Transcript Discover the Question - Testing Symposium Dec 17 v1-7
Discovering the Question
Online Testing Symposium
December 17, 2014
Presented by Roger W. Minier, Ph.D.
[email protected] 800-966-9638
Ohio’s Next Generation Assessments
End of Course Exams: Grades 7-12 Social Studies – Grades 4 & 6 Science – Grades 5 & 8 Remember – more options to graduate ACT Score, ‘Industry Credential’ or AP/Duel Enrollment or high school EOC listed below:
Physical Science Algebra I & Geometry American History American Government English I and II
Spring 2015 Testing Dates & Content Areas
PARCC
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers
Design of the Online Tests
You need to know: WHAT is tested and WHEN?
What you NEED to know:
Strategies for each question format
Test Questions
use a more ‘complex’ language and vocabulary intended to reflect career readiness appropriate to grade level,
SO questions are more difficult to read to better let us know “Are students ready?”
Third Grade Reading Guarantee
test items
built based on the appropriate grade level of ‘text complexity’ (or ‘reading level’)
Let’s look at some sample items, typical of ALL tests Search for
“PARCC 6 th grade Ruler”
http://www.parcconline.org/samples/mathematics/grade-6-slider-ruler%20
Multiple Choice Items
– building maximum points Follow directions – it may earn a point!
One answer ? Or more than one?
In the directions?
Box / Circle?
Look for the Hint Be exact with digital tools (.99 does NOT = 1)
PARCC Sample Item Set Grade 6-8 ELA
http://practice.parcc.testnav.com
What are the terms used on the tests YOUR students take?
Examples include:
Constructed Response Narrative Opinion / Argument Conventions of Standard English Provide detail / examples / textual evidence
Home > Grade 11 ELA Literacy > Session 1 > 14 of 17
Items Where Videos Provide The Answers
• • • • • • Read questions FIRST Take notes Practice during class Assessments first as guided ‘in class’ learning Practice with INFOhio Digital Video Collection or similar streaming video 3-4 minute length Practice with videos supporting YOUR content areas!
For Ohio's Next Generation Assessments:
Look for tests in YOUR content areas
• • • • • • Sample Questions (typical items – not a ‘full test’) Tutorials (how to take the test – tool samples) Practice Tests (usually very similar to ‘real’ test) Test Specifications (how many questions? point value?) Grading Rubric (how the test will be scored) Model Curricula (which questions may be asked)
Exact terms may vary somewhat between tests
– e.g. ‘practice test’ or ‘test blueprint’
ACCOMMODATIONS
for students with special needs:
Does your online assessment support…?
Extended Time Text-to-speech (headphones) Test Readers Other supports The student’s plan take precedence over typical testing protocols, BUT accommodations usually can NOT apply to just ONE specific test.
For example, if a student’s plan allows more time to complete ONLINE testing then more time must also be allowed for ALL testing.
Model Curriculum/Content Standards that may be on the tests
MATH – Search “Ohio PARCC MATH" ELA – Search “Ohio PARCC ELA” SCIENCE – Search “Science Ohio Grades 5 & 8 plus High School “ 1) ODE Science website 2) Ohio’s Science Standards SOCIAL STUDIES – Search “Social Studies Ohio Grades 4 & 6 plus High School” 1) ODE Social Studies website 2) Ohio’s Social Studies Standards
Test Specifications (‘BLUEPRINTS’) & Rubrics
Scoring guides, if available, give details of the specific tests and how scored Math ELA Science 1) ODE Science website 2) Ohio’s Science Assessments Scoring Guides Social Studies 1) ODE Social Studies website 2) Ohio’s Social Studies Assessment Scoring Guides
Practice Tests & Tutorials
Math Select ‘Test Preparation’ from the top horizontal menu items ELA Select ‘Test Preparation’ from the top horizontal menu items Science - Grades 5 & 8 plus High School 1) Student Practice Site 2) Student Practice Resources * Social Studies - grades 4 & 6 plus High School 1) Student Practice Site 2) Student Practice Resources *
* Paper Practice Tests, Tutorials, Tools, Scoring Guides
Math Model Content Frameworks
WHEN it will be tested
On the PARCC Math shown below Green on Feb/March PBA, Blue & Green on April EOY Yellow… not so much
Test Specs Include Grading Rubric for Each Test
Next Generation: Biology Example
Search: “Ohio Department of Education Next Generation” http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Next-Generation-Assessments/State-Developed-Assessments-%E2%80%93-Science-and-Social-S http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/resources
Use the content, tools, & strategies to prepare for
Learning and Life Skills
Daily, as a part of homework,
it’s NOT ‘all about the test’
but all about LEARNING
How to I begin?
HOMEWORK
- Just posting the assignment online in the beginning - Submitting work online comes later)
Assignments should include:
- In-class and as part of homework
Multiple Choice
More than one correct answer
Writing
Read, then construct a response
Videos
Questions based on viewing short videos
Testing: A Student’s View
Survey Says:
Keyboard skills by grade 3 - Touch Typing Speed develops Grades 4-12; initially even 10 wpm is enough - Building to 40-60 wpm minimum (with accuracy) - Recent PARCC Field testings shows basic keyboard & mouse skills MAJOR factor in student’s test performance
Keyboard Skills Needed:
Keyboarding Clicking on multiple correct answers Use a secure browser Cutting and pasting Highlighting Using on-screen calculator Changing font size and background color Dragging and dropping items Manipulating a graph Utilizing spreadsheets http://ohconnectdots.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/parcc-integrating-technology-for-new-assessments connect-the-dots-march-2013.pdf
Key Roles for Staff
Roles Responsibilities
Teacher Test Proctor Test Assistants Understand goals/content/format What they can, and can’t do Common problems & solutions Special Needs Lead Know testing accommodations Tech Coordinator Network/software/hardware Curriculum Director Standards/instruction/assessment Principal Understand & support staff Superintendent/BOE Funding & community support
Just as careers are changing…
K-12 education is changing as well
Research report Inquiry-based writing Lab computers 1:1 / BYO School Learning
in & beyond the
classroom
It’s Time to Begin YOUR 1:1 Learning for Assessments – for LIFE
The Goal: Preparing Students for Learning, Career and Life Skills
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