Navigating the Waters of Assessment
Navigating the Waters of Assessment
Assessment Overview Valorie Foy
The Six Tenets of AQuESTT
Assessment The State Board believes the results of multiple assessment sources (national, state, and classroombased) should be used to measure student achievement of college and career ready standards, and be used as an integral part of the instructional process. Areas of Focus • Individualized/Adaptive Assessments • Classroom Based Assessments • State Assessments • National/International Assessments
Balanced Assessment • Test matched to standards • Matched to curriculum and instruction • One Test • Check for Learning is available-An interim system
Statewide Test Overview Grades 3-8 & Alternate 3-8 and 11 NeSA-English Language Arts NeSA-Mathematics NeSA-Science (5&8)
2 6 weeks
1 week
March 20, 2017 to May 5, 2017
NeSA-English Language Arts Aligned to the ELA College and Career Ready Standards
Includes Selected Reponses Technology Enhanced Items
Independent Writing Items Text-Dependent Analysis in Grades 5-8
NeSA-Math Operational Legacy Mathematics Standard
s
Embedded Field Test Items CCR Standards of Mathematics
CCR Math Professional Development College and Career Ready Standards of Mathematics • • • • • •
One-Day 8:30-3:30 (Check-in 8:00) Coffee and Lunch Fee for Lunch Only Registration Form from NDE Three Participants Per District-Mathematics Teachers and Curriculum Leaders
Professional Development Dates (All 2016)
Location
Venue
October 11
Gering
Gering Civic Center
October 12
Kearney
Younes Center
October 13
Norfolk
October 18
Lincoln
Lifelong Learning Center Downtown Holiday Inn
October 19
Omaha
DC Centre
NeSA-Science
Aligned to Legacy Science Standards
NeSA-Writing • NeSA-Writing at Grades 4, 8, and 11 will not be administered in 2016-2017. • No test window three weeks in JanuaryFebruary.
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam •
LB 930- College Entrance Exam • Replace the NeSA tests at Grade 11 • Replace the national assessment instrument at high school • Begin in the 2017-2018 school year
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam •
Plan- Operational for the 2016-2017 School Year
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam • •
Released a Request for Proposal in July Two Companies—Intent to Bid • ACT • SAT • Proposals are due August 2016 • Contract by September 2016 • Spring 2017 test administration
College Entrance Exam Included by NDE in the Request for Proposal • • •
At a minimum to include Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Writing Alignment of Items by Nebraska educators Choice of mode by test site: online or paper/pencil
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam Included by NDE in the Request for Proposal • • •
Independent Alignment Standard Setting Online test preparation classes for Free & Reduced lunch
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam Included by NDE in the Request for Proposal • Reasonable timelines for submitting accommodations • Reasonable timelines for submitting emergency, mobile students accommodations • Commissioner working with community colleges on an entrance exam
Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) Erin Kunkle
Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) • Included on NeSA-ELA in Grades 5, 6, 7, & 8 • One (1) TDA prompt on Operational NeSA-ELA • TDA task: • Read text(s) (informational and/or literature) • Respond to a writing prompt based on the text(s) • Draw on writing skills while inferring and synthesizing information from the passage(s) to develop a comprehensive response • Provide evidence from the passage(s) to support response
Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) 2015-16 • Grades 5-8, 11- Field Test • Grades 3 & 4- Pilot, Cognitive Lab • Nebraska Educator Involvement • Rangefinding • Rubric Analytic Scoring Research • Feedback for revisions to TDA Rubric, Writer’s Checklist, and prompt format
Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) 2016-17 • Grades 5, 6, 7, & 8- Operational NeSA-ELA • Scored holistically using rubric • Grades 3 & 4- No Operational TDA • All Grades- No Field Testing
TDA Resources TDA Resources provided for Grades 3-8, 11 www.education.ne.gov/Assessment/ • Sampler Items • Practice Test • Revised Rubric & Writer’s Checklist (July 2016) • TDAs in Check4Learning (Coming October 2016) • TDA Professional Development (TBD 2016-17)
Math Transition By John L. Moon, Ph.D.
Math Transition
TOS for 2018 & Crosswalk
Operational Testing 2017 • Based on TOS 2010 (Legacy) • Score is based on items based on TOS 2010 • Only Multiple Choice items (MC) • Practice Tests Available
Items for Field Testing 2017 • • • •
Based on TOS 2018 (CCR-2015) Items are embedded Includes Technology Enhanced items (TE) Includes tools such as calculator, protractor, or graph construction. • Items not included in calculation of NeSA score for spring 2017. • Practice Tests will be available with TE and tools in December 2016 • More details available later.
Tech Enhanced Items - Math
• Available on practice tests, Dec. 12th • Type of TE items include (computer scoreable) • Drag and Drop • Multiple Select • Equation Builder • Drop Down Menus
Professional Development Math • • • •
In October, single day Review Math CCR Standards Math Item Development for C4L Opportunity to interact with math tools and TE items • TE items measure higher DOK
-NeSA Practice Materials
-Check4Learning -eDIRECT Improvements -Technology Update Jeremy Heneger
NeSA Practice Materials • Practice opportunities available through INSIGHT • Practice Tests • Provide raw scores (such as 15/18) • Save written responses (TDA, Writing) • Require test tickets (single administration) • Available Sept. 15 (Students uploaded Nov. 4) • CCR Math Practice Tests available Dec. 12 • All Online Tool Training and Guided Practice Tests • Generic logins • Tutorials available from launch page of INSIGHT
NeSA Practice Materials • Practice opportunities also available through Chrome without tickets • https://wbte.drcedirect.com/NE/portals/ne • Generic logins • No saved results/responses
Check4Learning • Available July 20 • All existing accounts rolled over • Memorandum of Understanding • Available soon • Similar to last year but based around math transition
Check4Learning • ELA items • Old items realigned to new standards • At least 6 passages per grade with new item types • Available October • Math Items • Items will remain aligned to Legacy Standards • Work on new items/including new item types
eDIRECT Improvements • Transition in late August or September
• Compatible with tablets and mobile devices • Enhancements to improve overall performance with faster response times • Additional improvements to student and test management functionality will roll out throughout the school year
Technology • DRC will release new versions of INSIGHT and the TSM on July 28 2016 • INSIGHT will update automatically • TSM will require uninstall/reinstall
• Supported OS versions and system requirements • 2016-2017 DRC INSIGHT System Requirements • Newly supported/no longer supported/phase out schedule • Update Quarterly
Thank you.
Assessment Overview Valorie Foy
The Six Tenets of AQuESTT
Assessment The State Board believes the results of multiple assessment sources (national, state, and classroombased) should be used to measure student achievement of college and career ready standards, and be used as an integral part of the instructional process. Areas of Focus • Individualized/Adaptive Assessments • Classroom Based Assessments • State Assessments • National/International Assessments
Balanced Assessment • Test matched to standards • Matched to curriculum and instruction • One Test • Check for Learning is available-An interim system
Statewide Test Overview Grades 3-8 & Alternate 3-8 and 11 NeSA-English Language Arts NeSA-Mathematics NeSA-Science (5&8)
2 6 weeks
1 week
March 20, 2017 to May 5, 2017
NeSA-English Language Arts Aligned to the ELA College and Career Ready Standards
Includes Selected Reponses Technology Enhanced Items
Independent Writing Items Text-Dependent Analysis in Grades 5-8
NeSA-Math Operational Legacy Mathematics Standard
s
Embedded Field Test Items CCR Standards of Mathematics
CCR Math Professional Development College and Career Ready Standards of Mathematics • • • • • •
One-Day 8:30-3:30 (Check-in 8:00) Coffee and Lunch Fee for Lunch Only Registration Form from NDE Three Participants Per District-Mathematics Teachers and Curriculum Leaders
Professional Development Dates (All 2016)
Location
Venue
October 11
Gering
Gering Civic Center
October 12
Kearney
Younes Center
October 13
Norfolk
October 18
Lincoln
Lifelong Learning Center Downtown Holiday Inn
October 19
Omaha
DC Centre
NeSA-Science
Aligned to Legacy Science Standards
NeSA-Writing • NeSA-Writing at Grades 4, 8, and 11 will not be administered in 2016-2017. • No test window three weeks in JanuaryFebruary.
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam •
LB 930- College Entrance Exam • Replace the NeSA tests at Grade 11 • Replace the national assessment instrument at high school • Begin in the 2017-2018 school year
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam •
Plan- Operational for the 2016-2017 School Year
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam • •
Released a Request for Proposal in July Two Companies—Intent to Bid • ACT • SAT • Proposals are due August 2016 • Contract by September 2016 • Spring 2017 test administration
College Entrance Exam Included by NDE in the Request for Proposal • • •
At a minimum to include Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Writing Alignment of Items by Nebraska educators Choice of mode by test site: online or paper/pencil
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam Included by NDE in the Request for Proposal • • •
Independent Alignment Standard Setting Online test preparation classes for Free & Reduced lunch
Grade 11- College Entrance Exam Included by NDE in the Request for Proposal • Reasonable timelines for submitting accommodations • Reasonable timelines for submitting emergency, mobile students accommodations • Commissioner working with community colleges on an entrance exam
Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) Erin Kunkle
Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) • Included on NeSA-ELA in Grades 5, 6, 7, & 8 • One (1) TDA prompt on Operational NeSA-ELA • TDA task: • Read text(s) (informational and/or literature) • Respond to a writing prompt based on the text(s) • Draw on writing skills while inferring and synthesizing information from the passage(s) to develop a comprehensive response • Provide evidence from the passage(s) to support response
Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) 2015-16 • Grades 5-8, 11- Field Test • Grades 3 & 4- Pilot, Cognitive Lab • Nebraska Educator Involvement • Rangefinding • Rubric Analytic Scoring Research • Feedback for revisions to TDA Rubric, Writer’s Checklist, and prompt format
Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) 2016-17 • Grades 5, 6, 7, & 8- Operational NeSA-ELA • Scored holistically using rubric • Grades 3 & 4- No Operational TDA • All Grades- No Field Testing
TDA Resources TDA Resources provided for Grades 3-8, 11 www.education.ne.gov/Assessment/ • Sampler Items • Practice Test • Revised Rubric & Writer’s Checklist (July 2016) • TDAs in Check4Learning (Coming October 2016) • TDA Professional Development (TBD 2016-17)
Math Transition By John L. Moon, Ph.D.
Math Transition
TOS for 2018 & Crosswalk
Operational Testing 2017 • Based on TOS 2010 (Legacy) • Score is based on items based on TOS 2010 • Only Multiple Choice items (MC) • Practice Tests Available
Items for Field Testing 2017 • • • •
Based on TOS 2018 (CCR-2015) Items are embedded Includes Technology Enhanced items (TE) Includes tools such as calculator, protractor, or graph construction. • Items not included in calculation of NeSA score for spring 2017. • Practice Tests will be available with TE and tools in December 2016 • More details available later.
Tech Enhanced Items - Math
• Available on practice tests, Dec. 12th • Type of TE items include (computer scoreable) • Drag and Drop • Multiple Select • Equation Builder • Drop Down Menus
Professional Development Math • • • •
In October, single day Review Math CCR Standards Math Item Development for C4L Opportunity to interact with math tools and TE items • TE items measure higher DOK
-NeSA Practice Materials
-Check4Learning -eDIRECT Improvements -Technology Update Jeremy Heneger
NeSA Practice Materials • Practice opportunities available through INSIGHT • Practice Tests • Provide raw scores (such as 15/18) • Save written responses (TDA, Writing) • Require test tickets (single administration) • Available Sept. 15 (Students uploaded Nov. 4) • CCR Math Practice Tests available Dec. 12 • All Online Tool Training and Guided Practice Tests • Generic logins • Tutorials available from launch page of INSIGHT
NeSA Practice Materials • Practice opportunities also available through Chrome without tickets • https://wbte.drcedirect.com/NE/portals/ne • Generic logins • No saved results/responses
Check4Learning • Available July 20 • All existing accounts rolled over • Memorandum of Understanding • Available soon • Similar to last year but based around math transition
Check4Learning • ELA items • Old items realigned to new standards • At least 6 passages per grade with new item types • Available October • Math Items • Items will remain aligned to Legacy Standards • Work on new items/including new item types
eDIRECT Improvements • Transition in late August or September
• Compatible with tablets and mobile devices • Enhancements to improve overall performance with faster response times • Additional improvements to student and test management functionality will roll out throughout the school year
Technology • DRC will release new versions of INSIGHT and the TSM on July 28 2016 • INSIGHT will update automatically • TSM will require uninstall/reinstall
• Supported OS versions and system requirements • 2016-2017 DRC INSIGHT System Requirements • Newly supported/no longer supported/phase out schedule • Update Quarterly
Thank you.
