common core transition the pennsylvania journey 1 english language arts mathematics
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Common Core Transition
The Pennsylvania Journey
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English Language Arts Mathematics
The Direction
Eligible Content rewritten to embrace Common Core Standards
PA Academic Standards revised to reflect the content and rigor of Common Core.
PSSA aligned to revised Eligible Content
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What Common Core Says
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from text. (Common Core: Gr. 7)
What We Have
ASSESSMENT ANCHORR7.A.1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.ELIGIBLE CONTENT
R7.A.1.3 Make inferences, draw conclusions, andmake generalizations based on text.
R7.A.1.3.1 Make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from the text.
R7.A.1.3.2 Cite evidence from text
When It’s Revised
ASSESSMENT ANCHORR-07.A – L1.1 1Key Ideas and Details
R07.A.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of key ideas an details in literature.
EC: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences, conclusions, and/or generalizations drawn from text.
Timeline
DATE PDE ACTIVITY
October 2011 Revise Anchor/Eligible Content in Math and Reading in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 to align to Common Core Standards
January 2012Revise PA Academic Standards in Reading and Math to create set of PA Common Core Standards
January 2012Begin development of Common Core aligned PSSA Reading and Math tests
February 2012 Post PA Common Standards on SAS
February 2012Develop PA Common Core train the trainer modules for IU delivery to LEAs
February – May 2012
Offer CC training sessions to LEAs
February 2012 - ongoing
Align SAS resources to PA Common Core Standards
Spring 2014 Implement Common Core aligned PSSA tests, grades 3-5
Spring 2015 Implement Common Core aligned PSSA tests, grades 6-8
Assessment Overview
Grade Math Reading Writing Science
3 X X
4 X X X
5 X X X
6 X X
7 X X
8 X X X X
Keystone Exams
Algebra I Literature Composition Biology
LEA Goals
Continue with Common Core curriculum alignment
Determine Keystone Exam schedule
Plan for Keystone Project Based Assessment option
To assist…
IU delivery of Common Core and Project Based Assessment trainings
SAS posting of PA Common Core Standards and Anchor/Eligible Content
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Keystone Exams
English Language Arts Mathematics
ScienceSocial Studies
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Keystone Exams
Keystone Exam Status 2011 – 2012 2012 – 2013
Assessed Content Areas Algebra I Biology Literature English Composition
AYP Status and Keystone Exams
Keystone Exam Schedule
Operational: 2012 – 2013 Algebra I Biology Composition Literature
Field Test: 2012 – 2013
Civics and Government
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Project Based Assessments
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An Alternative Pathway to Proficiency
Project Based Assessments
Informed by Chapter 4
A new perspective on the TEST
Chapter 4
Students who do not score proficient or above on a Keystone Exam after having taken the test at least twice may choose to complete a project based assessment for that module based upon the requirements as detailed below.
Chapter 4
If a student is unable to meet the requirements in § 4.24(b)(1)(iv)(A) (relating to high school graduation requirements) after two attempts on a Keystone Exam, the student may supplement a Keystone Exam score through satisfactory completion of a project-based assessment. Points earned through satisfactory performance on one or more project modules related to the Keystone Exam module or modules on which the student did not pass shall be added to the student’s highest Keystone Exam score.
Project Based Assessment Overview
Created by PA educators guided by Jay McTighe
Scaffolded tasks building to the creation and submission of a Project Based Assessment
Five to seven hour time frame for completion
Project work by student completed before, during, or after school in supervised environment
PSSA accommodations apply
Roles in the PBA
Student
Monitor
Tutor
School Site Administrator
District Level Administrator
Intermediate Unit
Regional Review Panel
Review of Sample PBA
Online Delivery
Secure Site
Accessible by Defined Roles
Field Testing
Purpose: Evaluate the online tool as well as the quality of the projects
Scheduled for early 2012
Volunteer School Districts
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I wonder…
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Wrap Up
Contact: Common CoreJean Dyszel
Contact: Project Based AssessmentsDavid [email protected]
Contact: Keystone ExamsRich Maraschiello