Transcript Document

2005-2006
Regional
Assessment
Workshop
Lincoln County
School District
Goal
Overview of New State Test Support Structures
and Test Administration
Participants will:
• Become familiar with key responsibilities and roles
of District/School Test Coordinators.
• Understand changes in state testing processes
and procedures.
• Understand links to Oregon EdVantage™.
• Identify future district/school training needs.
New District Support Structure
• ESD’s are involved in training and providing state
assessment support.
• ODE will be providing information to ESD’s.
• There will be no support staff dedicated to
answering questions at ODE as in the past.
• For the questions and training the state has been
divided into three regions.
Support Regions
Region 1 Support
Important numbers to remember:
• Susan Halliday, LBL
541-812-2600
• Region 1 TESA Help Desk
800-970-TESA (8372)
• Vantage Learning Help Desk
800-326-8328
What will your ESD partner
do for you?
• Remind you of the need for consistent statewide
assessment administration.
• Assist with TESA and paper/pencil test support.
• Provide you additional paper/pencil testing
materials in emergency situations.
• Provide e-mail updates of current news and needs.
• Provide a link between you and the ODE Office of
Assessment and Information Services.
What will your ESD partner
not do for you?
• Take the place of your district or school
testing coordinator.
• Order your paper/pencil state test materials
through the ODE site.
Administration Manual
The single Administration
Manual for the 2005 –
2006 school year will
ONLY be found on the
web at :
http://www.ode.state.or.us/teach
learn/testing/manuals/
Administration Manual - Appendix
The Appendix for the
Administration Manual
for the 2005 – 2006
school year will ONLY
be found on the web at :
http://www.ode.state.or.us/
teachlearn/testing/manuals/
TESA User’s Guide
TESA Users Guide
2005-06
Getting Started
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/
results/?id=164
Purposes of State Testing
• Individual student learning.
• Student performance by various groups for
student learning purposes:
– Cohort Data
– Year-to-Year Data
• Student performance by various groups for
compliance purposes.
LBL: Real Solutions for Education
Test Schedule
• Located on ODE’s Webpage
– http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=169
• Highlights include:
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Writing window: January 9 – February 24
Social Sciences: Optional and Web only
Grade 3 Reading test – available in Spanish!
English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)
Test Window: April 4 – June 9
Testing Opportunities
Mathematics
Reading
Formats
Number of
Opportunitie
s
Gr. 3
(Bnch 1)
Gr. 4
Gr. 5
(Bnch 2)
Gr. 6
Gr. 7
Gr. 8
(Bnch 3)
CIM
XA
TESA - English
3
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
A
TESA -Spanish/English
3
Paper/Pencil – English
1
PP – Spanish/English
1
PP – Russian/English
1
TESA - English
3
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
A
R
R
R
A
O
O
O
Paper/Pencil – English
** Grade 3 – Spanish *
Science
Social
Sciences
Writing
1
1
TESA - English
B2 & B3 (2)
– CIM (3)
TESA -Spanish/English
B2 & B3 (1)
– CIM (2)
Paper/Pencil – English
1
PP – Spanish/English
1
PP – Russian/English
1
TESA - English
2
TESA -Spanish/English
1
TESA – English
1 -Seniors only
Paper/Pencil – English
1
PP – Spanish/English
1
R
R
R
A
Planning Testing Times
CONTENT AREA
Approximate Working Time TESA
– long form (1 available)
Approximate Working Time TESA
– short form (2 available)
Approximate Working Time paper/pencil
Mathematics
75 – 120 minutes
45 – 60 minutes
Two 50-minute sessions
Reading/Literature
75 – 120 minutes
45 – 60 minutes
Two 50-minute sessions
Science
75 – 120 minutes
45 – 60 minutes
Two 50-minute sessions
Social Sciences
75 – 120 minutes
N/A
N/A
Writing
Three 50-minute sessions
Three 50-minute sessions
The Juried Assessment process is available to all students for any state tests, as are
targeted assessments. http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?=175
Knowledge and Skills
Testing Schedule
• TESA: September 27-May 19
– Availability of test based on SSID.
• Paper/Pencil: March 13-April 21
– Assessment Collection for bar code schools sent at end of
the testing window, based on tests coded.
Go To: https://district.ode.state.or.us/apps/login/
• Bar Code Schools select: BCSpring2006MC
Grade Level
Performance Standards
Performance standards for math and reading
knowledge and skills tests are based on
content expectations consistent with
previous benchmarks.
Final performance standards were adopted by
the State Board in October 2005.
Grade Level Performance
Standards
Reading and Literature:
4th Grade:
6th Grade:
7th Grade:
223 (Exceeds)
233 (Exceeds)
236 (Exceeds)
208 (Meets)
219 (Meets)
226 (Meets)
Mathematics:
4th Grade:
6th Grade:
7th Grade:
223 (Exceeds)
233 (Exceeds)
236 (Exceeds)
208 (Meets)
219 (Meets)
226 (Meets)
Writing Testing Schedule
• Grades 4, 7, & CIM students:
– January 9 - February 24
– Or –
• CIM students only:
– April 14 - May 5.
• Senior Writing Retests on TESA
– Either October 31 – November 18
(Early Graduating Seniors Only)
– Or April 14 to May 5
Approved Grade Level
Performance Standards
Writing Composite Scores:
7th Grade:
50 Exceeds 40 Meets
4th Grade:
40 Exceeds 32 Meets
A score of three or higher in each of the
Following traits:
Ideas and Content
Sentence Fluency
Organization
*Conventions
* Conventions score doubled for 7th grade.
Writing Assessment Opportunities
• Students at Grades 9 and 11 may test once during one of
the two regular windows; Grade 10 students must test once
during one of the two windows
• Grade 9 students should only be tested if they are taking
CIM-level classes and have produced work that shows they
are capable of meeting CIM standards;
• Only early-graduating seniors may participate in the
October/November window; all other seniors may re-test
during either or both of the two later windows.
“Practice Testing”
ONLY those grade 9 students, receiving
instruction at the CIM level, and showing CIM
level proficiency, should test at the CIM level.
Using the state test as a format for “practice
testing” is out of compliance with state policy.
Accommodations Overview
Accommodation—a change in how a test is
presented to or responded to by a student.
– Provides the student equal access and equal
opportunity to demonstrate proficiency.
– Considered “standard administration” and
have the opportunity to “meet” or “exceed”
the standard.
Modification Overview
A Modification is a substantial change in the standard
administration of the test.
– Allows the student to engage productively in the assessment which
includes changes in the instructional level, content, and
performance criteria.
– Under modified conditions scores are not considered for
determining whether the student “meets” or “exceeds” the CIM
benchmark.
Scores obtained under modified conditions:
• Are included in AYP (“does not meet”)
• Do NOT count toward meeting performance standards for
individual students
• Are included in participation counts for AYP and Report Card
Other Assessments
• Targeted Assessments
– Either TESA or Paper Pencil
• Side-by-Side
– Spanish (Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences)
– Russian (download only)
• Mathematics grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & CIM
• Science benchmarks 2, 3, & CIM
• Career and Life Role Assessment System (CLRAS)
• Extended Reading, Mathematics, Writing, and Science
• Juried Assessments
• Appeals
• English Language Proficiency Assessment
Targeted Assessments
A Targeted Assessment (formerly challenge) is from a
different level than the grade of enrollment – and is
consistent with the level of instruction.
A student may target a lower grade level ONLY if doing
so is described in the students’ IEP.
If approved by the USDOE for 2005 – 2006, 2% of all
assessments used to determine a district’s AYP may
include these tests.
Side – by - Side
The side-by-side assessments have the same
items presented in both Spanish and English
or in both Russian and English.
Students benefiting from seeing the items in
both languages can meet standards for both
the CIM and for AYP. These are “standard
administration” tests.
Extended Assessments/CLRAS
What are they?
– Alternatives to grade level assessments
Who takes them?
– Students with significant disabilities that are unable to take
the general statewide assessment
Who gives them?
– Only “qualified” assessors should administer extended
assessments
For more information about Extended Assessments &
CLRAS go to:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=178
Juried Assessments
What is it?
– Juried Assessments are an alternative path for students who
can meet the CIM standards, but are unable to demonstrate
mastery on one or more statewide assessments.
Who uses the Juried Assessment process?
– Any student who has mastered grade level content, but is
unable to demonstrate the mastery on statewide assessments.
– Students who have entered Oregon schools at grades 11 or 12,
and choose not to take the statewide assessments.
– “Eligible” students demonstrating reading and/or writing
skills at the standard level, but in their native language.
Juried Assessments
What is a Collection of Evidence?
– A set of materials gathered to show that the student is
performing at the standard level on the grade level content.
– The collection must address the State Board-adopted content
and performance standards
How does the Juried Assessment Process begin?
– Districts are required to notify parents of the opportunity for
students to use the Juried Assessment Process
Do JA’s “count” for AYP and/or CIM?
– In general, yes!
For detailed requirements and intent to submit deadlines go to:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=175
Writing Test Appeals
• State scores must be in the appropriate range of composite
scores.
– CIM: 25 – 39
– 7th: 25 – 39
– 4th: 20 – 31
• Trained rater re-scores paper. If score appears higher, resubmit paper.
• Attach original paper to ‘Appeals Form’.
– Completely fill out form.
– Local rater and district test coordinator must sign form.
• ODE must receive by May 31, 2006.
• Appealed scores always replace original score.
Test Security
Security procedures are designed to protect the integrity and
confidentiality of those test questions, prompts, and problems that are not
released for public use; the security of these materials is necessary so that
they can be used in later years to measure trends in performance.
Test administration procedures are to ensure consistent statewide test
administration. When this doesn’t happen:
– Report to ODE Office of Assessment and Information Services
– Determine an action plan
– Conduct an investigation
– Report the results of the investigation
– If appropriate – contact TSPC re: possible loss of licensure
A PowerPoint presentation about test security is available on the ODE website.
Go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/testing/admin/testsecurity.ppt
Test Security Q/A
• To maintain secure and fair test administration:
– Teachers and proctors must sign the Assurance of Test Security form
to communicate the importance of “standardized” administration of
tests each year. These are to be kept at the district office for one year.
– Concepts that had not been taught earlier may not be introduced to
students prior to giving the test (don’t give test materials out too
soon)
– Proctors may not suggest which prompt a student ought to select for
writing
– Unused test materials, after each testing window, must be returned to
the District Test Coordinator. Schools may not keep extra booklets or
copy test forms for practice or future instructional use
– Test forms have a “core” set of items that are the same year to year.
This set links the current test to previous years’ tests and ensures the
test is consistent and fair from year to year
– Any teacher responsible for proctoring test administration for
students “must be in the room monitoring this process and be
available for students who may have operational questions.”
Online Ordering
Tests available for order online
– Writing Performance Assessments
November 2 – November 23, 2005
February 10 – February 24, 2006
– Knowledge and Skills Tests
January 10 – January 27, 2006
– Grade 3 Reading in Spanish
January 10 – January 27, 2005
Lincoln County School District staff will work with schools to order
appropriate numbers of paper/pencil test documents.
Student Staging (formerly PADM)
Student Staging Overview:
– The intent of the Student Staging web site is to make Assessment data
more complete and accurate before state-generated reports are issued.
– The Student Staging web site is preloaded with the demographic portion
of student records.
– Each Assessment Window is a different Student Staging database file.
– One student record is displayed on the screen at a time.
– Each student will have multiple records if s/he has taken more than one
test.
For instructions on accessing and using the Student Staging site go to:
https://district.ode.state.or.us/docs/asmt/tststg/
StudentStagingUserGuide.pdf
NOTE: TESA data updates student staging daily!
Work Sample Requirements
• For writing, speaking, and mathematics problem
solving, students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 must
complete one work sample scored with the state
scoring guide.
• Students at the CIM level must complete 2 work
samples from different strands (SRCs 3, 4, or 5) in
mathematics problem solving; and 3 samples in
writing (one persuasive, one expository AND one
imaginative or narrative). In speaking, CIM
students must complete 3 samples (one persuasive,
one informative, and one unrehearsed).
Work Sample Requirements
• For scientific inquiry, students in grades 4 – 8 and at the CIM
level must complete one work sample, scored in the required
dimensions.
• For social sciences analysis, students in grades
6 – 8 and at the CIM level may complete one work sample,
scored in the required dimensions, beginning in 2005 – 06.
The Overview of Oregon’s assessment system can be found at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=239
The phase in schedule for science work samples can be found at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=240
The phase in schedule for social science work samples can be found at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/subjects/
socialscience/assessment/survey
English Language Proficiency
Assessments (ELPA)
 Districts have traditionally used one of four purchased
assessments
 As of 05-06, schools must use Oregon’s ELPA Assessment
 There are two field test opportunities: fall and spring
 The operational assessment will be April - June
 Web-Based assessment, with K-12 being assessed
 Questions: please contact Elaine Hultengren at
503.378.3600 ext. 2345 or [email protected]
Sample Tests
• The Oregon Department of Education provides sample tests to
demonstrate the types of questions students might encounter on
the Oregon Statewide Assessment.
• The sample questions were taken from previous years’ tests, are
no longer secure and have been released for public use.
Sample tests are available in:
– Mathematics and Reading at grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and CIM
– Science and Social Sciences at benchmarks 2, 3, and CIM
– Extended Mathematics, Reading and Writing
Sample tests can be found on TESA or
on the ODE website at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=226
Bar-Coding Districts
• LBL will bar code ordered documents for
the state writing test.
• LBL will be prepared to begin coding state
writing test answer documents well ahead
of testing window.
• School districts will be responsible for bar
coding all knowledge and skills answer
documents locally.
WebEx Training Available
Go to
http://techserv.lblesd.k12.or.us/software/secure/webex/i
ndex.php
Select:
“Other Student Applications”
“OSAT”
Three options are available for viewing:
“OSAT Introduction”
“OSAT Secondary School Student Assignments”
“OSAT Printing”
Bar Code Availability
• Bar coding options for the Writing
Performance Test will be available in early
December. This will allow you to select
students well ahead of testing.
• Please provide LBL with five working days
of lead time for printing of answer
documents.
Score Loading and Resolution
• All state test scores will be loaded into the
LBL Student Information System on a
weekly basis.
• For resolution of duplicates, please view
option DO 155 or SO 135.
• Changes in scores may only be made
through the ODE site.
TESA
for
2005-2006
A Look at What’s New
TESA Access
• Secure Browser (Recommended)
• TESA Web site
 New for 2005-06 
TESA Availability
September 27-May 19
Score that “counts”
The highest score on any attempt counts for AYP and Report Card.
Long vs. Short tests
At the Grade levels for Reading, Math, and CIM Science, there are three
testing opportunities. Two of these are shorter tests, which provide no
strand information. One of the attempts is a longer exam, providing full
strand information. All tests allow students to meet the performance
standard.
Delivery Method
Sample Tests
Secure Browser
Progressive (Math and Reading at all grade levels and Science at CIM) –
Each student receives items at their ability level within grade level.
Linear Test (Social Science) – Small pool of items, students will see the
same questions in random order.
Available on TESA for Math, Reading, Science, and Social Sciences at
grades where TESA tests are given. Students will receive the number
correct at the end of their test.
The password to exit the secure browser has changed to tesa05.
 New for 2005-06 
School Name
Confirmation
Screen
A ‘School Name” confirmation screen has been added. After confirming personal
information students will view the School Name and ID number displayed on a
separate verification page.
Subject Tabs
Click on a colored tab to see available tests. Only one test per subject can be
opened at a time.
Print Reading
Passage
ODE is still determining how to use this function. It will be on to start the year
while we gather feedback. It may be removed if it is shown to not be helpful to
students.
Reading Questions
Students may preview all questions assigned a passage before answering and
submitting.
Sort Reports
Locked out
Students
Reports can be sorted by clicking on each heading.
Teachers can reset locked out students
 New for 2005-06 
Administrative
Login
All District and School Usernames and Passwords have been reset since last
year.
Targeted Tests
A “Grade Level Challenge Form” must be submitted for all students who will be
challenging a benchmark or grade level test. See Appendix A of Administration
Manual.
Access Key and
Test Key
During daily login the Access and Test Keys are no longer case sensitive.
Test Survey
Questions
Number of Tests
Open
Check system
requirements
Survey questions have been embedded at the beginning of the standard tests.
Students will answer the questions the first time a subject test is open.
Students may only have one test per subject open at a time.
Check to see if your system meets the minimum requirements by clicking on the
System Requirement Check button in the upper right corner on the TESA main
screen.
 Number of Opportunities 
Number of TESA Opportunities for 2005-2006
Reading
Math
Spanish/English
Math
Science
Spanish/English
Science
Grade
3
3
3
Grade
Grade 5
Grade 6
4
(Benchmark 2)
3
3
3
3
3
3
Grade
7
3
3
Grade 8
Grade 9-12
(Benchmark 3)
(CIM)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
2
3
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
1
2
Social Sciences
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
N/A
2
2
Spanish/English
Social Sciences
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
1
1
Test Names 
Reading Tab
Rdg. Test #1
Reg. Test #2
No Strand Data
Rdg. Test #3
No Strand Data
Grade 3
Grade 4
RLBlueGR3
RLBlueGR4
RLRedGR3
RLRedGR4
RLOrangeGR3
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
RLBlueGR5
RLBlueGR6
RLBlueGR7
RLRedGR5
RLRedGR6
RLRedGR7
RLOrangeGR5
Grade 8
CIM
RLBlueGR8
RLRedGR8
RLOrangeGR8
RLBlueGRCIM RLRedGRCIM
RLOrangeGR4
RLOrangeGR6
RLOrangeGR7
RLOrangeGRCIM
Test Names 
Math Tab
Rdg. Test #1
Rdg. Test #2
No Strand Data
Rdg. Test #3
No Strand Data
Grade 3
Grade 4
MAKansasGR3
MAOhioGR3
MAIdahoGR3
MAKansasGR4
MAOhioGR4
MAIdahoGR4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
MAKansasGR5
MAOhioGR5
MAIdahoGR5
MAKansasGR6
MAOhioGR6
MAIdahoGR6
MAKansasGR7
MAOhioGR7
MAIdahoGR7
Grade 8
CIM
MAKansasGR8
MAOhioGR8
MAIdahoGR8
MAKansasGRCIM MAOhioGRCIM
MAIdahoGRCIM
Test Names 
Science Tab
Grade Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
(No Strands)
5th
SCDolphin SCRabbit
GR5
GR5
8th
SCDolphin SCRabbit
GR8
GR8
CIM
SCDolphin
GRCIM
SCPigGR
CIM
Test 4
(No Strands)
TBD
Test Names 
Social Science Tab
Grade
Test 1
Test 2
5th Grade
SSAsiaGR5
SSEuropeGR5
8th Grade
SSAsiaGR8
SSEuropeGR8
CIM
SSAsiaGRCIM
SSEuropeGRCIM
 Test Names 
Other Tab
Spanish Math Test 1
Spanish Math Test 2
Spanish Math Test 3
Grade 3
MAHawaiiGR3SPN
MAMaineGR3SPN
MAFloridaGR3SPN
Grade 4
MAHawaiiGR4SPN
MAMaineGR4SPN
MAFloridaGR4SPN
Grade 5
MAHawaiiGR5SPN
MAMaineGR5SPN
MAFloridaGR5SPN
Grade 6
MAHawaiiGR6SPN
MAMaineGR6SPN
MAFloridaGR6SPN
Grade 7
MAHawaiiGR7SPN
MAMaineGR7SPN
MAFloridaGR7SPN
Grade 8
MAHawaiiGR8SPN
MAMaineGR8SPN
MAFloridaGR8SPN
CIM
MAHawaiiGRCIMSPN
MAMaineGRCIMSPN
MAFloridaGRCIMSPN
Spanish Science Test 1
Spanish Science Test 2
Grade 5
SCPerroGR5SPN
Grade 8
SCPerroGR8SPN
CIM
SCPerroGRCIMSPN
Spanish Social
Sciences Test 1
Grade 5
SSAfricaGR5SPN
Grade 8
SSAfricaGR8SPN
CIM
SSAfricaGRCIMSPN
SCGatoGRCIMSPN
Considerations
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Lab Usage
Testing All Students
Testing Times
Proctoring
Computer Rights
Testing Location
Test Protocol
Etc…
Data Management
HALLIDAY, Susan
SSID: 7654321
ABC School
School ID: 4321
Look for ‘access key’ and ‘test key’
for today.
Similar idea to the data card template found in
your TESA Notebook.
From a
Student’s
Perspective
TESA 2005: Logging in as a Student
TESA 2005: Student
Welcome/Confirmation Screen
TESA 2005: Student
Welcome/Confirmation Screen
Student must verify School Name
and School ID
TESA 2005: Student Test Center
Click on a colored tab to see
available tests. Only one test per
subject can be opened at a time.
Spanish tests are
located in “Other.”
TESA 2005: Starting a Test
TESA 2005: SCHOOL NAME
ODE is still determining how to use this
function. It will be on to start the year
while we gather feedback. It may be
removed if it is shown to not be helpful to
students.
School name appears on screen
through the entire test
TESA 2005: Reading Passage Preview
Previews all questions
within a passage.
TESA 2005: Reading Passage Preview
Accessing
TESA
TESA 2005: HOME PAGE
Check to see if your system
meets the minimum
requirements.
Students can take sample
tests on TESA.
TESA 2005: Administrator,
Teacher, Proctor Log In
TESA 2005: Teacher/Proctor
Welcome/Confirmation Screen
TESA 2005: Teacher Main Menu
Access Key & Test Key are still
no longer case sensitive
Teachers can still reset
locked out students
TESA 2005: Modify Account
TESA 2005: Group Setup
TESA 2005: Group Information
TESA 2005: Group Members
TESA 2005: Reports Menu
TESA 2005: Reports Criteria
TESA 2005: Reports
Reports can be sorted by
clicking on each heading.
How to
Test a
Student
TESA 2005: HOME PAGE
Click on Student Login
TESA 2005: Logging in as a Student
Enter SSID, School ID,
and Access Key.
TESA 2005: Student
Welcome/Confirmation Screen
Click on “Yes, this
information is CORRECT.”
TESA 2005: Student
Welcome/Confirmation Screen
Click on “Yes, this
information is CORRECT.”
TESA 2005: Student Test Center
Select a tab to see a list
of available tests.
TESA 2005: Launching a Test
Select the test you’d like to take.
TESA 2005: Launching a Test
Click OK to start the test.
TESA 2005: Enter Test Key
Enter the Test Key and
click on the login button
TESA 2005: Modifying the test
If modifying the test, enter “modify”
in place of the test key.
TESA 2005: Modification code screen
Click the modifications code(s) that
apply for this test and enter the
teacher’s email address.
TESA 2005: Confirmation Box to Stop Test
and Finish Later
TESA 2005: Resume a Test
Tests to be resumed are listed at
the top of the screen.
TESA 2005: Math Item with Finish Button
Click on COMMENT AND
FEEDBACK to report a problem
with the question to ODE.
The flag will appear on the last
question of the test.
What’s new in...Language Arts
• Reading
– 2005-2006 is implementation year for new standards.
– New Score Reporting Categories are now in effect for
all grades.
– New Test Specifications and SRC Charts are now
posted on the Web.
– New Sample Tests for grades 3, 5, 8, and CIM are also
posted. These documents can be found at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=236
What’s new in...Language Arts
• Writing
– 2005-2006 is implementation year for new standards.
– New Test Specifications have been posted on the Web
(http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=238).
– New anchor papers/exemplars will be posted for 3, 5, 8,
and 10 by the end of October.
– New process for appealing state assessment scores—
see the Administration Manual.
– State tests with all 4s except for one 3 will be given a
third reading at each of the tested grades in 2005-2006.
– New writing scoring guide– minimal changes.
What’s new in...Mathematics
• Knowledge and Skills:
– The standards and new weighting are in effect for all
grades and are modeled in the sample tests.
– New K/S Test Specifications (for grades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7
& 8, and CIM) are now posted – they intentionally
represent a sampling of content to be assessed at each
grade level.
– Item Difficulty Charts (ranges of difficulties for ranges
of grade levels by SRC) are posted.
These documents can be found at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=257
What’s new in...Mathematics
• Mathematics Problem Solving
– At each grade level (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & at the CIM) and from each strand –
statistics/probability, algebraic relationships, and geometry – you can find
a task, anchor papers/exemplars (high, medium, and low), scores and
commentaries!
These can be found at either:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/subjects/mathematics/resources/pssupport
or
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/id=224
• OCTM Professional Development Cadre – contact:
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Eastern Oregon: Molly Smith – [email protected]
Northwestern Oregon: Lynn Bonser – [email protected]
Southern : Giny Christensen – [email protected]
General Info: Phil Bartsch – [email protected]
What’s new in...Science
• Three test opportunities on TESA for CIM
• One Benchmark 2 and one Benchmark 3 Spanish/English
test on TESA
• Scientific Inquiry work sample requirement for 10th
graders (CIM) and Benchmark 3 students now includes
“Forming”
• Scientific Inquiry work sample requirements for
Benchmark 2 students now includes “Analyzing”
• Scientific Inquiry Teacher Leaders available for scoring
facilitation at
http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/subjects/science/
SciInqProfDevelopers0405.doc
What’s new in...Social Sciences
• Social Sciences Tests are on TESA – ONLY.
• Two tests are available at Benchmarks 2 & 3 and
at the CIM level.
• One Spanish/English test is also available at each
level.
• Social Sciences Analysis Teacher Leader Cadre
available for scoring facilitation are listed at:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/subjects/socials
cience/curriculum/teachres/leaders.aspx
Q&A
• What did you learn?
• Other QUESTIONS you still have?
• Future training needs?
Thank You