Test Chairpersons* Orientation - Assessment, Research, and Data

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Test Chairperson’s Orientation

Miami-Dade County Public Schools October 2, 2013

Agenda

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Morning Session

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Resources for Test Chairs

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2013-14 Testing Calendar Accountability Update

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Test Security, Reporting Violations, and Responding to State Inquiries Updates to the Testing Programs

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Afternoon Session

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Using the Thinkgate Technology Platform for Interim Assessments

All about you . . .

Full results on the Test Chairperson’s Webpage 3

Resources for Test Chairs Helpful links:

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Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis

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http://oada.dadeschools.net

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Test Chair information page

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http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/Inf oForTestChair.asp

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Mentors for new test chairs

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Email Kathy Sierra:

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[email protected]

2013-14 Testing Calendar

Accountability Update

Gisela Feild

Test Security, Reporting Violations, and Responding to State Inquiries

Dr. Sally A. Shay

Security

 Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security available at http://oada.dadeschools.net/T estChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.

asp • General guidelines adopted by School Board  Florida Test Security Statute and Rule

Caveon Data Forensics

 The FLDOE has contracted with Caveon Test Security to provide its Caveon Data Forensics™ for all statewide assessments.

 • Caveon will analyze data to identify highly unusual test results for two primary groups: Students with extremely similar test responses; and • Schools with improbable levels of similarity, gains and/or erasures.

 Flagging only the most extreme results.

Similarity

 Most Powerful & “Credible” Statistic • Measures degree of similarity between two or more test instances • Analyze each test instance against all other test instances in the school  Possible causes of extremely high similarity: • Answer Copying • • • Test Coaching Proxy Test Taking Collusion

A Comparison…

Index=0.25; Scores=303 & 309 2 1 0 0 5 10 No Match 15 20 25 Item Number Same Correct 30 35 40 Same Incorrect Index=15.7; Scores=303 & 309 2 1 0 0 5 10 15 No Match 20 25 Item Number 30 Same Correct 35 40 45 45

Erasures

 • Based on estimated answer changing rates from: Wrong-to-Right • Anything-to-Wrong  Find answer sheets with unusual WtR answers  Extreme statistical outliers could involve tampering, “panic cheating”, etc.

Important! No student–level score invalidations based on erasure analysis; erasure analysis limited to school-level flagging for additional review.

Updates to the Testing Programs:

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0)

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End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments

Maria C. Bruguera, Director I Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist

What’s New?

 FCAT Mathematics Retake (2009-10 cohort and earlier) discontinued • Spring 2013 was the last administration • Students must earn a concordant score on the ACT or SAT  Civics End-of-Course Assessment • • Administered in Spring 2014 and beyond One 160-minute session (students may request additional time, if needed)

CBT Assessments: FCAT 2.0

 In 2013-14, the following assessments will be computer-based only [with paper-based versions for students whose individual education plans (IEPs) or Section 504 plans indicate this accommodation]: • FCAT 2.0 – Two 70-minute sessions (completed over two days)  Grade 5 Mathematics   Grade 6 Mathematics (completed in one day) Grade 6 Reading      Grade 7 Reading Grade 8 Reading Grade 9 Reading Grade 10 Reading Reading Retake (two sessions of up to ½ of a typical school day)

CBT Assessments: EOC

Who takes the EOCs?

Algebra 1 Geometry, Biology 1, US History

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Currently enrolled in spring administration only

Students who failed

Scores invalidated/no score Virtual 80% complete and recent completers Adult 80% complete and recent completers

New entries

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Currently enrolled in spring administration only

Scores invalidated/no score Virtual 80% complete and recent completers Adult 80% complete 18

New entries to take Algebra 1 EOC

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Private schools, out-of-state, out-of-country

▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ Transcripts for students entering with Algebra 1 credit must be reviewed to determine if they have passed an applicable standardized test in lieu of the Florida Algebra 1 EOC.

Schools must submit a transcript via HEAT (Dropdown menu – Foreign Student Records), type EOC Algebra 1 in service request box for a determination.

Coordinate with counseling department to identify these students on entry in order to verify testing status.

For questions, contact Charlene Burks, Administrative Director, Federal & State Compliance Office at [email protected].

Online Certification Tool

 • The Certification Tool is to be completed by each school that will administer computer-based assessment(s) in Spring 2014.

Six Sections to complete online:  I. Computer Specifications      II. Student Scheduling Plan III. Annual Checklist IV. Administration – Specific Checklist V. School Computer-Based Assessment Team VI. Submit to District Office  A webcast training will be posted in January 2014 to provide specific details regarding the completion of the tool.

Infrastructure Trial

 • The Infrastructure Trial simulates a computer-based test using mock test items that will allow schools to test hardware and network capacity prior to the CBT operational administration. It should take approximately thirty minutes for users to log in, supply random answers, and submit the test.

 Please note that the content of the test used for the Infrastructure Trial is NOT intended for student practice.

 • Schools must set up the Trial to use all computers scheduled to be used concurrently during each CBT administration.

The Infrastructure Trial is managed in the Training Center.

 TestHear accommodated forms are available for the Infrastructure Trial. These forms are larger (50 MB) than regular TestNav forms (2 MB).

Paper Accommodations

 • Paper-based versions of the CBT assessments will be provided only for students with disabilities that have Individual Educational Plans (IEP)s or Section 504 plans that indicate that the student requires paper-based tests as an accommodation.   IEP’s or Section 504 accommodations should indicate that a student must test on paper if any of the following conditions apply to a student: Requires an accommodation that cannot be implemented in conjunction with a computer-based administration (e.g., student requires a specialized setting or uses adaptive furniture that cannot accommodate a computer workstation); Requires an accommodated CBT form that is not available online;   Has a flexible scheduling/extended time accommodation that requires testing one session over more than one day; or Is Hospital/Homebound. Please note: Large print on paper is considered Unique Accommodation for CBT assessments and must be approved by the FLDOE.

District Level Certification Form

  Current policy states that individuals who handle secure materials for statewide assessments (FCAT2.0/EOC) must have state- or district level teaching certifications.

If there are instances in which a non-certified person will assist the test chairperson with preparing test materials, the

District-Level Certification

Form must be completed and submitted for approval. • Refer to Weekly Briefing #14536

Transition Schedule

Common Core Assessments

 In 2014-15, Common Core Assessments summative assessments will replace current FCAT 2.0 and EOC tests currently being administered in Writing, Reading, and Mathematics.  Current Florida assessments in non-Common Core content areas will remain in place: • FCAT 2.0 Science in Grades 5 & 8 • • Biology 1 EOC assessment US History EOC assessment • • Civics EOC assessment Retakes for Grade 10 Reading and EOCs as required for graduation

Transition from FCAT 2.0 to Common Core Assessments

Assessments in 2013-14

FCAT 2.0 Reading Gr. 3-10

Assessments 2014-15

Common Core English Language Arts Gr. 3-11 FCAT 2.0 Writing Gr. 4, 8, & 10 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Gr. 3-8 Florida Algebra 1 EOC Florida Geometry EOC FCAT 2.0 Science Florida Biology 1 EOC Florida US History EOC Florida Civics EOC Common Core Mathematics Gr. 3-8 Common Core Algebra 1 EOC Common Core Geometry EOC Common Core Algebra 2 EOC FCAT 2.0 Science Florida Biology 1 EOC Florida US History EOC Florida Civics EOC

Test Requirements: Standard Diploma

2010-11 Pass Gr. 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading Algebra 1 EOC results count 30%

Cohort: Entering 9 th Grade

2011-12 2012-13

Standard Diploma

Pass Gr. 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading Pass Gr. 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading Pass the Algebra 1 EOC Take the Geometry EOC Take the Biology 1 EOC Pass the Algebra 1 EOC Take the Geometry EOC Take the Biology 1 EOC US History 1 EOC results count 30% 2013-14 Pass Gr. 10 ELA CC assessment and take Gr. 11 ELA CC assessment Pass the Algebra 1 EOC and results count 30% Geometry EOC results count 30% Algebra 2 EOC results count 30% (if taken) Biology 1 EOC results count 30% US History 1 EOC results count 30%

Recommending that all EOC results contribute 30% to final course grade going forward.

Test Requirements: Scholar and Merit Designation

• In addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements:

Cohort: Entering 9 th Grade

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Pass the Biology 1 EOC

Scholar Designation

Pass the Biology 1 EOC Pass the ELA Grade 11 CC assessment Pass the ELA Grade 11 CC assessment Pass the US History 1 EOC Pass the US History 1 EOC Pass the Algebra 2 EOC, once implemented Pass the Biology 1 EOC Pass the US History 1 EOC Pass the Algebra 2 EOC Pass the Biology 1 EOC Pass the US History 1 EOC Merit Designation: requires attainment of one or more industry certifications in addition to meeting the standard high school diploma requirements.

Changes: Implications for Students re. SB 1076

• Algebra 1 ▫ All students in cohort 11-12 and beyond must take and pass the test ▫ EOC score contributes 30% to final course grade • Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and Civics ▫ EOC score contributes 30% to final course grade ▫ Advisory panel is reviewing options for applying EOC score ▫ Will be communicated to schools via Weekly Briefing and students via the Student Portal 29

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Thinkgate Florida Item Bank and Test Platform (IBTP)

PLATFORM Thinkgate PURPOSE CONTENT Miami-Dade Deliver Baseline, Fall, and Winter Interim Assessments Teacher –made tests Test forms and item bank for content areas tested on FCAT and EOC Future: “gap” courses AVAILABLE Roll out October 2013 Florida Item Bank and Test Platform (IBTP) – School Net All Florida school districts Construct and deliver assessments using Florida item banks Items aligned to CC and NGSSS Standards Core: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish Non-Core: Health/PE, Visual and Performing Arts, World Languages, Career/Tech Item tryouts and field test in 2013-14

use in 2014-15

Florida Item Bank and Test Platform (IBTP)

Kathleen Sierra, Supervisor

SB 736 – Student Success Act

Require at least 50 percent of a school administrator and a classroom teacher’s performance evaluation be based upon student learning growth assessed annually by statewide assessments or, for subjects and grade levels not measured by statewide assessments, by school district assessments.

SB 736 – Student Success Act (cont.)

 The bill revises s. 1008.22, F.S., student assessment program for public schools, to: Require school districts to administer student assessments that measure mastery of course content for each course offered, beginning the 2014-2015 school year. Assessments may include:  Statewide assessments;    Other standardized assessments including nationally recognized standardized assessments; Industry certification examinations; and District-developed or district-selected EOC assessments

Florida Item Bank and Test Platform (IBTP)

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Funded through the Race to the Top (RttT) Grant – Three Year Project

 Goals of the Initiative • Develop high quality, standards-based assessments in non-core content areas • Provide Florida public and charter school districts with an extensive bank of assessment items    High Quality, standards-based Field tested Vetted by Florida Educators  Once Item bank is fully operational, Florida Districts, schools, and teachers will access to the bank to generate assessments to meet their needs.

FLDOE Item Bank and Test Platform (IBTP)

Core Subjects Items Item Tryout October 14 November 8, 2013 RTTT-DDA Items (non-Core) Item Tryout November 4-22, 2013 Field Test March 10-April 4, 2014 36

IBTP – Core Subject Areas

IBTP Core

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Item Bank will include test items for 54 grades/subjects Common Core:

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English/Language Arts K-12

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Math K-8 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

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Next Generation Sunshine State Standards:

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Science K-8 Biology, Earth/Space, Chemistry, Physics World History, US History, American Government, Economics

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Spanish: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced

IBTP – non-Core Subject Areas

Item Bank will include items for 150 non-Core courses

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Test items will be available for selected courses in:

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Physical Education K-12

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Health Education K-12 Performing Arts

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Chorus, Drama, Band, and Instrumental

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Visual Arts K-12 World Languages

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French, German, Italian, Latin, and American Sign Language

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Career and Technical Education (CTE)

IBTP Core and non-Core Item Tryouts Purpose of Tryout:

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Evaluate the test deliver system

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Trouble shoot administrative procedures

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Gather observational data related to the student’s ability (especially in the primary grade levels) to complete a computer-based assessment

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Gather basic item level statistics

IBTP Core Content Item Tryouts

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October 14 – November 8, 2013

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Selected schools:

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Each region selected representative elementary, middle, and senior high schools

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Selected grade levels and subject areas

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Computer-based Tests

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Multiple choice and short answer items

IBTP non-Core Content Item Tryouts

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November 4-22, 2013

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10 school have been selected that offer the targeted courses

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Selected grade levels and subject areas

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Computer-based Tests

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Multiple choice and short answer items

IBTP non-Core Content Item Field Test

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March 10 – April 4, 2014

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Selected schools

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Selected grade levels and subject areas

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Computer-based Tests

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multiple choice short answer items, and performance task items

Stanford Achievement Test, Tenth Edition (SAT-10)

• Mayda Cabeza, Director I 43

SAT-10

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What is the SAT-10?

Who is administered the SAT-10?

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Grades K - 2, districtwide Important dates to remember

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April 7-11, 2014

SAT-10

     How do SAT-10 materials arrive to schools?

Is the SAT-10 a secure test?

• SAT-10 Test Chairperson Training (February 2014) School level training of test administrators and proctors • Test Administration Untimed 45

SAT-10 Results

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School Listing of Results (June)

• Must be picked up at ITS

Individual Student Reports (August)

• Delivered to schools

Results

• • Not available on the Parent Portal Posted to SPI under the tab FCAT Scores

Uses

• • Referral of students to the district’s gifted program Early identification of students who would be considered at high risk for problems associated with reading comprehension 46

Grade 3 Opportunities for Promotion

 • • • • • Section 1008.25, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Eliminating Social Promotion.

Spring FCAT 2.0 Reading Spring Grade 3 Reading Student Portfolio Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment (ASRA)—ITBS, Level 9, administered the last two weeks of school Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP)—SAT-10, Primary 3, administered in Summer School Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion (GTMYP)—ITBS, Level 10, administered in November 48

Grade 3 Reading Student Portfolio

      Administered during the 2 nd semester Participants: All grade 3 students complete a portfolio Scored at the school site Represents the 2 nd opportunity for a student to be promoted to grade 4 Student must demonstrate mastery of the benchmarks Training conducted via Screencast 49

Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment (ASRA)

  Administered the last two weeks of schools.

Participants: • • Students scoring FCAT 2.0 Reading level 1 , students who did not participate in the Spring FCAT, and students without a passing Reading Portfolio  Represents the 3 rd and last opportunity within the school year prior to retention.

 This administration of the ITBS, Level 9 is locally scored therefore results are available immediately.

 Students must score at or above a given cut score on the ITBS to be considered for promotion.

 Training conducted via Screencast 50

Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP)

 Administered at the end of the summer Reading camp.

 Participants: Retained grade 3 students  SAT-10, Primary 3 is scored locally through ITS  Represents 4 th opportunity for students to be promoted to grade 4  Students must score at or above a given cut score on the SAT-10 to be considered for promotion  Training conducted via Screencast 51

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Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion (GTMYP)

Administered mid-November Participants: Students who “just missed” passing the AAGTP, or other students at the principal’s discretion ITBS, Level 10 is scored at the school site via Edusoft Represents 5 th opportunity for retained 3 rd students to be promoted to grade 4 grade Students must have a passing score on the ITBS, representing 4 th grade work.

PERT

 High schools must evaluate the college readiness of each student prior to grade 12. Eligible grade 11 students with the following criteria should test.

• Student who score a Level 2 or 3 on the reading portion of the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0

 • Students who score Level 2, 3 or 4 on the Algebra I EOC in Grade 10 .

Results of the assessment will be used to advise students.  Coming … FLDOE is establishing concordant scores between the Algebra I EOC and PERT Mathematics • • PERT Mathematics score will be equal or greater than 97 Students who participated in the Concordance Study who earned a passing score may use them.

PERT College Readiness Scores

Assessment

ACT SAT CPT PERT

College Readiness Scores Reading Writing

18 19* 17 English 440 Verbal N/A 83 104 106* 83 Sentence Skills 99 103*

Mathematics

19 440 Math 72 Elementary Algebra 113 114* * Approved changes to Rule 6A-10.0315, effective date TBD 54

New PERT Amendments

 PERT records and test scores are confidential education records under Section 1002.221, Fl. Statutes. Institutions are required to comply in maintaining confidentiality.

 The restriction on the allowed number of testing attempts for students has been removed from the rule.

• The district will define guidelines 55

PERT Components and Design

 P.E.R.T Placement Test (3 sub-tests) identifies appropriate course placement in Reading, Writing and Mathematics  Computer Adaptive (larger font available for accommodation)  30 questions per subtest • • 25 operational items for placement score 5 field test items 56

PERT Implementation in High Schools

 Testing window begins February 2014  Must test eligible grade 11 students. However, students may demonstrate college-readiness via the ACT, SAT, or CPT.  Students who do not demonstrate college readiness may enroll in the appropriate developmental education course in their senior year.  Schools who have an overage of test units may use them to test select students for Dual Enrollment or retest students.

PERT Score Repository

 Fully operational • • Houses all PERT scores across the state Miami-Dade College (MDC) will be able to access PERT test scores for students participating in Dual Enrollment and incoming students interested in enrolling at MDC after graduation.

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools will upload PERT test scores monthly on SPI for school access. 58

Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA)

Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

Overview of CELLA

 CELLA is a four-skill English language assessment measuring student proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

 Students in grades 1 – 12 are administered the • Listening, Reading, and Writing sections in groups • Speaking on a one-on-one basis  Kindergarten students are assessed in all four areas on a one-to-one basis.

 Unlike the FCAT, CELLA is not a timed test.

Purposes of CELLA

 The test results can provide: • Data useful for charting student progress over time, • Diagnostically useful information about students’ strengths and weaknesses in English, • The language proficiency levels of individual students can be used in making decisions regarding placement into, or exit from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs.

• • Identifying the proper ESOL level, Determining whether the District and schools met Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs)

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs)

AMAO 1: Progressing in English language acquisition

annual increases in the number or percentage of students making progress in learning English

AMAO 2: Exiting or reaching English language proficiency

annual increases in the number or percentage of students attaining English language proficiency by the end of each school year

AMAO 3: Achieving the new Annual Measurable Objectives

(AMO) for ELL subgroup according to the FCAT 2.0 results in reading and mathematics

Important Dates for 2014 CELLA Administration:

Individual Group: March 3

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April 4, 2014

CELLA ONLINE

Division of Bilingual Education and World Languages Beatriz, Pereira, Executive Director 305-995-1950 [email protected] North Region Deland Innocent, Supervisor 305-995-2977 [email protected]

South Region Lourdes Menendez, Supervisor 305995-2098 [email protected]

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

Features of NAEP

 Provides district-level data to participating urban districts  Provides a common yardstick to measure student achievement in comparison to • • • • • Other urban districts States Large Central Cities National Public Schools Census Regions

Purpose of NAEP

 A common nationwide measure of student performance  Reports changes over time  Provides results for the nation, states, and some urban districts  Secondary indicator for state progress and allows national comparisons between states and large urban districts  Used by the President, Congress, and state leaders to set education policy

Overview of NAEP

 A representative sample of schools and students are selected  Randomly selected students in grades 4, 8, and12 are assessed in reading, mathematics, economics, and writing  Assessments include multiple-choice and constructed responses  Assessments are administered by NAEP field staff  Assessments are 90 to 120 minutes, which include testing and answering background questions  Accommodations are offered for ELL and SWD students  Results are reported by scale scores, subscales, achievement levels, subgroups, and geography

2014 Assessment Components

Grade Subjects

8 Civics Geography U. S. History Science Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL)

NAEP 2014 Assessment Window

January 27 - March 7, 2014

Important Dates for NAEP 2014

Event Date

Provide School Information Form registration September 30, 2013 • Go to http://www.mynaep.com

to register your school.

• Complete the Provide School Information Form NAEP representative will contact schools to assist with assessment activities December 2013 Prepare for Assessment January 2, 2014 NAEP Testing Administration Window January 27 – March 7, 2014 Wrap-Up June 2 – 5, 2014 • • Update list of Sampled Students • Complete – Include Students Information for SD and ELL students Notify parents • • Submit Current Roster of Students • Manage questionnaires (school staff will complete online) Finalize assessment arrangements • Visit the Support Assessment Activities page to print appointment cards for students one week before assessment.

• Visit the Wrap Up page at http://www.mynaep.com

materials.

to obtain directions for final disposal of

NAEP – TUDA 2013 Release Date

Subject and Grade

Math – Grade 4 and 8 Reading – Grades 4 and 8

Release Date

November 2013

Interim Assessment Program

Formative Classroom Assessment

Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

Overview of the Interim Assessment Program

 Interim Assessment tests administered three times per year (BBA, fall, and winter)  Alignment with the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and District’s pacing guides  Benchmark Assessment Item Banks for Reading and Mathematics are available in ExamView  Data analysis and disaggregation, score reports, and item analysis are available

Purpose of the Baseline Benchmark Assessment (BBA)

 To determine students’ baseline knowledge of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.  To provide teachers with a quick snapshot of students’ initial knowledge and abilities to focus instruction.

 To provide for state required progress reports to the Florida Department of Education as a baseline measure.  Program guide and instructions for downloading the assessments are available on our website at http://oada.dadeschools.net/IAP/IAP.asp

Purpose of the Interim Assessment Program

 To monitor student progress on the Reading, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies - Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (Fall and Winter)  To provide teachers with classroom assessment tools that will provide reliable student-level benchmark information to inform instruction  To provide students with information on their progress on specific benchmarks  To provide schools with a reliable and valid assessment tool for state progress reporting.

Interim Assessment Program Administration Windows 2013-14

Administration Windows

BBA August 19, 2013 – September 13, 2013 Fall October 28, 2013 – November 15, 2013 -

Subjects and Grade Levels

Reading: Grades 3-10 Mathematics: Grades 3-8; Algebra 1 , Geometry Science: Grades 5, 8, and Biology 1 United States History Civics Reading: Grades 3-10 Mathematics: Grades 3-8; Algebra 1, Geometry Science: Grades 5, 8, and Biology 1 United States History Civics Winter January 21, 2014 – February 14, 2014 Reading: Grades 3-10, Mathematics: Grades 3-8; Algebra 1, Geometry Science: Grades 5, 8, and Biology 1 United States History Civics

Students to be Tested

All eligible students* must take the Interim Assessment in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

 Reading, Grades 3-10,*  Mathematics, Grades 3-8*  Science: Grades 5 and 8*  All students enrolled in: • • • • • Algebra I Geometry Biology I U.S History Civics

*Students MUST take the test corresponding to the grade level in which they are listed in ISIS (unless they are enrolled in an EOC course in same content area).

Fall Administration Format

Content Area

Reading Math Science

Paper-Based Tests

Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9, and Retake Grades 3, 4, 6-8, and Geometry Grades 5, 8, and Biology I Social Studies U.S. History Civics

Computer-Based Tests

Grade 10 Grade 5 Algebra I

Approximate Testing Times

Before the Test

Approximately 10 minutes to pass out testing materials

Administration Time

Reading*: Approximately 70 minutes Mathematics*: Approximately 75 minutes Science*: Approximately 112 minutes

After the Test

Approximately 10 minutes to collect testing materials Civics*: Approximately 90 minutes U.S. History*: Approximately 90 minutes * It is suggested that longer assessments be administered over a two-day time period.

Performance Levels

The fall and winter performance levels for grades 3-10 Reading, 3-8 Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and U. S. History are outlined below. All Baseline Benchmark Assessments utilize the default of 70% for proficiency and 69% and below for non proficiency. Satisfactory Progress Students who are likely to score in FCAT levels 3 and above Limited Progress Students whose performance was not sufficient to predict success Insufficient Progress Students who are likely to score below FCAT level 3

This student demonstrated a satisfactory level of achievement on the content focus of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.

This student demonstrated a limited level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive targeted interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.

This student demonstrated an insufficient level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive intensive interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.

Score Reports

 Useful reports that can be retrieved via Thinkgate: • • • • • • • • • • Report Card by Test Progress Report Item Analysis Distractor Analysis Score Analysis Proficiency Report At-Risk Students by Standard Report Card by Standard (classes) Test Summary Demographic Item Performance

Benchmark Assessment Item Bank

 To allow teachers to monitor student progress on the Reading and Mathematics Next Generation Sunshine State Standards  To provide teachers with classroom assessment tools that will provide reliable student-level benchmark information to inform instruction  To provide students with information on their progress on specific benchmarks Item Bank Resources: Item Bank Overview Item Bank Newsletter Download Examview Test Generator

Using the Thinkgate Technology Platform for Interim Assessments

District Resources

 Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis Website: http://oada.dadeschools.net/  Test Chairperson Website: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp  Testing Calendar (check for updates regularly): http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp

 Guidelines and Tips for School Test Chairpersons: • http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/27GuidelinesandTipsforSchool TestChairpersons.pdf

 Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security: • http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/StandardsGuidelinesandProcedure sMay2013.pdf

Contact

 Student Assessment and Educational Testing: • Dr. Sally A. Shay, District Director  Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) and End-of-Course Assessments (EOC): • Maria C. Bruguera, Director I • • Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist  Stanford Achievement Test-Tenth Edition (SAT-10), Grade 3 Promotion Opportunities, and Post Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT): Mayda Cabeza, Director I  Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA), Interim Assessment, and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP): • Felicia Mallory, Executive Director • Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist  Race to the Top, Hard to Measure • • Kathy Sierra, Supervisor  Test Distribution Center Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor