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Introduction to the Smarter Balanced Digital Library

Introduction to the Smarter Balanced Digital Library. Brian Huff September 3, 2014. Outcomes / Agenda. What is the purpose of the SBAC Digital Library? What is the structure of the SBAC Digital Library? How will the SBAC Summative and Interim assessments be reported ?. Quick write.

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Introduction to the Smarter Balanced Digital Library

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  1. Introduction to the Smarter Balanced Digital Library Brian Huff September 3, 2014

  2. Outcomes / Agenda • What is the purpose of the SBAC Digital Library? • What is the structure of the SBAC Digital Library? • How will the SBAC Summative and Interim assessments be reported?

  3. Quick write What is formative assessment? How is it different from summative assessment? What does it look like?

  4. Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) • 27 states representing 43% of K-12 students • 21 governing, 6 advisory states

  5. The Smarter Balanced Assessment System Comprehensive Assessment System Optional Interim assessment system — no stakes Summative assessment for accountability English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, Grades 3 – 8 and High School* Last 12 weeks of year** DIGITAL LIBRARY of formative tools, processes and exemplars; released items and tasks; model curriculum units; educator training; professional development tools and resources; scorer training modules; and teacher collaboration tools. INTERIM ASSESSMENT INTERIM ASSESSMENT • PERFORMANCE TASKS • ELA / Literacy • Math COMPUTER ADAPTIVE ASSESSMENT ELA/Literacy & Math Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks Scope, sequence, number, and timing of interim assessments locally determined Re-take option available Source: ETS – K12 Center * Summative and interim assessments for grades 3 – 8 and 11, with additional supporting assessments for grades 9 and 10. ** Time windows may be adjusted based on results from the research agenda and final implementation decisions.

  6. Definition “Formative assessment” means assessment tools and processes that are embedded in instruction and are used by teachers and pupils to provide timely feedback for purposes of adjusting instruction to improve learning. California Assembly Bill 250, October 2011

  7. SBAC Digital Library Scavenger Hunt • How many resources are there available today? • How many of these resources are posted with distinction? • What is one resource a teacher at your site might use right now? • What is one resource you might consider using to support staff development at your site? • What questions do you anticipate from teachers as we roll this out?

  8. The Smarter Balanced Assessment System Comprehensive Assessment System Optional Interim assessment system — no stakes Summative assessment for accountability English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, Grades 3 – 8 and High School* Last 12 weeks of year** DIGITAL LIBRARY of formative tools, processes and exemplars; released items and tasks; model curriculum units; educator training; professional development tools and resources; scorer training modules; and teacher collaboration tools. INTERIM ASSESSMENT INTERIM ASSESSMENT • PERFORMANCE TASKS • ELA / Literacy • Math COMPUTER ADAPTIVE ASSESSMENT ELA/Literacy & Math Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks Scope, sequence, number, and timing of interim assessments locally determined Re-take option available Source: ETS – K12 Center * Summative and interim assessments for grades 3 – 8 and 11, with additional supporting assessments for grades 9 and 10. ** Time windows may be adjusted based on results from the research agenda and final implementation decisions.

  9. SBAC Claims in ELA and Math

  10. Feedback Form Visit the wiki: tinyurl.com/rusdwiki Click “Feedback” Click “Survey” on today’s meeting Or scan:

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