Results are being release Friday, July 29th, 2001. Should be interesting seeing how the use of TPM (Texas Projection Measure) was eliminated from this years results. Many schools that parents thought were "recognized" or "exemplary" may not be based on the actual test scores and real data. From what I understand, (maybe someone can explain it better) if little Johnny did not score well one year in the math section of the TAKS, they would assume he would do better the following year and the school was given a "credit". The Link The Link 1. Use of Texas Projection Measure. In 2009 and 2010, the Texas Projection Measure (TPM) was used as an additional feature to determine state accountability ratings. The TPM was evaluated as a means of elevating a campus or district rating in cases where neither the TAKS Met Standard indicator nor Required Improvement (RI) were sufficient to allow a campus or district to earn the next higher rating. In 2011 use of the TPM in the state and federal accountability rating systems will be discontinued. Specifically, the TPM for TAKS and TAKS-M will not be available as an additional feature for any indicators for any state accountability rating category. In addition, the TAKS-Alt growth measure will not be included in the TAKS base indicator in 2011. Similarly, the TPM for both TAKS and TAKS-M and the TAKS-Alt growth measure will not be included in the performance results used to calculate the 2011 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) statuses.
