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ISTEP+ 3-8 English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies

ISTEP+ 3-8 English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Cut Score Recommendations to Education Roundtable July 28, 2009. ISTEP+ and NCLB. The ISTEP+ assessments in English/Language Arts, Math and Science are required components of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

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ISTEP+ 3-8 English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies

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  1. ISTEP+ 3-8English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies Cut Score Recommendations to Education Roundtable July 28, 2009

  2. ISTEP+ and NCLB • The ISTEP+ assessments in English/Language Arts, Math and Science are required components of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). • Every student in grades 3-8 must be assessed each year in English/Language Arts and Math. • Science must be assessed in both the elementary (grade 4) and middle school (grade 6) grade spans. • Social studies assessments (grade 5 & 7) are required by state law and the Assessment Plan.

  3. Definitions for Passing & Pass-Plus • Passing Score Definition “The scores to pass these tests will be set at the levels necessary for students to demonstrate solid academic performance on the standards.” • Roundtable Adoption of Pass-Plus Definition “The scores to demonstrate ”pass-plus” on these tests will be set at the levels necessary for students to demonstrate exemplary academic performance on the standards.”

  4. Cut Score Setting • Bookmark Process & RT Resolution 10/12/04 • Panel Included 165 Teachers • Statistically represent Indiana’s students • 6 grade levels and 4 content areas • July 14-17 • Study “Ordered Item” booklets • Each panelist set 3 rounds of bookmarks • Panelist discussion prior to Round 1 and after Rounds 1 and 2 • Panelist review of impact data prior to final bookmark placement • All content areas asked to review alignment of cut scores

  5. Expert Panel • Panel Members • Dr. Thomas Fisher • Dr. Huynh Huynh • Dr. Roger Trent • Observed the Cut Score setting on July 16 • Formal “Expert Panel” meeting on July 17 • Reviewed cut score setting process • Teacher recommendations and results • Provided feedback and advice for Department of Education

  6. Change from Fall 2008 to Spring 2009

  7. For the purposes of notifying students, parents, and schools of ISTEP+ results and determining remediation funding the following passing scale scores will be used:

  8. Questions?

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