Miami-Dade County Public Schools
September 15, 2010
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TEST CHAIRPERSON SURVEY: JUNE 2010 o In all, 82%, or 368 of our 449 Test Chairpersons completed the survey .
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Full results on the Test Chairperson’s Webpage under Miscellaneous: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo
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GENERAL SATISFACTION ACROSS PROGRAMS
Percentage Agree/Strongly Agree
Elem.
Middle Senior Comb.
Alt.
Adult
Website 99.4
Screencasts 95.3
Returning Materials to TDC 98.2
Courier Service 99.4
TDC Service 98.8
Student Assessment Service 98.8
Support from School Admin.
98.2
100.0
91.7
98.0
98.0
100.0
100.0
96.0
97.9
82.6
95.7
95.7
100.0
97.9
93.6
100.0
89.1
100.0
95.8
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
88.9
100.0
90.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
66.7
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
ALL
99.4
91.6
98.2
97.8
99.4
99.1
97.6
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http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp
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Amendment to Florida Statutes s. 1003 Florida Secondary School Redesign Act s. 1008 Public School Student Progression;
Remedial Instruction; Reporting Requirements
Effective July 1, 2010
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End of Course (EOC) assessments
Credit requirements for graduation
Availability of acceleration courses at all high schools
Transition from FCAT (SSS) to FCAT 2.0 (NGSSS)
FCAT/EOC administration schedules
Immediate application of concordant scores
Impact on high school accountability
See Q&A at http://www.fldoe.org/BII/pdf/SB4-Final2.pdf
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Subject
Algebra I
Geometry
Biology
Chemistry/Physics/
Equally Rigorous
Algebra II
Field Test
2009-10
2010-11
2010-11
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Y1
Baseline
(Scale Scores Only)
2010-11*
2011-12*
2011-12*
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Y2 +
Standards
Set (All Scores)
2011-12*
2012-13*
2012-13*
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School
Grade/ AYP
Calculation
2011-12*
2012-13*
2012-13*
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Civics (Middle School)
US History**
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* Middle grade students’ scores are banked for graduation credit, and for high school accountability components. Middle grade students’ scores will not be used as 30% of final grade; this calculation applies to the Y1 grade 9 cohort only.
**This subject area is NOT delineated in SB4, but is included in the FLDOE’s transition plan. SB4 calls for priority given to
English/Language Arts II EOC. See http://www.fldoe.org/asp/k12memo/pdf/tngcbtf.pdf
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All students enrolled in course participate*
“Stakes” impact entering Grade 9 student cohort and beyond
 Year 1 : 30% of final grade
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 Year 2 + : credit awarded for passing EOC
 Pass course, not EOC test – no credit awarded
 Fail course, pass EOC test – credit awarded
Middle grade students “bank” passing scores
 Opportunities to “retake” EOC will be provided
 Opportunities to take without enrolling in course: Credit
Acceleration Program (CAP)
* All 9 th graders who took Algebra I in middle grades will also participate in Algebra I
EOC in spring 2011.
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Enrolled students must take test(s)
 Comprehensive mathematics/science test(s), as applicable, and EOC
Not included in calculating students’ final grades
Banked beginning in Y2 for students’ credit accumulation
Not applied to AYP calculations for middle schools
Middle grade students’ scores “banked” beginning in Y2 for School Grade and AYP calculations for senior highs
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 All 9 th grade students (or enrolled/previously enrolled) must participate in the Algebra 1 EOC in Spring 2011 in
Y1: 30% of final grade only applies for 9 th graders
 EOC take the place of Grade 10 FCAT comprehensive mathematics test beginning with Grade 9 Cohort in
Y2 +: Student required to pass EOC to get course credit
 Selected high schools participate in Field Tests for EOCs
 Spring 2011: Geometry and Biology
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Plans to phase out Grade 11 Science replacing with
Biology EOC (not explicit in SB4)
EOC tests will have two level scores
 Passing and College Readiness
EOC added to accountability calculation in 2011-12
 School grades – will include banked middle grade scores
 AYP: will not include banked middle grade scores
 Grade forgiveness policy still applies
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CREDIT ACCELERATION PROGRAM (CAP )
 Allows students to earn high school credit in a course requiring an EOC without being enrolled in the course
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Virtual instruction
Middle grade students
 “Retakers”
 CAP students may participate in any scheduled administration of an EOC
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS*
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Mathematics credit requirements
Science credit requirements
Changes in Social Studies/electives/major areas of interest
May obtain credit through EOC without enrollment in course
* This brief summary is provided FYI – please contact Student
Services for more complete information.
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ACCELERATION COURSES*
 Each Senior High School must offer opportunities to earn college credit
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Advanced Placement (AP)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
Dual Enrollment (DE), career academy opportunities
Courses that lead to national industry certification
 Minimum requirements: IB, AICE, or a combination of at least four DE/AP courses with at least one in each core content area
(English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
* This brief summary is provided FYI – please contact Student Services for more complete information.
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 Status of Grade 9 students who took course in middle school has not yet been determined
 High School Performance Grades
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Only Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics (no Grade 9)
Only gain scores for Grade 9 – 10 (no Grade 8 to 9)
 EOC results will be included once passing scores are set
 State is determining “Growth” component
 AYP - Spring 2011 performance of Grade 9 students’ on the Algebra I EOC will be used for 2011-12 AYP
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Next Generation Sunshine State
Standards (NGSSS)
Maria C. Bruguera, Director I
Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist
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KEY ELEMENTS OF THE TRANSITION TO FCAT 2.0
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Phasing-out of FCAT Reading, Mathematics, and
Science, while retaining FCAT Writing
Phasing-in FCAT 2.0 Reading (grades 3-10),
Mathematics (grades 3-8), and Science (grades 5 and 8)
Phasing-in Florida End-of-Course (EOC)
Assessments (high school Algebra I, Geometry,
Biology I)
 United States History, and middle school Civics are under development
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HOW ARE THE FCAT 2.0 AND FCAT
ASSESSMENTS DIFFERENT?
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The FCAT 2.0 Reading assessments in grades 3-10 will include:
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Greater number of reading passages that include historical documents and classical literature
Greater number of test items that require reasonable inferences and reasonable prior knowledge
In Grades 3 and 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics assessments may require the use of the provided ruler to answer questions.
The Grade 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics assessment will include multiple-choice test items and gridded-response test items.
Gridded-response test items in FCAT 2.0 Mathematics for grades 5 - 8 have different grids than those on the FCAT.
 The option for negative answers is included for grades 7 and 8.
FCAT 2.0 tests will not have any performance task items.
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Content Area Grade Level(s) Standards FCAT Form
Reading
Reading Retake
Mathematics
Mathematics Retake
Algebra I EOC
Writing
Science
3-10
10+ - Adult
3-8
10 and
10+ - Adult
9 (and other enrolled students)
4, 8, and 10
5, 8, and 11
NGSSS
SSS
NGSSS
SSS
NGSSS
SSS
SSS
FCAT 2.0
FCAT
FCAT 2.0
FCAT
FCAT 2.0
FCAT
FCAT
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 High Schools
 Grade 9 students will be administered:
 FCAT 2.0 Reading in Spring 2011
 Algebra I EOC in May 2011 (30% of course credit )
 This requirement does not apply to students that completed the course prior to 2011
 Grade 10 students will be administered:
 FCAT 2.0 Reading graduation test
 Passing scale score 300 will be linked to new test
 FCAT Mathematics Retake (Grade 10) on the computer
 It will be a timed test
 Passing scale score is 300
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CONT.
 End-of-Course Assessments will be on the computer
 Algebra I EOC will be administered to ALL students
(in any grade) enrolled in Algebra I or equivalent courses in May 2011.
 Geometry and Biology EOC field tests will be administered in selected schools.
 Baseline administration of the Geometry and Biology
EOC tests will be administered in May 2012.
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CONT.
 Algebra I EOC State Requirements
 Grades 6-8
 Students enrolled in Algebra I or an equivalent course must take the Algebra I EOC exam.
 No state requirements for using EOC to calculate final course grade or for students to pass the EOC
 Students that receive a satisfactory final course grade do NOT have to retake or pass the EOC in high school
 Credit earned is banked and it is used for high school accountability grades
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 Algebra I EOC State Requirements
 Grade 9
 EOC is 30% of final grade for currently enrolled students
 Requirement does NOT apply to grade 9 students that completed the course prior to 2011, but will be included as part of school grades.
 Grade 10
 Students enrolled in Algebra I or an equivalent course must take the Algebra I EOC assessment.
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Commonly known as the CPT
Testing window November 1, 2010 – March 25,
2011 (Optional)
CPT test scores may be used for the following:
 To establish eligibility for Florida Gold Seal
Vocational Scholars Award, Bright Future
Scholarship Program, and dual enrollment/early college programs.
The CPT will also be used to calculate school grades beginning in 2010.
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 Senate Bill 1908: Students may be offered remedial coursework through the Senior High School and Adult
Vocational Centers.
 High school level College readiness courses (1/2 high school elective credit) being offered are:
 100835001 Reading for College Success
 100937001 Writing for College Success
 120041001 Math for College Success
 Students that earn a final grade of “C” or better in the course and who score at or above the passing score on the State’s exit test will NOT be required to be enrolled in related remedial postsecondary courses if enrolled in a Florida
College System Institution within 2 years.
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Baseline, Fall, and Winter
Reading, Mathematics, and Science
Felicia Mallory, Executive Director
Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist
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Monitor student progress of the Next Generation
Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) in Reading and
Mathematics and the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) in science.
Provide valid and reliable information regarding content mastery and/or instructional focus.
Utilize the data to make meaningful and timely curricular decisions.
Progress reporting tool for School Improvement
Plans.
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All eligible students must take the Interim Assessment in Reading,
Mathematics, and Science.
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Reading, Grades 3-10,*
Reading, Grades 11-12, for students enrolled in Intensive
Reading
Mathematics, Grades 3-8*
Mathematics, Grade 10 and Grades 11 – 12 for students enrolled in Intensive Mathematics
Algebra I, for Grade 9 students and others enrolled in Algebra I
Science: Grades 5, 8, and 11*
*Students MUST take the test corresponding to the grade level in which they are listed in ISIS.
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The Performance Levels for grade 10 Mathematics and Science tests based on the original Sunshine State Standards are as outlined .
Satisfactory Progress This student demonstrated a satisfactory level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.
Limited Progress This student demonstrated a limited level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive targeted interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.
Insufficient Progress This student demonstrated an insufficient level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive intensive interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.
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INTERPRETING PROFICIENCY LEVELS FOR THE
NGSSS, 2010-11 o The Next Generation Sunshine State Standards test forms will utilize the Edusoft default of 70% for Overall and Question Group Bands.
o Proficient set at 70% o Non Proficient set at 69% and below o Performance levels for Fall and Winter forms will be made available in 2011-12
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SCORE REPORTS o Useful reports that can be retrieved via Edusoft: o Class List Reports o Item Analysis Report o Item Response Report o Student Performance Report o Subgroup Report* o Custom Group Report o Performance Band Report*
* Print to complete SIP/DA progress reports
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• To allow teachers to monitor student progress on the
Reading, Mathematics, and Science Sunshine State
Standards
• To provide teachers with classroom assessment tools that will provide reliable student-level benchmark information to inform instruction
• To provide students with information on their progress on specific benchmarks
• Item Bank Resources:
• Item Bank Overview
• Item Bank Newsletter
• Download Examview Test Generator
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INTERIM ASSESSMENT TEST ADMINISTRATION
WINDOW
Baseline
August 23 – September 10, 2010
Fall
November 3-17, 2010
Winter
January 24 – February 4, 2011
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Felicia Mallory, Executive Director
Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist
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• CELLA is a four-skill English language assessment measuring student proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Listening, Reading, and Writing are administered in groups
• Speaking is administered on a one-on-one basis
• Kindergarten students are assessed in all four areas on a one-to-one basis.
• CELLA is not a timed test.
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The test results can provide:
• Data useful for charting student progress over time,
• Diagnostically useful information about students’ strengths and weaknesses in English,
• The language proficiency levels of individual students can be used in making decisions regarding placement into, or exit from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs,
• Identifying the proper ESOL level,
• Determining whether Annual Measureable Achievement
Objectives (AMAOs) have been met.
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AMAO 1:
AMAO 2:
AMAO 3:
ANNUAL MEASURABLE ACHIEVEMENT
OBJECTIVES (AMAOS)
Progressing in English language acquisition annual increases in the number or percentage of students making progress in learning English
Exiting or reaching English language proficiency annual increases in the number or percentage of students attaining English language proficiency by the end of each school year
ELL-Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
AYP for the ELL subgroup in demonstrating proficiency on grade-level in reading and mathematics on the FCAT
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2011 CELLA
Administration
Individual : March 7 – April 8, 2011
Group: March 7 – March 25, 2011
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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL
PROGRESS (NAEP)
Felicia Mallory, Executive Director
Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist
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Purpose of the National Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP)
• A common nationwide measure of student performance
• Reports change over time
• Provides results for the nation, states, and some urban districts.
• Secondary indicator for state progress and allows national comparisons between states and large urban districts
• Used by the President, Congress, and state leaders to set education policy
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• A representative sample of schools and students are selected
• Randomly selected students in grades 4, 8, and 12 are assessed in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and economics
• Assessments includes multiple-choice and constructed response items.
• Assessments are administered by NAEP field staff
• Assessments are 90 to 120 minutes, which include testing and answering background questions
• Accommodations are offered for ELL and SWD students.
• Results are reported by scale scores, subscales, achievement levels, subgroups, and geography
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 Provides district-level data to participating urban districts
 Provide a common yardstick to measure student achievement in comparison to
 Other urban districts
 States
 Large Central Cities
 National Public Schools
 Census Regions
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Event
Provide School Information Form registration
NAEP field staff will contact schools to schedule an assessment visit
Pre-Assessment packet arrives in selected schools
Pre-Assessment visits
Date
September -October 1, 2010
December 2010
January 4, 2011
January 4 – January 21, 2011
NAEP Testing Administration Window January 24 – February 24, 2011
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TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
(TIMSS)
PROGRESS IN INTERNATIONAL READING LITERACY STUDY
(PIRLS )
Felicia Mallory, Executive Director
Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist
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Felicia Mallory, Executive Director
Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist
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• Mayda Cabeza, Director
• Ms. Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist
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• History of the SAT-10
• What is the SAT-10?
• Who is administered the SAT-10?
o Grades 1 and 2, districtwide
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• How do SAT-10 materials arrive to schools?
• Is the SAT-10 a secure test?
• SAT-10 Test Chairperson Training o (February 2011)
• School level training of test administrators and proctors
• Test Administration o untimed
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• School Listing of Results (May) o Must be picked up at ITS
• Individual Student Reports (May-June) o Delivered to schools
• Uses o Referral of students to the district’s gifted program
(Plan A or Plan B) o Early identification of students who would be considered at high risk for problems associated with reading comprehension
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GRADE 3 OPPORTUNITIES FOR
PROMOTION
• Section 1008.25, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Eliminating
Social Promotion.
o Spring FCAT Reading o Spring Grade 3 Reading Student Portfolio o Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment
(ASRA)—ITBS, Level 9, administered the last two weeks of school o Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion
(AAGTP)—SAT-10, Primary 3, administered in
Summer School o Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion (GTMYP)—ITBS,
Level 10, administered in November
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GRADE 3 READING
STUDENT PORTFOLIO
• Administered during the 2 nd semester
• Participants: All grade 3 students complete a portfolio
• Scored at the school site
• Represents the 2 nd opportunity for a student to be promoted to grade 4
• Student must demonstrate mastery of the Next
Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)
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ALTERNATIVE STANDARDIZED
READING ASSESSMENT (ASRA)
• Administered the last two weeks of schools.
• Participants: o Students scoring FCAT Reading level 1 , students who did not participate in the Spring FCAT, and o students without a passing Reading Portfolio
• Represents the 3 rd and last opportunity within the school year prior to retention.
• This administration of the ITBS, Level 9 is scanned via
Edusoft therefore results are available immediately.
• Students must score at or above a given cut score on the
ITBS to be considered for promotion.
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ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR
GRADE 3 PROMOTION (AAGTP)
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Administered at the end of the summer Reading camp.
Participants: Retained grade 3 students
SAT-10, Primary 3 is scored locally through ITS
Represents 4 th opportunity for students to be promoted to grade 4
Students must score at or above a given cut score on the SAT-10 to be considered for promotion
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GRADE 3 MID-YEAR PROMOTION
(GTMYP)
• Administered mid-November
• Participants: Students who “just missed” passing the
AAGTP, or other students at the principal’s discretion
• ITBS, Level 10 is scored at the school site via Edusoft
• Represents 5 th opportunity for retained 3 rd grade students to be promoted to grade 4
• Students must have a passing score on the ITBS , representing 4 th grade work.
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IOWA TESTS
• Used for o Plan B Gifted Placement; o Extension of Services in the ESOL program; o Optional for Charter Schools Only, ESOL program placement
• Scanned and scored via Edusoft
• Download a copy of the Iowa Tests Guidelines at http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/1382
010-11IowaTestGuidelines.pdf
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Standards, Guidelines, and
Procedures for Test
Administration and Test
Security
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Adopted by School Board
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General Guidelines
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Testing program administration manuals and/or program guides
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Specific guidelines for each program
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Provide secure storage
Restrict access
◦ (3 or fewer keys)
Maintain documentation
◦ Chain of custody
◦ Book assignment to students
Send Test Chairs to training
Train test administrators and proctors
Return materials promptly
Schedule lunch breaks around testing schedule
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Do not allow unauthorized access to materials or content
Do not open secure materials prior to date allowed
Do not allow untrained or uncertified staff to test students o
No coaching/assistance during test administration o
No viewing, reviewing, copying, debriefing test content
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REPORTING IRREGULARITIES AND
SECURITY VIOLATIONS
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All school staff are responsible for ensuring appropriate administration procedures and reporting any irregularities.
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Reporting procedures
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Specified in Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security
Test Chairperson / Principal
Student Assessment and Educational Testing
Regional Center or District Administrative Office
Appropriate investigative unit
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COMPUTER-BASED ASSESSMENT
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
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Spring 2011 computer-based assessments
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FCAT Grade 10 Mathematics
FCAT Mathematics Retakes (untimed)
Algebra 1 EOC Assessment
Biology and Geometry EOC Field Tests (no paperbased accommodations)
FCAT Reading Retakes (computer-based optional)
Paper versions are only available for students whose IEPs indicate this accommodation
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SYSTEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
General Specifications
(Windows/PC and Apple/Macintosh)
Each computer must meet or exceed the following
General Specifications in addition to the applicable
Operating System Specifications below:
•500 MB available disk space
•1024x768 screen resolution
•Keyboard and mouse
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SYSTEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Operating System Specifications
Windows/PC Windows XP
(Service
Pack)
• Pentium III
733 MHz processor
• 512 MB
RAM
Windows
Vista (32-bit)
• Pentium III
1 GHz processor
• 1 GB RAM
Windows 7
(32-bit)
• Pentium III
1 GHz processor
• 1 GB RAM
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SYSTEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(CONTINUED)
Apple/
MacIntosh
Operating System Specifications
MAC OS x
10.4
• G3, G4, G5
500 MHz processor
• 512 MB
RAM
MAC OS x
10.5
• Intel, G4,
G5 867 MHz processor
• 512 MB
RAM
MAC OS x
10.6
• Intel processor
• 1 GB RAM
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 Phase I: Initial Certification Tool
 Schools will complete a web-based FCAT/EOC
Certification Tool by September 21, 2010.
 Phase II: Local Infrastructure Trial
 Full-length mock test in December to “test” the system and resolve any issues.
 This test can be loaded at each school to mimic an actual day of testing.
 Phase III: Final Certification
 Schools will submit a detailed testing plan including session schedules, staffing information, and completed technology checklists.
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PHASE I: INITIAL CERTIFICATION
TOOL
 Schools will complete a web-based FCAT/EOC
Certification Tool to access “school readiness”.
 All schools administering one or more computerbased tests must complete the certification tool by
September 21, 2010.
 Information collected will be used to determine school’s capacity for computer-based testing.
 Schools that are NOT “ready” will work with district staff to develop a plan to reach capacity.
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STEPS TO COMPLETING THE TOOL
 Log in and change your password
 Your initial username and password
 Enter contact information
 Person responsible for reviewing and approving school data
 Complete the survey
 Three sections to complete – only first section will be active
 The other two sections will open as you complete each section
 Review the data with your school
 Print survey function
 Identify School Computer-based Assessment Certification Team
 Submit to District Office
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 Web-based tool to verify school readiness:
 Computer Specifications – the number of computers that meet the minimum specifications and are available for high-stakes computer-based assessments
 Student Scheduling – number of students and sessions the school plans to conduct per assessment
 School Checklist – verification of preparations that will occur at the school prior to testing
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II. STUDENT SCHEDULING
ESTIMATION
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SCHOOL COMPUTER-BASED
ASSESSMENT TEAM
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All schools administering one or more computer-based tests must complete the certification tool by September 21, 2010.
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 Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis
Website: http://oada.dadeschools.net/
 Test Chairperson Website: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp
 Testing Calendar (check for updates regularly): http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp
 Guidelines and Tips for School Test Chairpersons:
 http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/27GuidelinesandTipsforSchoolTe stChairpersons.pdf
 Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test
Administration and Test Security: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/29testsecuritymanual.pdf
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• Student Assessment and Educational Testing:
• Dr. Sally A. Shay, District Director
• Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) 2.0:
• Maria C. Bruguera, Director I
• Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist
• Stanford Achievement Test-Tenth Edition (SAT-10) & Grade 3 Promotion
Opportunities:
• Mayda Cabeza, Director I
• Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA), Interim
Assessment, and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP):
• Felicia Mallory, Executive Director
• Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist
• Test Distribution Center
• Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor
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