Bonita Vista Middle School

California Standards Test (CST) 

What is it, and Why does it Matter?    

Every student in California takes a test to

see if they have learned the necessary

knowledge and skills for their grade level.

We take the California Standards Test, or CST

Learning Target

By the end of today’s presentation all students will know how many more

questions they need to answer correctly on the CST in Math and English

to move up One Proficiency level !

There are FIVE Proficiency Levels on the CST

 

• Advanced !!• Proficient !

• Basic Almost There!

• Below Basic• Far Below Basic

The goal of every student is to reach the level of “Proficient” or “Advanced” on the CST.

350&

Above

300To349

299&

Below Read 180 & Math Support to help you reach proficiency

The goal of every school in California is to 

Reach a Schoolwide Score of 800!

The Goal of BVM is to reach……..

                 

When we reach Mr. Balanay will SHAVE HIS HEAD!!!

To achieve this goal, we want Every Student 

to raise their score by at least one proficiency level. 

Basic

ProficientAdvanced

Today, you will determine how many more questions you need to answer correctly in Math and English to move to the next proficiency level on this year’s CST.

Learning Target

2010-2011 CALIFORNIA STANDARDS TEST Student Action Plan

1. What is your current Proficiency Level for the ELA CST? _____________________________2. Write your 2009/2010 ELA Cluster Scores (the Number Correct) in the appropriate columns below.

Cluster 1Word Analysis and Vocab. Development(13 possible)

Cluster 2Reading Comprehension(17 possible)

Cluster 3Literary ResponseAnd Analysis(12 possible)

Cluster 4Written Conventions(16 possible)

Cluster 5Writing Strategies(17 possible)

Total Number Correct( 75 possible)

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3. Add the number you got correct in each Cluster above for a total Raw Score: Raw Score = __________ of 75 possible.

Proficiency Level

0-27 correctFar Below Basic

28-37 correctBelow Basic

38-49 correctBasic

50- 60 correctProficient

61-75 correctAdvanced

Total Raw Score

2009-2010 Raw Score

5. How many more questions do you need to answer correctly to move up to the next level? _______________

6. What is the next level? __________________

This should be your goal for the 2010-2011 CST.

2010-2011 ELA CST GOAL STATEMENT

For the 2010-2011 ELA CST, my goal is to score ___________________ by

                                                                                        (Proficiency Level Goal)

answering at least _____ more questions correctly.

I CAN DO IT!

Student Action Plan

1. What is your current Proficiency Level for the Math CST? __________________________________

2. Write your 2009/2010 Math Cluster Scores (the Number Correct) in the appropriate columns below.

Cluster 1Ratios,

Proportions, Percentages,

Neg. Fractions(15 possible)

Cluster 2Operations &

Problem Solving w/ Fractions

10 possible)

Cluster 3Algebra & Functions

(19 possible)

Cluster 4Measurement & Geometry(10 possible)

Cluster 5Statistics,

Data Analysis,

and Probability

(11 possible)

Total Number Correct

(65 possible)

•3. Add the number you got correct in each Cluster above for a total Raw Score: Raw Score = __________ of 65 possible.

Proficiency Level0-19

correctFar

Below Basic

20-27 correctBelow Basic

31-42 correctBasic

43-54 correct

Proficient

55-65 correct

Advanced

5. How many more questions do you need to answer correctly to move up to the next level? _______________

6. What is the next level? __________________

This should be your goal for the 2010-2011 CST.

2010-2011 Math CST GOAL STATEMENT

For the 2010-2011 ELA CST, my goal is to score ___________________ by

                                                                                        (Proficiency Level Goal)

answering at least _____ more questions correctly.

I CAN DO IT!

Top Ten Test Tips

1. To do our best, we need our rest!

2. Feed your body, and you feed your brain!

3. Believe and Achieve!  Face it and Ace it!

4. Dress for Success!

5. Read directions then make corrections!

Top Ten Test Tips6. Read the rest, then choose the best!

7. Erase any stray marks! 

8. An Educated Guess, will help you pass the test!

9. Keep your answer sheet neat!

10.You’re not done, ‘til you’ve answered every one!

Together, We Can Do It!

GoCrusaders

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