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Mississippi education board approves new kindergarten readiness cut scores; hears ACT results, gap analysis and student mentoring pilot
Summary
The Mississippi State Board of Education approved recommended cut scores for a newly adopted kindergarten readiness assessment (linked to Istation percentiles), heard spring 2024 ACT results and a required gap analysis, and viewed a student advisory council mentoring pilot. Approval of cut scores was requested contingent on full TAC review.
The Mississippi State Board of Education on Nov. 7 approved recommended cut scores for the department's new kindergarten readiness assessment and heard multiple informational reports on student performance and district gaps.
Board members voted by voice to approve recommended cut points for both literacy and numeracy on the new vendor assessment, with staff saying the recommended 'ready' cut is linked to Istation’s 60th percentile. Melissa Beck, the agency liaison between the academic and assessment offices, described the approval request as "contingent upon the full TAC" (Technical Advisory Committee) meeting next week to complete its review before final technical sign-off. The board approved the recommendation in the meeting; no opposing votes were recorded.
The board also received spring…
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