nyc test scores

Any teachers know when we will be able to see how our classes did, when the scores will be released?

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I was just wondering that myself. I think they were in by mid to end of July (but don't quote me...).

I tried to get into my DOE e-mail account but my password had expired but it wouldn't let me update it. That means I can't get into ARIS to check. I was figuring the scores would be there.

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i checked aris too, no scores yet :( although from what i am hearing i probably dont want tot see them anyway!

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I have heard that they were HORRIBLE! But I heard they were bad throughout NYS even the charter schools.

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You'd think, with the MILLIONS of dollars spent on ARIS, that we'd have been able to access them by now.

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I saw this on the doe website. It sounds like some kids may have failed when they thought they passed..and that if they had, they will get extra support in the grade that they are in....does that mean they don't get held over? let me know if infer the same thing...http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/F0D1847B-3FC8-4905-991F-A6733E55C90E/0/TestScoresParentLetter_English.pdf

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Aris update- I heard from another NYC teacher that they won't be posted till August. I guess that doesn't mean much though since August is in like 2 days! Good luck everyone! I'm so nervous to see my kids scores!!

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Here's a letter to the parents by Joel Klein about test scores. They will be available on ARIS on August 16th.

Dear Parent or Guardian:

As you may know, the State earlier this week released the results of the annual New York State math and English Language Arts (ELA) exams for students in grades three through eight.

I am sure you are anxious to see your child’s results. In the fall, all families will receive individualized reports from the State with their child’s test scores. This report will help you understand areas where your child needs work and will show you how your child is doing compared to other students.

Additionally, if your child was not promoted to the next grade in June and is currently enrolled in summer school, you will receive a letter later this week letting you know if your child still needs to take the citywide ELA and math exams in August. This decision will be based on your child’s final State test scores. If we had today’s State test results at the time summer school decisions had to be made, additional students would have qualified for summer school. Since these results were not available in time to place these students in summer school, they will instead receive additional support during the school year to ensure they master the content and skills necessary to succeed in their current grades.

If you prefer to get your child’s scores in advance of the start of school, we are making scores available to parents online. Beginning Monday, August 16, you will be able to access your child’s test scores through the DOE’s ARIS Parent Link website, which provides personalized student data.

If you have visited the site before, or if you have your child’s student ID number and a temporary password, go to www.arisparentlink.org to log in. Once there, click on your child’s student profile to see your child’s results on the 2010 State tests.
If you do not currently have ARIS access, see the end of this letter for more details.
As you know, we have made dramatic progress over the last several years. But this year, the State changed the way the tests were graded. As you may have heard, the State now holds students to a considerably higher bar compared to previous years. As a result, a score that last year was high enough to earn a rating of 3, or “proficient,” may only have earned a rating of 2, or “basic,” this year. The tougher grading system resulted in a significant drop in overall ratings across the entire State and here in the City. However, despite the drop in overall ratings, our students this year generally earned ELA and math scores that were consistent with last year’s results and, in some cases, were even better than last year.

Mayor Bloomberg and I applaud the State’s effort to continue to raise the bar and set higher standards for our students. Earlier this month, the State adopted new national Common Core standards, which will begin to influence what’s taught in schools. These standards will introduce more writing, problem solving, and critical thinking and help teachers and principals better connect learning across different subject areas and grade levels. Principals and teachers this summer are already working together to map out how these new standards will begin to affect their work with your child next year.

I expect each school in the City to analyze closely the State exam results and make the appropriate adjustments to curriculum and supports for students so that they can reach and eventually exceed these higher standards. I also expect each school to work with you and your child to identify areas of proficiency and strength, and areas that require extra support and attention.

Make no mistake about it—we have already made tremendous progress, but we realize we must do even better. We will not give up until every child is receiving a high-quality education and until every graduating student is ready for college or a career. Looking back, and looking ahead, I’ve never been more hopeful that we can reach this goal.

Sincerely,

Joel I. Klein
Chancellor

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Was just coming here to post that it will be on ARIS on August 16th.

I called my principal directly though and left her a message to see if there is anyway i could get in earlier to see them. Overall, I heard the scores were NOT GOOD but I am not surprised. i thought those tests were HARD (at least for 5th grade)

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Posted by Aristotelina

Was just coming here to post that it will be on ARIS on August 16th.

I called my principal directly though and left her a message to see if there is anyway i could get in earlier to see them. Overall, I heard the scores were NOT GOOD but I am not surprised. i thought those tests were HARD (at least for 5th grade)

I agree that they were hard this year.. I don't even know if I really want to see those scores .. In middle school, most of my students are on 2nd and 3rd grade reading levels and it's painful to watch them take the test!

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Posted by PennyCat

Posted by Aristotelina

Was just coming here to post that it will be on ARIS on August 16th.

I called my principal directly though and left her a message to see if there is anyway i could get in earlier to see them. Overall, I heard the scores were NOT GOOD but I am not surprised. i thought those tests were HARD (at least for 5th grade)

I agree that they were hard this year.. I don't even know if I really want to see those scores .. In middle school, most of my students are on 2nd and 3rd grade reading levels and it's painful to watch them take the test!

I thought 7th grade was disgustingly easy this year. Even the editing passage was simple!

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Posted by MommaBear

Posted by PennyCat

Posted by Aristotelina

Was just coming here to post that it will be on ARIS on August 16th.

I called my principal directly though and left her a message to see if there is anyway i could get in earlier to see them. Overall, I heard the scores were NOT GOOD but I am not surprised. i thought those tests were HARD (at least for 5th grade)

I agree that they were hard this year.. I don't even know if I really want to see those scores .. In middle school, most of my students are on 2nd and 3rd grade reading levels and it's painful to watch them take the test!

I thought 7th grade was disgustingly easy this year. Even the editing passage was simple!

I didn't think so

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Well my school just sent us the scores in an excel sheet and woow.... also some who said "proficient" in the sheet we got in May, I found actually received a 1... ?

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Anyone know what the scale score to get a Level 2, 3 and 4 are now?

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Thank you!

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Posted by MommaBear

Posted by Moehick

Anyone know what the scale score to get a Level 2, 3 and 4 are now?

A level 3 starts at a 665 now instead of the old 650. Big difference!

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Posted by Moehick

Anyone know what the scale score to get a Level 2, 3 and 4 are now?

A level 3 starts at a 665 now instead of the old 650. Big difference!

Wow! Do you know what a Level 2 is?