Trajectory-based early indicator framework for college readiness monitoring

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 associational), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

The article presents a framework that applies college readiness benchmarks to longitudinal middle-grades assessment data, assigning each student a series of up to six on-track status indicators and grouping students into six trajectory patterns. As the authors state, this study demonstrates an early academic indicator approach that continuously monitors students' on-track status from the beginning of 6th grade to the end of 8th grade. The framework identifies when achievement growth acceleration and deceleration happen using vertically scaled scores.

Accounts

• Trajectory-based early indicator framework monitoring on-track status for college readiness across middle school: The article presents a framework that applies college readiness benchmarks to longitudinal middle-grades assessment data, assigning each student a series of up to six on-track status indicators and grouping students into six trajectory patterns. As the authors state, this study demonstrates an early academic indicator approach that continuously monitors students' on-track status from the beginning of 6th grade to the end of 8th grade. The framework identifies when achievement growth acceleration and deceleration happen using vertically scaled scores. (Angela Johnson et al. (2020))

Claims

• Middle school on-track status for college readiness is stable for most students across grades 6 to 8 [+M]
• Among students initially on-track, being male, Black, or Hispanic and attending higher-FRPL schools predict higher odds of falling off track in math [+M]

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Key Sources

• Angela Johnson, Megan Kuhfeld, and Greg King. (2020). Catching up or Falling Behind: Measuring Middle School Achievement Trajectories for College Readiness. EdWorkingPaper No. 20-233, Annenberg Institute at Brown University.

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title	Trajectory-based early indicator framework for college readiness monitoring
description	The article presents a framework that applies college readiness benchmarks to longitudinal middle-grades assessment data, assigning each student a series of up to six on-track status indicators and grouping students into six trajectory patterns.
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