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Board approves mastery-level standard-setting process after hour-long debate over NAEP alignment and consequences
Summary
The Virginia Board of Education approved a process to set new mastery-level cut scores for Standards of Learning (SOL) tests after lengthy debate over whether the process’ orientation toward NAEP "proficient" would substantially increase failure rates and affect diplomas, accountability labels and funding consequences.
The Virginia Board of Education voted (6–1) to approve a process to set new mastery-level standards for Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments, clearing the way for committees and technical advisers to convene and recommend new cut scores. The vote followed extensive discussion about whether the proposed process — described in a work session and in materials before the board — would align Virginia’s mastery standard toward the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) “proficient” level, and about the downstream consequences for students, schools and accountability designations.
What the board approved: The motion approved the proposed…
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