Assessment Update

Wood Acres ElementaryFebruary 7, 2006

KPJ 2006

Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills

Administered Spring 2001 – 2005

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Wood Acres – CTBS Grade 2 Percent of Scores at/above 50th National Percentile

(Battery Index)

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

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100

Percentage

BI R L LM M MC

Subtest

2004 - 2005 CTBS Grade 2 Profile

BI – Battery Index LM – Language MechanicsR – Reading M - MathL – Language MC – Math Calculation

Grade 2 Assessments

TerraNova Second Edition (TN/2)

TerraNova Tests of Basic Skills (CTBS)

Previous Tool

New Tool

Why TN/2?•TN/2 was normed in 2000

•TN/2 will facilitate alignment of instruction to the Maryland School Assessment (MSA).

•The norm group includes students whose Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) specify testing accommodations.

Transition from CTBS to TN/2

Use of national percentile ranks to report performances

Common Features of the Two Assessments

Multiple choice items

Same subtests and objectives

Similar test administration times

Recording of students’ responses directly onto the test booklet

Sample 1 A

Sample 1 B

Sample 2 A

Sample 2 B

Compare Scores ?

TN/2 2006 Dates

March 1 – 7, 2006

Grades 3, 4 and 5What is The Maryland School Assessment (MSA)?

The MSA is a test of reading, math and, eventually, science achievement

This test provides educators, parents, and the public valuable information about student, school, school system, and state performance.

Facts About The MSA

The test meets the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

The test is administered annually to students in grades 3 through 8.

Scores from the March administration are expected to be available by late summer.

The test includes both multiple choice and brief constructed response (BCR) items.

MSA ScoresNorm Referenced

National Percentile Ranks

How well a student performed in readingand math compared to his/her peers nationally

Criterion - Referenced

C-R items provide proficiency scores expressed as Basic, Proficient, or Advanced

How well a student has masteredthe reading and math content specified in the MarylandContent Standards

MSA Dates

March 13 – 22, 2006

State Website

http://www.mdk12.org

Questions