WVGSA Performance Levels & Reporting 5

Question 1

Which WVGSA performance level descriptor best matches a student who grasps some concepts but struggles with complex tasks?

Accepted Answer

Partial Mastery

Answer

Partial Mastery describes students who understand foundational material but have difficulty with more complex, multi-step tasks.

Question 2

How should a school counselor use WVGSA performance level data when advising a high school student?

Accepted Answer

Use the data alongside other indicators to identify academic strengths and areas needing support

Answer

WVGSA performance data is one of several indicators a counselor should consider when advising students on academic pathways.

Question 3

What is the relationship between WVGSA performance levels and West Virginia College and Career Readiness standards?

Accepted Answer

The performance levels reflect the degree to which students have mastered the West Virginia College and Career Readiness standards

Answer

Each WVGSA performance level describes a degree of mastery of the West Virginia College and Career Readiness standards assessed.

Question 4

A principal wants to use WVGSA data to identify students who may need intervention. Which performance levels should be the primary focus?

Accepted Answer

Partial Mastery and Novice

Answer

Students at the Partial Mastery and Novice levels have not met proficiency and are the primary candidates for academic intervention.

Question 5

What does it mean when a WVGSA score report shows a student's performance level as 'Distinguished' in Mathematics?

Accepted Answer

The student demonstrated exceptional depth of understanding beyond grade-level expectations

Answer

Distinguished indicates the student has exceeded grade-level expectations with a high degree of mathematical understanding and skill.

(WVGSA) West Virginia General Summative Assessment Practice Test