Focusing on Washington State Assessment for
Learning in Science
Kara MonroeScience Assessment SpecialistOSPIJune 26, 2009 1
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OSPI Science Assessment Team
Science Assessment Leadership Team (SALT)The 160+ members of this team have developed deep understanding of assessment and are available to provided PD. Contact information is available on the science assessment webpage.OSPI Science Assessment Webpage www.k12.wa.us/assessment/WASL/Science
Kara Monroe Assessment Specialist [email protected]
Tara RichersonAssessment [email protected]
Troi WilliamsAssessment [email protected]
State Assessments
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Overall ChangesName change: Measurements of Student Progress (3-8) High School Proficiency Exams (HS)Shorter, single session (except Writing) 75 minutes elementary 90 minutes middle school 120 minutes high school
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Overall Changes continued
Fewer written responses Only 4-5 Short Answers per subject3-8 testing window moved to May Starting week of May 10th
Exact dates depend on delivery method
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Overall Changes continuedComputerized testing-optional to start 2010: Reading and Math, 6-8 2011: R, M, and Science, 5-8 2012: R, M, and S, 4-High School Percent online grows each yearPaper-and-pencil 3rd grade, Writing?, some special populations
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Keep in mind as you plan…
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Science 2010
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WA Science Standards(2007 test and item specifications)
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5th Grade MSP for 2010 1 session (75 minutes)
Type of Item Numberof Items
TotalPoints
Percent ofTotal Points
Multiple Choice 26 26 76%
Short Answer 4 8 24%
Total 30 34 100%
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8th Grade MSP for 2010 1 session (90 minutes)
Type of Item Numberof Items
TotalPoints
Percent ofTotal Points
Multiple Choice 30 30 75%
Short Answer 5 10 25%
Total 35 40 100%
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High School (HSPE) for 2010
1 session (120 minutes)
Type of Item Numberof Items
TotalPoints
Percent ofTotal Points
Multiple Choice 35 35 78%
Short Answer 5 10 22%
Total 40 45 100%
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Science2011 & Beyond
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WA Science Standards(2009)
New Standards = we need to change everything to match the new standards
Test MapItem SpecificationsAsking about stuff we’ve never asked about = new itemsMay not assess some things we used to assess regularly.
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Timeline: 5th and 8th New standards tested starting 2011 Test Map and Item specifications:
planning, working, and decision making meetings: April-August 2009
Item writing: July 2009 Pilot testing: embedded in 2010 MSP
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Timeline: High SchoolNew standards tested starting 2012 Test Map and Item specifications:
planning, working, and decision making meetings: April-August 2010
Item writing: July 2010 Pilot testing: embedded in 2011 HSPE
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End of Course exam?OPSI and Board of Education will submit a report to the Legislature about End-of-Course options in High School Science. Legislature will most likely act in 2010 session.We will adjust our plans to carry out the law.
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