Assessments by Model

Gain Model

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

• M-STEP Mathematics and English Language Arts in grades 4-7
• PSAT 8/9 Mathematics and English Language Arts in grade 8
• MAP Mathematics and Reading in grades 1-8 (Teacher reports only)
• STAR Mathematics grades 2-8 and Reading & Literacy K-8 (Teacher reports only)
• i-Ready Mathematics and ELA grades K-8 (Teacher reports only)

Predictive Model

This analytic model is used for subjects that are assessed in non-consecutive or consecutive grades, including when students move from one assessment type to another:

• M-STEP Social Studies in grades 5, 8, and 11
• M-STEP Science grades 5, 8, and 11
• PSAT 8/9 grade 9 Mathematics and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
• PSAT 10 Mathematics and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
• SAT Mathematics and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing