A student’s growth percentile is a number that describes how much she has grown on a state assessment compared to other students who have similar prior test scores (their academic peers). A student who enters school with an exceptionally low score may demonstrate high growth, and a student who starts at an exceptional level may show relatively low growth. This method allows us to fairly compare the academic progress of students who enter school at different levels.
The data set sgpData_INSTRUCTOR_NUMBER is an anonymized, student-instructor lookup table that provides insturctor information associated with each students test record. This data is used to identify the teacher who administered a given content area exam. It is important to note that each teacher can (and often will) have multiple students associated with their test records, and a single student may be taught by multiple teachers in a single year.
In addition to identifying the teacher who provided instruction to a particular student, this data set also includes the student’s overall growth percentage and the amount of academic gains she made. This information can be helpful to parents and guardians when deciding whether a child’s education is on track or whether he or she should consider a change in schools.
It is also possible to access this information via the state’s website. The data is organized by content area and by year, so that users can easily see the results of the student’s work in each subject. The site also offers a variety of other useful tools, including a list of schools that have made significant academic gains, and a tool for comparing the academic performance of students across different school districts.
An increasing number of students are choosing to participate in the SAT, which is available for college admissions and testing purposes. The SAT measures verbal and writing skills as well as mathematics knowledge. It is recommended that students take the SAT during their junior year to ensure that they have adequate preparation for college-level courses.
SGPT is an organization that is working to expand the availability of the SAT to more communities in Singapore, and is also encouraging students to sign up for the PSAT, a test that is more tailored to the needs of these students. Ultimately, this will lead to better college admissions and higher graduation rates.
As a result of the SAT’s expanded coverage, more students from all backgrounds will be able to participate in this important educational activity. As a result of the broader coverage, more students will be prepared for college and have an advantage over their competition when applying to college. In turn, this will make our country more competitive in the global economy and contribute to long-term economic prosperity. This is why we must continue to invest in the SAT, and encourage all students to participate. The future of our nation depends on it.