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The MS Statewide Accountability System is a driving force to indicate success of a student, teacher, school and district.

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After the class meeting and presentation complete the following assignment according to the rubric below: 

1.  Describe the MS Statewide Accountability System (1-2 paragraphs) (10 points)

What is it?

Who takes which tests?

What are the three purposes?

2.  Explain the 700 point system for Elementary and Middle School (2 paragraphs minimum) (20 points)

3.  Explain the 1,000 point system for High Schools (2 paragraphs minimum) (20 points)

4.  Explain the EL Component. (one paragraph) (10 points)

5.  Explain how growth is calculated and plays into the AM. (1-2 paragraphs) (20 points)

6.  Explain how proficiency is calculated and plays into the AM. (1-2 paragraphs) (20 points)

7.  How are letter grades assigned to schools and districts? (1-2 paragraphs) (20 points)

8.  What is your opinion of the AM and how it is improving the state’s academic growth? (one -two paragraphs) (20 points)

9.  Correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure (10 points)

THE ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL PAPER (150 points)

The Accountability Model in Mississippi’s education system is a driving force to indicate success of a student, teacher, school and district.  

Portion of The Accountability Model Paper Total points

Describe the MS statewide accountability system.  What is it? Who takes which tests? What are the three purposes? (1-2 paragraphs) 10 points

Explain the 700- point system for elementary and middle schools (1 paragraph minimum) 20 points

Explain the 1,000- point system for high schools (1 paragraph minimum) 20 points

Explain the EL component. (one paragraph) 10 points

Explain how growth is calculated and plays into the AM. (1-2 paragraphs)

Explain how proficiency is calculated and plays into the AM (1-2 paragraphs)

How are letter grades assigned to schools and districts (1-2 paragraphs)

What is your opinion of the AM and how it is improving the state’s academic growth? (1-2 paragraphs) 20 points

20 points

20 points

20 points

Correct grammar, spelling and sentence structure  10 points

Total points for assignment 150 points