tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post3220862333717105161..comments2024-03-26T04:19:38.862-07:00Comments on kitchen table math, the sequel: New York report is outCatherine Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-44748073524659820612010-07-20T11:44:18.627-07:002010-07-20T11:44:18.627-07:00absolutely - plus I learned, a couple of years ago...absolutely - plus I learned, a couple of years ago, that the range for a '4' is far too narrow<br /><br />In some middle school years, there is virtually no range for the '4.' That is, say the top raw score is a 30; the cut-off for a 3 is 28, a 28 being the highest 3.<br /><br />Score compression and inflation at the same time.Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-60068497733353290362010-07-20T09:51:07.749-07:002010-07-20T09:51:07.749-07:00Students stuck in reg ed have a low probability of...Students stuck in reg ed have a low probability of being taught the entire grade level math course content, due to the 'needs' of the included and the curriculum coordinator's need to game the test by excluding portions of the grade level material. <br /><br />The range of scores for a '3' is too wide. On some of the exams, one can flunk the essay and still earn a '3'. This makes the child ineligible for remedial tutoring at school.lgmnoreply@blogger.com