The Implications Worksheet component of the Project continues to be an integral part of the services provided by the DASPP.  Each Worksheet is designed to accompany the individual item analysis of a particular MCAS measure (i.e. Grade 4 Mathematics).  The implications are intended to provide users with the prescriptive aspect to the accompanying descriptive information contained in the Individual Item Analysis.

The suggested research and practice-based ideas contained on a particular Worksheet are compiled by an experienced team of university and school based professionals.  Each team's charge is to ensure information  contained on each Worksheet is indicative of best classroom practices.  Every Implications Worksheet is set forth in a manner that encourages reflection on the part of those involved in data-based planning related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.

The format within which the Implication information has been placed has undergone continual revision since first being used with partnered schools an districts.  Each year, based on user feedback, modifications have been made to ensure the Worksheet structure is such that individual and/or groups of educators are presented with a full range of 'suggestions' to consider as they work to promote continual individual student achievement.  The 2004 edition of the Implications Worksheet has also been designed to provide schools and districts with the ability to individualize the 'tool' in order to better meet locally identified priorities.

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