Policy Definitions, Achievement Level Descriptors, and Math Achievement

Standards

Review the Standards Setting TimelineHear from Stakeholders

◦Development process◦Stakeholder Engagement

Adopt the High School Math Achievement Level Descriptors

Review the Grade 3 -8 Math Achievement Level Descriptors

Policy Definitions are general statements that describe rigor across grade levels and content areas and provide an overarching definition for each achievement level.  They are used for all subjects

Achievement Level Descriptors explain a students’ knowledge and skills at a specific Achievement Level by grade and subject. They are a key element in the establishment of cut scores.

Following national best practice, ODE will focus the Standards Setting panelists’ attention on a reasonable cut score given data on national and international benchmarks.

General Policy Definitions (provide consistency across subjects and grades)

Math Policy Definitions(provide consistency within math across grades)

Math Achievement Level Descriptors by grade

Differentiate levels of achievement needed for university, community college, workforce development, etc.

Proficient: A student who is proficient has solid academic performance.

Mastery: A student who has mastered a subject is able to clearly explain all aspects of the subject to fellow students.

Developed by group of math education experts after:◦ Review of Oregon’s 2006 ALDs◦ Review of national best practice ◦ Review of ALDs from other states with high

performance and high standards

Developed in preparation for summer Math Standards Setting

Reviewed by math stakeholders

State Board adoption of the High School Achievement Level Descriptors

Review of the grade 3-8 Achievement Level Descriptors

Adoption of the grade 3-8 Achievement Level Descriptors is expected in May

Extended Assessment Math Achievement Level Descriptors will be presented in May for adoption in June.