a look at the future of assessments brian bickley · january 29, 2014

A Look at the Future of Assessments Brian Bickley · January 29, 2014

Key Shifts of the Common Core

Focus

Coherence

Rigor

Key Shifts Of The Common Core

Focus strongly where the Standards focus

Key Shifts Of The Common Core

Coherence to think across grades, and link to major topics within grades

Key Shifts Of The Common Core

Rigor to pursueConceptual understandingProcedural skill and fluencyApplication with equal intensity

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1. Model Content Framework

2. Performance Level Descriptors (PLD)

3. Mid Year Assessment (MYA)

4. End of Year Assessment (EOY)

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5. Released Sample Items (Paper copies)

6. Prototype Items

7. Practice Test

8. Accessibility Features & Accommodations

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Model Content Framework

1

Document Reference

Refer to document: PARCC Assessments

in Grades 3-8

and

High School

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Grade 6

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Performance Based/Mid-Year Assessment (PBA/MYA)2

Document Reference

Refer to document: PARCC Mathematics

Evidence Table

Grade 8

PBA and MYA

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End of Year Assessment (EOY)3

Document Reference

Refer to document: PARCC Mathematics

Evidence Table

Algebra 2

EOY

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Released Sample Items

4

Document Reference

Refer to document: Grade 3

Vans for Field Trip

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Grade 3

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Grade 3The given equation can be rewritten using a different operation.

Use the drop-down menus to select the operation and the numbers to complete the equation.

972?

+-X

972?

Document Reference

Refer to document: Grade 8

Length of the Segment

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Grade 8

Document Reference

Refer to document: Geometry

Connection

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Geometry/ Mathematics III

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Prototype Items

5

Looking CloserPrototype Items:http://www.ccsstoolbox.com/parcc/PARCCPrototype_main.html

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Select:

Middle School Tasks

Select:

Cake Weighing

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Select:

Elementary School Tasks

Select:

Fractions on the Number Line

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Performance Level Descriptors (PLD)6

Document Reference

Refer to document: PARCC Math PLDs

Grade 3-8

Looking at the PLDs

Gives the Conceptual Concept

the PLD is based on

Gives the Sub-Claim that the PLD is written for

(A-Major Content)

Gives the PLD by performance level ranging from 2-5. Level 1 indicates

a range from no work shown to Minimal command

Five Performance Levels• Level 5: Students performing at this level demonstrate

a distinguished command of the knowledge, skills, and practices embodied by the Common Core State Standards assessed at their grade level.

• Level 4: Strong command…

• Level 3: Moderate command…

• Level 2: Partial command…

• Level 1: Minimal command…

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Practice Test

7

PARCC Updates - Field Tests

PARCC Items

Field Test (Research)

Computer Based Test

(CBT)

Pencil/Paper Test

Practice Test (Accompanied by a set

of scoring guidance)

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Accessibility Features & Accommodations 8

Technology Requirements

PARCC Technology Requirements Aim for “recommended” guidelines

Technology Readiness Tool (TRT) Districts & Schools With Active Accounts Contact Kirk Ross with specific questions

Email: Kirk.Ross@education.ohio.gov Phone: 614.995.4144

Calculator Policy

Grade 3 - 5:

No calculators allowed

Calculator Policy

Grades 6-7:

Will allow for an online four function calculator with square root

Calculator Policy

Grade 8:

Will allow for an online scientific calculator

PARCC Updates - Calculators

High School Calculator Policy:

Online calculator with functionalities similar to that of a TI-84 graphing calculator

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BRIAN BICKLEYMath Consultant(P) 614-644-6814brian.bickley@education.ohio.gov

ANN CARLSONMath Consultant (P) 614-644-5887ann.carlson@education.ohio.gov

ANNIKA MOOREMath Consultant(P) 614-728-2373annika.moore@education.ohio.gov

YELENA PALAYEVAMath Consultant (P) 614-387-7561yelena.palayeva@education.ohio.gov

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