(Authors: Bill Haltermann and Pam Roberge, BAP Analytics) Every year the New York State Education Department releases information on the mapping of the grades 3-8 test questions to the standards. This is important because it helps educators understand what is being tested and gives us a glimpse into the test [...]
(Authors: Bill Haltermann and Pam Roberge, BAP Analytics) Pam Roberge and Bill Haltermann gave a presentation at DATAG (the New York state-wide school data analysts group) on July 18 in Saratoga Springs. The subject was the "Evolution of Standards-Based Data Driven Instruction". If you would like to learn more, please [...]
(Authors: Bill Haltermann and Pam Roberge, BAP Analytics) We like the NYS ELA grades 3-8 assessments. However, we can’t help noticing the number of articles denouncing the state assessments for a whole host of reasons. It varies, of course, depending on who the author is. Some say state results shouldn’t [...]
Bap Analytics is presenting “The Summer Data Jam” in partnership with Educational Vistas on Wednesday, August 1st starting at 9:00 am. Offering a full-day and half-day session. Connect with your peers to explore and exchange ideas. "CONNECTING DATA ANALYSIS TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION" When Wednesday - August 1, [...]
(Author: Bill Haltermann, BAP Analytics) Every year the New York State Education Department releases information on the mapping of the grades 3-8 test questions to the standards. This is important because it helps educators understand what is being tested and gives us a glimpse into the test design. Combined with the [...]