If a school district reports that students have met state reading and math goals, the measure is called what?

• A. Accountability rating
• B. Growth model
• C. Adequate yearly progress (AYP)
• D. Annual performance target

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is accountability for meeting fixed annual targets. Adequate yearly progress means the district has hit the state's predefined goals in reading and math for all students (and subgroups) within the year. It’s about meeting specific performance thresholds set by the state, not just showing general growth or receiving a broad rating. When those targets are met, the district is considered to have achieved Adequate Yearly Progress. Growth models focus on year-to-year improvement rather than meeting fixed targets, and an accountability rating or an annual performance target term describes different ways of reporting progress but not the formal measure described here.