Miami-Dade County Public Schools

October 2, 2013

Test Chairperson’s Orientation

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Morning Session• Resources for Test Chairs• 2013-14 Testing Calendar• Accountability Update• Test Security, Reporting Violations, and

Responding to State Inquiries ▫ Updates to the Testing Programs

Afternoon Session• Using the Thinkgate Technology Platform

for Interim Assessments

Agenda

All about you . . .

• Type of school

o Charter: 53

o Non-Charter: 252

• Other roleso 156 Assistant principals o 70 Teachers o 25 Counselors/Advisorso 36 Academic Coacheso 69 “Other”

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• Number of years as

test chair

o Minimum: 1

o Maximum: 28

o Mean: 5.27

Full results on the Test Chairperson’s Webpage

Helpful links:Assessment, Research, and Data

Analysis• http://oada.dadeschools.net

Test Chair information page• http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/

InfoForTestChair.asp

Mentors for new test chairsEmail Kathy Sierra:• ksierra@dadeschools.net4

Resources for Test Chairs

2013-14 Testing Calendar

Accountability Update

Gisela Feild

Test Security, Reporting Violations, and Responding

to State Inquiries

Dr. Sally A. Shay

Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security available at http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp• General guidelines

adopted by School BoardFlorida Test Security

Statute and Rule

Security

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.

Caveon Data Forensics

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 schoolPossible causes of extremely high

similarity:• Answer Copying• Test Coaching• Proxy Test Taking• Collusion

Similarity

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 450

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Index=0.25; Scores=303 & 309

No Match Same Correct Same IncorrectItem Number

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45012

Index=15.7; Scores=303 & 309

No Match Same CorrectItem Number

A Comparison…

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.

Erasures

Updates to the Testing Programs:

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test

(FCAT 2.0)

and

End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments

Maria C. Bruguera, Director IMara Ugando, Staff Specialist

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)

What’s New?

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: 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]:

• End-of-Course – 160+ minutes Algebra 1 Biology 1 Geometry U.S. History Civics

CBT Assessments: EOC

Who takes the EOCs?Algebra 1

Geometry, Biology 1, US History

• 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

• Currently enrolled in spring administration only

• Scores invalidated/no score• Virtual 80% complete and

recent completers• Adult 80% complete

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New entries to take Algebra 1 EOC

• 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 cburks@dadeschools.net.

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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.

Online Certification Tool

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).

Infrastructure Trial

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.

Paper Accommodations

Please note: Large print on paper is considered Unique Accommodation for CBT assessments and must be approved by the FLDOE.

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

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District Level Certification Form

Transition Schedule

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

Common Core Assessments

Transition from FCAT 2.0 to Common Core Assessments

Assessments in 2013-14 Assessments 2014-15

FCAT 2.0 Reading Gr. 3-10 Common Core English Language Arts Gr. 3-11

FCAT 2.0 Writing Gr. 4, 8, & 10

FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Gr. 3-8 Common Core Mathematics Gr. 3-8

Florida Algebra 1 EOC Common Core Algebra 1 EOC

Florida Geometry EOC Common Core Geometry EOC

Common Core Algebra 2 EOC

FCAT 2.0 Science FCAT 2.0 Science

Florida Biology 1 EOC Florida Biology 1 EOC

Florida US History EOC Florida US History EOC

Florida Civics EOC Florida Civics EOC

Test Requirements: Standard Diploma

Cohort: Entering 9th Grade

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Standard DiplomaPass Gr. 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading

Pass Gr. 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading

Pass Gr. 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading

Pass Gr. 10 ELA CC assessment and take Gr. 11 ELA CC assessment

Algebra 1 EOC results count 30%

Pass the Algebra 1 EOC

Pass the Algebra 1 EOC

Pass the Algebra 1 EOC and results count 30%

Take the Geometry EOC

Take the Geometry EOC

Geometry EOC results count 30%

Take the Biology 1 EOC

Take the Biology 1 EOC

Algebra 2 EOC resultscount 30% (if taken)

US History 1 EOC results count 30%

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

Cohort: Entering 9th Grade

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Scholar Designation Pass the Biology 1 EOC

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 Biology 1 EOC

Pass the Algebra 2 EOC

Pass the US History 1 EOC

Pass the Biology 1 EOC

Pass the US History 1 EOC

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

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

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New Testing Platforms

Thinkgate

Florida Item Bank and Test Platform (IBTP)

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ThinkgateFlorida Item Bank and Test Platform

(IBTP) – School NetPLATFORM

PURPOSE

CONTENT

AVAILABLE

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

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

Available for statewide use in 2014-15

Roll out October 2013

Kathleen Sierra, Supervisor

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Florida Item Bank and Test Platform (IBTP)

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

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

SB 736 – Student Success Act (cont.)

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.

Florida Item Bank and Test Platform (IBTP)

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FLDOEItem Bank and Test Platform (IBTP)

Core Subjects

Items

Item TryoutOctober 14-November 8,

2013

RTTT-DDAItems

(non-Core)

Item TryoutNovember 4-22,

2013

Field TestMarch 10-April

4, 2014

IBTP CoreItem Bank will include test items for 54

grades/subjects• Common Core:

English/Language Arts K-12 Math K-8 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II

• Next Generation Sunshine State Standards: Science K-8 Biology, Earth/Space, Chemistry, Physics World History, US History, American

Government, Economics Spanish: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced

IBTP – Core Subject Areas

Item Bank will include items for 150 non-Core courses

Test items will be available for selected courses in:• Physical Education K-12

• Health Education K-12

• Performing Arts Chorus, Drama, Band, and Instrumental

• Visual Arts K-12

• World Languages French, German, Italian, Latin, and American Sign

Language

▫Career and Technical Education (CTE)

IBTP – non-Core Subject Areas

Purpose of Tryout:•Evaluate the test deliver system

•Trouble shoot administrative procedures

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

•Gather basic item level statistics

IBTP Core and non-Core Item Tryouts

•October 14 – November 8, 2013

•Selected schools:▫Each region selected representative

elementary, middle, and senior high schools

•Selected grade levels and subject areas

•Computer-based Tests▫Multiple choice and short answer items

IBTP Core Content Item Tryouts

•November 4-22, 2013

•10 school have been selected that offer the targeted courses

•Selected grade levels and subject areas

•Computer-based Tests▫Multiple choice and short answer

items

IBTP non-Core Content Item Tryouts

March 10 – April 4, 2014

Selected schools

Selected grade levels and subject areas

Computer-based Tests• multiple choice• short answer items, and • performance task items

IBTP non-Core Content Item Field Test

Stanford Achievement Test, Tenth Edition (SAT-10)

• Mayda Cabeza, Director I

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What is the SAT-10? Who is administered the SAT-10?

• Grades K - 2, districtwide Important dates to remember

• April 7-11, 2014

SAT-10

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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

SAT-10

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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

SAT-10 Results

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Grade 3 Opportunities for Promotion

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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

Grade 3 Opportunities for Promotion

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Administered during the 2nd semester Participants: All grade 3 students complete

a portfolio Scored at the school site Represents the 2nd opportunity for a student

to be promoted to grade 4 Student must demonstrate mastery of the

benchmarks Training conducted via Screencast

Grade 3 Reading Student Portfolio

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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 3rd 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 Screencast50

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 4th 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 Screencast51

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 5th opportunity for retained 3rd grade students to be promoted to grade 4

Students must have a passing score on the ITBS, representing 4th grade work.

Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion (GTMYP)

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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.53

PERT College Readiness Scores

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College Readiness Scores

Assessment Reading Writing Mathematics

ACT 18 19* 17 English

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SAT 440Verbal N/A

440Math

CPT 83 83Sentence Skills

72Elementary

Algebra

PERT 104 106* 99 103* 113 114*

* Approved changes to Rule 6A-10.0315, effective date TBD

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

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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

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PERT Implementation in High Schools

Testing window begins February 2014Must 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. 57

PERT Score RepositoryFully 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.

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Felicia Mallory, Executive DirectorDenetra Collins, Staff Specialist

Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (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.

Overview of CELLA

Purposes of CELLAThe 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)

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 proficiencyannual 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

Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs)

Important Dates for 2014 CELLA

Administration:Individual Group: March 3 – April 4, 2014

CELLA ONLINE

Beatriz, Pereira, Executive Director305-995-1950

Bpereira@dadeschools.net

North RegionDeland Innocent, Supervisor

305-995-2977Dinnocent@dadeschools.net

South Region Lourdes Menendez, Supervisor

305995-2098Lmenendez1@dadeschools.net

Division of Bilingual Education and World Languages

National Assessment of Educational Progress

(NAEP)

Felicia Mallory, Executive DirectorDenetra Collins, Staff Specialist

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

Features 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

Purpose 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

Overview of NAEP

Grade Subjects

8 CivicsGeographyU. S. HistoryScience Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL)

2014 Assessment Components

January 27 - March 7, 2014

NAEP 2014 Assessment Window

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 • Update list of Sampled Students• Complete – Include Students Information for SD and ELL students• Notify parents

Prepare for Assessment

January 2, 2014 •Submit Current Roster of Students• Manage questionnaires (school staff will complete online)• Finalize assessment arrangements

NAEP Testing Administration Window

January 27 – March 7, 2014 • Visit the Support Assessment Activities page to print appointment cards for students one week before assessment.

Wrap-Up June 2 – 5, 2014 • Visit the Wrap Up page at http://www.mynaep.com to obtain directions for final disposal of materials.

Important Dates for NAEP 2014

Subject and Grade Release Date

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

November 2013

NAEP – TUDA 2013 Release Date

Interim Assessment Program

Formative Classroom Assessment

Felicia Mallory, Executive Director

Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

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

Overview of the Interim Assessment Program

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 Baseline Benchmark Assessment (BBA)

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.

Purpose of the Interim Assessment Program

Administration Windows Subjects and Grade Levels

BBA

August 19, 2013 – September 13, 2013

- Reading: Grades 3-10 - Mathematics: Grades 3-8; Algebra 1 ,

Geometry- Science: Grades 5, 8, and Biology 1- United States History- Civics

Fall

October 28, 2013 – November 15, 2013

- 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

Interim Assessment Program Administration Windows 2013-14

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).

Students to be Tested

Content- Area

Paper-Based Tests Computer-Based

Tests Reading Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9, and

RetakeGrade 10

Math Grades 3, 4, 6-8, and Geometry

Grade 5 Algebra I

Science Grades 5, 8, and Biology I

Social Studies

U.S. History Civics

Fall Administration Format

* It is suggested that longer assessments be administered over a two-day time period.

Before the Test Administration Time After the Test

Approximately 10 minutes to passout testing materials

Reading*: Approximately 70

minutes

Approximately 10 minutes to collecttesting materials

Mathematics*: Approximately 75

minutes

Science*: Approximately 112

minutes

Civics*:Approximately 90

minutes

U.S. History*:Approximately 90

minutes

Approximate Testing Times

Satisfactory Progress

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.

Limited Progress 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.

Insufficient Progress

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.

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

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.

Performance Levels

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

Score Reports

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 OverviewItem Bank NewsletterDownload Examview Test Generator

Benchmark Assessment Item Bank

Using the Thinkgate Technology Platform for

Interim Assessments

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/27GuidelinesandTipsforSchoolTestChairpersons.pdf

Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security:

• http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/StandardsGuidelinesandProceduresMay2013.pdf

District Resources

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

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