What is the rationale for conducting benchmarking three times a year, especially for those students who are performing at or above the benchmark?
The rationale for conducting benchmarking three times a year with ALL students, even those students who have met or exceeded the benchmark, is that there is no guarantee students will continue to learn the skills being taught. Benchmarking ALL students three times a year provides educators with an efficient and accurate indicator of current skill performance. It also allows educators to monitor which students are on track for making AYP without having to wait until the end of the year testing.
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- What is the rationale for conducting benchmarking three times a year, especially for those students who are performing at or above the benchmark?
