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Achievement Columns
Use achievement data to:
- Observe shifts in entering achievement for different groups of students over the years
- Identify patterns of effectiveness with students at differing levels of entering achievement
- Support vertical conversations with feeder schools or teachers of prerequisite courses
The table below gives general information about the achievement columns and links to more in-depth information.
Column Name | Glossary Definition | Where to Find More Information |
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Entering Achievement and Exiting Achievement | Depending on the assessment, achievement is reported in Normal Curve Equivalents (NCEs) or scale scores.
| Understanding Entering Achievement and Exiting Achievement |
Entering Achievement Percentile | The entering achievement for the group of students relative to the overall distribution for this assessment. | Understanding Entering Achievement Percentile |
Student Count | The number of students included in the analysis. | Understanding the Student Count |