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Virginia Alternate Assessment Program. Standard Setting Richmond, Virginia September 18-21, 2001. Purpose/Goals. Define Proficiency Levels Recommend Cut Scores Recommend Improvements. Background. The Law (PL 105-17) Uses of the Program Content Areas Collections of Evidence Scoring
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VirginiaAlternate AssessmentProgram Standard Setting Richmond, Virginia September 18-21, 2001
Purpose/Goals • Define Proficiency Levels • Recommend Cut Scores • Recommend Improvements
Background • The Law (PL 105-17) • Uses of the Program • Content Areas • Collections of Evidence • Scoring • Performance Levels
Content Areas • English Language Arts • Mathematics • Science • History/Social Science
Collections of Evidence • Measurable IEP goals • One entry per subject • Focus on SOL objectives • 4-6 pieces of evidence • Varied formats • Support documents
Scoring • 5 Dimensions • Linkage to Standards • Student Performance • Variety of Settings • Contexts • Supports for Independence • 3 Score Points • 2 Raters
Issues to Consider • Skill of person preparing Collection of Evidence • Progress over time vs. current status • IEP/SOL link
Proficiency Levels • Needs Improvement • Proficient • Advanced
Activities • Practice • Round 1 • Discussion • Round 2 • Discussion • Round 3 (if needed)
Steps • Review Collections of Evidence • Evaluate Performance Levels • Complete Forms • Discuss Ratings • Repeat • Recommend Cut Scores
Example N = Needs Improvement
Example P = Proficient
Example = Advanced A
Example ? ? Clearly Needs Improvement Clearly Proficient Clearly Advanced
Follow-Up • Report to Board • Refine Definitions • Recommend Improvements