MSA Snapshot 2010

 

The Maryland School Assessment is an annual assessment program that tests grades 3 through 8 in reading and mathematics. The MSA results are used in the calculation of whether a school met the AYP target. The MSA test produces a score that describes how well a student masters the reading, math, and science content specified in the Maryland Content Standards. Each child will receive a score in each content area that will categorize their performance as basic, proficient, or advanced. Science scores are represented for the first time at grades 5 level but are not a part of AYP. The numbers represented below, are a calculation of advanced plus proficient for this year. To see the current school proficiency levels, go to www.mdreportcard.org. The 2010 report is the latest that has been published.

 

 

Maryland standards are divided into three levels of achievement:

• Advanced is a highly challenging and exemplary level of achievement indicating outstanding accomplishment in meeting the needs of students.

• Proficient is a realistic and rigorous level of achievement indicating proficiency in meeting the needs of students.

• Basic is a level of achievement indicating that more work is needed to attain proficiency in meeting the needs of students.