NM-MSSA Performance Levels 2

Question 1

On the NM-MSSA, which performance level indicates a student is on track to meet grade-level expectations without additional support?

Accepted Answer

Proficient

Answer

Proficient indicates a student has met grade-level expectations and is on track without additional intervention.

Question 2

A student scoring at the 'Approaching' level on NM-MSSA mathematics most likely needs what kind of support?

Accepted Answer

Targeted, supplemental instruction

Answer

Approaching indicates a student is close but not yet at proficiency and benefits from targeted, supplemental support.

Question 3

How many total performance levels are used to report NM-MSSA results?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

NM-MSSA uses four performance levels: Beginning, Approaching, Proficient, and Advanced.

Question 4

Which NM-MSSA performance level is associated with the highest scale score range?

Accepted Answer

Advanced

Answer

Advanced represents the highest performance level on the NM-MSSA and corresponds to the highest scale score range.

Question 5

A school reports that 45% of its students scored at 'Proficient or Above' in ELA. What does this combined category represent?

Accepted Answer

Students at Proficient and Advanced combined

Answer

'Proficient or Above' combines the Proficient and Advanced levels to show the percentage meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

(NM-MSSA) New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement Practice Test