Assessment

1. Assessment Teacher Induction Program

2. Why test? A test is an assessment intended to measure knowledge, skills, or aptitudes. Under the No Child Left Behind Act, each state retains the responsibility to decide what their students should learn in each grade. States are to develop rigorous academic standards, and those standards should drive the curriculum, which, in turn, must drive instruction. Annual statewide assessments will be aligned with the curriculum to provide an external, independent measure of what is going on in the classroom, as well as an early indicator showing when a student needs extra help.

3. Test Security

4. The Scope of the Law T.C.A. 49-1-607 states: Any person found not to have followed security guidelines� placed on immediate suspension grounds for dismissal includes dismissal of tenured employees grounds for revocation of state license

5. What are the security guidelines? Secure assessment materials may not be reproduced or distributed in any way, for any reason, by any person. Secure assessment materials may not be paraphrased for use directly in instructional activities, study guides, or classroom resources.

6. Secure assessment materials include pilot and field test materials. Secure assessment materials should not be read, reviewed, or analyzed before, during, or after test administration unless indicated in test instructions or special accommodations. Discussion of test content or specific test items with students, parents, or professional colleagues is prohibited to protect the validity of the test. What are the security guidelines?

7. Adopt a locally monitored test security policy. This policy should include a Testing Code of Ethics for personnel to sign and leave at district office for documentation. This policy must incorporate, at a minimum, the following State Test Security Guidelines. What are the security guidelines?

8. Train all personnel involved in the testing process and retain training documentation for system records. Keep all test materials secure by implementing check-in, check-out and quantity verification procedures for all test materials at the system level, at the school level, and for each test session. Restrict handling of test materials to authorized personnel at all times. What are the security guidelines?

9. Secure all test materials before and after the test administration. Store test materials in a locked room that is inaccessible to unauthorized persons. Complete all paper and online inventory verifications. Ensure a secure environment for testing. What are the security guidelines?

10. Secure Testing Environment

11. Appropriate Calculator Use Ensure proper calculator use as outlined in the Test Administration Manual. Calculators must be cleared before and after each test administration. Sharing calculators during testing is not permitted. Students may not use the following types of calculators: Pocket organizers Cell phones, PSPs and IPODS Electronic writing pads or input devices

12. State Test Security Guidelines Maintain confidentiality of student specific accountability demographic information and test results at all times. Investigate, document, and report any test security concerns.

13. Assessment Schedule

14. Administration Test Dates Gateway: Tuesday, May 6th � Algebra I Wednesday, May 7th � Language Arts Thursday, May 8th � Biology Friday, May 9th � Make-ups End of Course Assessments: Tuesday, May 6th �Math Foundations Wednesday, May 7th � Physical Science Thursday, May 8th � English 9 & U.S. History

15. Gateway/End of Course Gateway Assessments are not timed. End of Course Assessments are timed for 75 minutes. The Test Administration Manual (TAM) informs testing coordinators and instructors of Special and Allowable Accommodations.

16. Administration Test Dates TCAP Testing Grades 3-8 are timed tests http://www.state.tn.us/education/assessment/tsachhome.shtml 4 Tests: Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science Social Studies and Science Testing Window: April 14-17, 2008 (Make-Up Date: April 18) Writing Assessment Grades 5, 8, 11 February 6, 2008 (February 7 � Make-Up Date)

17. Faculty Student EffectClaiming Students Mandated by State Law TCA 49-1-608 �teachers are required to claim the students they instructed for that administration Faculty-Student window will be available following test adminstration.

18. Answer Document Coding

19. State Use Only Box Code Homebound Students: B1 Code students who have exited from Special Education Services and no longer have an IEP: First year after exiting: A4 Second year after exiting: B4

20. High School ONLY Coding Career & Technical students - bubble C1 in State Use Only Box. This is only for a student who has earned one (1) or more course credits in any Career & Technical (CTE) program area.

21. High School Quick Score Reports are delivered within 24-48 hours from the time of scanning.

22. Medical Exemption Request Form for Any Test

23. Group Information Sheet for ALL Test

24. Writing Assessment

25. Participation Who participates in the Writing Assessment? All students in grades 5, 8 and 11 Home School students in grade 5 The following students do not participate: Portfolio tested students ELL students in first year of attendance in an American school

26. Time Limit 35 minutes Students in all three grade levels will have a time limit of 35 minutes.

27. Absentee Status Box Darken absent circle only if student is absent on both days. Students who refuse to test should not be coded as absent.

28. 2008 Writing Assessment Scoring Committee A rapid return of test materials is essential to ensure that anchor papers are reviewed by Tennessee educators. Two teachers from each district may be nominated to participate in the 2008 Writing Assessment Scoring Committee.

29. Report of Irregularity (RI) ALL Test The RI Form is used to report serious irregularities during the testing session. The form should only be used to report the irregularities listed below: Student cheated. Student received inappropriate assistance. Student left during testing session. Time limits were not observed. Student used defective/contaminated materials. Student took the wrong test. Student received improper modifications/accommodations. Student refused to take the test. Medical Exemption Requests reported here. Breach of Testing Security reported here.

30. Student Demographic Data Verification (SDDV) ALL Test School test coordinators complete an online verification that demographic information coded on answer documents matches information provided in Star Student & EIS.

31. ACT/Explore/Plan

32. Newly Mandated Testing New legislation requiring testing at 8th, 10th, and 11th grades Beginning in 2007-2008 school year Explore and Plan were administered. In 2008-2009 the ACT will be administered to all 11th graders.

33. Rationale Results are to be used by systems for diagnostic and intervention purposes. There are no accountability issues impacting school/system statistics attached to this testing.

34. 2007 ACT Explore & Plan Results Only 38% of 10th grade students would have a projected composite score of a 21 on the ACT based on their 2007 ACT Plan score.

35. GRADES 3�8 Criterion-Referenced Test (TCAP) Criterion-referenced test scores are used to measure how well a student has learned Tennessee�s state curriculum rather than how the student compares with a national group. Criterion-referenced scores are also used to identify student areas of strength or need.

36. Accommodations for: Everyone Special Education Only ELL Population Only

37. Allowable and Special Accommodations All students may use Allowable Accommodations as needed. Special Accommodations may be used if the student meets required conditions. Conditions are documented in the IEP or 504 Service Plan and verified according to the student�s specific impairment or through individualized assessment showing the severity of the disability. If the required condition is not met, the student may not use the Special Accommodation. ELL Accommodations may be used by students who score as Limited English Proficient (LEP) on the ELDA.

38. Special Accommodations Special education personnel are responsible for ensuring proper use of Special Accommodations by special education students. Special education personnel are not responsible for overseeing Allowable Accommodations for students without IEPs. School level 504 Coordinators are responsible for ensuring proper use of accommodations by students receiving services under Section 504. ESL personnel are responsible for ensuring proper use of ELL Accommodations by ELL students.

39. Standardized Test Any departure from standardized test procedures can potentially invalidate the test results. The test validity is seriously threatened by modifications that change the nature of the task being tested. Use of Allowable Accommodations should be based on individual student need. As with any accommodation, Allowable Accommodations must be used consistently by the student throughout curricular instruction during the school year.

40. Standardized Test Many of the Allowable Accommodations require planning by school personnel prior to test administration. The teacher must discuss the accommodations with the student prior to testing.

41. TCAP Calculator /Mathematics Tables Calculators may be used on TCAP Achievement based on the instructions in the Test Administrator Manual IF students have been using them throughout the school year. Prohibited calculators are also listed in the manual.

42. Gateway EOC Calculator Usage Students may use a calculator on the Gateway Mathematics, End of Course Math Foundations II, and Physical Science test per system policy. The student is responsible for bringing an acceptable calculator to the testing session. Sharing calculators during testing is not permitted. The Test Administrator is responsible for ensuring students do not use calculator memory to store test information. Applications must be disabled or removed from the calculator before the test administration.

43. Accommodations ALL Students The following types of calculators/devices may NOT be used during the test: Pocket organizers Electronic writing pads or input devices Calculators that can communicate (transfer data or information) wirelessly with other calculators/devices Calculators with symbolic algebra capabilities (e.g., multiply or factor polynomials)

44. Flexible Setting (permitted on all tests) Students may take tests in an individual or small group setting, seated in a designated area of the room, in a study carrel or in another classroom setting (e.g., library). Homebound students may take the test at home or another approved location with appropriate documentation. Note: Recommended size for small group setting is two to five (2�5) students. Small group setting should NOT exceed ten (10) students.

45. Flexible Setting (permitted on all tests) Individual Small Group Designated Part of Room Study Carrel Another Classroom Homebound/Out of School

46. Flexible Scheduling Each test/subtest given must be completed within the school day. As an Allowable Accommodation, Flexible Scheduling does not apply to an entire general education classroom, but may be appropriate for a few students within that class. Prior arrangements must be made with the Building Level Testing Coordinator.

47. Scribe/Recording Answers Students who cannot mark their own answer documents may use an impartial Scribe. A Scribe may be used to record responses or to transcribe the student�s answers from a modified answer document or test booklet. Students who cannot utilize the answer document may record directly in the test booklet or on a separate piece of paper. This accommodation may require special return packing procedures.

48. Scribe/Recording Answers This accommodation is considered a Special Accommodation for the Writing Assessment, and not allowed by all students. Students must meet the required conditions for Special Accommodation prior to its use. When there is a short-term situation (e.g., broken dominant arm) where a student without an IEP or 504 Service Plan will require the use of a Scribe for the Writing Assessment, directions for Special Accommodation must be followed for the administration of the test. In this case, the System Testing Coordinator should submit a Unique Adaptive Accommodations Request Form for review and approval.

49. Marking In Test Booklet:  With the exception of the Achievement Tests in grade 3, students in grades 4-8 may mark in test booklets. Stray marks in grades 3 test booklets could result in inaccurate scoring. This includes highlighting or underlining words or phrases. Careful attention must be given to ensure that students record all responses on their answer documents.

50. Student Reads Aloud to Self The student may read aloud the test being administered to himself/herself if in an individual setting. Allowable on all tests

51. FAQ Can students use number lines? Can we use graph paper for the math scratch paper? If a student transfers into the school and is enrolled today, is that student required to take the test on Monday?

52. FAQ Does a student who took a TCAP achievement test in another state this year have to take this test? If a student is on special ed consultation, are they coded as special ed? If a student is no longer eligible for special ed services, is that student coded as regular ed?

53. FAQ How much time is extended time for a 504 or special ed student? What is a test booklet is found to be damaged before testing? Do word walls need to be covered?

54. FAQ Do I use my answer sheets for HomeSchool students? Are speech students considered special ed?

55. Testing Coordinators School Level � Building Principals District Level: General Ed � Connie Campbell Special Ed � Debbie Berry ELL � Laura Darby

56. Understanding Results

57. Understanding Results TCAP RCPI or Reporting Category Performance Index indicates the number of items answered correctly if there had been 100 items had been on the test.

58. Understanding Results Gateway EOC An RCPI of 79 means the student would have answered 79 items correctly if there had been 100 items on the test in that category.

59. Reporting Category Performance and Standards Mathematics Reporting Categories Number Sense/Theory Computation Algebraic Thinking Real World Problem Solving Data Analysis and Probability Measurement Geometry Real World Problem Solving Grade 6 State Performance Indicator (SPI) 6.1.2 Solve one-step real-world problems involving whole numbers and decimals. 6.2.5 Extend rate charts to solve real-world problems. 6.4.2 Solve real-world problems involving elapsed time. 6.4.6 Use scales to read maps. 6.4.7 Solve real-world problems involving perimeter and area of rectangles. 6.5.2 Interpret bar and line graphs to answer questions and solve real-world problems.

60. Jefferson County Schools For the first time since the state has been producing a report card, all schools in Jefferson County made AYP goals and are in good standing.

61. No Child Left Behind Status

62. Student Body Demographics

63. Per Pupil Expenditures per ADA

64. Proficient & Advanced Students Reading/Language Arts/Writing

65. Proficient & Advanced Students Reading/Language Arts/Writing

66. Proficient & Advanced Students Math

67. Proficient & Advanced Students Math

68. Grade 3-8 Achievement

69. District�s Achievement

70. Grade 3-8 Value-Added

71. Value-Added Greatest Gains, Grades 4-8 (3 yr. Avg) Math � 5th & 8th Grade 4 points Reading/Language Arts � 5th & 6th Grade 4.5 points Social Studies � 4th Grade 7.5 points Science � 4th Grade 3.6 points NOTE: No value-added scores are available for 3rd grade or below.

72. 2007 ACT Scores

73. Grade 9-12 Value-Added

74. Jefferson County Teachers 99.8% of core courses are taught by highly qualified teachers.

75. 2007-2008 Initiatives School-Wide Writing Each month a writing prompt will be posted on the district website and each school will participate in a practice writing assessment. Training in holistic scoring and prompt development will be provided.

76. 2007-2008 Initiatives Reading in the Content Area will provide professional development strategies aimed at improving reading in the content areas.

77. Local Initiatives A Title II Part D project designed to develop an interactive BluePrint for Learning funded through Title II Part D coordinated by Jan Coley.

78. Local Initiatives Grade 6-8 Math Teams Math teachers in grades 6-8 will be provided professional development to create a pacing guide, teaching resources, and progress monitoring assessment tools which will be shared online.

79. Local Initiatives Grade 6 Science Team Science teachers in grade 6 will be provided professional development to create teaching resources, hands-on lab activities, and progress monitoring assessment tools which will be shared online.

80. What�s next? BluePrint 2.0 Raising the Bar Increasing Advanced/Proficient Cut Scores Increase in Proficiency Percentage Norm Referenced Standards Entrance/Exit Exams National Curriculum aligned to NAEP & ACT Secondary Testing Changes Graduation Rate Impacts

91. Questions?