DRE

Developing Achievement Levels for FCAT 2.0 and Algebra 1

A & S

October 11, 2011

DRE

Developing FCAT 2.0 and Algebra 1 EOC

Achievement Levels

• Panels–Educator proposed–Reactor reviewed–Commissioner proposes Draft Rule

DRE

ReadingLevel 3 and Above in Florida

DRE

ReadingLevel 1 in Florida

DRE

Mathematics Level 3 and Above in Florida

DRE

Mathematics Level 1 in Florida

DRE

Developing FCAT 2.0 and Algebra 1 EOC

Achievement Levels• Next Steps– Public input on Draft Rule – SBOE Rule adoption meeting - December

DRE

FDOE Workshop

• Proposed Cut Scores for SBOE Workshop–Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 1:30-3:30pm–McKesson Building, 1400 Florida Mango• For those who might be interested in attending

the workshop, a Q & A will be offered at 4 p.m.

DRE

Diagnostic Predicted Levels

• When should EDW apply the new FCAT 2.0 levels to current diagnostic results?–Provide feedback to elementary, middle,

and high school Department Chairs –Convene meeting of these and other

district staff to determine when to apply new FCAT 2.0 levels

DRE

FDOE Still Determining

• FY12 School grading or AYP rules–For example•How learning gains will be calculated for

level 1 and 2 students?•How EOCs will count toward school grades? •How will the FDOE AYP waiver impact AYP

rules?

DRE

FDOE Still Determining

• School grading scale –For example•How many points do you need to get a

school grade of A? B?

• State Board Action - February

DRE

Resources• A & S Presentation and FDOE Proposed Cut Scores

http://palmbeachschools.org/dre

• FDOE Standard Setting Process Overviewhttp://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/fcat2rma1eocas.pdf

• Achievement Level Descriptions (ALD)http://sharepoint.leon.k12.fl.us/tdc/external/default.aspx

See ALD Math and ALD Reading