• 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%