HSPE and MSP are the same scale score ranges as the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), which was replaced as of 2009-10 school year. These composite scores are then translated into the 5-point scale using statistical processes designed to ensure that, for example, a 3 this year reflects the same level of achievement as a 3 last year. They include all levels on the grades 3-8 (Reading, Math, and Writing) Measurements of Student Progress (MSP), Grade 11 Smarter Balanced Assessments, High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) and the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The total scores from the free-response section and the multiple-choice section are combined to form a composite score. WCASīelow are the scale score ranges for assessments that were not administered in the 2017-18 school year. Designates the status of a student who demonstrates knowledge of content and skills specified in the FCPS POS, with some improvement needed in accuracy and/or consistency in performance, applying that knowledge to solve problems in a variety of settings. These cut scores were adopted by the State Board of Education in August 2018. The cut (or threshold) scores for Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 were developed by Washington educators. Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) *On the State Board of Education (SBE) set the minimum scores on the high school assessments needed to meet the assessment graduation requirement. The graduation cut scores for both ELA and Math, adopted by the State Board in August 2015, did not change.īelow are the scale score ranges for all achievement levels on the Smarter Balanced assessments.

Grade 10 cut scores were adopted by the State Board of Education in January 2018. ESHB 2224 (passed July 2017) moved the high school testing grade from grade 11 to grade 10. The scores were then adopted by the State Board of Education in January 2015. The Smarter Balanced member states approved these scores.

The cut (or threshold) scores for Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4, within the scale score range, were initially developed by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, with input from thousands of educators and community members.

1 2 3 4 grading scale