Grouping Criteria for Grades K to 6
Kindergarten – Heterogeneous grouping for all sections.
Data to be used: No data available for use.
Grades K to 1, 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 – Heterogeneous grouping for all sections.
Data to be used: Report Card scores – 50%
Teacher recommendation – 50%
Grade 3 to 4, 4 to 5 and 5 to 6 – Research based modified heterogeneous grouping for all sections.
Data to be used:
PSSA scores – Reading and Math scores only. (Scores from the present school year used.)
Math –12.5%
Reading –12.5%
Report card grades from 5 core subjects – (Reading, Math,Science, Social Studies and English) – 50%
Teacher recommendation – 25%