The Gloucester County School Board considered the changes in “cut scores” in the Virginia Standards of Learning and expectations at its meeting Tuesday night in the T.C. Walker Education Center auditorium.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anthony Vladu led the discussion on the changes to cut scores currently underway. Cut scores define the minimum score on a number of statewide tests and classify results into categories such as below basic, basic, proficient and advanced, helping determine whether students have met the learning expectations of their grade level.
Revised, the cut scores ensure that diplomas reflect true readiness for college and career, aligning with National Assessment of Educational Progress Proficient standards, according to Vladu.
The state board released a document including both a four- and five-year implementation plan of the new standards, and Vladu shared what the worst case scenario, a four-year phase-in model, might look like for the remainder of the school yea...