Louisiana State Testing: An Analysis

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The paper discusses the importance of formulating a plan for improving student achievement on standardized tests. The paper notes that differences in average achievement levels across the state are mainly traceable to differing family characteristics, such as race and economic status. The paper explains, however, how research has shown that the physical education class is an essential class in the elementary schools that can actually assist a student with improving his/her standardized test scores. When a student is physically fit and healthy, they have a better chance of scoring higher on standardized tests. The paper also discusses the research that shows there are many activities that a student can do in a physical education class that can contribute to higher test scores.

Outline:
Introduction
Student Performance Profile
Effective Instruction
Student Performance Improvement Plan
Improvement Plan Evaluation
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The third and fifth grade students at Central Elementary School, in Ouachita Parish took the IOWA Test of Basic Skills. On this test, a student can score within one of five categories: 1.) Advanced, 2.) Mastery, 3.) Basic, 4.) Approaching Basic, 5.) Unsatisfactory. The state requires the students to achieve at least a Basic level in reading and mathematics in order to be considered as progressing at grade level. According to the State of Louisiana Board of Education website, the students took the IOWA Test of Basic Skills in the spring of 2005. The third grade students achieved a composite score of 71 and the fifth grade students achieved a composite score of 78. These scores are higher than the spring 2004 scores."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Behrman, Edward. "Writing in the Physical Education Class: Writing Assignments in Physical Education, in Addition to Enhancing General Literacy, Have Content- Specific Values-Such as Reinforcing Key Concepts, and They are Easy to Implement!" The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Vol. 75, 2004.
• Vail, Kathleen. "Mind and Body" American School Board Journal. March 2006. Vol. 193, Issue 3, Pg 30-33.
• Butts, Frank, Gilley, William, Heitman, Robert. The Relationship between fitness, test scores, and Activity among Fourth Graders. 2005 Education. Vol. 115.
• DeBello, Thomas and Dunn, Rita. Improved Test Scores, Attitudes, Behaviors in America's Schools: Success Stories. 2000. Bergin & Garvey.
• NASPE Website. Retrieved July 27, 2006 from: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=qualityPePrograms.html

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