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Keystone Exams

Keystone Exams. Keystone Exams Project Based Assessments. Chapter 4: Graduation Requirements. For the Class of 2017 Course completion and grades.

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Keystone Exams

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  1. Keystone Exams Keystone Exams Project Based Assessments

  2. Chapter 4: Graduation Requirements For the Class of 2017 • Course completion and grades. • Completion of secondary level coursework in English Language Arts (Literature), Algebra I and Biology in which a student demonstrates proficiency on the associated Keystone Exam • Demonstration of proficiency as determined by the school district, AVTS or charter school, including a cyber charter school, in each of the State academic standards not assessed

  3. Chapter 4: High School Graduation Requirements • Eliminates culminating project requirement • Requires proficiency for graduation on Keystone Exam (or alternative): • Graduation class of 2016-17: Algebra I, Biology, Literature • Graduation class of 2018-19: Composition (2015-16 first administration) • Graduation class of 2019-20: Civics and Government (2016-17 first administration)

  4. A Chronological Perspective

  5. Keystone Exams • Stand alone requirement for graduation • Supplementary instruction required to re-taking Keystone/module • Supplementary instruction continues until student demonstrates proficiency or meets criteria for participating in Project Based Assessment (PBA)

  6. Project Based Assessment (PBA) To qualify for PBA as an underclassman: • Has not demonstrated proficiency on a Keystone Exam or Keystone Exam module after at least two attempts on the exam • Must have taken the course aligned to Eligible Content in the designated exam • Met school’s attendance requirements • Participated in at least two years of supplementary instruction and made at least two attempts at demonstrating proficiency on Keystone Exam

  7. Project Based Assessment (PBA) A student in grade 12 who has not demonstrated proficiency…may qualify: • Has taken the course. • Has met the attendance requirements of the school district, AVTS or charter school, including a cyber charter school. • Has participated in a satisfactory manner in supplemental instructional services provided by the school district, AVTS or charter school, including a cyber charter school, as provided under § 4.24(j) and subsection (e)(8) of this section.

  8. Graduation Waiver The Secretary may grant emergency waiver* on a case-by-case basis and must certify student • Has met LEA’s local graduation requirement • Has not demonstrated proficiency on Keystone Exam • Has participated in a satisfactory manner in supplemental instructional services provided by the LEA • Has not successfully completed a Project Based Assessment * If a chief school administrator requests waivers for more than 10% of a graduating class, a plan of improvement must be submitted for approval.

  9. Project Based Assessment Overview • Created by PA educators guided by curriculum experts • Scaffolded tasks building to the creation and submission of a Project Based Assessment • Approximate five to seven hour time frame for completion of assessment • Student completes the project work before, during, or after school in supervised environment • Logistics and locations for project completion determined by district • PSSA accommodations apply

  10. Roles in the PBA • Student • Tutor • School Site Administrator • District Level Administrator • Intermediate Unit • Regional Review Panel

  11. PBA Scoring • Evaluation Team • Composed of teachers, principals and curriculum specialists assembled by the Department. • Evaluate PBAs for defined courses (subject certified educators) through an online portal • Award satisfactory/unsatisfactory evaluation and provides annotation for unsatisfactory projects

  12. PBA Site Introduction • Online Delivery • Secure Site • Accessible by Defined Roles • Variety of help tools

  13. Project Tour • Overview • Project Tasks/Activities • Study Resources • Scoring Guides http://www.pba.pdesas.org/

  14. Field Testing 2013 • Spring field testing of PBAs across state • Seeking student participation from across the state engaging a range of students • Opportunity for districts to preview PBA system and provide feedback for operational PBAs

  15. I wonder…

  16. Contact Information • Contact: Jean Dyszel jmdyszel@verizon.net

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