Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation
2012
Benchmark Exam Results
Third Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 100% Advanced
Fourth Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 100% Advanced
Fifth Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 83% Advanced; 17% Proficient
Sixth Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 100% Advanced
Seventh Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 90% Advanced; 10% Proficient
Eight Grade Math 71% Advanced; 29% Proficient
Literacy 71% Advanced; 29% Proficient
Recurring themes from Elementary Student surveys:
· Students enjoy learning to use and implementing technology
· Students enjoy learning chess
· Students enjoy and learn from field trips
· Students dislike making up missed classroom assignments
Recurring themes from Junior High Student surveys:
· Students feel challenged in Pre-AP courses
· Students feel that they will be prepared for AP courses
· Students aren’t sure how or if a Pre-AP class is different from “regular” class
Recurring themes from Senior High Student surveys:
· Students feel challenged in AP courses
· Students find teachers knowledgeable
· Students felt prepared for college or career by AP courses
Pre-AP and AP Teachers:
87.5% felt that their course was more challenging than the non-Pre-AP/AP course.
100% felt that the material was challenging for their students.
100% used higher order thinking skills.
75% felt that students entering their course were prepared for more challenging work.
87.5% felt that students leaving their course would be prepared for more challenging work.
2012
Benchmark Exam Results
Third Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 100% Advanced
Fourth Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 100% Advanced
Fifth Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 83% Advanced; 17% Proficient
Sixth Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 100% Advanced
Seventh Grade Math 100% Advanced
Literacy 90% Advanced; 10% Proficient
Eight Grade Math 71% Advanced; 29% Proficient
Literacy 71% Advanced; 29% Proficient
Recurring themes from Elementary Student surveys:
· Students enjoy learning to use and implementing technology
· Students enjoy learning chess
· Students enjoy and learn from field trips
· Students dislike making up missed classroom assignments
Recurring themes from Junior High Student surveys:
· Students feel challenged in Pre-AP courses
· Students feel that they will be prepared for AP courses
· Students aren’t sure how or if a Pre-AP class is different from “regular” class
Recurring themes from Senior High Student surveys:
· Students feel challenged in AP courses
· Students find teachers knowledgeable
· Students felt prepared for college or career by AP courses
Pre-AP and AP Teachers:
87.5% felt that their course was more challenging than the non-Pre-AP/AP course.
100% felt that the material was challenging for their students.
100% used higher order thinking skills.
75% felt that students entering their course were prepared for more challenging work.
87.5% felt that students leaving their course would be prepared for more challenging work.