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NAEP Update. DTC Summer Meeting, June 10. Topics. Overview 2015 NAEP and TIMSS Communications Timeline School Test Coordinator Responsibilities. NAEP 2015 . Operational and Pilot Reading, mathematics, science (4,8,12) Pilot technology-based assessments (TBA) (4,8,12) Special Studies
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NAEP Update DTC Summer Meeting, June 10
Topics • Overview 2015 NAEP and TIMSS • Communications Timeline • School Test Coordinator Responsibilities
NAEP 2015 • Operational and Pilot • Reading, mathematics, science (4,8,12) • Pilot technology-based assessments (TBA) (4,8,12) • Special Studies • NAEP-TIMSS Linking Study (8) • Knowledge and Skills Appropriate Study (KaSA) (4,8) • National Indian Education Study (NIES) (4,8) • Sample size • 63 districts, 283 schools • Assessment Window • January 26–March 6, 2015
NAEP 2015 • Session Details • Sample Size at School Level • Paper-based: Up to 107, 90 is typical • TBA: Up to 50 students • Time: 120 min. (P/P) 90 min. (TBA
TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced 2015 • Assessments • TIMSS: • Mathematics, science (4,8) • 7 schools • TIMSS Advanced: • students in advanced mathematics and science (12) • 2 schools in SC • Sample size • 7 Districts, 9 schools • Assessment Window • March 30–May 29, 2015
TIMSS • Details • Two intact classrooms per school • Mathematics and science spiraled in each classroom • Time: Approx. 2½ hours. • Online teacher and school questionnaires • Accommodations allowed.
TIMSS Advanced • Details • Not intact classes • Time: Approx.2½ hours. • Online teacher and school questionnaires • Accommodations allowed.
Timeline for communications • Letter from Dr. Zais to district superintendents (June) • Communicate scheduled assessment dates to DTCs (July) • DTCs provide school test coordinator contact information (September) • Information to principals and school test coordinators (September/October)
School Test Coordinators’ Responsibilities • STC designated for each school • Create user account in in MyNAEP • Provide school information • Update list of sampled students and preparing for the assessment of students with disabilities and English language learners (SD/ELL) • Notify parents/guardians of participation
School Test Coordinators’ Responsibilities • Submit current roster of students • Coordinate completion of questionnaires by school staff • Promote the importance of NAEP with students and school staff • Finalize assessment arrangements