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Information on the Keystone Exams 5-5-14TRANSCRIPT
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KEYSTONE INFORMATION, TIPS,
AND STRATEGIES
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Keystone Exams
Replaced the 11th grade PSSA Include three exams: Algebra I, English
Literature, and Biology Designed as end-of-course
assessments Administered without a time limit for
students completing during a testing session
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PDE Mandate
All public high schools in Pennsylvania MUST administer the Keystone Exams
Graduation Requirement for students in the Class of 2017 who must pass Keystones in Algebra I, Literature, and Biology to graduate
Students currently in grades 10, 11, and 12, do not need to pass to graduate
The Keystones are STILL importantSchool Profile
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Keystones
We receive NO money for students taking the test
BHS is judged on how well our students perform
Academic Growth is excellent for schools to display
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Keystone Exams All 11th graders must take (or will have
taken) the three examsAny student who has had, or is currently taking
Algebra I must take the examAny ninth grader or tenth grader who has had or
is currently taking Biology must take the examAny tenth grader who is currently taking English
must take the exam
Students who took the Keystones last year without reaching Proficiency must retake the exam
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All you desire to know about PDE - SAS Pennsylvania Department of Education
– PDE Standards Aligned System – SAS Information on Keystones found on PDE
Website http://www.education.state.pa.us
Keystone Information found on SAS website http://www.pdesas.org
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Keystones
These exams are used by the state to calculate a school’s Performance Profile that includes:Academic growthParticipation in the testingStudent AttendanceGraduation Rate
PVAAS – PA Value Added Assessment System
○ https://pvaas.sas.com
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Why Keystones?
BHS is measured against all high schools in Pennsylvania.
These exams will display a student’s mastery of required skill sets in each subject area.
Helps us to know where we need to adjust our curriculum
Identifies individual academic strength and weakness.
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Keystones
Students in class of 2017 who do not pass the KeystonesMust complete a Project Based Assessment
(PBA)Each module = 6-8 hours of project workStudents are not permitted to be exempt
from PBA
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Keystone Testing when? These exams will be taken over the
course of six days. May 12 through 23
5/12 and 5/13- Biology5/14 and 5/15 – Algebra I5/21 and 5/22 – English5/23 – make-up testing
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Keystones
School begins at REGULAR time on all testing days
May 12 – 16Non testing students will attend school
programs May 21, 22
Regular Schedule
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Keystone Preparation
Science DepartmentCreated Study PacketProvide review sessions after schoolDeveloped customized USATestprep
programReviewed Keystone topics in all science
classesInformed students of on-line material to
access from home
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Keystone Preparation
Math DepartmentCreated Study PacketsProvide review sessions after schoolDeveloped customized USATestprep
programReviewed Keystone topics in math classesInformed students of on-line material to
access from home
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Keystone Preparation
English DepartmentCollaborated with SS Department to hone
writing skillsShared grading rubrics with Department
ChairsReviewed Keystone topics in Literature
classesReferenced the on-line material for test prep
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Keystone Exam Day Tips for Students
Get a good night’s sleep. Eat a proper breakfast. Dress comfortably. Put your game face on. A positive attitude makes a difference Try your best
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Math Tips
Bring an approved calculator (no cell phones)
Read the question carefully Use the formula sheet Do the work on a piece of scratch paper Check work twice Mark the answer clearly Show all work for open ended questions
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Marking Text(Strategies apply to all tests) Students are allowed to mark the
Keystone test booklet. Highlight or underline.
Main ideasDetailsWords not knownThemes, symbols, and any other literary or
figurative devices. Write notes in the margin. Draw arrows and circles.
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Open Ended Answers(Strategies apply to all tests) Read the prompt twice, carefully.
Know the difference between and/or. Sketch out answer before giving final
answer. For reading make sure the requested
amount of details are written and the details are from the text.
For math make sure all work and steps are shown.
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During the Exams
NO CELL PHONESPhones must be stored in lockers and
turned offPhones taken into classrooms will be placed
in a plastic bin during testing PDE – has been known to visit sites
during testing
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After the Exams
Bring SSR materials NO Electronic devices No Hall Passes Results expected in July Students who achieve below proficient
will be notified via letter Will be required to attend remediation
sessions
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Late Arrivals and Make Up Sign in at attendance Students will be directed where to go by
the attendance office or administration If absent, students will be assigned a
make up exam(s).
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Success
We, the staff at Baldwin High School, believe that our students will do wonderfully on the test.
We are asking for our students’ best effort.
We are BHS Proud!
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS?