1 lausd mathematics periodic benchmark assessments using data to inform instruction
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LAUSD Mathematics Periodic Benchmark Assessments
Using Data to Inform Instruction
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Periodic Assessments in LAUSD
• Superintendent Roy Romer has set two priorities for LAUSD:
1. Build more schools 2. Increase academic rigor in the classroom
• Formative periodic assessments, working in tandem with enhanced professional development, form the cornerstone of LAUSD’s efforts to increase academic rigor.
• On June 24, 2003, the Board of Education voiced unanimous support by voting 7-0 for implementation of this program.
• This program is beginning with Math, and is slated to expand to English Language Arts and Science.
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Power of Periodic Assessment
• The Periodic Assessment program, an expansion of the District’s current periodic testing program, can have a positive impact on instruction by:
1. Providing detailed diagnostic information to teachers
2. Allowing for efficient use of instructional time and resources
3. Providing re-teach tools to teachers for areas of student weakness
4. Facilitating targeted professional development and intervention programs
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The success of this periodic assessment program will be determined by the strength of support and clarity of vision provided by the instructional leadership.
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Math Periodic Assessments
The LAUSD/ETS-Edusoft Partnership
• ETS test development• ETS, under the direction and approval of the LAUSD
Mathematics Committee, will develop quarterly assessments for Kindergarten through Algebra I, linked to LAUSD’s instructional guide.
• Edusoft scoring and reporting• Edusoft will provide scoring and reporting services
through its Paper-to-Web scoring technology, with 24-hour turn around time for reports. Additionally, Edusoft will provide its individualized re-teaching tools for use by educators in the District.
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ETS Assessment Design
• Structure of the Assessments• K-1: 20 MC, 1 CR• 2-Algebra I: 30 MC, 1 CR, with end-of-course tests
in the 4th quarter• Versions
• There are five versions of each quarterly assessment, one for each of the five testing windows per quarter.
• Language• Tests will be administered in English and in
Spanish for “waiver to basic” students• Field Testing of Items
• Items will serve as both operational and field test items. ETS will be providing real time item analysis services to ensure the highest quality assessment results are achieved.
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Edusoft Deployment Process
ETS tests delivered to your school
Plain Paper answer sheets
delivered to your school
Putting power in the hands of teachers: linking assessments with instructional action
Test graded in minutes at each school
Instant standards-
based results to teachers
Individualized re-teach tools for teachers
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Constructed response questions graded by
teacher
Constructed response questions graded by
teacher
Multiple choice questions graded
automatically
Multiple choice questions graded
automatically
Answer Sheets: Answer sheets are
printed on plain paper.
Students just bubble their name, no more
student IDs!
Answer Sheets: Answer sheets are
printed on plain paper.
Students just bubble their name, no more
student IDs!
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Individual Performance:Teachers can see how
their students performed individually, and identify groups of students with
similar instructional needs.
Individual Performance:Teachers can see how
their students performed individually, and identify groups of students with
similar instructional needs.
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Re-teach tools: For each student in the class,
the system automatically creates re-teach tools for teachers targeting each student’s areas of need.
Re-teach tools: For each student in the class,
the system automatically creates re-teach tools for teachers targeting each student’s areas of need.
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Role of School Administration
• Implementation Support• One point person for the implementation
• Train teachers on using the Edusoft system
• Distributing tests and answer sheets
• Printing and distributing reports
• Instructional Leadership• Train teachers on interpreting data
• Train teachers on grading constructed response items
• Encourage and create opportunities for peer coaching and professional development around the use of data
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Role of Central and Local District in Supporting Schools
• LAUSD District staff will provide • Periodic assessments with an efficient
delivery mechanism• Initial and ongoing training programs• Help desk support for maintenance and
troubleshooting
• Local district staff will provide• A point person for the program• Expertise to support sites• Coordination of schedules for trainings, etc.
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Part I: • ½ day introduction to program and usage of technology
platform. For principals, math coaches and district staff.
Part II: • Homework assignment and ½ day training on
troubleshooting and implementation details. For math coaches and district staff.
Part III: • Professional Development on scoring constructed
response items. For principals, math coaches and district staff.
Part IV:• Professional Development on using data to inform
instruction. For principals, math coaches and district staff
Initial Four Part Training Program
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Let the Training Begin!