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Meeting the Challenges of the Standards of Learning. Cherry Run SOL Schedule . Changes in Test Format. Multiple answers are possible. Partial answers receive NO credit. Only NOT and EXCEPT remain as emphasis words . All assessments done online. Changes in Test Format.
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Changes in Test Format Multiple answers are possible Partial answers receive NO credit Only NOTand EXCEPT remain as emphasis words All assessments done online
Changes in Test Format Increased use of academic language THEN: Which two words mean the same thing? NOW: Which two words are synonyms?
Technology-Enhanced Items (TEI) • Drag and Drop - contain draggers and drop zones. • Hot Spots- contain hot spot zones which represent student answer options. • Graphs- require students to create or complete some type of graph. • Fill-in-the-Blank- contain a text entry field.
15% Only of test questions are technology-enhanced…
… and of questions will have increased rigor or increased depth of knowledge. 100%
How does the VDOE define RIGOR? Students: • Use content to solve complex problems • Develop strategies that can be applied to other situations • Make connections across content areas • Ultimately draw conclusions and create solutions on their own Teachers: • Create environment where students use knowledge to create meaning for broader purpose
Increasing Rigor through Questioning revised Level of rigor increases revised revised
What does increased rigor look like for teachers and students in FCPS?
It all starts with the VDOE: Curriculum Framework Tested on SOL in grade 6 Example from Grade 6 Social Studies Skills are important and embedded in the Planning & Pacing Guides All 4 core subjects have similar elements
Planning and Pacing Guides The Curriculum Framework and Program of Studies are embedded throughout ALL planning and pacing guides. RIGOR Higher Level Thinking Skills
Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?
Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)
OLD Grade 7 USII History
OLD Grade 4 Mathematics
OLD Geometry
Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?
Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)
OLD NEW Reading
Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?
Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)
OLD Which of these describes water in a solid state? A Vapor rising in the sky B Hail during a storm C Waves crashing on the seashore D Rain falling from the clouds Grade 3 Science
OLD Grade 9 Biology
Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?
Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)
Rigor Resources for Teachers This document and the instructional resources featured here are available to teachers in eCART.