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Subtest 1 – Leadership for Student Learning

Competency 1—Knowledge of effective facilitation of positive achievement results aligned with student learning goals and state accountability measures

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Three years ago a middle school implemented a new mathematics program. Following are some data derived from the school's scores on the statewide mathematics assessment for the last three years.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

All Students Economically Disadvantaged Students All Students Economically Disadvantaged Students All Students Economically Disadvantaged Students

% Passing 49% 36% 58% 39% 71% 39%

% Not Passing 51% 64% 42% 61% 29% 61%

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3
% Passing	49%	36%	58%	39%	71%	39%
% Not Passing	51%	64%	42%	61%	29%	61%

After reviewing these data, the middle school principal should place the highest priority on answering which of the following questions?

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Should the school investigate other mathematics programs that may maximize mathematics gains for all student groups?
How can the achievement gap in mathematics performance between the total group and the subgroup be closed?
What factors were most important in promoting improvement in the school's overall performance in mathematics?
Has there been a significant change in recent years in the number of students in the total group and the subgroup?

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Question 3 of 15

Subtest 1 – Leadership for Student Learning

Competency 1—Knowledge of effective facilitation of positive achievement results aligned with student learning goals and state accountability measures