For years, the Kansas State Assessments were the ultimate grading tool to evaluate how students were doing and how schools fared. Things are different now with the implementation of the Multi-Tier System of Supports or MTSS.
The state assessments test students in reading, language arts, and math.
USD 428 Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum John Popp says the Great Bend school district tries to develop “whole” students. USD 428 focuses on giving students a well-balanced education.
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Assessment results do not always show where a student is falling behind but a combination of MTSS, aimsweb, and other evaluation tests can determine what areas need to improve for each student.
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Popp says Great Bend’s top-end students are going and staying in college at a higher rate than the state average.