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Student Growth Objectives (SGO)

Type of SGO Definition Example

Course-level

Focused on the entire student population for a given course, which often includes multiple classes.

Covers all of the students in a teacher’s Algebra I classes, for an elementary teacher..

Class-levelFocused on the student population in a given class.

Covers all of the students in a teacher’s ninth-period Algebra I class.

Targeted studentsFocused on a subgroup of students that need specific support.

Covers all of the students who scored below 45 on the pre-assessment.

Targeted contentFocused on specific skills or content that students must master.

Covers linear equations in Algebra I.

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Types and Examples of SGOs

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Type of SGO Definition Examples (from Algebra I class)

General

Focused on the teacher’s entire student population for a given

course. Includes large proportion of curriculum

standards.

Covers all students in a teacher’s Algebra I classes

and aligned comprehensively with

course standards.

General - tiered goal

Same as above, but with student goals tiered by

preparation levels

Same as above, but with student goals tiered by

preparation levels.

Specific — student group

Focused on a subgroup of students that need specific

support.

Covers a group of students that scored below 45

percent on the pre-test.

Specific — content/skill

Focused on specific skills or content that students must

master.

Covers New Jersey Common Core State Standards related to quadratic

functions and modeling.

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SGOs: Some Possible Assessment Types

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Traditional Assessments

Portfolio Assessments

Performance Assessment

• National/State tests (e.g., Advanced Placement exams, DIBELS, EOC Biology)

• District, school and departmental tests (e.g., final exams, benchmark tests)

• Gold® (pre-K, K)• Writing and

reflection samples (ELA)

• Laboratory research notebook (sciences)

• Student project-based assessments (all subjects)

• Portfolio of student work (art, photography, graphic design, etc.)

• Lab Practicum (sciences)

• Sight reading performance (music)

• Dramatic performance (drama)

• Skills demonstration (physical education)

• Persuasive speech (public speaking)

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Assessment• Administer department-developed pre-test aligned with 2009

CCCS.Baseline Data• Determine general preparation level .• Group students into three categories (low, medium, high).• Determine specific areas of deficit .Growth Targets• General – set a target for all students at each preparation level

covering all content.• Specific – set a target for all students to grow in a particular content

standard.

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SGO Components:Student Growth Objectives (SGO)

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Preparation Level Based on

Pre-Test Score

Number of Students

SGO Based on Predicted Achievement on

Post-Test ScoreLow (0-45%) 21 70% or above

Medium (46-69%) 54 80% or above

High (70-100%) 7 90% or above

Teacher: Subject: Grade: Sections: Number of students:

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Student Growth Objectives (SGO) General Objective

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September By Nov. 15* By Feb. 15 By end of school year

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The SGO Process

Teachers, supervisors meet to discuss and set SGO w/ principal’s

approval

Adjustments to SGOs can be

made with approval

*For 2013–14 only. In subsequent years, SGOs must be set by Oct. 15.

Step 1: Choose or develop a

quality assessment

aligned to state standards

Step 2: Determine

students’ starting points

Step 3: Set ambitious and

feasible student growth objectives

Step 4: Track progress, refine instruction

Step 5: Review results and score

Teachers, supervisors meet to discuss SGOs and other measures

Recommended steps for setting a good SGO

Official SGO process in regulationsKEY

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Assessing Outcomes – General SGOStudent

Preparation Level

TargetScore

Rating based on number of students reaching target score

% # stu

Highly Effective

Effective Partially Effective

Ineffective

Low 70 21 >17 11-17 5-10 <5

Medium 80 54 >45 26-45 10-26 <10

High 90 7 >6 5-6 2-4 <2

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General Objective

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Tiered General SGO: Physics 1

Preparedness Group Number of Students in Each Group Target Score on Post-Assessment (%)Low 36/65 70

Medium 21/65 80High 8/65 90

Measuring Progress

For a teacher to earn a rating of ...

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Low 85% or more students in the tier met goal

75% or more students in the tier met goal

65% or more students in the tier met the goal

Less than 65% of students in the tier met goal

Medium

High

Goal 75% students will meet their designated target scores on the Physics 1 post-assessment

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Specific Goal: Targeted Biology Standard

Specific Goal:

Targeted Standard

The average student score on questions related to Standard 5.1.12.B (scientific thinking and design) will increase from 40% to 80% on final exam.

Measuring Progress

For a teacher to earn a rating of ...

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90% or more students met goal

80% or more students met goal

70% or more students met the goal

Less than 70% of students met goal

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Specific Goal: Targeted Students (8th-Grade LAL)

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Specific Goal:

Targeted students

6/8 students who scored in the low range on the pre-assessment will increase 10 words per minute over their baseline score on the Oral Reading Fluency Assessment.

Measuring Progress

For a teacher to earn a rating of ...

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7-8 students met goal.

5-6 students met goal.

3-4 students met the goal.

0-2 of students met goal.

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IneffectivePartially Effective

EffectiveHighly

Effective

1.0Points

1.75Points

2.5 3.5

Points Points

4.0Points

Teachers’ Summative Ratings

Component

Raw Score

Weight

Weighted Score

Teacher Practice 3.0 x 50% 1.5

Student Growth Percentile 2.2 x 35% .77

Student Growth Objective 3.0 x 15% .45

Sum of the Weighted Scores 2.722.72

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This is a sample scale. The NJDOE will determine the actual scale prior to September 2013.Practic

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Website and Contact Information

Website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/evaluation

Contact information:– For general questions, please email

educatorevaluation@doe.state.nj.us– Phone: 609-777-3788