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Montana Student Assessment SBAC ( Formerly CRT) Begins in 2014-2015 Based on the. Montana Common Core Standards Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium. Two types of student assessments available Summative Assessment (sums up student learning)
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Montana Student AssessmentSBAC (Formerly CRT)Begins in 2014-2015Based on the Montana Common Core Standards Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium • Two types of student assessments available • Summative Assessment (sums up student learning) • The spring CRT used for AYP determination • Formative Assessment (informs teaching process) • Allows students to be tested at varying intervals • Similar to our use of NWEA MAP testing • This test will inFORM teacher’s curriculum & instruction • Allow students and parents to understand the expectations of the final spring CRT
Three Types of student Responses Required • Computer Based • Selected Response (Multiple Choice) • Constructed Response (Students complete a math problem solving situation and explain in both math and writing why their solution is correct. • Performance Task (A more advanced form of the constructed response with an essay included)
Student Performance Task • Student given two informational texts • Student reads and marks text using • Reading comprehension strategies • Student writes notes on appropriate arguments • Students meet in pairs • One argues for, the other against using debate format – two rounds • Students revise notes • (steps 1-5 prewriting process - Given one Hour) • Student writes essay on computer (Given one Hour) • Uses draft, revise, edit (writing process) • Student submits final draft for scoring
Scoring a Performance Task • W.7.1 Write argument to support claim • W.7.4 Produce clear and coherent writing • W.7.6 Use technology to produce and publish • W.7.9 Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research • L.7.1 Demonstrate command of English conventions • SL.7.1 Engage effectively in collaborative discussion with diverse partners • SL.7.3 Delineate speaker’s arguments and claims evaluating the soundness, relevance, and sufficiency
So Why Participate in MCCS? • We always hear about local control . . . • Montana Legislature directed Montana Board of Education to Set School Accreditation standards MCA 2-20-121 (6), ARM Title 10, Chapter 54 & 55 Define curriculum standards Define assessment standards • Montana Board of Education adopted MCCS • MCCS set the what and how of teaching • Defines college/career readiness goals in reading, writing, language, speaking & listening, math, research, reflection, and analysis • Defines whether we make Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) • If we do not adhere to the MCCS, we will not receive accreditation as a Montana Public School • We will not receive federal and state funding • We will be unable to participate in MHSA extra-curricular activities