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Performance Columns

Use performance data to:

  • Observe shifts in expected performance for different groups of students over the years
  • Identify patterns of effectiveness with students at differing levels of expected performance
  • Support vertical conversations with feeder schools or teachers of prerequisite courses

The table below gives general information about the performance columns and links to more in-depth information.

Column NameGlossary DefinitionWhere to Find More Information
Expected Performance and Actual Performance

Performance is reported in Z scores.

  • Expected performance is the average of the students' expected Z scores.
  • Actual performance is the average of the students' actual Z scores.
Understanding Expected Performance and Actual Performance
Expected Performance PercentileThe expected performance for the group of students relative to the overall distribution for this assessment.Understanding Expected Performance Percentile
Student CountThe number of students included in the analysis.Understanding the Student Count