Adopting Cut Scores for Standards of Learning Writing Tests for Grades 5 and 8

Resolution Number 2006-16
May 24, 2006

The Board of Education adopts the following cut scores for the writing tests for grades 5 and 8.

Grade 5 Writing: Continue to use cut-scores adopted in 1998

Grade 8 Writing: Proficient – 30; Advanced – 46

Mark E. Emblidge, President
Board of Education

Adopted in the Minutes of the Virginia Board of Education
May 24, 2006