Assessments by Model

Gain Model

This analytic model is used for subjects that are assessed in consecutive grades.

• OST mathematics, English language arts, and composites in grades 4 through 8

Predictive Model

This analytic model is used for subjects that are not assessed in consecutive grades (in other words, when students move from one assessment type to another or when students take the assessment in different grades):

• OST science in grades 5 and 8
• OST end of course, all subjects