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Test Chairpersons’ Orientation

Test Chairpersons’ Orientation. Miami-Dade County Public Schools September 21, 2011. General Session Accountability – Gisela Field, Vilma Rubiera Assessment, Research and Data Analysis Instructional Validity Study – Sally Shay, Student Assessment

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Test Chairpersons’ Orientation

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  1. Test Chairpersons’ Orientation Miami-Dade County Public Schools September 21, 2011

  2. General Session Accountability – Gisela Field, Vilma Rubiera Assessment, Research and Data Analysis Instructional Validity Study – Sally Shay, Student Assessment 2011-12 Testing Program – Student Assessment Staff Caveon Data Forensics – Sally Shay, Student Assessment FDM Test Chair Function – Kathy Sierra, Hialeah Gardens Tiffany Davis, American Beatriz Ambas, Miami Lakes Agenda

  3. Afternoon Sessions Test Chair 101 – Zulema Lamazares, Greenglade Elementary Preparing for CBT – Maria Bruguera, Mara Ugando Student Assessment On-line CELLA – Deland Innocent, Caridad Perez Bilingual/World Languages Agenda

  4. Accountability Gisela Field Vilma Rubiera

  5. Instructional Validity Study Sally Shay

  6. Historical Precedence OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN First instructional validity study in Florida High School Competency Test 1982 Debra P. vs. Turlington Again for FCAT Sunshine State Standards Now FCAT 2.0 and EOC Next Generation Sunshine State Standards

  7. FOCUS Public Awareness Educator and Student Understanding Curricular Validity Instructional Validity Student Remediation

  8. DOCUMENTATION District Level School Level Parent/Communty Meeting Notifications Letters/Memoranda to Parents, Staff, Students ConnectEd Messages Website Postings Professional Development Activities Tutoring/Remediation Activities Sample (Voluntary) Lesson Plans, Activities, Tests, Data Binders Interim Assessment Debriefings

  9. 2011-12 Testing Calendar http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp

  10. Program Updates:

  11. FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT) / FCAT 2.0 AND END-OF-COURSE (EOC) ASSESSMENTS Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) Maria C. Bruguera, Director I Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist

  12. Phasing-in FCAT 2.0 Science in grades 5 and 8 only • Biology 1 EOC assessment will replace FCAT Science in high school • Phasing-in Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments (Algebra 1, Biology 1, and Geometry) • United States History EOC will be field tested in selected senior high schools only • Summer EOC Administration in 2012 • Beginning 2012-13 three EOC administrations will be offered • FCAT Writing scoring standards will be increased in 2012 Transition to FCAT 2.0 and EOC Assessments

  13. Transition Schedule

  14. The following FCAT / FCAT 2.0 assessments will be offered in CBT format: • FCAT Reading Retake (optional): untimed • FCAT Mathematics Retake: untimed • FCAT Reading 2.0 Retake: two ½ day sessions over two days • FCAT Reading 2.0 (Grades 6 and 10): two 70-minute sessions over two days • Note: Paper-based accommodations for eligible students are available. Computer-based Testing (CBT) in 2011-12

  15. The following EOC assessments will be offered in CBT format: • Algebra 1: one 160-minute session* • Biology 1: one 160-minute session* • Geometry: one 160-minute session* • US History Field Test: TBD • Students may have additional time, if needed. • Note: Paper-based accommodations for eligible students are available. Computer-based Testing (CBT) in 2011-12, cont.

  16. High Schools • Grade 9 students will be administered: • FCAT 2.0 Reading • Grade 10 students will be administered: • FCAT 2.0 Reading graduation test on the computer • New passing score (minimum scale score in Achievement Level 3) • No comprehensive FCAT Mathematics or Science assessment will be administered in high schools Updates: 2011-12 School Year

  17. EOC Assessments will be on the computer • Algebra 1 EOC will be administered to students (in any grade) enrolled in Algebra 1 or equivalent courses in December 2011 and/or May 2012, as applicable. • Students in middle schools and entering grade 9 students in 2011-12 must pass the Algebra 1 EOC assessment to earn high school credit. • Grade 10 students (entered grade 9 in 2010-11) will have 30% of the Algebra 1 EOC score calculated into the final grade Updates: 2011-12 School Year, cont.

  18. EOC Assessments will be on the computer • Biology 1 and Geometry EOC will be administered to students (in any grade) enrolled in Biology 1 and/or Geometry or equivalent courses in May 2012. • Students entering grade 9 in 2011-12 will have 30% of the Biology 1 and/or Geometry EOC scores calculated into their final grade • Any other grade level must participate in the Biology 1 and/or Geometry EOC but will not be impacted by test results Updates: 2011-12 School Year, cont.

  19. The Certification Tool is to be completed by each school that will offer computer-based assessment(s)in the 2011-12 school year. • Six sections to complete: • 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 Certification Tool

  20. The tool must be completed for each test administration: • Fall 2011 FCAT / FCAT 2.0 Retake • December Algebra 1 EOC • Spring 2012 FCAT / FCAT 2.0 • Spring 2012 Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1 EOC Semester 2 and US History EOC Field Test • A two-week window will provided for schools to complete the tool for each test administration. • Notifications to schools will be sent via Weekly Briefings. Certification Tool, cont.

  21. New platform used to deliver accommodated forms (e.g., large print, zoom, color contrast, screen reader, assistive devices) for Florida’s high-stakes computer-based statewide assessments. • Must be installed on all computers that will be used by eligible students requiring accommodated CBT forms (e.g., large print, zoom, screen reader, color contrast, assistive devices). • Local installation is required. TestHear • Note: Audio card and headphones are required for the computers that will run the Screen Reader accommodation.

  22. 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 the spring 2012 CBT administrations. • Test Hear accommodated form will be added this week to Infrastructure Trial. These forms are larger (50 MB) than regular TestNav forms (2 MB). Infrastructure Trial

  23. All students MUST participate in a practice test at the school prior to taking a CBT assessment. • A practice session is required for each CBT assessment (i.e., FCAT Retake, Algebra I EOC). • Practice test script must be used when conducting the practice session . • The script describes the presentation of items and computer tools available to introduce students to the computer-based system. • Students are required to participate in a practice test using the ePAT with the same accommodations that will be provided to them on the operational assessment. Practice Test (ePat)

  24. Interim Assessment Program Formative Classroom Assessment Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

  25. Purpose of the Baseline Benchmark Assessments (BBA) • To determine students’ baseline knowledge of the Next Generation Sunshine • State Standards in Reading, Mathematics, and Science. • To provide teachers with a quick snapshot of students’ initial knowledge and • abilities to focus instruction. • To provide for state required progress reports in schools classified under the • Differentiated Accountability System as Prevent I or II, Correct I or II, or • Intervene. • Program guide and instructions for downloading the assessments are available • on our website at http://oada.dadeschools.net/IAP/IAP.asp

  26. Purpose of Interim Assessment Tests • To monitor student progress on the Reading, Mathematics, and Science 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 Differentiated Accountability schools with a reliable and valid assessment tool for state progress reporting.

  27. 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 in Edusoft

  28. Interim Assessment Administration Windows 2011-2012 *All Differentiated Accountability Intervene and Correct II D or F Schools must complete testing during the first scheduled week. Note. Fall and Winter Grades 6 and 10 Reading and Algebra 1 will be administered on computer .

  29. Approximate Testing Times * It is suggested that assessments be administered over a two-day time period.

  30. Students to Be Tested All eligible students* must take the Interim Assessment in Reading, Mathematics, and Science. • Reading, Grades 3-10,* • Mathematics, Grades 3-8* • Science: Grades 5 and 8* • All students enrolled in: Algebra I** Geometry** Biology I** *Students MUST take the test corresponding to the grade level in which they are listed in ISIS. **Or an equivalent course

  31. Grade Levels and Standards by Content Area

  32. Interim Assessment Computer-Based Testing • The following Interim Assessments (IAs) will be computer-based for the Fall and Winter administrations: • Grade 6 Reading • Grade 10 Reading • Grade 10 Reading Retake NGSSS • Algebra 1

  33. Interpreting Performance Levels for the NGSSS, 2011-12 • The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards test forms will utilize the Edusoft default of 70% for Overall and Question Group Bands. • Proficient set at 70% • Non Proficient set at 69% and below • Performance levels for Fall and Winter forms will be made available in 2011-12 after the new FCAT 2.0 Scaled Scores and corresponding Achievement Levels have been set by the FLDOE. • IA Science and Geometry performance levels will not be available until the 2012-13 school year.

  34. Performance Levels for Retake (SSS) Forms The Performance Levels for grade 10 Reading and Mathematics tests based on the original Sunshine State Standards are as outlined. Students who are likely to score in FCAT levels 3 and above Students whose performance was not sufficient to predict success. Students who are likely to score below FCAT level 3.

  35. Reading Forms – Grade 10

  36. Score Reports • Useful reports that can be retrieved via Edusoft: • Class List Reports • Item Analysis Report • Item Response Report • Student Performance Report • Subgroup Report • Custom Group Report • Performance Band Report

  37. 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

  38. Comprehensive English Language Learners (CELLA) Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

  39. 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.

  40. 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)

  41. Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs)

  42. Administration: Individual : March 5 – April 6, 2012 Group : March 5 – March 31, 2012 Important Dates for 2012 CELLA

  43. National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

  44. Provides district-level data to participating urban districts • Provide a common yardstick to measure student achievement in comparison to • Other urban districts • States • Large Central Cities • National Public Schools • Census Regions Features of NAEP-TUDA

  45. Purpose of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)/TUDA • 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

  46. Overview of the NAEP • A representative sample of schools and students are selected • Randomly selected students in grades 4, 8, and 12 are assessed in reading, writing, mathematics, economics, and writing. • Assessments includes 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

  47. 2012 Assessments

  48. NAEP 2012 Assessment Dates

  49. Important Dates for NAEP 2012

  50. NAEP-TUDA 2011 Release Date

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