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Test Chairpersons’ Orientation

Miami-Dade County Public Schools September 15, 2010. Test Chairpersons’ Orientation. In all, 82%, or 368 of our 449 Test Chairpersons completed the survey. Test Chairperson Survey: June 2010. Type of school Charter: 43 Non-Charter: 325. Other roles

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Test Chairpersons’ Orientation

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  1. Miami-Dade County Public Schools September 15, 2010 Test Chairpersons’ Orientation

  2. In all, 82%, or 368 of our 449 Test Chairpersons completed the survey. Test Chairperson Survey: June 2010

  3. Type of school • Charter: 43 • Non-Charter: 325 • Other roles • 190 Assistant principals • 38 Guidance counselors • 27 Reading / math / • writing coaches • 66 Teachers “Other” • Number of years as test chair • Minimum: 1 • Maximum: 36 • Mean: 5.4 All about you . . . Full results on the Test Chairperson’s Webpage under Miscellaneous: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo

  4. General Satisfaction across Programs

  5. 2010-11 Testing Calendar http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp

  6. Amendment to Florida Statutes s. 1003 Florida Secondary School Redesign Act s. 1008 Public School Student Progression; Remedial Instruction; Reporting Requirements Effective July 1, 2010 Senate Bill 4

  7. End of Course (EOC) assessments • Credit requirements for graduation • Availability of acceleration courses at all high schools • Transition from FCAT (SSS) to FCAT 2.0 (NGSSS) • FCAT/EOC administration schedules • Immediate application of concordant scores • Impact on high school accountability Major changes See Q&A at http://www.fldoe.org/BII/pdf/SB4-Final2.pdf

  8. End of course (EOC) assessments * Middle grade students’ scores are banked for graduation credit, and for high school accountability components. Middle grade students’ scores will not be used as 30% of final grade; this calculation applies to the Y1 grade 9 cohort only. **This subject area is NOT delineated in SB4, but is included in the FLDOE’s transition plan. SB4 calls for priority given to English/Language Arts II EOC. See http://www.fldoe.org/asp/k12memo/pdf/tngcbtf.pdf.

  9. All students enrolled in course participate* • “Stakes” impact entering Grade 9 student cohort and beyond • Year 1 : 30% of final grade • Year 2 + : credit awarded for passing EOC • Pass course, not EOC test – no credit awarded • Fail course, pass EOC test – credit awarded • Middle grade students “bank” passing scores • Opportunities to “retake” EOC will be provided • Opportunities to take without enrolling in course: Credit Acceleration Program (CAP) * All 9th graders who took Algebra I in middle grades will also participate in Algebra I EOC in spring 2011. EOC: Algebra I, geometry, biology

  10. Enrolled students must take test(s) • Comprehensive mathematics/science test(s), as applicable, and EOC • Not included in calculating students’ final grades • Banked beginning in Y2 for students’ credit accumulation • Not applied to AYP calculations for middle schools • Middle grade students’ scores “banked” beginning in Y2 for School Grade and AYP calculations for senior highs EOC: Middle grade students

  11. All 9th grade students (or enrolled/previously enrolled) must participate in the Algebra 1 EOC in Spring 2011 in Y1: 30% of final grade only applies for 9th graders • EOC take the place of Grade 10 FCAT comprehensive mathematics test beginning with Grade 9 Cohort in Y2 +: Student required to pass EOC to get course credit • Selected high schools participate in Field Tests for EOCs • Spring 2011: Geometry and Biology EOC: high school

  12. Plans to phase out Grade 11 Science replacing with Biology EOC (not explicit in SB4) • EOC tests will have two level scores • Passing and College Readiness • EOC added to accountability calculation in 2011-12 • School grades – will include banked middle grade scores • AYP: will not include banked middle grade scores • Grade forgiveness policy still applies EOC: high school, Continued

  13. Allows students to earn high school credit in a course requiring an EOC without being enrolled in the course • Virtual instruction • Middle grade students • “Retakers” • CAP students may participate in any scheduled administration of an EOC Credit acceleration program (CAP)

  14. Mathematics credit requirements • Science credit requirements • Changes in Social Studies/electives/major areas of interest • May obtain credit through EOC without enrollment in course * This brief summary is provided FYI – please contact Student Services for more complete information. High school graduation requirements*

  15. Each Senior High School must offer opportunities to earn college credit • Advanced Placement (AP) • International Baccalaureate (IB) • Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) • Dual Enrollment (DE), career academy opportunities • Courses that lead to national industry certification • Minimum requirements: IB, AICE, or a combination of at least four DE/AP courses with at least one in each core content area (English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) * This brief summary is provided FYI – please contact Student Services for more complete information. Acceleration courses*

  16. Status of Grade 9 students who took course in middle school has not yet been determined • High School Performance Grades • Only Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics (no Grade 9) • Only gain scores for Grade 9 – 10 (no Grade 8 to 9) • EOC results will be included once passing scores are set • State is determining “Growth” component • AYP - Spring 2011 performance of Grade 9 students’ on the Algebra I EOC will be used for 2011-12 AYP Impact on Accountability

  17. Program Updates:

  18. FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT) 2.0 Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) Maria C. Bruguera, Director I Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist

  19. Phasing-out of FCAT Reading, Mathematics, and Science, while retaining FCAT Writing • Phasing-in FCAT 2.0 Reading (grades 3-10), Mathematics (grades 3-8), and Science (grades 5 and 8) • Phasing-in Florida End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments (high school Algebra I, Geometry, Biology I) • United States History, and middle school Civics are under development Key elements of the transition to FCAT 2.0

  20. transition schedule

  21. The FCAT 2.0 Reading assessments in grades 3-10 will include: • Greater number of reading passages that include historical documents and classical literature • Greater number of test items that require reasonable inferences and reasonable prior knowledge • In Grades 3 and 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics assessments may require the use of the provided ruler to answer questions. • The Grade 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics assessment will include multiple-choice test items and gridded-response test items. • Gridded-response test items in FCAT 2.0 Mathematics for grades 5 - 8 have different grids than those on the FCAT. • The option for negative answers is included for grades 7 and 8. • FCAT 2.0 tests will not have any performance task items. How are the FCAT 2.0 and FCAT assessments different?

  22. FCAT 2.0 and FCAT chart

  23. High Schools • Grade 9 students will be administered: • FCAT 2.0 Reading in Spring 2011 • Algebra I EOC in May 2011 (30% of course credit ) • This requirement does not apply to students that completed the course prior to 2011 • Grade 10 students will be administered: • FCAT 2.0 Reading graduation test • Passing scale score 300 will be linked to new test • FCAT Mathematics Retake (Grade 10) on the computer • It will be a timed test • Passing scale score is 300 Updates: 2010-11 School Year

  24. End-of-Course Assessments will be on the computer • Algebra I EOC will be administered to ALL students (in any grade) enrolled in Algebra I or equivalent courses in May 2011. • Geometry and Biology EOC field tests will be administered in selected schools. • Baseline administration of the Geometry and Biology EOC tests will be administered in May 2012. Updates: 2010-11 School Year, cont.

  25. Algebra I EOC State Requirements • Grades 6-8 • Students enrolled in Algebra I or an equivalent course must take the Algebra I EOC exam. • No state requirements for using EOC to calculate final course grade or for students to pass the EOC • Students that receive a satisfactory final course grade do NOT have to retake or pass the EOC in high school • Credit earned is banked and it is used for high school accountability grades Updates: 2010-11 School Year, cont.

  26. Algebra I EOC State Requirements • Grade 9 • EOC is 30% of final grade for currently enrolled students • Requirement does NOT apply to grade 9 students that completed the course prior to 2011, but will be included as part of school grades. • Grade 10 • Students enrolled in Algebra I or an equivalent course must take the Algebra I EOC assessment. Updates: 2010-11 School Year, cont.

  27. Florida college entry-level placement test (FCLPT or CPT) • Commonly known as the CPT • Testing window November 1, 2010 – March 25, 2011 (Optional) • CPT test scores may be used for the following: • To establish eligibility for Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award, Bright Future Scholarship Program, and dual enrollment/early college programs. • The CPT will also be used to calculate school grades beginning in 2010.

  28. Florida college basic skills exit test (fcbset) • Senate Bill 1908: Students may be offered remedial coursework through the Senior High School and Adult Vocational Centers. • High school level College readiness courses (1/2 high school elective credit) being offered are: • 100835001 Reading for College Success • 100937001 Writing for College Success • 120041001 Math for College Success • Students that earn a final grade of “C” or better in the course and who score at or above the passing score on the State’s exit test will NOT be required to be enrolled in related remedial postsecondary courses if enrolled in a Florida College System Institution within 2 years.

  29. Baseline, Fall, and Winter Reading, Mathematics, and Science Interim Assessment Program Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

  30. Monitor student progress of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) in Reading and Mathematics and the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) in science. • Provide valid and reliable information regarding content mastery and/or instructional focus. • Utilize the data to make meaningful and timely curricular decisions. • Progress reporting tool for School Improvement Plans. Purpose

  31. All eligible students must take the Interim Assessment in Reading, Mathematics, and Science. • Reading, Grades 3-10,* • Reading, Grades 11-12, for students enrolled in Intensive • Reading • Mathematics, Grades 3-8* • Mathematics, Grade 10 and Grades 11 – 12 for students enrolled in Intensive Mathematics • Algebra I, for Grade 9 students and others enrolled in Algebra I • Science: Grades 5, 8, and 11* *Students MUST take the test corresponding to the grade level in which they are listed in ISIS. Students to Be Tested

  32. Performance Levels The Performance Levels for grade 10 Mathematics and Science tests based on the original Sunshine State Standards are as outlined.

  33. The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards test forms will utilize the Edusoft default of 70% for Overall and Question Group Bands. • Proficient set at 70% • Non Proficient set at 69% and below • Performance levels for Fall and Winter forms will be made available in 2011-12 Interpreting Proficiency Levels for the NGSSS, 2010-11

  34. Useful reports that can be retrieved via Edusoft: • Class List Reports • Item Analysis Report • Item Response Report • Student Performance Report • Subgroup Report* • Custom Group Report • Performance Band Report* Score Reports * Print to complete SIP/DA progress reports

  35. Benchmark Assessment Item Bank • To allow teachers to monitor student progress on the Reading, Mathematics, and Science Sunshine State Standards • To provide teachers with classroom assessment tools that will provide reliable student-level benchmark information to inform instruction • To provide students with information on their progress on specific benchmarks • Item Bank Resources: • Item Bank Overview • Item Bank Newsletter • Download Examview Test Generator

  36. Interim Assessment Test Administration Window

  37. Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist Comprehensive English Language Learners (CELLA)

  38. Overview of CELLA • CELLA is a four-skill English language assessment measuring student proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. • Listening, Reading, and Writing are administered in groups • Speaking is administered on a one-on-one basis • Kindergarten students are assessed in all four areas on a one-to-one basis. • CELLA is not a timed test.

  39. Purposes of CELLA The test results can provide: • Data useful for charting student progress over time, • Diagnostically useful information about students’ strengths and weaknesses in English, • The language proficiency levels of individual students can be used in making decisions regarding placement into, or exit from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs, • Identifying the proper ESOL level, • Determining whether Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) have been met.

  40. Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs)

  41. Important Dates for 2011 CELLA Administration Individual : March 7 – April 8, 2011 Group: March 7 – March 25, 2011

  42. Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

  43. Purpose of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) • A common nationwide measure of student performance • Reports change over time • Provides results for the nation, states, and some urban districts. • Secondary indicator for state progress and allows national comparisons between states and large urban districts • Used by the President, Congress, and state leaders to set education policy

  44. Overview of the NAEP • A representative sample of schools and students are selected • Randomly selected students in grades 4, 8, and 12 are assessed in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and economics • Assessments includes multiple-choice and constructed response items. • Assessments are administered by NAEP field staff • Assessments are 90 to 120 minutes, which include testing and answering background questions • Accommodations are offered for ELL and SWD students. • Results are reported by scale scores, subscales, achievement levels, subgroups, and geography

  45. Features of NAEP-TUDA (Trial Urban District Assessment) • Provides district-level data to participating urban districts • Provide a common yardstick to measure student achievement in comparison to • Other urban districts • States • Large Central Cities • National Public Schools • Census Regions

  46. Important Dates for NAEP 2011

  47. Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS)Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS )

  48. Felicia Mallory, Executive Director Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist Florida Competency on Personal Fitness (FCEPF)

  49. Stanford Achievement Test, Tenth Edition (SAT-10) • Mayda Cabeza, Director • Ms. Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist

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