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Step 10: Identify any subject area weaknesses/strengths by grade level
• Compare percent Proficient scores of ELA, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies (ex: Is one subject typically higher/lower than the other subject for
the grade levels?)
• Low/High percent Proficient scores ACROSS grade levels within a particular subject area should be noted as a potential school wide weakness/strength
in that subject.
• Low/High percent Proficient scores in ELA, Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies for any grade level across 2‐3 years should be noted as a potential
subject‐level weakness/strength for that grade level.
Step 11: Determine major weaknesses/strengths for school
• Analyze and discuss all potential weaknesses/strengths from steps 1 through 10 and determine 2 or 3 major weaknesses/strengths.
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