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SAS Leadership Institute Graduation Requirements, Keystone Exams, and Classroom Diagnostic Tools
November 16, 2010 Pennsylvania Department of Education
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Today’s Topics
• • • • New Graduation Requirements Keystone Exams Overview Classroom Diagnostic Tool (CDT) Overview Questions
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Graduation Policy
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Graduation Policy 2 Phases
Students in the graduating classes of 2015 and 2106 must demonstrate proficiency in:
1. English Composition 2. Literature 3. Algebra I, and 4. Biology
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Phase 2- Graduating Class of 2017 and beyond
Students must demonstrate proficiency in six of ten content areas:
• Both English Composition and Literature; • Two of three Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry); • One of two Sciences (Biology or Chemistry); and • One of three Social Studies (American History, Civics and Government or World History).
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Chapter 4 Advisory Committees
Three advisory committees are specified in the regulation: Performance Level Advisory Committee Local Assessment Advisory Committee State Assessment Advisory Committee
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District Choice
• Keystone Exams will count at least 1/3 of the final course grade; or new option: • Keystones used as a local assessment and students must score proficient or advanced.
• Locally designed and independently validated assessments
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District Choice
Pass Rigorous National Assessments • National assessments are the Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams • PDE will release policy guidance regarding the minimum score on each that is needed to satisfy graduation requirements
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Project Based Alternative
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• A student who does not score “proficient” on a Keystone Exam after two attempts will be eligible to complete a project-based assessment
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Project–Based Assessment
Projects will be: • aligned with the Keystone Exam modules • developed by the department • administered by school staff • scored by regional panels of educators • points will be added to a student’s highest Keystone score if his/her performance is judged “satisfactory.”
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Eligibility for Projects
Students will qualify for projects if he/she: 1. has taken the course.
2. was unsuccessful after two attempts with the Keystone exam.
3. has met the district’s attendance requirements for the course.
4. has participated in supplemental instructional services.
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Keystone Exams Overview
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The Keystone Exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Literature, English Composition, Biology, Chemistry, U.S. History, World History, and Civics and Government.
• One component of Pennsylvania’s high school graduation requirements beginning for the graduating class of 2014-2015 • Taken as an end of course exam near the end of course completion that counts for at least one-third of the final course grade • PDE recommends administering the English Composition Keystone Exam at the end of English 9 and Literature at the end of English 10 • Available to students either online or paper-pencil • Comprised of two (2) modules • Multiple-Choice (MC) and Constructed-Response (CR) items
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Keystone Exams Fall 2010
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• Field test of Algebra I, Biology, and Literature • Available to mostly students in high school, but may include middle school students • Online and/or paper-pencil assessment comprised of two modules • Multiple-Choice (MC) and Constructed-Response (CR) items • Approximately 2-2 ½ hours for each exam, 1-1 ¼ hours per module • Student should be assigned to an assessment based on course enrollment in the 2009-2010 school year • Field test results will be provided for participating districts
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Keystone Exams Spring 2011
• First operational administrations of Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature • Field test administrations of Algebra 2, Geometry, and English Composition • Testing window will be beginning of May 2011 • Students nearing completing of a course are eligible to take the course-specific Keystone Exam
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Keystone Exams Spring 2011
• Online and paper-pencil formats available • Paper/pencil testing materials will arrive in two shipments 1.
Administrative materials arrive four weeks prior to the window 2.
Secure materials arrive two weeks prior to the window • Paper-pencil testing materials are returned after each subject is complete • Preliminary results provided around the end of May • Final results (with performance levels) provided later in summer (Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature only)
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Keystone Exams Key Dates
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Field Test and Operational Assessments Field Test Operational Algebra I, Biology, Literature Algebra II, Geometry, English Composition US History Chemistry, Civics & Govt., World History
November 1-19, 2010 May 2011 Fall 2012 May 2015 May 2011 Winter 2011-12 May 2013 TBD
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CDT Overview
The Classroom Diagnostic Tools provide a diagnosis of student’s strengths and weaknesses to guide instruction and/or remediation.
• Available to students in grades 6 through high school • Online assessments delivered in a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) format • Multiple-choice items • Multiple assessments a year • Real-time reporting • Reports dynamically linked to curriculum resources in SAS
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CDT Fall 2010
• Field Test Event for Science and Reading • Available to students in grades 4 through high school • • • • • Assesses content in Science and Reading grades 3-8, Biology, Chemistry, Literature Multiple-Choice (MC) items Single assessment – approximately 1 class period (45-60 minutes) Student should be assigned to an assessment based on course/grade enrollment in the 2009-2010 school year Field test results will be provided for participating districts • Operational Mathematics Available to Schools – October 18, 2010
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Mathematics Field Test and Operational Assessments Field Test Operational
April 26-May 28, 2010 October 18, 2010
Literature Science Writing/Composition Social Studies
October 4-29, 2010 October 4-29, 2010 May 2011 Fall 2012 Winter 2010/2011 Winter 2010/2011 Fall 2011 Winter 2012/2013
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CDT Reporting
• Reporting for the CDT will be available on DRC’s eDirect system • Results will be linked to Materials and Resources on SAS • Three types of reports will be provided 1. Group Diagnostic Map 2. Student Diagnostic Map 3. Learning Progression Map
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Group Diagnostic Map – Algebra I
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Group Diagnostic Map – Mathematics
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Student Diagnostic Map
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Learning Progression Map
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Learning Progressions
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• What are Learning Progressions?
– A Learning Progression shows the developmental sequences or building blocks of content/skills students need to master as they progress toward career and college readiness.
– The progressions are tied directly to the Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content.
– They are also tied directly to the Voluntary Model Curriculum (VMC) Units and Lesson Plans and are posted on the SAS Website.
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• Eligible Content M4.B.2.2.1: Make reasonable estimates of weights, lengths and capacities of familiar objects (measurements in the same system).
M5.B.1.2.2: Add or subtract linear measurements, (feet and inches) or units of time (hours and minutes), without having to regroup with subtraction (answer should be in simplest form).
M5.B.1.3.1 Estimate which polygon (shown on a grid) has a greater perimeter or area (compare either area to area or perimeter to perimeter).
M5.B.2.2.1: Find the perimeter of a figure drawn and labeled (with the same units throughout).
M7.B.2.1.1 Develop and/or use strategies to find the perimeter and/or area of compound figures (compound figures should only include quadrilaterals and triangles). Area formulas provided on the reference sheet.
M7.B.2.1.2 Find the circumference and/or area of circles (formulas provided on the reference sheet).
M7.B.2.1.2 Find the area of triangles and/or all types of parallelograms (formulas provided on the reference sheet).
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Fall 2010 Field Tests - Administrative Key Dates
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Key Dates Description PA Online Assessment Software PA Online Assessment Test Tutorials PA eDIRECT Test Setup System PA eDIRECT District Student and Teacher file uploads available CDT User Guide and Directions for Administration (electronically) CDT User Guide and Directions for Administration (hardcopy in districts and schools) Keystone Handbook, User Guide, and Directions for Administration (electronically) Keystone Handbook, User Guide, and Directions for Administration (hardcopy in districts and schools) CDT Date Available Keystone
August 23 August 23 September 21 September 13 October 4 September 13 September 13 September 13 September 8 September 20 September 20 October 18
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Data Management
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• PIMS data was uploaded to DRC’s test setup system (eDIRECT) – Student-level data – Teacher-level data (not required for field test events) • School/district personnel will use eDIRECT to set up and manage all online testing
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