Thursday, November 03, 2005
MCAS Analysis
Analysis of evaluation data reveals that students are performing better on items related to the Saugus Iron Works PBU than on comparison items. See Chart below.
Chart 1. MCAS Scores by PBU and School
| | Beebe (n=108) | Ferryway (n=104) | Forestdale (n=66) | (n=77) | Salemwood (n=123) | PBU Students Overall | State |
| % PBU Related MCAS Items Correct | 86% | 87% | 76% | 87% | 74% | 82% | 76% |
| % Non-related MCAS Items Correct | 72% | 66% | 64% | 78% | 68% | 69% | 76% |
Note: Difference in percent correct for PBU students overall is statistically significant (t=14.01; p<. 0001)
