Day: April 3, 2023

Data sgp (Student Growth Percentile) is a tool that can be used to analyze data to produce student growth projections. Using the SGP package, one can run fixed-time and time-dependent student growth analyses. It allows users to aggregate student level growth and achievement data for analysis.

The SGP package contains four exemplar data sets. The first, sgpData, is a wide-format data set utilized by the lower level functions studentGrowthPercentiles and studentGrowthProjections. The second, sgpData_LONG, is a LONG formatted data set used for operational SGP analyses. The third, sgpData_INSTRUCTOR_NUMBER, is a look up table that enables the production of teacher level summaries.

sgpData has seven required variables: VALID_CASE, CONTENT_AREA, YEAR, ID, SCALE_SCORE, GRADE and ACHIEVEMENT_LEVEL (on required if running student growth projections). Other than these, there are demographic/student categorization variables that allow for creation of student aggregates by the summarizeSGP function.

In general, deciding whether to use sgpData or other wide-format data with the SGP package is a decision that should be driven by several factors including: your current data setup, the number of years of student data you plan to use and the types of analyses you intend to run. However, in most cases, using sgpData with the SGP package is straight forward.

For all but the most basic, one-off, SGP analyses, sgpData is likely to be the preferred data format. It is also much easier to prepare and store as compared to sgpData_LONG.

The sgpData package provides an exemplary data set for user set-up and production of SGP analyses. sgpData is a wide-format data set that can be easily formatted to be used by the lower level functions studentGrowthPercentiles, studentGrowthProjections and other wrapper functions in the SGP package.

It can be useful for many types of SGP analyses but is particularly effective in producing operational student growth projections. It can also be very effective in creating a number of other analyses, including: teacher and principal level student achievement plots, student aggregates, racial achievement and other student growth measures.

This is because it contains an identifier for each student, the scale scores associated with them over 5 years and other relevant variables. In addition, it includes a student-instructor look up table that can be used to create teacher level student growth and achievement plots and other operational SGP analyses.

If you are interested in running SGP analyses and want to learn more about sgpData, please consult the SGP data analysis vignette. If you have any questions about sgpData or wide-format data in general, contact the SGP package team directly.

The SGP package contains four exemplar data set formats. These include sgpData, sgpData_LONG, sgpData_INSTRUCTOR_NUMBER and sgptData_LONG. All of these exemplar data sets are available to download from the SGP package.

The hongkong prize is an art and culture awards given to Hong Kong artists. The awards are open to individuals and groups, ranging from established to emerging artists. The prizes are awarded to those who produce creative work that reflects the city’s rich culture and traditions.

The winners of the hongkong prize are chosen based on a selection of works submitted by a panel of judges. Each piece of art is judged based on a number of criteria, including the quality and originality of the artworks and their contribution to the arts community.

In this year’s competition, more than 25 works were awarded a prize. The winning pieces take on a variety of topics and explore three dimensions of Hong Kong’s efforts to become a culture and arts hub.

One of the most notable pieces is “In dialogue with time” by senior reporter Kate Li Bingcun. The series takes on a diverse range of themes and explores the unique ways that Hong Kong has preserved cultural relics.

Another acclaimed piece is “The Qing Dynasty and the Chinese nation” by a group of students from the History Department of Hong Kong Baptist University. The project is based on 19th-century maps that show the military and custom facilities of the Qing Dynasty in Hong Kong.

Moreover, a group of students from the Department of Social Development and Public Policy at the University of Hong Kong won a prize for their study of the Chinese cultural heritage of Hong Kong. The students created an interactive story map with ArcGIS and presented their research to a panel of judges.

In addition to the hongkong prize, there are other awards given for Hong Kong-related work. The Hong Kong Society of Arts and Culture recently announced the winners of their annual award for arts and culture journalism.

China Daily’s senior reporter Kate Li Bingcun received a top prize and 2nd place in two categories for her three-part culture series entitled “In dialogue with time”. She also took home the Best News Reporting Award.

The Society of Hong Kong Studies has launched a special prize in collaboration with the Esri China (Hong Kong) Prize in Spatial History. The Society’s committee will select 25 works that represent the diversity of Hong Kong’s art and culture communities.

Among the 25 works selected are a range of articles and papers that put Hong Kong in global, comparative and theoretical perspectives. The finalists include articles by both local and international scholars, as well as an essay by a young artist who is inspired by the city’s cultural heritage.

The hongkong prize is one of the world’s most prestigious arts and culture awards. It’s also a great way to win money and celebrate creativity. In order to enter, you must submit a paper or an article that is based on a Hong Kong-related topic. You can find out more about this award and how to enter the competition here.