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Smarter Balanced Assessments

This spring, the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) Field Test will be conducted to establish cut points for proficiency levels and assess item validity. Importantly, results will not affect accountability measures. Grades 3-8 and 11 will participate district-wide, covering both ELA and Math. To prepare, schools are encouraged to administer practice tests to identify support needs. Directions for conducting these tests will be provided soon. The assessment landscape also includes ongoing district periodic assessments and multiple options for schools to evaluate student progress effectively.

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Smarter Balanced Assessments

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  1. Smarter Balanced Assessments • SBAC Field Test this spring • Field Test will determine cut points for proficiency levels, validity of items • Will not be used for accountability purposes • Classes, subjects (ELA or Math) and 6-week testing window are determined by CDE • LAUSD District-wide SBAC administration • Grades 3-8 and 11 • All students will take both subjects

  2. SBAC Preparations • Recommendations to prepare for the SBAC Assessments: • Each school take one class through the process of taking the practice test in computer lab or in clusters of computers/devices • Will allow us to determine what support is needed at schools • Directions for administering practice test and survey coming soon

  3. Current State of Assessments • State assessments-CST • Science at 5th grade, 8th grade and 10th grade Life Science • CST and CMA • CST - EAP in ELA and mathematics at grade 11 (voluntary) • CAPA grades 2-11 • CAHSEE – no changes • CELDT – no changes

  4. District Periodic Assessments • Periodic Assessments twice this year (one writing assessment and one performance task) • Grades K-10 • 4 content areas in grades 6-10 • Grade 11 ELA is voluntary • Reclassification for K-2 is based on DIBELS Next and Writing Prompt

  5. District Assessments Ongoing assessment is required as a part of an effective instructional program. • Schools may choose from the following assessments options • District provided CCSS aligned assessments • Identify other CCSS aligned assessments • Develop your own CCSS aligned assessments • Schools may choose from a variety of options for providing the assessments • Make copies in-house • Use Repro for costs • Online • Data from the assessments will not be collected centrally but should be used at the school level to inform instructional practice

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