A progress-monitoring software called STAR Math or Accelerated Math assessed the performance of these students and revealed “exceptional and exemplary” results.
Used by most schools districts in the nation, STAR Math is designed help teachers improve student growth and achievement.
As a computer-based testing, results are scored automatically by the software.
Yesterday at Chacha Oceanview Junior High School, Education Commissioner Rita A. Sablan told the eighth grade students that their performance validated the school system’s continuous work in improving student learning.
“What you have achieved is outstanding,” she said.
Middle or junior high school-level mathematics is all about numbers theory, integers and pre-algebra, while 12th grade or high school math involves algebra, geometry and even some calculus.
Sablan said the Chacha students will help lead a math organization that will mentor students in the lower grade levels.
Sablan, Chacha principal Vince Dela Cruz and PSS mathematics program coordinator Brian Torres will develop a plan for the new organization along with math teachers at Chacha.
“I am proud that we (performed beyond) the level of expectations (of our education leaders),” said student Marcy Hermitanio.
Another student, Kelsey Lizama, said they intend to remain “a good example” to their peers.
Student Lilly Bautista is eager to join the new organization so she can help “other students become smart.”
