Research
The following links archive some of the assessment research projects conducted in the Federal Way Pubic Schools.
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Course Assessments
- Summary of Course Assessment results for grades 6-9, Reading and Math, Spring 2005 (204 KB pdf) posted 04-15-05
- Kindergarten study comparing reading skill (fall to spring) (program type) posted 10-15-07
Board Reports
- Student Achievement Test Results 2007 - Board Report (pdf posted 11-19-07)
Archived Reports: (2006 Board Report pdf) (2005 Board Report pdf), (2004 Board Report pdf) - Summary of Board Report ( PowerPoint) ( PDF) (posted 10-15-07)
- PSAT Results Fall 2002 - Board Report (59 KB PowerPoint) (posted 03/23/07)
Survey Results
- Summary of District Climate Survey Results, Spring 2002 ( 1.93 MB PowerPoint). This presentation displays the results of Hebert Research, Inc. Climate Survey that was conducted in Spring, 2002. Over 514 teachers, 1050 parents and 1132 students participated in the survey.
- Student Led Conference Survey Results Fall 2003 (Elementary Schools) ( 1,784 KB PowerPoint) posted 12-11-03)
- Student Led Conference Survey Results Fall 2003 (Secondary Schools) ( 115 KB PowerPoint) posted 1-5-04)
- OSPI/Federal Way Graduate Follow-up Study for the Class of 1997 Presentation ( 116 KB PowerPoint) posted 1-15-04)
WASL Research
- Two displays showing the relationship between the 2002 4th Grade WASL Reading and the STAR Reading Assessments. Only students that took both assessments were included (approximately 1698 students). Relationship between the Instructional Reading Level (IRL) and Scaled Score are indicated in Chart 1 (36 KB PDF) and Chart (26 KB PDF) posted 11-11-03
- WASL Raw Score Distribution and Trends from 99 to 06, Reading and Math Presentation (PowerPoint), (PDF) posted 10-15-07
- School Level - Free and Reduced Lunch and WASL Analysis for SWASL Grades 4, 7 and 10 2003 Presentation (280 KB PowerPoint) 2004 Presentation (368KB PowerPoint) posted 09-20-04
- Relationship between high school GPA in various courses and previous performance on WASL. Summary of WASL/Grades (63 KB PDF) Math Summary (86 KB PD) Language Arts Summary (69 KB PDF) posted 1-15-04
- District Level (over 5,000 enrollment) Free and Reduced Lunch and WASL Analysis for Spring 2003 WASL Grades 4, 7 and 10 Presentation (126 KB PowerPoint) posted 4-15-047
- District Level (over 5,000 enrollment) WASL Analysis for Spring 2003 WASL Grades 4, 7 and 10 comparing predicted FRL, Bilingual and Ethnic percents and predicted academic performance Presentation (846 KB Excel) posted 7-13-04
- District Level Free and Reduced Lunch and WASL Analysis for Spring 2004 WASL Grades 4, 7 and 10 Presentation. The file displays district level results including average linear regression difference from state results. (381 KB Excel) posted 09-22-04
Advance Placement (AP)
- In 2002, many Federal Way students took AP exams and, based on their performance, were able to become eligible for college credit. The Summary AP Report displays subject area results for Federal Way and the nation with projected tuition savings. (60 KB PDF) posted 5-8-03
- Advanced Placement 2006 Fall Summary (17 KB Excel) (posted 03/23/07 )
GAP
- Closing the GAP Update provides and overview of district achievement goals addressing academic disparity for students in poverty and various ethnic groups. (318 KB PDF) posted 9-25-05
- WASL District Ethnic Trends (2001 to 2005) for Reading and Math, Grades 4, 7 and 10. (206 KB PowerPoint) posted 9-01-05
- Equity February 2007 Report to the Board. (31 KB PowerPoint) (posted 03/23/07 )
State Assessment History
- Washington State Assessment History provides and overview of mandated assessments from 1976 to 2005 including the number of students tested and test booklets processed. (78 KB PDF) posted 6-4-04