Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
The new students are more naturally gifted than the 3rd tier peppers who were getting in under the old system. They may be less prepared but seem to pick things up more quickly, so in the long run, they're actually doing much better.
Less prepared in math and science. That was expected! Farcical essay can't evaluate preparedness in necessary math and science.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
The new students are more naturally gifted than the 3rd tier peppers who were getting in under the old system. They may be less prepared but seem to pick things up more quickly, so in the long run, they're actually doing much better.
Less prepared in math and science. That was expected! Farcical essay can't evaluate preparedness in necessary math and science.
Sure, they've taken fewer classes in outside enrichment since not all the students are from wealthy schools, but since they're typically naturally gifted not just prepped, they're doing better.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
seems interesting
Alg I - Pass Advanced dropped from 70% (20-21) to 29% in 21-22 and up to 56% in 22-23
Alg II - PA dropped from 63 to 53 then up to 58
Geometry - PA dropped from 73 to 42 and finally 41
Biology - PA dropped form 66 to 53 and now 58
Anyone want to talk about how 20-21 was Covid and declines in grades/scores declined everywhere? I know people won't want to hear this but mental health and social wellness impacts academic performance (in addition to remote learning). But, by all means, let's talk about how its all about "the lack of rigor" and "unqualified students." Interestingly, RS1 students are currently learning about biases in data collection. Maybe some parents on this board should take the course.
I'll see many your kids in therapy one day.
Unfortunately you are not looking closer at the data this year and last especially in light of the admission changes. It would reveal much larger gaps and performance decline. It's also funny you would omit the fact that prior to the changes, the overwhelming majority of students took the AlgII SOL and had even higher Pass Advanced Rates than that.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
seems interesting
Alg I - Pass Advanced dropped from 70% (20-21) to 29% in 21-22 and up to 56% in 22-23
Alg II - PA dropped from 63 to 53 then up to 58
Geometry - PA dropped from 73 to 42 and finally 41
Biology - PA dropped form 66 to 53 and now 58
Anyone want to talk about how 20-21 was Covid and declines in grades/scores declined everywhere? I know people won't want to hear this but mental health and social wellness impacts academic performance (in addition to remote learning). But, by all means, let's talk about how its all about "the lack of rigor" and "unqualified students." Interestingly, RS1 students are currently learning about biases in data collection. Maybe some parents on this board should take the course.
I'll see many your kids in therapy one day.
Lady this is what the data shows. Compare McLean and Langely same time. Data shows both the schools PA percentage increased compared to 20-21. You can check other schools too
McLean
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Alg I - Pass Advanced changed from 2% in 20-21 then to 5% in 21-22 and up to 7% in 22-23 (trending higher)
Alg II - PA changed from 33 to 31 then up to 30 (relatively same)
Geometry - PA changed from 3 to 25 and finally 23 (trending higher)
Biology - PA changed form 25 to 35 and now 23 (trending higher)
Langely
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Alg I - Pass Advanced changed from 0% in 20-21 then to 3% in 21-22 and up to 2% in 22-23 (trending higher)
Alg II - PA changed from 9 to 45 then up to 55 (relatively same)
Geometry - PA changed from 6 to 24 and finally 21 (trending higher)
Biology - PA changed form 28 to 37 and now 31 (trending higher)
It is unsurprising that the schools least affected by the pandemic would be the wealthiest schools. I don't know what you were trying to prove here, but it probably wasn't the one you were going for.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
seems interesting
Alg I - Pass Advanced dropped from 70% (20-21) to 29% in 21-22 and up to 56% in 22-23
Alg II - PA dropped from 63 to 53 then up to 58
Geometry - PA dropped from 73 to 42 and finally 41
Biology - PA dropped form 66 to 53 and now 58
Anyone want to talk about how 20-21 was Covid and declines in grades/scores declined everywhere? I know people won't want to hear this but mental health and social wellness impacts academic performance (in addition to remote learning). But, by all means, let's talk about how its all about "the lack of rigor" and "unqualified students." Interestingly, RS1 students are currently learning about biases in data collection. Maybe some parents on this board should take the course.
I'll see many your kids in therapy one day.
Unfortunately you are not looking closer at the data this year and last especially in light of the admission changes. It would reveal much larger gaps and performance decline. It's also funny you would omit the fact that prior to the changes, the overwhelming majority of students took the AlgII SOL and had even higher Pass Advanced Rates than that.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
The new students are more naturally gifted than the 3rd tier peppers who were getting in under the old system. They may be less prepared but seem to pick things up more quickly, so in the long run, they're actually doing much better.
Less prepared in math and science. That was expected! Farcical essay can't evaluate preparedness in necessary math and science.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
seems interesting
Alg I - Pass Advanced dropped from 70% (20-21) to 29% in 21-22 and up to 56% in 22-23
Alg II - PA dropped from 63 to 53 then up to 58
Geometry - PA dropped from 73 to 42 and finally 41
Biology - PA dropped form 66 to 53 and now 58
Anyone want to talk about how 20-21 was Covid and declines in grades/scores declined everywhere? I know people won't want to hear this but mental health and social wellness impacts academic performance (in addition to remote learning). But, by all means, let's talk about how its all about "the lack of rigor" and "unqualified students." Interestingly, RS1 students are currently learning about biases in data collection. Maybe some parents on this board should take the course.
I'll see many your kids in therapy one day.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
The new students are more naturally gifted than the 3rd tier peppers who were getting in under the old system. They may be less prepared but seem to pick things up more quickly, so in the long run, they're actually doing much better.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
seems interesting
Alg I - Pass Advanced dropped from 70% (20-21) to 29% in 21-22 and up to 56% in 22-23
Alg II - PA dropped from 63 to 53 then up to 58
Geometry - PA dropped from 73 to 42 and finally 41
Biology - PA dropped form 66 to 53 and now 58
Anyone want to talk about how 20-21 was Covid and declines in grades/scores declined everywhere? I know people won't want to hear this but mental health and social wellness impacts academic performance (in addition to remote learning). But, by all means, let's talk about how its all about "the lack of rigor" and "unqualified students." Interestingly, RS1 students are currently learning about biases in data collection. Maybe some parents on this board should take the course.
I'll see many your kids in therapy one day.
Lady this is what the data shows. Compare McLean and Langely same time. Data shows both the schools PA percentage increased compared to 20-21. You can check other schools too
McLean
----------
Alg I - Pass Advanced changed from 2% in 20-21 then to 5% in 21-22 and up to 7% in 22-23 (trending higher)
Alg II - PA changed from 33 to 31 then up to 30 (relatively same)
Geometry - PA changed from 3 to 25 and finally 23 (trending higher)
Biology - PA changed form 25 to 35 and now 23 (trending higher)
Langely
---------
Alg I - Pass Advanced changed from 0% in 20-21 then to 3% in 21-22 and up to 2% in 22-23 (trending higher)
Alg II - PA changed from 9 to 45 then up to 55 (relatively same)
Geometry - PA changed from 6 to 24 and finally 21 (trending higher)
Biology - PA changed form 28 to 37 and now 31 (trending higher)
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
seems interesting
Alg I - Pass Advanced dropped from 70% (20-21) to 29% in 21-22 and up to 56% in 22-23
Alg II - PA dropped from 63 to 53 then up to 58
Geometry - PA dropped from 73 to 42 and finally 41
Biology - PA dropped form 66 to 53 and now 58
Anyone want to talk about how 20-21 was Covid and declines in grades/scores declined everywhere? I know people won't want to hear this but mental health and social wellness impacts academic performance (in addition to remote learning). But, by all means, let's talk about how its all about "the lack of rigor" and "unqualified students." Interestingly, RS1 students are currently learning about biases in data collection. Maybe some parents on this board should take the course.
I'll see many your kids in therapy one day.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
seems interesting
Alg I - Pass Advanced dropped from 70% (20-21) to 29% in 21-22 and up to 56% in 22-23
Alg II - PA dropped from 63 to 53 then up to 58
Geometry - PA dropped from 73 to 42 and finally 41
Biology - PA dropped form 66 to 53 and now 58
1st year (class of 2025) seems to be generally a steep drop but again catching up (could be multiple reasons including people dropping out or not applying, OR improvement/tuning in the admission process. I thought the additional weights for the under-represented school was removed as it already had 1.5% quota, also I think the free meal issue was only identified and fixed for class of 2026).
Generally if the admission process improves to include the teacher recommendation etc then we should see the SOL's improving over time
Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
The new students are more naturally gifted than the 3rd tier peppers who were getting in under the old system. They may be less prepared but seem to pick things up more quickly, so in the long run, they're actually doing much better.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?
seems interesting
Alg I - Pass Advanced dropped from 70% (20-21) to 29% in 21-22 and up to 56% in 22-23
Alg II - PA dropped from 63 to 53 then up to 58
Geometry - PA dropped from 73 to 42 and finally 41
Biology - PA dropped form 66 to 53 and now 58
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I hear the math teachers are very frustrated with the math preparations of incoming students. Discussing changes to grading policies.
Yeah the SOL scores really have taken a dramatic turn. Maybe skills-based grading could be an option?