Connecticut's Growth Model Assessment

The video explains Connecticut's growth model for Smarter Balanced assessments in ELA and Mathematics for grades 4-8. It distinguishes between growth and achievement, detailing the matched student cohort growth approach used in Connecticut. The video outlines factors considered in setting growth targets and how these results are incorporated into the state's accountability system. The model is criterion-referenced, transparent, and aims to encourage growth for all students.

What is the primary focus of Connecticut's growth model?

• To compare schools against each other

• To measure student attendance

• To evaluate teacher performance

• To assess student growth over time

How is 'achievement' defined in the context of this presentation?

• A continuous measure of student progress

• A one-time snapshot of academic performance

• A measure of student attendance

• A comparison of different student groups

Which approach is considered the 'gold standard' for measuring growth?

• Matched student cohort growth

• Rough cohort approach

• Achievement change

• Value-added model

What is the basis for Connecticut's growth model?

• Norm referenced

• Criterion referenced

• Random sampling

• Value-added

Which factor is NOT considered when establishing growth targets?

• Future achievement paths

• Past student growth

• Student attendance

• Measurement error

How many categories are there in the Smarter Balanced achievement levels?

• Ten

• Eight

• Six

• Four

What does the growth rate measure?

• The average score of all students

• The percentage of students meeting their growth target

• The highest score achieved by a student

• The total number of students tested

How does Connecticut's model differ from a value-added model?

• It adjusts targets based on student characteristics

• It uses a mysterious statistical calculation

• It is transparent and criterion-referenced

• It focuses on teacher performance

Which characteristic is NOT part of Connecticut's growth model?

• Continuous

• Criterion referenced

• Familiar

• Incentive-based