New Thinking in Response to Intervention - Renaissance Learning

Screening with CAT
STAR Early Literacy (STAR-EL), STAR Reading (STAR-R), and STAR Math (STAR-M) by Renaissance Learning
are a suite of CAT measures that meet the requirements of RTI. STAR generates screening reports to assist
data teams in determining which students appear to be on track and off track toward grade-level goals.
STAR’s Screening report can be run with standard RTI categories (benchmark, on watch, intervention, and
urgent intervention) or a state’s AYP categories. Both represent important points in the distribution that are
predictive of future success or failure.
The STAR Screening Reports in STAR-EL, STAR-R, and STAR-M provide educators with clear information
about the standing of any single student relative to his/her peers. The reports also provide a listing of the
specific students in the grade who fall into each category, making decisions from the data useful for grouping
students during data team meetings. These data are the basis upon which teams in an RTI model identify
students in need of intervention.
STAR Screening Reports can also be used to examine changes over time in grade-level performance. For
example, Figure 2 shows the outcomes of a fall and winter STAR Reading benchmark assessment of grade
5. In Scenario A, there is an increase of students moving into the benchmark area (green) and a reduction
in those at the highest level of risk (red). Scenario B shows the opposite outcome with overall scores moving
in the opposite direction of what would be desired. This type of report gives educators insight into the
effectiveness of intervention and also the effectiveness of Tier 1 core instruction.
Fall
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Screening Report
District Benchmark
Printed Friday, January 13, 2012 4:13:04 PM
School: Lake View School Reporting Period: 1/09/2012-1/13/2012
(Winter Screening)
Grade: 5
950
900
850
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750
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650
600
550
500
450
STAR Reading Scaled Score
Winter
400
350
300
250
200
Students
Benchmark
Students
Categories / Levels
Scaled Score Percentile Rank Number Percent
At/Above Benchmark
At/Above Benchmark
At/Above 520 SS At/Above 40 PR
146 69%
Category Total
146 69%
Below Benchmark
On Watch
Below 520 SS Below 40 PR
25 12%
Intervention
Below 452 SS Below 25 PR
36 17%
Urgent Intervention
Below 356 SS Below 10 PR
4 2%
Category Total
65 31%
Students Tested
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Screening Report
District Benchmark
Printed Friday, September 23, 2011 4:13:04 PM
School: Lake View School Reporting Period: 9/19/2011-9/23/2011
(Fall Screening)
Grade: 5
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500
450
400
STAR Reading Scaled Score
350
300
250
200
Students
Benchmark
Students
Categories / Levels
Scaled Score Percentile Rank Number Percent
At/Above Benchmark
At/Above Benchmark
At/Above 479 SS At/Above 40 PR
125 59%
Category Total
125 59%
Below Benchmark
On Watch
Below 479 SS Below 40 PR
36 17%
Intervention
Below 414 SS Below 25 PR
41 19%
Urgent Intervention
Below 326 SS Below 10 PR
9 4%
Category Total
86 41%
Students Tested
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Key questions to ask based on this and other information: Are you satisfied with the number of students at the highest
level of performance Next, consider the level or score that indicates proficiency. Which students just above proficiency are
you "worried about" and what support within or beyond core instruction is warranted What support is needed for students
just below Do all students represented by your lowest level need urgent intervention
1 of 7
Screening Report
District Benchmark
Printed Friday, January 13, 2012 4:13:04 PM
School: Lake View School Reporting Period: 1/09/2012-1/13/2012
(Winter Screening)
Grade: 5
950
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500
450
STAR Reading Scaled Score
Winter
400
350
300
250
200
Students
Benchmark
Students
Categories / Levels
Scaled Score Percentile Rank Number Percent
At/Above Benchmark
At/Above Benchmark
At/Above 520 SS At/Above 40 PR
85 40%
Category Total
85 40%
Below Benchmark
On Watch
Below 520 SS Below 40 PR
70 33%
Intervention
Below 452 SS Below 25 PR
47 22%
Urgent Intervention
Below 356 SS Below 10 PR
9 4%
Category Total
126 60%
Students Tested
211
Key questions to ask based on this and other information: Are you satisfied with the number of students at the highest
level of performance Next, consider the level or score that indicates proficiency. Which students just above proficiency are
you "worried about" and what support within or beyond core instruction is warranted What support is needed for students
just below Do all students represented by your lowest level need urgent intervention
Scenario A
This report shows a positive winter scenario.
Some students have moved out of intervention
and into above benchmark between the fall
and winter screening periods.
Key questions to ask based on this and other information: Are you satisfied with the number of students at the highest
level of performance Next, consider the level or score that indicates proficiency. Which students just above proficiency are
you "worried about" and what support within or beyond core instruction is warranted What support is needed for students
just below Do all students represented by your lowest level need urgent intervention
Scenario B
This report shows a negative winter
scenario. Fewer students are at
benchmark and the ‘on watch’ category
has expanded.
Figure 2. Screening Reports for STAR Reading in fall and winter, comparing positive and negative scenarios.
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