–10 PIs |
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Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
|
3 |
616 |
650 |
720 |
623 |
657 |
694 |
4 |
612 |
650 |
716 |
616 |
654 |
720 |
5 |
608 |
650 |
711 |
612 |
654 |
700 |
6 |
598 |
650 |
696 |
600 |
652 |
694 |
7 |
600 |
650 |
705 |
602 |
652 |
698 |
8 |
602 |
650 |
715 |
604 |
652 |
699 |
NYS Mathematics Cut Scores
Grade |
2008–09 Cut Scores |
2008–09 Time Adjusted Cut Scores Used To Determine Performance Levels for Calculating Modified 2009–10 PIs |
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Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
Level II |
Level III |
Level IV |
|
3 |
624 |
650 |
703 |
630 |
656 |
707 |
4 |
622 |
650 |
702 |
627 |
655 |
707 |
5 |
619 |
650 |
699 |
622 |
653 |
702 |
6 |
616 |
650 |
696 |
619 |
653 |
699 |
7 |
611 |
650 |
693 |
612 |
651 |
694 |
8 |
616 |
650 |
701 |
617 |
651 |
702 |
Example
Student Y is in 3rd grade and scores a 654 on the 2009–10 Grade 3 ELA examination. Because of the adjustment made to cut scores for 2009-10 to reflect the later time at which these assessments were administered to students, Student Y needed to score at least at 657 to achieve proficiency (Level 3). However, because he scored 654, he is included in the computation of the PI as a Level 2 student.