SUPERA: A Balance of Tradition and Innovation in Spanish Language Assessments

1. SUPERA

2. A Balance of Tradition and Innovation • Multiple-measures format • Carefully developed items • A firm technical foundation • Comparable English and Spanish Survey and Multiple Assessments editions

3. SUPERA • Available editions • Survey and Multiple Assessments • SUPERA Plus • Developed by Spanish-language experts • Empirically linked to English version • Spanish-language reference group norms • Content areas • Reading/Language Arts • Mathematics

4. SUPERA Modular Architecture Selected Response Constructed Response Custom Assessments SUPERA Plus (adds to Survey or Multiple Assessments) Evaluaciones esenciales (Survey) Evaluaciones múltiples(Multiple Assessments) Evaluaciones desarrolladas a su preferencia (Custom Assessments)

5. SUPERA Additional Components • Ejercicios de nivelación (Locator Tests) • Ejercicios de práctica (Practice Activities)

6. SUPERA Levels • Evaluaciones esenciales (Survey) • Level 11  Level 16 • Level 12  Level 17 • Level 13  Level 18 • Level 14  Level 19/20 • Level 15 • Evaluaciones múltiples (Multiple Assessments) • Level 11  Level 16 • Level 12  Level 17 • Level 13  Level 18 • Level 14  Level 19/20 • Level 15

7. SUPERA Levels • SUPERA Plus • Level 11  Level 14 • Level 12  Level 15/16 • Level 13  Level 17–19/20 • Ejercicios de nivelación (Locator Tests) • Locator test 1 (Grades 1–5) • Locator test 2 (Grades 5–10) • Ejercicios de práctica (Practice Activities) • Level 11  Levels 14–15 • Level 12  Levels 16–19/20 • Level 13

8. SUPERA Plus • Supplemental tests for Survey and Multiple Assessments • Word analysis • Language mechanics • Vocabulary • Spelling • Math computation

9. SUPERA • Selections from original Spanish literature • Culturally appropriate contexts • Math is conceptual adaptation of English test • Available for Grades 1–10 • Comparable to English TerraNova in quality, format, and appearance TerraNova SUPERA le permite realizar importantes decisiones educativas.

10. SUPERA • Presents materials that are child-friendly and engaging • Emulates the look of instructional materials • Incorporates thematic approach • Reflectsnationalstandards

11. Before After

12. NAEP’s View of Reading “Contemporary research indicates that reading is a complex activity involving an interaction among the reader, the text, and the context in which something is read. It is an active process of building understanding rather than a passive process of simply recognizing words and ideas.” U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Educational Research and Improvement

13. Key Features of SUPERA(Link to the NAEP Reading Assessment Framework) • Authentic literature (classic and contemporary) • Use of themes • Lively style and content • Rich experiences for diverse populations • Multiple assessments • Constructing, extending, and examining meaning • Integration of Reading and Language

14. SUPERA Context • Original, high-quality Spanish-language literature • A thematic approach to testing • Engaging content and artwork • Standard Spanish • Selected- and constructed-response items • Integrated Reading and Language Arts components

15. SUPERA Reading/Language Arts Objectives Reading • Oral Comprehension • Basic Understanding • Analyzing Text • Evaluating and ExtendingMeaning • Identifying ReadingStrategies

16. SUPERA Reading/Language Arts Objectives Language Arts • Introduction to Print • Sentence Structure • Writing Strategies • Editing Skills

17. Key Features of SUPERA(Link to NAEP and NCTM Mathematics Standards) • Use of manipulatives and calculators • Enhanced selected-response items to measure higher-level thinking skills • Measure computation and problem solving • Use of authentic contexts and themes • Integrated learning skills • Multiple assessments

18. SUPERA Mathematics Objectives • Number and Number Relations • Computation and Numerical Estimation • Operational Concepts • Measurement • Geometry and Spatial Sense • Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability • Patterns, Functions, Algebra • Problem Solving and Reasoning • Communication

19. Content Benefits • Stimulates interest • Engages thinking—variety of item formats • Mirrors instruction—diverse problems • Provides real-world context—illustrations and photographs • Aligns with behavior appropriate to the age range • Reflects cultural diversity

20. Comparable Assessment Districts can see how well Spanish-speaking students are performing relative to their English-speaking peers. • Empirically linked to English-language TerraNova tests • Comparable in quality, content, and design • Comparable objectives measured • Comparable numbers of items and item difficulty • Comparable reliability

21. List of Authors Alma Flor Ada Rafael Alberti Yolanda Blanco Pablo Neruda Xavier Villarutia Original Literature Students are exposed to a rich variety of literary styles and genres that support performance. • Uses original Spanish-language literature written by highly respected authors from around the world • Reflects the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking countries • Covers a broad range of authors and perspectives

22. Considerations for Diverse Languages Test content is accessible to all Spanish-speaking students regardless of background or country of origin. • Written in standard Spanish • Reviewed by Spanish-speaking experts from various linguistic backgrounds • Callouts for literary pieces that contain words that may be unfamiliar to students

23. Flexible Formats Districts have the flexibility to tailor tests to their specific curriculum and assessment needs. • Survey • Survey Plus • Multiple Assessments • Multiple Assessments Plus • Custom versions

24. Familiar Format Familiar formats and meaningful contexts engage students and put them at ease so they can do their best. • Format and design emulate instructional materials • Integrated content uses appealing, age-related themes

25. Matched to Curriculum Districts can judge student performance relative to important instructional goals. • Assesses the concepts, processes, and objectives taught throughout the nation • Reflects national standards

26. Innovative Reporting • Graphical and numerical reporting • Performance-level scores and observations • Support materials in English and Spanish

27. Sound Information Reporting Districts can compare their students with those across the nation and can judge performance relative to specific curriculum standards. • Provides both norm-referenced and objective-referenced information • Provides Spanish-language reference-group norms • Provides English-language national norms

28. Accurate Information Districts, schools, and teachers can obtain complete and accurate information about student performance at a glance. • Provides comprehensive reports in easy-to-use graphic formats

29. Quality Test Information Districts can be confident in the reliability and usefulness of the test information they receive. • State-of-the art research and technical procedures ensure the quality of the test information • Item Response Theory (IRT) scoring provides more accurate scores for individual students • Performance Level Scores describe student content and skill abilities

30. SUPERA Sample Page • Nivel 18 • Grado 8 • Lectura y Lenguaje

31. SUPERA Sample Pages • Nivel 18 • Grado 8 • Lectura y Lenguaje

32. SUPERA Sample Pages • Nivel 18 • Grado 8 • Lectura y Lenguaje

33. SUPERA Sample Pages • Nivel 18 • Grado 8 • Lectura y Lenguaje

34. SUPERA Sample Page • Nivel 18 • Grado 8 • Lectura y Lenguaje • Evaluaciones múltiples

35. SUPERA Sample Pages • Nivel 18 • Grado 8 • Lectura y Lenguaje • Evaluaciones múltiples

36. SUPERA Sample Page • Nivel 18 • Grado 8 • Lectura y Lenguaje • Evaluaciones múltiples

37. SUPERA Sample Pages • Nivel 15 • Grado 5 • Matemáticas

38. SUPERA Sample Pages • Nivel 16 • Grado 6 • Matemáticas

39. SUPERA Sample Page • Nivel 18 • Grado 8 • Matemáticas

40. Mil Gracias DRC/CTB Maxine McCormick