California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop January 28, 2015 Agenda Morning Session Topic 8:30–8:45 Welcome 8:45–8:55 Overview 8:55–9:00 Roles and Responsibilities 9:00–9:10 Technology Infrastructure 9:10–9:20 Practice Tests and Training Tests 9:20–9:50 Using the Test Operations Management System (TOMS) 9:50–10:00 Break 10:00–10:30 Test Administration 10:30–10:40 Test Security 10:40–11:30 Questions 11:30–11:45 Digital Library 11:45–12:00 Interim Assessments 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop Purpose • By the end of this workshop, attendees will understand: − The administration of the Smarter Balanced summative assessments using appropriate procedures Proper technology infrastructure for the local educational agency (LEA) Student test registration in the Test Operations Management System (TOMS) Identifying and documenting students that need designated supports and accommodations The Smarter Balanced interim assessments and the Digital Library − − − − 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop Overview Student Participation Q: Who will take the online Smarter Balanced summative assessments? A: All students in grades 3–8 and 11 are required to take the summative assessments 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop Student Participation: Early Assessment Program • • • The Early Assessment Program (EAP) will be using the grade 11 Smarter Balanced summative assessments in English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics in place of the grade 11 CSTs in ELA and/or mathematics, additional 15 test questions and the ELA essay Grade 11 students taking the Smarter Balanced summative assessments may choose to release their test results to the California State University (CSU) and participating California Community Colleges (CCC) at the end of the computer adaptive tests Students who not authorize the release of their test results at the time of testing may need to provide a copy of the score report upon request of the campus 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop Student Participation (cont.) • The only students exempt from participating in the Smarter Balanced summative assessments are: − Students participating in the California Alternate Assessments (CAA) in English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics − English learners (ELs) who have been attending school in the United States for less than 12 months (for the ELA test only) 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop About the Summative Assessments • Content areas: – English language arts/literacy (ELA) – Mathematics • Two components per content area: – Computer adaptive test (CAT) – Performance task (PT) 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop About the Summative Assessments (cont.) Q: What is the CAT component of the online summative assessment? A: The computer adaptive portion of the online test includes a wide variety of item types As students progress throughout a CAT, the computer program adjusts the difficulty of questions throughout the assessment based on their responses For example, a student who answers a question correctly will receive a more challenging item, while an incorrect answer generates an easier question 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop About the Summative Assessments (cont.) Q: What is the PT component of the online summative assessment? A: The PT is designed to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and higherorder thinking skills to explore and analyze a complex, realworld scenario Prior to the PT, teachers or instructional staff conduct a Classroom Activity for all students to ensure that a lack of understanding of the context of the task does not interfere with a student’s ability to address the content of the task 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop 10 A Balanced Assessment System Summative: Tests used for end-ofyear accountability and evaluation TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Common Common Core Core State State Standards Standards specify specify K-12 K-12 expectations expectations for for college college and and career career readiness readiness Teachers and schools have information and tools they need to improve teaching and learning Formative resources: Educator resources that support measuring student learning in real-time during instruction All All students students leave leave high high school school college college and and career career ready ready Interim Assessments: Tests used for timely and periodic information based on local needs/goals 141 Digital Library • On-line collection of resources: TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction – Aligned with the intent of the Common Core State Standards – Contributed by educators for educators – Vetted against a set of quality criteria • Supports implementation of the formative assessment process • Incorporates collaboration features • Supports diverse groups of learners 142 Definition of the Formative Assessment Process TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction to Formative assessment is a deliberate process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides actionable feedback that is used to adjust ongoing teaching and learning strategies improve students’ attainment of curricular learning targets/goals 143 Four Attributes of the Formative Assessment Process TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Clarify intended learning Act on evidence Elicit evidence Interpret evidence 144 Digital Library Resources Assessment Literacy Modules • Interactive Professional Learning Modules • Resources for educators, students, and families TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Instructional Modules Education Resources • Frame Formative Assessment within a Balanced Assessment System • Articulate the Formative Assessment Process • Highlight Formative Assessment Practices and Tools • Interactive Professional Learning Modules • Instructional coaching for educators • Instructional materials for students • Demonstrate/support effective implementation of the formative assessment process • Focus on key content and practice from the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts • High-quality vetted instructional resources and tools for educators • High-quality vetted resources and tools for students and families • Reflect and support the formative assessment process • Reflect and support the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts • Create Professional Learning Communities 145 Assessment Literacy Modules • Interactive Professional Learning Modules • Resources for educators, students, and families TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Frame Formative Assessment within a Balanced Assessment System • Articulate the Formative Assessment Process • Highlight Formative Assessment Practices and Tools 146 Instructional Modules • Interactive Professional Learning Modules • Instructional coaching for educators • Instructional materials for students TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Demonstrate/support effective implementation of the formative assessment process • Focus on key content and practice from the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts Literacy 147 Education Resources • High-quality vetted instructional resources and tools for educators • High-quality vetted resources and tools for students and families TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Reflect and support the formative assessment process • Reflect and support the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts Literacy • Create Professional Learning Communities 148 Digital Library Features TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 149 Interim Assessment Blocks Interactive Module TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction 150 Using Interim Assessment Blocks Elicit Baseline Evidence Using an Interim Assessment Block TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Clarify Intended Learning Elicit Act on Evidenc e Interpret Evidenc e Evidenc e Digital Library Digital Library Clarify Intended Learning Elicit Act on Evidenc e Interpret Evidenc e Evidenc e Check Progress Using an Interim Assessment Block 151 Log-in Credentials for Teachers Each LEA must: TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Register Schools (Institutions) • Register Teachers • Important to complete forms Accurately Role AssociatedEntityID Level District Coordinator CDS Code for the District DISTRICT DL_EndUser CDS Code for the District DISTRICT CDS Code for the School •DL_EndUser Help: CalTAC at 855-631-1510 DL_EndUser CDS Code for the School INSTITUTION INSTITUTION 152 Digital Library Implementation TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Think through what the teachers might need • Provide hands-on training and support • Embed into existing meetings • Encourage collaborative exploration • Build the knowledge base around formative assessment practice 153 TOM TORLAKSON State Superintendent of Public Instruction Questions? 154 For Further Information TOM TORLAKSON http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/sbacinterimassess.asp http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/diglib.asp State Superintendent of Public Instruction Smarter Balanced Web Page http://www.smarterbalanced.org/interim-assessments/ CalTAC http://caaspp.org/ 1-800-955-2954 (for Digital Library: 1-855-631-1510) 155 ... Purpose of the Practice Tests • Allow students and administrators to become familiar with: – The experience of a grade-level assessment – A variety of grade-specific items and difficulty levels – Performance. .. lack of understanding of the context of the task does not interfere with a student? ??s ability to address the content of the task 2015 CAASPP Online Test Administration Workshop 10 Systems and Processes... Summative Assessments (cont.) Q: What is the CAT component of the online summative assessment? A: The computer adaptive portion of the online test includes a wide variety of item types As students progress