the connecticut academic performance test third generation overview
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The Connecticut Academic The Connecticut Academic Performance TestPerformance Test
Third Generation Overview Third Generation Overview
CAPT OverviewCAPT Overview
Connecticut General StatutesConnecticut General Statutes
• sec. 10-14n– Mandates Statewide Assessment
– Includes Grade 10 Public School Students
– Not Sole Criterion for Graduation, Promotion
– Certification of Mastery
– On Permanent School Record, Transcript
• sec. 10-223a– Include Results in Graduation Requirements
Components of the Components of the AssessmentAssessment
CAPT
MathReadingAcross theDisciplines
WritingAcross the Disciplines
Science
Response to
Literature
Readingfor
Information
InterdisciplinaryWriting
Editing and
Revising
33rdrd Generation Timeline Generation TimelineAll Subjects All Subjects
2004
DevelopmentBegan
2005
Items Piloted
2006
Items Piloted
2007
Live
March 5 - 30
Measurement Incorporated ( MI) from Durham, NC holds the contract for CAPT 3rd Generation
Item Development PathItem Development Path
Item on a Live TestItem on a Live Test
CSDE Reviews Analyzes DataCSDE Reviews Analyzes Data
CSDE ReviewsCSDE Reviews
Select Text & Write Items Select Text & Write Items
Fairness & Content Committees ReviewFairness & Content Committees Review
Pilot TestPilot TestOption Option
toto
Revise Revise oror
RejectReject
3-year Process
The Mathematics The Mathematics AssessmentAssessmentNumber of Items and Points Across StrandsNumber of Items and Points Across Strands
8 OE Items8 OE Items(3 points each(3 points each
holistically scored)holistically scored)
24 GI Items 24 GI Items ( 1 point each)( 1 point each)
48 48 Total PointsTotal Points
Algebraic Algebraic Reasoning Reasoning 2 6 12
Numerical & Numerical & ProportionalProportional
ReasoningReasoning2 6 12
Measurement & Measurement & GeometryGeometry 2 6 12
Working Working with Datawith Data 2 6 12
Mathematics SessionsMathematics Sessions
• Cover 2 standards each
• May contain Linking Items
• Starts with 4 Open Ended then all Grid-In
• Items vary in difficulty, but do not get harder as you go further
• Best to write something for every problem
Linking ItemsLinking Items
• Linking items are items that are used on tests in subsequent years or generations in order to equate the results from year to year.
• There are linking items in each discipline.
• Results for these items are not counted towards individual student performance.
Changes for MathematicsChanges for Mathematics
New for the Third Generation:• Based on 2005 Connecticut
Mathematics Framework
Changes carried from the Second Generation: • Students Can Show Their Work
OR Explain Their Reasoning
• Two 75 minute Sessions
ScienceScience
New for the Third Generation:
• Based on 2004 Connecticut Science Framework
• Performance Task Removed– No more kit delivery before CAPT
– No longer a “one size fits all” lab exercise
ScienceScience
• Embedded Tasks Suggested
– Context of lab and STS tasks used for open- ended questions that assess inquiry skills
– One open-ended question per strand (total of 5)
Scoring changes
• A shift from 33% to 47 % of the assessment on inquiry skills
• Inquiry skills assessed in both multiple choice and 5 open-ended items
ScienceScience
ScienceScienceNumber of Items and Points Across Strands
Content Content KnowledgeKnowledge
Scientific Inquiry, Scientific Inquiry, Literacy, and NumeracyLiteracy, and Numeracy
75 75 Total Total PointsPoints40 MC Items 40 MC Items
(1 point each)(1 point each)20 MC Items20 MC Items(1 point each)(1 point each)
5 CR Items5 CR Items(3 points each)(3 points each)
Energy Energy TransformationsTransformations
8 4 1 15
Chemical Structures Chemical Structures & Properties& Properties
8 4 1 15
Global Global InterdependenceInterdependence
8 4 1 15
Cell Chemistry Cell Chemistry & Biotechnology& Biotechnology
8 4 1 15
Genetics, Evolution Genetics, Evolution & Biodiversity& Biodiversity
8 4 1 15
Reading Across the Reading Across the DisciplinesDisciplines
Number of Items and PointsNumber of Items and Points
10 OE10 OE(holistically scored)(holistically scored)
12 MC12 MC(1 point each)(1 point each)
Total Total PointsPoints
Response to Response to LiteratureLiterature
4(6 points in all)
0 12
Reading for Reading for InformationInformation
6(2 points each)
12 24
RtL = independently scored by two readers
Reading Across the Reading Across the DisciplinesDisciplinesChanges
Reading for Information– Every Other Paragraph Numbered in Articles
Writing Across the Writing Across the DisciplinesDisciplines
Number of Items and PointsNumber of Items and Points
2 OE2 OE(holistically scored)(holistically scored)
18 MC18 MC(1 point each)(1 point each)
Total Total PointsPoints
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Writing IWriting I
1(6 points)
0 12
Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Writing II Writing II
1(6 points)
0 12
Editing & RevisingEditing & Revising 0 18 18
IW = independently scored by two readers
Writing Across the Writing Across the DisciplinesDisciplinesChanges
Interdisciplinary Writing– Two Articles Per Task
Total Score RangeTotal Score RangeTotal Score Range (100-400)Total Score Range (100-400)
LevelLevel MathematicsMathematics ScienceScience
Reading Reading Across Across
the the DisciplinesDisciplines
WritingWritingAcross Across
the the DisciplinesDisciplines
5 (Advanced)5 (Advanced) 287-400287-400 290-400290-400 287-400287-400 286-400286-400
4 (At Goal)4 (At Goal) 261-286261-286 261-289261-289 258-286258-286 250-285250-285
3 (Proficient)3 (Proficient) 223-260223-260 211-260211-260 217-257217-257 210-249210-249
2 (Basic)2 (Basic) 192-222192-222 188-210188-210 185-216185-216 182-209182-209
1 (Below Basic)1 (Below Basic) 100-191100-191 100-187100-187 100-184100-184 100-191100-191
Note: Scaled scores are computed differently for each discipline. Visit the CAPT Resources webpage to view the technical report for more information.
Visit CTREPORTS.COMVisit CTREPORTS.COM
Visit this site to find local, district and state data disaggregated and for the entire population and make comparisons within a generation and to other towns and high schools within Connecticut.
English Language LearnersEnglish Language Learners
• Enrolled > 10 Months in U.S. Public School Must Take All Parts of CAPT
• Enrolled < 10 Monthsin U.S. Public School &
Took Language Assessment Scales Are Exempted from Reading, Writing, Science – But Not Mathematics*
*A Federal rule through NCLB
Skills ChecklistSkills Checklist
• For Significantly Cognitively Impaired
• Requires Intensive Individualized Instruction in Multiple Settings to Acquire, Maintain, or Generalize Skills Students Without Disabilities Typically Develop Outside of a School Setting
• Instructional Program May Include Functional / Life Skills Component
CAPT shown to be a CAPT shown to be a Predictor of Future SuccessPredictor of Future Success
Success is defined by:1. Interest in College
2. Time Elapsed Before Starting College
3. Reduced Number of College Remediation Courses
4. Increased # of Credits Taken Per Semester
5. Number of College Courses Taken & Passed
6. College GPA
7. Attainment of Post-Secondary Degree
Click for the study, First Steps: An Evaluation of the Success of Connecticut Students Beyond High School.
We Must Work Together We Must Work Together
DISTRICTDISTRICTCurriculum, instruction,
and assessment guidelines
STUDENT LEARNING
CSDE CSDE FRAMEWORKSFRAMEWORKS
Guide for content and instruction
in Grades PK-12
CSDE CSDE CMT/CAPTCMT/CAPT
Assessment of selected concepts and skills in
Grades 3-8 and 10
33rdrd Generation Handbooks Generation Handbooks Are Available OnlineAre Available Online
They are subject specific and include: Changes CAPT Standards Test Blueprint 10 Practical Teaching Strategies Released Items
Click here for access.
Make Connections Across Make Connections Across Subject Areas Subject Areas
• Reading• Writing• Using Evidence• Analyzing Information
• Making Inferences • Using Data• Graphing• Real World Problems
How can teachers support these threads in each and every content area?
CAPT Tasks for all disciplines include:
Content Area StrategiesContent Area Strategies
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
ReadingReading
WritingWriting
Success is achieved Success is achieved throughthrough
Year-Long Year-Long Quality Instructional Quality Instructional
Practices*Practices*
See your content area CAPT handbook for more information.
Contacts for QuestionsContacts for Questions
Jennifer E. BorckEducation Consultant, Literacy
[email protected]@ct.gov
Mary Anne ButlerEducation Consultant, Science
[email protected]@ct.gov
Marlene M. LovanioEducation Consultant, [email protected]@ct.gov