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OREGON’S STANDARDS SETTING PROCESS. Policy Definitions, Achievement Level Descriptors, and Math Achievement Standards. Goals for Today. Review the Standards Setting Timeline Hear from Stakeholders Development process Stakeholder Engagement
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OREGON’S STANDARDS SETTING PROCESS Policy Definitions, Achievement Level Descriptors, and Math Achievement Standards
Goals for Today • Review the Standards Setting Timeline • Hear from Stakeholders • Development process • Stakeholder Engagement • Adopt the High School Math Achievement Level Descriptors • Review the Grade 3 -8 Math Achievement Level Descriptors
Background • Policy Definitions are general statements that describe rigor across grade levels and content areas and provide an overarching definition for each achievement level. They are used for all subjects • Achievement Level Descriptors explain a students’ knowledge and skills at a specific Achievement Level by grade and subject. They are a key element in the establishment of cut scores. • Following national best practice, ODE will focus the Standards Setting panelists’ attention on a reasonable cut score given data on national and international benchmarks.
Framework • General Policy Definitions (provide consistency across subjects and grades) • Math Policy Definitions (provide consistency within math across grades) • Math Achievement Level Descriptors by grade • Differentiate levels of achievement needed for university, community college, workforce development, etc.
Definitions • Proficient: A student who is proficient has solid academic performance. • Mastery: A student who has mastered a subject is able to clearly explain all aspects of the subject to fellow students.
Achievement Level Descriptor Development • Developed by group of math education experts after: • Review of Oregon’s 2006 ALDs • Review of national best practice • Review of ALDs from other states with high performance and high standards • Developed in preparation for summer Math Standards Setting • Reviewed by math stakeholders
Next Steps • State Board adoption of the High School Achievement Level Descriptors • Review of the grade 3-8 Achievement Level Descriptors • Adoption of the grade 3-8 Achievement Level Descriptors is expected in May • Extended Assessment Math Achievement Level Descriptors will be presented in May for adoption in June.