English II
Algebra II
Biology
U.S. History
K-PREP END-OF-COURSE
QUALITYCORE®
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• EOC assessments establish a common rigor for core
courses.
• Current EOC assessments are for courses which are
high school graduation requirements.
• ACT’s QualityCore® program will link student
performance to national results.
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• Score reports may be created in one PDF for all students
or one student report at a time.
• Constructed Response (CR) may be generated and
scored locally. QualityCore resources may be used.
• Local school will determine how to incorporate the CR
into a student’s final grade.
Policy Change: Students are tested at
the completion of all coursework.
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Session Type
Questions
Time
Student
Score
School
Score
MC1
Paper Booklet
or CBT
35-38 MC
45 minutes
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MC2
Paper Booklet
or CBT
35-38 MC
45 minutes
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Score Returns
CBT –
Immediately
Paper – 10 days
from ACT receipt
CBT –
Immediately
Paper – 10 days
from ACT receipt
Scale Score = MC1 + MC2 = Accountability
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A psychometric study linking QualityCore® results (scale scores) of multiple-choice
scores to student class grades was developed using Kentucky scores.
STATE-REQUIRED END-OF-COURSE EXAMS
RECOMMENDED LINK TO CLASSROOM LETTER GRADES FOR 2012-13
(Based on Multiple-Choice Sections)
CPE-linked
College
Subject
Readiness
Benchmark
English II
175-160
159-154
153-152
151-141
140-125
154
A
B
C
D
F
Algebra II
175-151
150-148
147-143
142-138
137-125
148
Biology
175-157
156-154
153-146
145-140
139-125
154
U.S. History
175-151
150-147
146-144
143-139
138-125
147
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Window
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
Administration Dates (2012-13)
August 1-September 15 (new addition)
October 1-November 16
December 1-January 15
February 1-March 15
(CR Materials returned unused)
April 15-June 15 (No CR Materials received)
June 16-July 15
(CBT, except for accommodated forms)
Choose 10 consecutive days within the larger window for testing.
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10 Day Traditional
• 10 consecutive testing days
chosen within the larger
window.
• Each content area must be
completed in 1 day.
• All materials shipped on same
day.
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Flexible (Non-Traditional)
• May test at any time during the
larger window.
• Each content area must be
completed in 1 day per student.
• Materials shipped as students
complete tests.
– Place Supplemental Order for
additional header sheets.
QualityCore® Customer Service
866/764-7228
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One document per student per test
One document per Test Supervisor
• Test booklet pre-printed with
student and teacher name
• Answer sheet pre-filled with
student information
• Answer sheet bound as
perforated sheet into test
booklet
• Reference Sheet for Algebra II
bound as perforated sheet into
test booklet
• Test Supervisor’s Manual
• Pre-filled School Header
• Pre-filled Group Header
(possible)
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• Review support documents
– Best Practices
– QualityCore Testing Helpful Hints
– Online User Guide from ACT website
• Increase number of proctors in the room for
– Better monitoring
– Quicker starting of tests
• Computer Testing:
New Policy: The first computer-based test
must begin at the same time as the paper
based test.
– Multiple testing sessions can be utilized in a single day.
Note: A 10-15 minute break is allowed between test sessions.
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Accommodations
• IEP
• PSP
• 504 Plan (Not in
SDRR)
Order Materials
Online
100-Day Rule
Accountability based
on summative window
Seating Chart
http://qc.vantage.com
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Paper Only
Paper and Computer
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R = Reader
A = Audio
B = Braille
LP = Large Print
Scribe
Applies to students with IEP,
504 Plan or PSP
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Extended Time
Paraphrasing
Manipulatives
Prompting/Cueing
Behavior Modification
Interpreter (sign language)
Dictionaries/Thesauri
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Computer-based
Pencil/Paper
Prohibited:
• Notes
• Foreign language or English
dictionary
• Electronic devices and cell phones
Allowed:
• Scratch Paper-Please collect and
destroy securely.
• Calculators
• Reference Sheets (Algebra II)
Prohibited:
• Scratch paper
• Notes
• Foreign language or English dictionary
• Electronic devices and cell phones
Allowed:
• Scratch work is to be done in the test
booklet.
• Calculators
• Reference Sheets (Algebra II)
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Participation =
4 MC (minimum)
• First year EL students enrolled in a U.S. school are
exempt from accountability. Students are
required to take the Algebra II and Biology for
federal participation rate.
• Second year or more EL students fully participate.
• Accommodations are available for students with
a Program Services Plan (PSP).
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• Recorded Trainings available on KDE website
http://education.ky.gov/AA/distsupp/Pages/EOC.aspx
• Kentucky QualityCore® Specific website
http://www.act.org/stateservices/kentucky
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College Admissions Assessments (ACT)
College Placement Assessments (COMPASS & KYOTE)
COLLEGE READINESS
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College/Career Readiness Rate
College Ready:
Must meet
benchmarks on
one of the
following:
College Ready
ACT
COMPASS
KYOTE
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Career Ready: Must meet
benchmarks for one requirement in
Career Academic area and
must meet one requirement in
Career Technical area
Career Ready
Career Ready
Academic
Technical
Armed Services
Kentucky
Vocational Aptitude
Occupational
Battery (ASVAB)
Skills Standards
Assessment
ACT WorkKeys
(KOSSA)
(Applied Math,
Locating information,
and Reading
for Information)
Industry
Certificates
Bonus: College AND Career Ready
must meet at least one from each area
College Ready Academic
ACT or COMPASS
or KYOTE
NOTES: (1) By meeting the
College Ready Academic
definition, the student does not
have to take the additional tests
of ASVAB or WorkKeys for the
bonus area.
(2) For accountability purposes,
the bonus shall not allow the
readiness percentage
to exceed 100 percent.
Career Ready
Technical
KOSSA
Industry
Certificates
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• ACT – Junior year
(required)
• COMPASS or KYOTE –
Senior year (optional)
• The assigned grade level
shall determine the state
tests to administer. 703
KAR 5:240
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What If…
Student doing credit recovery
jumps from grade 10 to grade
12 this year. How does this
student demonstrate college
readiness?
COMPASS or KYOTE
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College Entrance Exam
ACT
• Reading = 20
• English = 18
• Mathematics = 19
KYOTE
COMPASS
• Mathematics = 22
• Reading = 20
• English (Writing) = 6
• Reading = 85
• English (Writing Skills) = 74
• Mathematics = 36
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College Placement Tests
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College Placement Assessment for Seniors
COMPASS®
http://compass.act.org/eCompass
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• Course Placement for colleges and universities
(Mathematics assessment includes Algebra and PreAlgebra scores to aid course placement)
• COMPASS® will not replace ACT as an admissions
exam.
• For College Admission requirements, contact the
individual institution.
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http://education.ky.gov/AA/distsupp/Pages/COMPASS.aspx
Computer
Adaptive
Seating
Charts
Accommodations
(No Special Forms)
COMPASS®
Interventions
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Irregularity
Report
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No testing window restrictions
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Subject
COMPASS®
Score
ACT
Benchmarks
CPE ACT
Benchmarks
74
18
18
36
22
19
85
21
20
(at or above)
English
(Writing Skills)
Mathematics
(Algebra)
Reading
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• Electronic File by School on Secure Site
– College Ready
– NOT College Ready
– Unknown
Name of
Student
Pam Powers
Frank Potter
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Writing Skills
Mathematics
(English)
X
X
X
Available
each Fall
Reading
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• Includes students in the school prior to December 1
• Does not include
– Students who transferred into your school/district from
public, private or out-of-state schools since beginning of
December
– School is responsible for getting graduates/completers
(those with G-Codes) College and Career Ready
Based upon State and National ACT assessments prior to May 2012
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• Annual Administration Code and Inclusion of Special
Populations Regulations
• Previously trained staff must view the COMPASS® Update
Training (~30 minutes)
• New staff must complete the New Administration Training
– Online COMPASS® Training Series available from
– http://education.ky.gov/AA/distsupp/Pages/COMPASS.aspx
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College Readiness (College Algebra) Math Placement Exam for Seniors
KYOTE
https://www.kyote.org
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• Step by step approach
– Create class and student accounts
– Administer exam
– Access results
• Information
– Preparing computers for exams
– Calculator policies
– Testing frequency policies
– Passing scores
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(at or above)
ACT
Benchmarks
CPE ACT
Benchmarks
Mathematics College
Readiness Exam
22
---
19
Mathematics College
Algebra Exam
14
22
22
Reading
20
21
20
Subject
KYOTE Score
KYOTE Writing Exam is not used in CCR.
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Mathematics ACT (18 and below)
College Readiness Exam
Mathematics ACT (19-21) College
Algebra Exam
• Purpose students to be
placed in entry level
mathematics credit bearing
courses
• Included in CCR calculation
• Purpose students to be placed
in College Algebra as require by
their college major
• Included in CCR calculation
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• Mathematics
• Test is given at the end of course (regardless of whether a
pre-test is given at beginning of course).
• Student within 2 points of passing the exam may re-take
the exam within a week
• 20 or 21 on the college readiness exam;
• 12 or 13 on the college algebra exam.
• Reading
• Students may take the reading exam only once
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It is strongly recommended that schools create a placement account for
each student:
• Log on to www.kyote.org.
• Click on Register under Students. Enter the student’s
– e-mail address,
– first name, last name and
– unique SSID-KDE Infinite Campus student number . It is essential that this
number be entered correctly. There is no way to change it once the account is
created.
• For the complete process of setting up placement accounts consult the
KYOTE User’s Guide
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• To facilitate the matching of students taking the
KYOTE assessments, schools will upload student
information from Infinite Campus (IC) to KYOTE.
• Critical information for matching is correct name
and SSID.
• KYOTE will return the student scores to KDE for
inclusion in College Readiness.
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Career Academic (WorkKeys & ASVAB)
Career Technical (KOSSA & Industry Certificates)
CAREER READINESS
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College Ready:
Must meet
benchmarks on
one of the
following:
College Ready
ACT
COMPASS
KYOTE
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Career Ready: Must meet
benchmarks for one requirement in
Career Academic area and
must meet one requirement in
Career Technical area
Career Ready
Career Ready
Academic
Technical
Armed Services
Kentucky
Vocational Aptitude
Occupational
Battery (ASVAB)
Skills Standards
Assessment
ACT Work Keys
(KOSSA)
(Applied Math,
Locating information,
and Reading
for Information)
Industry
Certificates
Bonus: College AND Career Ready
must meet at least one from each area
College Ready Academic
ACT or COMPASS
or KYOTE
NOTES: (1) By meeting the
College Ready Academic
definition, the student does not
have to take the additional tests
of ASVAB or Work Keys for the
bonus area.
(2) For accountability purposes,
the bonus shall not allow the
readiness percentage
to exceed 100 percent.
Career Ready
Technical
KOSSA
Industry
Certificates
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• Career Measures – Throughout high school
– Career academic (ASVAB or WorkKeys)
– Career technical (KOSSA or Industry certificates)
• While the tests are optional, students must have these measures
to be CCR.
• Unless CTE Preparatory Student, ASVAB and WorkKeys does not
increase your CCR.
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Student who has completed two career and technical
education credits in a preparatory program and is enrolled in
the third credit course(s) in the same career pathway.
What If…
A student is enrolled in welding for 2 credits and takes
nursing for another credit. Is this student considered a
Preparatory Student?
No. Student must be enrolled in third
credit of the same career pathway.
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ACADEMIC
• WorkKeys = Silver or Above
– Applied Math
– Locating Information
– Reading for Information
---OR--• ASVAB = 50
– Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery
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TECHNICAL
• KOSSA
Preparatory Student:
Student who has
completed two career and
technical education
credits in a preparatory
program and is enrolled in
the third credit course(s).
– Multiple-Choice = 70
– Constructed-Response = 75
---OR--• Industry Certificate
– Certification based on industry
standards
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College Ready Academic
• ACT and/or
• COMPASS and/or
• KYOTE
Career Ready Technical
• KOSSA or
• Industry Certificate
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Must be a CTE
Preparatory
Student
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Introducing KDE’s new resource page for CCR
information designed to be the starting point for all
your College/Career Readiness answers.
http://education.ky.gov/educational/CCR/Pages/default.aspx
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WORKKEYS
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• Job Skills Assessment
• Available through local Area Technology Center or
directly through ACT, Inc.
• ACT, Inc. provides data to KDE to assist with
matching names. Students not matching should
be entered into TEDS by the school/district.
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3 WorkKeys® Assessments:
– Applied Mathematics
– Locating Information
– Reading for Information
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http://education.ky.gov/curriculum/CTE/cter/Pages/WorkKeys.aspx
• ACT WorkKeys Webcast (Overview of WorkKeys)
• WorkKeys Preparation and Test Taking Strategies
PowerPoint
• ACT WorkKeys Website
• Administration Code Training for ATC Principals,
Local Districts & Administrators
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Kentucky Occupational Skill Standards Assessment
KOSSA
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• Testing window: February 1-28
• Administered at local high schools
• Required for Senior Preparatory Students or a
related industry certification
• Requires Administration Code and Inclusion of
Special Populations training
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Associated
Pathways
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• Agriculture
• Business and Marketing
• Construction
• Engineering and Technology
• Family and Consumer Science
• Health Science
• Industrial Education
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
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• KOSSA Training video
http://education.ky.gov/curriculum/CTE/kossa/Pages/KOSSAwebcast.aspx
• Industry Certificates List
http://education.ky.gov/curriculum/CTE/kossa/Pages/ValidKOSSAList.aspx
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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
ASVAB
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• Part of CCRR, the ASVAB assesses academic ability and
predicts success in a wide variety of careers.
• The Armed Forces Qualification Test or AFQT is the score
computed from these four components of the ASVAB —
Word Knowledge (WK), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR),
Paragraph Comprehension (PC) and Mathematics
Knowledge (MK).
• To be considered Career Ready, students must score at
or above the 50th percentile.
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The only accommodation allowed for students with
special needs is “extended time”. A student may be
allowed only 30 minutes extra.
No other accommodation is permitted.
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