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UTIPS Update C-Forum October 5, 2007

UTIPS Update C-Forum October 5, 2007. Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist Assessment Section Utah State Office of Education. UTIPS Overview. UTIPS is one part of USOE’s “online formative assessment system” R277-402 The UTIPS item pool includes

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UTIPS Update C-Forum October 5, 2007

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  1. UTIPS UpdateC-ForumOctober 5, 2007 Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist Assessment Section Utah State Office of Education

  2. UTIPS Overview • UTIPS is one part of USOE’s “online formative assessment system” • R277-402 • The UTIPS item pool includes • USOE item pool, aligned to state curriculum • Educator authored itemscan also bealigned to the state curriculum Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  3. UTIPS Flexibility Educators can build assessments using 1. The USOE item pool • Practice tests (CRT blueprint tests) • Individual items by standards and objective 2. Their own items or… A combination of both Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  4. Practice Tests • CRT blueprint tests are NOT designed to predict student’s performance on a CRT. • UTIPS is a screening tool. • It is one tool for a teacher to use, not the final determination about a student’s ability. • Results should be evaluated over time, and compared to observations and other information about the student’s understanding. Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  5. Customizing Tests • Multiple grade levels/content areas can be used on a single test • Link websites to groups of questions • Attach files (audio, documents, etc) to groups of questions • Use short response, matching, essay questions –not just multiple choice tests Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  6. Local Assessments • Districts and schools can administer common assessments • Pre-tests • Benchmark Assessments • Teacher receives results in their account • Owner receives results by teacher and aggregate Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  7. UTIPS Users • Level 1 – Uses the content folders to administer tests, does not receive reports • Level 2 – Builds blueprint tests; individual items used at the class level • Level 3 – Creates custom tests designed to reflect instruction; feedback used to adjust instruction tailored to student needs Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  8. A Formative Tool UTIPS training takes time… … and is most effective when supported by content specialists who demonstrate best practices in using results to support instruction Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  9. UTIPS Update • USOE Non-Secure Item Pool Summary • Distributed in August • Math re-alignment & UBSCT Math alignment • In progress: ETA Jan 2008 Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  10. UTIPS Update • 10 of the 12 regional servers have received the summer 2007 item pool update. • Secondary ELA items • Graphic problems are being addressed • Addressing need for more items Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  11. UTIPS Update State-wide Statistics • January 1 – September 16: 2,905,361 Tests • MyUTIPS server = 31% • UCUTIPS server = 22% • Davis server = 15% • Washington server = 8% • All other servers = 2% - 5% each • Approximately 15,000 teachers have used their account since Spring 2006 Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  12. UTIPS Meetings • User’s Group • Co-Chairs: Duke Mossman (NUES) & Jared Orton (Nebo) • Operator’s Group • Co-Chairs: Jim Stewart (UEN) & Tom Ackerson (Wasatch) Email distribution list and regular meetings for each group – please bring concerns and questions for discussion. Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  13. UTIPS Future • USOE will administer the non-secure Item Pool through an online assessment engine. • Solutions for addressing scaling issues are being explored. • Funding is being sought. Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

  14. Contact Information Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist Assessment Section Utah State Office of Education (801) 538-7723 julie.quinn@schools.utah.gov Julie Quinn Computer-Based Assessments Specialist

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