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Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved.
Welcome to the PASeries Training Presentation. This presentation is intended to provide basic training in how to administer PASeries assessments and interpret the
results through online reports.
What is PASeries?
Pearson PASeries™ (Progress Assessment Series™)• Is a set of pre-built, formative assessments for that
the Maidez program will be using for Reading and Mathematics
• Provides multiple measures to monitor growth over time
• Uses scientific scales to measure progress and forecast growth
Types of Tests
• Reading • Grades 3-8• Screener and Progress Tests
• Mathematics• Grades 3-8• Three types of tests available
– Screener– Progress– Diagnostic ( not using)
PASeries Features & Benefits
Quick results
• Teachers receive immediate results via online reports
• Reports are available at the student, class, school, district and state levels
• Teachers are provided with student responses as well as scores
PASeries Features & BenefitsEase of use
• Stable and secure software – Used in high stakes testing for more than 5 years– Delivered more than 1 million secure tests online in May 2006– All data encrypted
• Easy to use web-based administrative site– Intuitive navigation and drop-down boxes make it easy to
perform administrative tasks– Individual user IDs and logins to control access
• Robust, secure testing software– Student friendly interface and navigation– All tools required for testing included in software
– calculators, ruler and protractor
PASeries Reading provides…• Tests for Grades 3-8
• Screener test for placement for each grade
• Three progress assessments for each grade to measure growth through the year
• Three level tests within each progress assessment to target student ability
• Above level tests, On level tests, Below level tests
• 10 tests per grade for a total of 60 tests (including screeners)
• Results reported using the Lexile scale
PASeries Reading Tests
• Measures comprehension and vocabulary
• Multiple-choice item format
• 36 items per test
• Designed to be delivered in one class period (40-50 min)
• Screener given at beginning of the program
• Progress assessments given 15-25 sessions
PASeries Reading measures progress using the scientific Lexile scale• Ties scores to other assessment instruments
and instructional materials
• Matches reader ability and text difficulty, allowing individualized monitoring of progress
• Forecasts student performance at the time of your high stakes test after taking at least 2 tests
• Are the most widely adopted reading measures in use today
PASeries Reading Scale
PASeries Mathematics provides…
• Tests for Grades 3-8
• Screening test for placement
• Six progress tests for each grade level to measure growth
• In-depth diagnostic testing by strand for targeting instruction
• 15 to 16 tests per grade for a total of 93 tests (including screeners, progress and diagnostic tests)
• Results reported using the Quantile scale
Math Screener Test
• Determines student’s initial level of mathematical achievement
• Designed to be at the difficulty of the previous grade level - end of year
PASeries Mathematics Progress Tests• Measures the NCTM strands: numbers and operations,
geometry, algebra (patterns and functions), data analysis and probability, and measurement
• Multiple-choice item format
• 30 items per test
• Tests increase in difficulty
• Designed to be delivered in one class period (40-50 min)
• Screener given at beginning of program
• Progress assessments given every 15-25 sessions
• In addition to industry-standard Lexile reading measures, PASeries is the first assessment to use Quantile math measures
• A scientific approach to measure students’ math achievement
• Forecasts student performance at the time of your high stakes test after taking at least 2 tests
• Ties scores to other assessment instruments and instructional materials
PASeries Mathematics measures progress with the Quantile scale
Access to PASeries Testing
• ROE will add accounts for all instructors and assign access
• Each instructor will be assigned to their site and class
• Lead Instructors will have access to all classes at their school site
Preparing for Testing
Resources• PASeries Maidez Checklist• Reference Guide• PASeries student tutorial
software• Online tutorial
• All tests are administered online
• Results reported online
Testing Preparation
• The Lead Instructor at your site will:• Make sure all needed hardware and software is in
place and functioning prior to testing• Create student testing sessions• Start all tests
Assigned Test Sessions
• Lead teacher creates PASeries testing schedule based on number of sessions and subject
• Screener test will be given at actual student grade level
• Screener results in reading will be used to assign test level of progress tests
• Math tests are sequential
Lexile ScoringGrade Screener Test
Score Reading Level
3 0–295 Lexiles 300–800 Lexiles 805+ Lexiles
Below-level reader On-level reader Above-level reader
4 0–395 Lexiles 400–900 Lexiles 905+ Lexiles
Below-level reader On-level reader Above-level reader
5 0–495 Lexiles 500–1000 Lexiles 1005+ Lexiles
Below-level reader On-level reader Above-level reader
6 0–595 Lexiles 600–1100 Lexiles 1105+ Lexiles
Below-level reader On-level reader Above-level reader
Media Room
Anderson – Period 1 Math
STEP ONE:
SPECIFY SESSION INFORMATION
STEP ONE:
SPECIFY SESSION INFORMATION
Math Progress Tests
D1A – SCHOOL 1
GRADE 3 CLASS 1
Math Blue Screener
STEP TWO:
ASSIGN YOUR AVAILABLE STUDENTS TO YOUR SESSION BY SELECTING SCHOOL AND
CLASS INFORMATION
STEP TWO:
ASSIGN YOUR AVAILABLE STUDENTS TO YOUR SESSION BY SELECTING SCHOOL AND
CLASS INFORMATION
STARTING YOUR SESSIONSTARTING YOUR SESSION
All Session information can be edited at this
time
All Session information can be edited at this
time
VIEWING YOUR SELECTED SESSIONVIEWING YOUR SELECTED SESSION
TEST123
VIEW A TEST SESSIONVIEW A TEST SESSION
You may sort by column
information
You may sort by column
information
STEP ONE:
TO VIEW YOUR DISTRICT/SCHOOL SESSION LIST – DEFINE YOUR
SESSION INFORMATION
STEP ONE:
TO VIEW YOUR DISTRICT/SCHOOL SESSION LIST – DEFINE YOUR
SESSION INFORMATION
Step 5: Print Student Authorization Letters (Lead Instructor)• Student Authorization
Letters are printed and distributed to the instructors
• Contains Login ID and Test Code that students need to access the tests
PRINT THE STUDENT AUTHORIZATION TICKETS
PRINT THE STUDENT AUTHORIZATION TICKETS
TestNav URL
TestNav URL
For Paper Testing Only
For Paper Testing Only
VIEW MAIN POINTS OF THE STUDENT AUTHORIZATION TICKET
VIEW MAIN POINTS OF THE STUDENT AUTHORIZATION TICKET
Administering Tests ( All Instructors)• Launching TestNav and using information from
the Student Authorization Ticket• Reviewing PASeries sample items within
TestNav• Viewing PASeries sample reports
On your Desktop, double click on the
TestNav Icon
TESTING DAY – USING TESTNAVTESTING DAY – USING TESTNAVType in the URL address found on the Student Authorization Ticket
USE LOGIN INFORMATION FOUND ON STUDENT’S AUTHORIZATION TICKET
USE LOGIN INFORMATION FOUND ON STUDENT’S AUTHORIZATION TICKET
10191058
TEST123
HERE’S A LOOK AT THE TESTHERE’S A LOOK AT THE TESTStudent’s Name and
Test Name
Student’s Name and
Test NamePASeries Test
Tools
PASeries Test Tools
Navigation Buttons
REVIEW SUMMARY for EACH SECTIONREVIEW SUMMARY for EACH SECTION
After each Section, students are given two warning boxes
STUDENTS ARE NOW READY TO TESTSTUDENTS ARE NOW READY TO TEST
TEST SAMPLE
Guided Practice• Monitoring test sessions
• Log on to Pearson training site• http://etest.pearson.com/customers/
Pearson/etesttrng/index.htm
Login Screen
• Please watch as I go through the login procedure the first time, then you will log in.
Login ID and Password
• Login ID:
• Password:
• First time users must sign acceptable use and change password
• New password:
Monitoring Testing
• Instructors can monitor student progress during testing• Go to the PASeries website and click on View a Test Session
Monitoring Test Session
Monitoring Test Session
• Click on the session name to view Session Roster
Status
• The “Started” in the student status box indicates the student has actually logged in and started the test
Stopping a Session (All Instructors)
• Reports cannot be generated until all students’ tests appear as Stopped
• If a student is does not complete an assigned test, that test must be marked as complete
Marking a Test Complete
• On the Student Roster screen, click on the student’s name to open the Student Test Details screen.
• Click the Mark Test Complete button.
PASeries Reports
• Classroom reports• Item analysis• History and forecast
• Reporting to parents
VIEW REPORTSVIEW REPORTS
REPORT CATEGORIESREPORT CATEGORIES
REVIEWING DETAILS on the ITEM ANAYLSIS REPORT
REVIEWING DETAILS on the ITEM ANAYLSIS REPORT
TO VIEW TESTING ITEM: CLICK ON the QUESTION NUMBER
TO VIEW TESTING ITEM: CLICK ON the QUESTION NUMBER
STEP ONE:
DEFINE: ADMINISTRATION, SCHOOL, CLASS, AND TEST
Blue Screener Question 27Blue Screener Question 27
Math Blue 2 Question 25Math Blue 2 Question 25
MATH PROGRESS TESTS ITEMS HAVE ADDITIONAL RATIONALE INFORMATION
TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH DIAGNOSTIC FEEDBACK (The rationales do not
apply to screeners or diagnostic tests)
MATH PROGRESS TESTS ITEMS HAVE ADDITIONAL RATIONALE INFORMATION
TO PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH DIAGNOSTIC FEEDBACK (The rationales do not
apply to screeners or diagnostic tests)
Rationales
To View Student Forecast Report, Click on Student’s Name
To View Student Forecast Report, Click on Student’s Name
STUDENT HISTORY AND FORECAST REPORTSTUDENT HISTORY AND FORECAST REPORT
Date of TestsDate of Tests
Quantile Measure
Quantile Measure
STUDENT INFORMATIONSTUDENT INFORMATION
Forecast Measure
Forecast Measure
Thank You!
To practice the skills learned in this presentation, log on to the PASeries Training Center at:
http://etest.pearson.com/customers/Pearson/etesttrng/index.htm
You can re-create all the functionality of the live site without affecting real student data.
**You must have login IDs and passwords to use this site
Questions??????????
• ROE contact information
Thank you!
If you have any further questions, please reference one of the resources listed below:
PASeries Marketing: www.pearsonpaseries.com
PASeries Administrative site: www.Paseries.net
PASeries Customer Support: 1-888-597-1103 or [email protected]