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How to Access and Use Your Online Data to Improve MS-CPAS2 Test Scores. Sean Owen, PhD Mississippi Assessment Center July 17, 2012. It’s a process…. LOST???. Know the steps…. Steps for Improvement. Go to RCU Website Login using district information. Download reports and/or data.
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How to Access and Use Your Online Data to Improve MS-CPAS2 Test Scores Sean Owen, PhD Mississippi Assessment Center July 17, 2012
Steps for Improvement • Go to RCU Website • Login using district information. • Download reports and/or data. • Identify strengths and weaknesses. • Share information with instructors. • Construct an action plan for change. • Prepare students through review.
Step 1: Go to RCU Website 1 • www.rcu.msstate.edu
Step 3: Download Data 3 • My Portal > Data > MS-CPAS2 Reports
Accessing Questions?
Interpreting Reports and Data Ask a question of the data Pick the data you need Look for a pattern
Data Questions • Where are my students scoring low? • Do excessive absences influence MS-CPAS2 scores? • How do our scores compare to last year? • [Your question here]?
Additional Data Considerations • State Test Scores • Absences • Discipline Reports • Past MS-CPAS2 Scores • Grades • Groups of Students
Data-Based Decisions • Goal • Include data in goal • Student focused • Plan • District and school focused • Work with those who influence variables in your plan • Include points to check the plan
Credit: Kimberly Tynes, PhD Results from swmcc study
Recommendations and Results • Interchangeable use of lecture, discussion, demonstration, small group activities, and hands-on activities to meet the curriculum requirements for each course. • Utilize technology, program-specific software and materials directly aligned with curriculum. • MS-CPAS2 preparatory sessions/courses and study guides • Student liability--Provide awards/recognition for successful students, integrate MS-CPAS2 in classroom grade(s). • Increase club/organization participation. • Utilize certifications along with MS-CPAS2. • Well-rounded program--instructors, students, instructional methods, computers, equipment, the classroom, software, and textbooks.
CTE 200(1-3) Course Established • This course will focus on four major areas: Reading Strategies, Understanding Key Testing Terms, Reading Diagrams and an extensive review of the CPAS course blueprint. (CTE 2001= 1sch: 1 hr lecture, CTE 2002=2sch: 2 hrs lecture, CTE 2003= 3sch: 3 hrs lecture) • Methods of Assessment • Weekly practice assessments • Weekly participation • CPAS test completion • Self-study assignments • Grade based on weekly attendance, completion of practice assessments, and completion of CPAS exam.
Interpreting Questions?