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This report highlights results from the Fall 2010 Beginning of Grade New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) tests. The NECAP tests are administered to students in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont as part of each state’s statewide assessment program. NECAP test results are used primarily for school improvement and accountability. Achievement level results are used in the state accountability system required under No Child Left Behind (NCLB). More detailed school and district results are used by schools to help improve curriculum and instruction. Individual student results are used to support information gathered through classroom instruction and assessments.

NECAP tests in reading and mathematics are administered to students in grades 3 through 8 and writing tests are administered to students in grades 5 and 8. The NECAP tests are designed to measure student performance on grade level expectations (GLE) developed and adopted by the four states. Specifi cally, the tests are designed to measure the content and skills that students are expected to have as they begin the school year in their current grade—in other words, the content and skills that students have learned through the end of the previous grade.

Each test contains a mix of multiple-choice and constructed-response questions. Constructed-response questions require students to develop their own answers to

questions. On the mathematics test, students may be required

to provide the correct answer to a computation

or word problem, draw or interpret a chart or graph, or explain how they solved a problem. On the reading test, students may be

required to make a list or write a few paragraphs to

answer a question related to a literary or informational

passage. On the writing test, students are required to provide

a single extended response of 1–3 pages and three shorter responses to questions measuring different types of writing.

This report contains a variety of school- and/or district-, and state-level assessment results for the NECAP tests administered at a grade level. Achievement level distributions and mean scaled scores are provided for all students tested as well as for subgroups of students classifi ed by demographics or program participation. The report also contains comparative information on school and district performance on subtopics within each content area tested.

In addition to this report of grade level results, schools and districts will also receive Summary Reports, Item Analysis Reports, Released Item support materials, and student-level data fi les containing NECAP results. Together, these reports and data constitute a rich source of information to support local decisions in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development. Over time, this information can also strengthen schools’ and districts’ evaluation of their ongoing improvement efforts.

About The New England Common Assessment Program

Fall 2010Beginning of Grade 6

NECAP Tests

Grade 6 Students in 2010-2011

State Results

State: Rhode Island

Grade Level Summary Report

Fall 2010 - Beginning of Grade 6 NECAP TestsGrade 6 Students in 2010-2011

State:

Rhode Island

PARTICIPATION in NECAPNumber Percentage

School District State School District State

Students enrolled on or after October 1

9,929 100

Students testedWith an approved accommodation

Current LEP StudentsWith an approved accommodation

IEP StudentsWith an approved accommodation

Students not tested in NECAPState Approved

Alternate AssessmentFirst Year LEPWithdrew After October 1Enrolled After October 1Special Consideration

Other

Reading Math Writing Reading Math Writing Reading Math Writing Reading Math Writing Reading Math Writing Reading Math Writing

9,704 9,782 98 991,506 1,610 16 16

289 365 3 459 80 20 22

1,441 1,441 15 151,027 1,038 71 72

225 147 2 1193 119 86 8187 87 45 7382 0 42 09 15 5 133 2 2 2

12 15 6 1332 28 14 19

Level 4 = Profi cient with Distinction; Level 3 = Profi cient; Level 2 = Partially Profi cient; Level 1 = Substantially Below Profi cient Note: Throughout this report, percentages may not total 100 since each percentage is rounded to the nearest whole number.Note: Some numbers may have been left blank because fewer than ten (10) students were tested.

State

Enrolled NT

Approved NT

Other Tested Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Mean

ScaledScore

TestedLevel

4Level

3Level

2Level

1MeanScaledScore

TestedLevel

4Level

3Level

2Level

1MeanScaledScore

N N N N N % N % N % N % N % % % % N % % % %

REA

DIN

G

9,929 193 32 9,704 1,633 17 5,232 54 1,944 20 895 9 646

MAT

H

9,929 119 28 9,782 2,009 21 3,856 39 1,761 18 2,156 22 642

WRI

TIN

G

NECAP RESULTS

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Reading Results

SubtopicTotal

Possible Points

Percent of Total Possible Points

● School

▲ District

◆ State

— Standard Error Bar

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Word ID/Vocabulary 24

Type of Text

Literary 56

Informational 50

Level of Comprehension

Initial Understanding 43

Analysis & Interpretation 63

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Profi cient with Distinction (Level 4)Student’s performance demonstrates an ability to read and comprehend grade-appropriate text. Student is able to analyze and interpret literary and informational text. Student offers insightful observations/assertions that are well supported by references to the text. Student uses range of vocabulary strategies and breadth of vocabulary knowledge to read and comprehend a wide variety of texts.

Profi cient (Level 3)Student’s performance demonstrates an ability to read and comprehend grade-appropriate text. Student is able to analyze and interpret literary and informational text. Student makes and supports relevant assertions by referencing text. Student uses vocabulary strategies and breadth of vocabulary knowledge to read and comprehend text.

Partially Profi cient (Level 2)Student’s performance demonstrates an inconsistent ability to read and comprehend grade-appropriate text. Student attempts to analyze and interpret literary and informational text. Student may make and/or support assertions by referencing text. Student’s vocabulary knowledge and use of strategies may be limited and may impact the ability to read and comprehend text.

Substantially Below Profi cient (Level 1)Student’s performance demonstrates minimal ability to derive/construct meaning from grade-appropriate text. Student may be able to recognize story elements and text features. Student’s limited vocabulary knowledge and use of strategies impacts the ability to read and comprehend text.

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State:

Rhode Island


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Enrolled NT Approved NT Other Tested Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Mean Scaled ScoreN N N N N % N % N % N %

SCHOOL2008-092009-102010-11CumulativeTotal

DISTRICT2008-092009-102010-11CumulativeTotal

STATE2008-092009-102010-11CumulativeTotal

10,99111,0709,929

31,990

132177193

502

476132

140

10,81210,8329,704

31,348

1,3861,5791,633

4,598

131517

15

5,9355,7875,232

16,954

555354

54

2,3072,2581,944

6,509

212120

21

1,1841,208895

3,287

11119

10

645645646

645

Disaggregated Reading Results

REPORTING CATEGORIES

State

EnrolledNT

ApprovedNT

OtherTested Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Mean

ScaledScore

TestedLevel

4Level

3Level

2Level

1MeanScaledScore

TestedLevel

4Level

3Level

2Level

1MeanScaledScore

N N N N N % N % N % N % N % % % % N % % % %

All Students

GenderMaleFemaleNot Reported

Race/EthnicityHispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or Latino

American Indian or Alaskan NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Pacifi c Islander WhiteTwo or more races

No Race/Ethnicity Reported

LEP StatusCurrent LEP studentFormer LEP student - monitoring year 1Former LEP student - monitoring year 2All Other Students

IEPStudents with an IEPAll Other Students

SESEconomically Disadvantaged StudentsAll Other Students

MigrantMigrant StudentsAll Other Students

Title IStudents Receiving Title I ServicesAll Other Students

504 PlanStudents with a 504 PlanAll Other Students

9,929

5,1824,746

1

1,953

8330177811

6,52523642

3728822

9,447

1,5448,385

4,3915,538

09,929

2,8737,056

2289,701

193

122710

71

2152417064

7810

114

92101

11776

0193

91102

1192

32

2390

7

0210

1408

500

27

1121

1022

032

824

131

9,704

5,0374,666

1

1,875

8128475310

6,44123030

2898722

9,306

1,4418,263

4,2645,440

09,704

2,7746,930

2269,478

1,633

6291,004

102

363540

1,363462

353

1,622

221,611

2761,357

1,633

1661,467

391,594

17

1222

5

42270

21207

16

1417

219

625

17

621

1717

5,232

2,7712,460

839

391513304

3,73711814

583314

5,127

3454,887

2,0333,199

5,232

1,2543,978

1375,095

54

5553

45

48534440585147

20386455

2459

4859

54

4557

6154

1,944

1,073871

602

2657

2504

955437

104405

1,795

5241,420

1,284660

1,944

8821,062

371,907

20

2119

32

32203340151923

36462319

3617

3012

20

3215

1620

895

564331

332

13131192

386237

12490

762

550345

671224

895

472423

13882

9

117

18

165

16206

1023

431008

384

164

9

176

69

646

645648

640

640648640640649646637

632640645647

632649

641651

646

640649

648646

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State:

Rhode Island


Level 4 = Profi cient with Distinction; Level 3 = Profi cient; Level 2 = Partially Profi cient; Level 1 = Substantially Below Profi cient

Note: Some numbers may have been left blank because fewer than ten (10) students were tested.

Mathematics Results

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SubtopicTotal

Possible Points

Percent of Total Possible Points

● School

▲ District

◆ State

— Standard Error Bar

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Numbers & Operations 64

Geometry & Measurement 41

Functions & Algebra 32

Data, Statistics, & Probability 25

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Profi cient with Distinction (Level 4)Student’s problem solving demonstrates logical reasoning with strong explanations that include both words and proper mathematical notation. Student’s work exhibits a high level of accuracy, effective use of a variety of strategies, and an understanding of mathematical concepts within and across grade level expectations. Student demonstrates the ability to move from concrete to abstract representations.

Profi cient (Level 3)Student’s problem solving demonstrates logical reasoning with appropriate explanations that include both words and proper mathematical notation. Student uses a variety of strategies that are often systematic. Computational errors do not interfere with communicating understanding. Student demonstrates conceptual understanding of most aspects of the grade level expectations.

Partially Profi cient (Level 2)Student’s problem solving demonstrates logical reasoning and conceptual understanding in some, but not all, aspects of the grade level expectations. Many problems are started correctly, but computational errors may get in the way of completing some aspects of the problem. Student uses some effective strategies. Student’s work demonstrates that he or she is generally stronger with concrete than abstract situations.

Substantially Below Profi cient (Level 1)Student’s problem solving is often incomplete, lacks logical reasoning and accuracy, and shows little conceptual understanding in most aspects of the grade level expectations. Student is able to start some problems but computational errors and lack of conceptual understanding interfere with solving problems successfully.

State:

Rhode Island

Enrolled NT Approved NT Other Tested Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Mean Scaled ScoreN N N N N % N % N % N %

SCHOOL2008-092009-102010-11CumulativeTotal

DISTRICT2008-092009-102010-11CumulativeTotal

STATE2008-092009-102010-11CumulativeTotal

10,99111,0709,929

31,990

100119119

338

406228

130

10,85110,8899,782

31,522

1,6102,0382,009

5,657

151921

18

4,3714,3513,856

12,578

404039

40

2,1822,0041,761

5,947

201818

19

2,6882,4962,156

7,340

252322

23

641642642

642

Disaggregated Mathematics Results

REPORTING CATEGORIES

State

EnrolledNT

ApprovedNT

OtherTested Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Mean

ScaledScore

TestedLevel

4Level

3Level

2Level

1MeanScaledScore

TestedLevel

4Level

3Level

2Level

1MeanScaledScore

N N N N N % N % N % N % N % % % % N % % % %

All Students

GenderMaleFemaleNot Reported

Race/EthnicityHispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or Latino

American Indian or Alaskan NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Pacifi c Islander WhiteTwo or more races

No Race/Ethnicity Reported

LEP StatusCurrent LEP studentFormer LEP student - monitoring year 1Former LEP student - monitoring year 2All Other Students

IEPStudents with an IEPAll Other Students

SESEconomically Disadvantaged StudentsAll Other Students

MigrantMigrant StudentsAll Other Students

Title IStudents Receiving Title I ServicesAll Other Students

504 PlanStudents with a 504 PlanAll Other Students

9,929

5,1824,746

1

1,953

8330177811

6,52523642

3728822

9,447

1,5448,385

4,3915,538

09,929

2,8737,056

2289,701

119

83360

21

271207052

510

113

9227

5465

0119

3485

1118

28

2260

5

0010

1408

200

26

1117

820

028

721

127

9,782

5,0774,704

1

1,927

8129476511

6,44123132

3658722

9,308

1,4418,341

4,3295,453

09,782

2,8326,950

2269,556

2,009

1,088921

135

577541

1,691451

582

1,994

441,965

3381,671

2,009

2251,784

521,957

21

2120

7

62679

26193

199

21

324

831

21

826

2320

3,856

1,9881,867

600

301162364

2,779829

48219

3,778

2453,611

1,4672,389

3,856

8942,962

983,758

39

3940

31

37393136433528

13244141

1743

3444

39

3243

4339

1,761

895866

437

1751

1642

1,036468

54325

1,670

2591,502

1,007754

1,761

6471,114

501,711

18

1818

23

21172118162025

15372318

1818

2314

18

2316

2218

2,156

1,1061,050

755

29503114

9355814

258266

1,866

8931,263

1,517639

2,156

1,0661,090

262,130

22

2222

39

36174136152544

71302720

6215

3512

22

3816

1222

642

642642

635

635645635636645641633

626637639643

629644

636647

642

636645

645642

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State:

Rhode Island


Level 4 = Profi cient with Distinction; Level 3 = Profi cient; Level 2 = Partially Profi cient; Level 1 = Substantially Below Profi cient

Note: Some numbers may have been left blank because fewer than ten (10) students were tested.

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