tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post5496620510881891477..comments2024-02-28T22:24:07.299-08:00Comments on Community Forum for HCC (APP) in Seattle Schools: Open threadAndrew Siegelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06830585083467140758noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-84684852938012383462012-02-02T14:17:38.186-08:002012-02-02T14:17:38.186-08:00Thanks L@L Dad.
~Parent~Thanks L@L Dad.<br /><br />~Parent~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-70310909270293936482012-02-02T10:14:49.500-08:002012-02-02T10:14:49.500-08:00It is the perecentile related to the RIT score tha...It is the perecentile related to the RIT score that they have "rounded" so when you have a score between two percentiles they round up. <br /><br />Also, we got our letter today from AL so check the mail. <br /><br />L@L dadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-22447386518127025242012-02-01T19:02:19.569-08:002012-02-01T19:02:19.569-08:00L@L dad, how can you tell they are rounding up or ...L@L dad, how can you tell they are rounding up or down? I hadn't thought about the rounding of scores, to be honest.<br /><br />~Parent~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-40442781293932824332012-02-01T17:46:54.656-08:002012-02-01T17:46:54.656-08:00Scores are up now. Not sure the percents are corre...Scores are up now. Not sure the percents are correct. Look like the were rounded up to the next percentile which in the past they were rounded down. Oh well..<br /><br />L@L dadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-30215935692236066012012-02-01T16:37:15.727-08:002012-02-01T16:37:15.727-08:00From the SPS homepage:
"Due to the high volum...From the SPS homepage:<br />"Due to the high volume of users on the Source today (Feb. 1, 2012), the server was overwhelmed and you may experience difficulty accessing your students' MAP scores. This issue is temporary and we are working to fix it. We apologize for any inconvenience."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-44925135219856604212012-02-01T14:43:23.627-08:002012-02-01T14:43:23.627-08:00Alys, maybe keep trying. Although it took me seve...Alys, maybe keep trying. Although it took me several tries, I was able to access my child's Winter scores, which were her first data point as well.<br /><br />- New to thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-51181654785238277032012-02-01T14:41:00.138-08:002012-02-01T14:41:00.138-08:00My K student's scores aren't visible (this...My K student's scores aren't visible (this would be his first data point since he didn't take the fall tests).<br /><br />AlysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-10077037398547041722012-02-01T14:23:54.367-08:002012-02-01T14:23:54.367-08:00MAP scores are postedMAP scores are postedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-81758018020669084832012-02-01T12:25:15.959-08:002012-02-01T12:25:15.959-08:00On the Appeals page, the text has changed to: &quo...On the Appeals page, the text has changed to: "Deadline: Eligibility letters with test scores and eligibility results were mailed on January 31, 2012. The appeals deadline is February 24 (or February 13 for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and who are providing documents in support of assistance with additional appeals assessments)."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-35660081916085356682012-02-01T12:19:39.154-08:002012-02-01T12:19:39.154-08:00I couldn't find that update on the AL website....I couldn't find that update on the AL website. Where did you see it? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-31548805024100611892012-02-01T11:18:02.300-08:002012-02-01T11:18:02.300-08:00The AL website has been updated to reflect that re...The AL website has been updated to reflect that results were mailed yesterday.<br /><br />- New to thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-28966995436226838022012-01-31T22:17:58.400-08:002012-01-31T22:17:58.400-08:00I emailed the AL learning office about when MAP sc...I emailed the AL learning office about when MAP scores would be posted on The Source. They said:<br />"Scores should post on the Source either the end of next week [that's this week now] or early the week of Feb. 6."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-53209012407510932042012-01-31T20:55:58.036-08:002012-01-31T20:55:58.036-08:00Shouldn't winter MAP scores be posted by now a...Shouldn't winter MAP scores be posted by now as well?<br /><br />AlysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-86116069524952794622012-01-31T15:35:21.915-08:002012-01-31T15:35:21.915-08:00anyone hear back from AL on APP entrance yet? We s...anyone hear back from AL on APP entrance yet? We should have by now, no...<br /><br /><br /><br />L@L dadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-14375697202504041012012-01-30T11:59:02.752-08:002012-01-30T11:59:02.752-08:00To avoid burdening the AL office with a phone call...To avoid burdening the AL office with a phone call they've probably received the likes of many times over, I'll ask here: are the test results letters expected to be mailed out on time despite the snow days? If not, what is the ETA?<br /><br />- New to thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-15234224303983001182012-01-29T10:50:14.479-08:002012-01-29T10:50:14.479-08:00Thanks, Shannon, that's a good idea for a new ...Thanks, Shannon, that's a good idea for a new thread. I created a new post <a href="http://discussapp.blogspot.com/2012/01/discuss-advanced-learning-survey.html" rel="nofollow">to discuss the survey</a>. Follow up comments, please use that other thread so we can get a good discussion going over there.Greg Lindenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09216403000599463072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-47578797175528623722012-01-29T10:37:35.615-08:002012-01-29T10:37:35.615-08:00Thoughts on the Advanced Learning Survey? I tho...Thoughts on the Advanced Learning Survey? I thought it was well done :) <br /><br />I do think they should have listed something like "Enriched curriculum, depth and project based learning" as a possible reason to choose the program. Not just acceleration and rigor. <br /><br />ShannonShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865361028544783972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-29424136240267400052012-01-28T13:45:14.059-08:002012-01-28T13:45:14.059-08:00My K student took the Winter MAP in early Dec, and...My K student took the Winter MAP in early Dec, and our teacher said the results would be shared "later in the month". They haven't as yet been shared. I presumed I needed to wait for the Source to update, but it is ok to ask the teacher? I don't want to burden her with special requests but the results, and the cogat results, will be part of a request that we're putting together (for non-SPS related services). Is the district usually on time with the AL letters?<br />HattyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-65465573266633925622012-01-28T11:23:35.457-08:002012-01-28T11:23:35.457-08:00My child was done with the Winter MAP testing the ...My child was done with the Winter MAP testing the week before last, and I was able to request and get the scores sent home to me on Monday (first day back after the snow).<br /><br />I had an inkling of how well my child did because he watched for his score at the end of each testing session, and I looked up the percentile ranking online.<br /><br />It was interesting to see his scores under the new norms - several points lower but still in "APP territory." I imagine they will go up in spring like they usually do.<br /><br />I too am waiting for the CogAT results/advanced learning letter. I keep wondering if the weather last week will cause a delay in sending out the letters.<br /><br />~Just wondering~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-47187040935598358562012-01-27T16:24:27.675-08:002012-01-27T16:24:27.675-08:00Today was the last day of Winter MAP testing (the ...Today was the last day of Winter MAP testing (the testing period was extended a week due to snow days).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-74294744834841150422012-01-27T16:17:51.844-08:002012-01-27T16:17:51.844-08:00FYI, the teachers have their scores and you can as...FYI, the teachers have their scores and you can ask them for your child's scores at any point after the test has been taken. I don't understand why it seems like the scores are such a big secret. Supposedly, one of the great things about MAP is that it provides instant feedback to the teacher about where their students are. I feel like the parents should have access to that instant feedback as well.LHFivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-45424867444368690572012-01-27T14:31:43.211-08:002012-01-27T14:31:43.211-08:00When are the MAP scores going to be posted ??? It&...When are the MAP scores going to be posted ??? It's been AGES.Gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-35403562056529000022012-01-19T12:17:26.465-08:002012-01-19T12:17:26.465-08:00Last day for winter MAP testing is tomorrow, Fri. ...Last day for winter MAP testing is tomorrow, Fri. Jan 20th, under the contract SPS has with NWEA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-91689090313703650462012-01-19T09:08:14.656-08:002012-01-19T09:08:14.656-08:00My k sps kid did the cogat in mid November--anyone...My k sps kid did the cogat in mid November--anyone get their cogat score yet? District website says don't call or email -- we will mail it to you around jan. 31. My school did not do fall map and they haven't even completed the last part of their math map... So, I can't look even maps up yet...<br />ParentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-13631584021548848172012-01-17T12:15:13.004-08:002012-01-17T12:15:13.004-08:00LHFive, I would think that you should be able to u...LHFive, I would think that you should be able to use the winter scores as an appeal. And thanks for that bit New To This so it sounds like my K will get in without an appeal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com