scas hands-on - getting ready for the eocs
DESCRIPTION
This session will provide hands-on training to set up, administer, score and monitor the NAF SCAS End-of-Course exams and Culminating Projects. Savvy and experienced academy teachers will share tips about how to simplify the use of the SCAS online assessments. Participants will have an opportunity to practice those tips and to set up fall classes with the assistance of NAF staff. Participants will also learn how to find and use the information reported in the system. Bring your class schedules, class rosters and your SCAS questions to practice using your class information. Be ready for the new school year!TRANSCRIPT
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SCAS Hands-On: Getting Ready for the EOCs
Kevin EnglishCheryl Burns
Karlene McCormick-LeeJuly 2014
Agenda
• Getting To Know Each Other – Kevin • SCAS Update – Karlene• SCAS End-Of-Course Exams – Kevin • The Good, The Bad - Cheryl• Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions – Cheryl• SCAS Online – Kevin• SCAS @ NAF NEXT – Kevin • Questions - Kevin, Cheryl, Karlene
Getting Ready for the EOCs
• What is your role? • Are you in the same role this year as next?• Have you used SCAS before?• Are you comfortable with online testing?• Do you remember your log in?
Getting Ready for the EOCs
Student Certification Assessment System – SCAS• A Rigorous Certification• A Secure Assessment Program• A Measurement of College and Career
Readiness • Aligned with Industry Standards• Designed with National Curriculum and
Assessments Experts • Developed with NAF Network Input
What SCAS is…
• A Learning Management System• A District Student Information
System (SIS)• A Student Portfolio• A Lesson Planning Tool• A Formative Classroom
Assessment
What SCAS is NOT…
Completed Culminating Projects (CPAC) or End of Course (EOC) Exams
SCAS By The Numbers…
Completed Culminating Projects (CPAC) or End of Course (EOC) Exams
SCAS By The Numbers…
Number of Unique Students Starting an Assessment in SCAS
SCAS By The Numbers…
Number of Academies that had students complete one or more CPACs, EOCs, or Internship Assessments (IAs): 9/12 - 2/14 • AOF 40 academies • AOHT 26 Academies • AOIT 20 Academies • AOE 6 Academies
SCAS By The Numbers…
• Online System• Policy and Practice• Training and Outreach• Value Add
Where NAF Is Going With SCAS
Where NAF Is Going With SCAS
Policy and Practice• Straightforward messaging • Transparent requirements and
expectations • Clear, defined processes • Frequent and early updates
Where NAF Is Going With SCAS
Training and Outreach – Fall 2014• Pilot Assessments• District Champions and Power Users• District Coaching • Webinars• Resources • Technical Assistance and Support
Where NAF Is Going With SCAS
System Enhancements • Class Roster With Raw Scores • Internship Assessment Visibility • Click/Dropdown To Enter Students • Report Development
• PDFs• Online, On Demand
Where NAF Is Going With SCAS
Adding Value and Benefits• Post Secondary Partnerships• Business Partnerships• State Partnerships • District Partnerships
Where NAF Is Going With SCAS
End of Course Exams
Student
Certification
Assessment
System
Getting Ready for the EOCs
NAF Student Certification is issued upon graduation to a student who has:• Completed four (4) NAF courses receive a passing
score on each of the four (4) culminating projects and end of course exams or end of course exams in 2 year-long courses in the case of AOE
• Received a satisfactory rating on the internship assessment.
• Met all local high school graduation requirements at a level required for admission to its state’s public postsecondary institutions (four-year, two-year, and community colleges).
SCAS Requirements…
• What was easy?• What was hard?• What will I never do
again?• What do I wish I had
done the first time around?
The Good, The Bad
Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions
Real Stories • Situation and Puzzle
• Tips • Solutions
Roles• District SCAS Administrator• Academy SCAS Administrator• School Technical Support • Teacher
Everyone Has Role
• Technical Support• Perform System Checks
• Download Secure Browser
• Use Excel Spreadsheets
• Maneuver in Online Database
• Upload Files
• Excel, CSV, PPT, Word, Videos
End-of-Course Exams
Timing • Before Course• During Course• Before Exam• Day of the Exam• After Exam
Timing is Everything
Timing • Before Exam
• Create and Manage Classes• Calendar Dates• Review Materials and Resources• Culminating Project• System Check• Secure Browser
Timing is Everything,
• All EOCs• Assess 16 Critical Learning Objectives
• Contain 32 Multiple Choice Questions(MCs) + 3 MCs in field test
• Include 4 Constructed Response Questions (CRs) + 1 CR in field test
• Total 40 Questions
End-of-Course Exams
Scoring• Multiple Choice Items are scored
immediately by the system• 1 Pt. per Correct Answer = 32 pts. • Field Test Items Not Scored
• Contracted Response Items must be scored by the teacher• Scoring Rubric• 2 Pts. Possible Per Answer = 8 pts.
End-of-Course Exams
Administrative Guide – Assessed Learning Objective
End-of-Course Exams
SCAS Online
Access System & Secure Brower
End-of-Course Exams
Click to Download
Proctor Password
End-of-Course Exams
Last 15 min.
Student EOC Log In
End-of-Course Exams
Required Log In Info
Student EOC View
End-of-Course Exams
Navigation
Student EOC View
End-of-Course Exams
Scoring The CR Items
End-of-Course Exams
Ready To Score
Scoring The CR Items
End-of-Course Exams
Clcik To Score
Clcik To See Guide
View Results
End-of-Course Exams
Click to Download
Click Number to see CR ResponseClick or Rollover to see the EOC Raw Score
Download Results
End-of-Course Exams
• To participate in SCAS or for information about SCAS training, contact a member of your NAF Instructional Management Team.
• “Help” section with tips regarding several key activities.
Where To Find SCAS Information
• Internet Testing Systems (ITS) support team is available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm EST online, via email or by phone.
• An online request for assistance can be submitted when logged into the system. The ITS support email is [email protected] and phone is 1-800-514-8494.
Where To Find SCAS Information
• If you have questions about SCAS general practices or continue to have difficulty, please contact [email protected].
• Join us for the SCAS Panel Session: Unique Solutions and Practical Ideas
• Today @ 3:00PM
Where To Find SCAS Information
SCAS ?Just Ask.
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