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PGCPS benchmark data show gains overall but persistent third-grade writing and comprehension challenges
Summary
District benchmark reporting showed about 8% growth over five years across benchmarks but continued weaknesses in third-grade comprehension and student writing; the district plans scoring calibration, revised scoring guides and targeted professional development for writing next year.
Prince George's County Public Schools told the Academic Achievement Committee that while five-year benchmark trends show roughly 8 percent growth overall, the district continues to see persistent challenges in third-grade reading comprehension and student writing and will expand scoring calibration and targeted professional development.
"We have been looking at the growth across our 5 years. We've shown about an 8% growth across all grades and all courses in both reading and math and our…
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