Science scores show significantimprovement

The percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced on the 2007 CSAP science tests increased significantly over the previous year. The percentage of fifth-graders meeting state standards jumped 8 percentage points, and 10th-grade scores increased by 5 percentage points. In addition, the percentage opf students scoring unsatisfactory dropped from 14.7 in 2006 to 11.3 percent in 2007; and advanced scores increased from 11.3 percent in 2006 to 13.3 percent last year.

The district developed a new secondary science program in 2006-07 that will be taught for the first time in 2007-08. Program changes emphasize more integration of technology. Elementary teachers will complete work on the elementary curriculum this year.

In its accreditation contract with the Colorado Department of Education, the district must meet a performance target of 80 percent proficient and advanced. The district also has set reasonable progress goals.See links above.

Board Monitoring Report for Science

The following is a copy of the Monitoring Report that the district submits to the Board of Education for its review. A seven-year summary of test scores my be found in the Databook.