AIDE Variables

When the AIDE Program receives data, each student's Sunshine State Standards FCAT's scores are reviewed.  During this review process 5 distinct categories of students are identified and tracked though the whole AIDE system.  These AIDE variables serve as indicators to educators these students may be in need of additional education assistance.  The SSR (Reading) portion of the FCAT and The SSM (Math) portion of the FCAT utilize the same criteria for the AIDE variables but are mutually exclusive.  For example a student may have a Loss variable in Reading, but have no AIDE variable in Math.

The AIDE Variables are utilized throughout the whole system and can be located on most forms by clicking the AIDE Button at the bottom of the form.

• Bubble

  A student will be identified in the Bubble category if the SSS Reading and or SSS Math Scale Score is 10 points below or above the Level 3 cut score.

   

• 25 Percent

  A student will be identified in the 25 percent category if the SSS Reading and or SSS Math Developmental Scale Score is in the lowest 25 percent of FCAT Grade in which the student tested.

   

• 1 and 2

  A student will be identified in the 1,2  category if the SSS Reading and or SSS Math Level is 1 or 2.
   

• Loss

  A student will be identified in the Loss category if  the student digressed one or more SSR or SSM level.

   

• Conflict

  A conflict student has a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater but scored a Level 1 or 2 on either the SSR or SSM.

   

AIDE Variable Tutorial