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PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams PAIUCC Meeting Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams September 17, 2010 Pennsylvania Department of Education www.education.state.pa.us PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams Agenda • • • • • • • • • • • • • Introductions Keystone Exams Overview Keystone Exams Fall 2010 Keystone Exams Spring 2011 Keystone Exams Key Dates Keystone Policy Impacts Classroom Diagnostic Tool (CDT) Overview CDT Field Test CDT Key Dates CDT Reporting Fall 2010 Field Test -- Administrative Key Dates Data Management Questions www.education.state.pa.us PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Keystone Exams Overview 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 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Keystone Exams Fall 2010 • 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 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us 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 (exact dates not yet finalized) • Students nearing completion of a course are eligible to take the course-specific Keystone Exam PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Keystone Exams Spring 2011 • Online and paper-pencil formats available • Paper/pencil testing materials will arrive in two shipments 1. 2. Administrative materials arrive four weeks prior to the window 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) PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Keystone Exams Key Dates Field Test and Operational Assessments Field Test Algebra I, Biology, Literature Algebra II, Geometry, English Composition Operational November 1-19, 2010 May 2011 May 2011 Winter 2011 US History Fall 2012 May 2013 Chemistry, Civics & Govt., World History May 2015 TBD PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Graduation Policy Under the new regulation and beginning with the class of 2015, students can meet graduation requirements through any of the following options determined by the district: 1. Successful completion of courses and Keystone Exams 2. Rigorous, independentlyvalidated local assessments 3. AP or International Baccalaureate Exams OR ANY COMBINATION PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Graduation Policy 2 Phases Students in the graduating classes of 2015 and 2016 must demonstrate proficiency in: 1. 2. 3. 4. English Composition Literature Algebra I, and Biology PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Phase 2- 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). PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Chapter 4 Advisory Committees Three advisory committees are specified in the regulation: Performance Level Advisory Committee Local Assessment Advisory Committee State Assessment Advisory Committee PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us District Choice • Keystone Exams will count for at least 1/3 of the final course grade; or NEW: • Keystones used as a local assessment and students must score proficient or advanced. • Locally designed and independently validated assessments PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us 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 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Project Based Alternative • A student who does not score “proficient” on a Keystone Exam after two attempts will be eligible to complete a project-based assessment PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us 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 • developed so that points will be added to a student’s highest Keystone score if his/her performance is judged “satisfactory.” PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us 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. PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us CDT Overview The Classroom Diagnostic Tools provide a diagnosis of students’ 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 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us 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 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us CDT Key Dates Field Test and Operational Assessments Field Test Mathematics Operational April 26-May 28, 2010 October 18, 2010 Literature October 4-29, 2010 Winter 2010/2011 Science October 4-29, 2010 Winter 2010/2011 Writing/Composition May 2011 Fall 2011 Social Studies Fall 2012 Winter 2012/2013 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us 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 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Group Diagnostic Map – Algebra I 21 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Group Diagnostic Map – Mathematics Zoomed In Zoomed Out 22 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Group Diagnostic Map Single Diagnostic Category 23 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Student Diagnostic Map 24 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Learning Progression Map 25 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Fall 2010 Field Tests -Administrative Key Dates Key Dates Description PA Online Assessment Software Date Available CDT Keystone August 23 August 23 PA Online Assessment Test Tutorials September 21 October 4 PA eDIRECT Test Setup System September 13 September 13 September 13 September 13 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) September 8 September 20 September 20 October 18 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Data Management • 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 PAIUCC Meeting, September 17, 2010 Classroom Diagnostic Tools and Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us Data Management • For fall 2010, district personnel will be able to upload student and teacher data directly to eDIRECT • Any student data updated or uploaded in eDIRECT must also be updated or uploaded in PIMS • PIMS data and data uploaded into eDIRECT will be used to generate student Precode Labels (paper-pencil Keystone Exams)