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District learning director outlines new IAR cut scores for 3rd grade (ELA 735, math 732)
Summary
Dr. Antoinette Gray told the board that Illinois changed IAR scoring cut points; for third grade the new cut scores are 735 for ELA and 732 for math, which will affect proficiency calculations and require significant growth to reach proficiency.
Dr. Antoinette Gray, Director of Teaching and Learning, briefed the board on state changes to the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) scoring. She said Illinois retains the state standards but has revised cut scores; specifically, the new third-grade ELA cut score is 735 and the third-grade math cut score is 732.
Gray said the new cut scores provide clearer data for educators and families but noted that significant growth will be required for students to reach proficiency under the revised scoring. The board received the update as part of the Teaching and Learning director's report.
