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College and Career Readiness:

Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)

2013 District PERT Training

1Return signed Test Administrator Security Agreement to confirm attendance.

Training is being recorded.

Requires high schools to evaluate college-readiness of students before grade 12High schools began to administer the PERT in fall 2011.Other approved assessments that can be used to demonstrate readiness are ACT, SAT, Accuplacer (CPT)Students who do not meet college ready scores will be required to complete postsecondary preparatory instruction before high school graduation. 2Section 1008.30, Florida StatutesPERT will be administered in high schools because it is used in Florida colleges. Other assessments that can be used to demonstrate readiness are the ACT, SAT and the CPT which is College Boards Accuplacer. Broward will only supply PERT tests.

The statute states a student who does not demonstrate readiness after completing the PERT or other approved assessment, must complete postsecondary preparatory instruction. Students are considered college and career ready when they have the knowledge, skills, and academic preparation needed to enroll and succeed in introductory college credit-bearing courses within an associate or baccalaureate degree program without the need for remediation. These same attributes and levels of achievement are needed for entry into and success in postsecondary workforce education or directly into a job that offers gainful employment and career advancement.

College and Career Ready3The purpose is to provide the needed college-ready competencies in high school so that students are ready to enter college prepared to enroll in a college-level, credit-bearing course.

Florida is looking to better prepare students for college and reduce the remediation rate.

PERT is Floridas common placement test. It is used by all 28 Florida colleges and all public high schools to determine if a student is ready for college credit courses in reading, writing and math.

The PERT has been aligned with the Postsecondary Readiness Competencies (PRCs) identified as necessary for success in entry-level college credit coursework. What is PERT?4The Postsecondary Readiness Competencies (PRCs) are skills identified by high school, college and state university faculty as critical to college readiness in mathematics, reading and writing.

PRCs are true assessments of what students need to know before enrolling in ENC 1101 and MAT 1033

What are Postsecondary Readiness Competencies?5Read SlidePERT testing window starts Oct. 28, 2013 and goes to May 30, 2014Tests may be administered during regular school hours, before school and after school but must always be administered by certified school personnel.(McCann Help Desk is open on Saturdays 9:00-5:00) for schools who want to administer PERT test on Saturdays.

PERT Administration Window6College readiness evaluation is required for 11th grade students who scored:Levels 2 or 3 on Grade 10 Reading FCAT 2.0 Levels 2, 3, or 4 in Grade 10 Algebra 1 EOC Special Diploma students for whom the FCAT is an appropriate assessmentDepartment of Juvenile Justice studentsCharter School studentsFull-time public virtual school students

.GRADE Students Required to take PERT7Students who meet college readiness with CPT, SAT or ACT are exempt from taking PERT. In fact they do not test PERT.

College-Ready Scores(NEW) PERTAccuplacer (CPT)SAT-1ACTMath114Elem. Algebra72Math440Math19Reading106Reading 83Reading440Reading19Writing/English103Sentence Skills83Verbal440English17College Ready Scores for PERT, CPT, SAT, ACT8PERT cut scores and ACT reading cut for college ready have been raised. PERT Reading increased from 104 to 106. PERT Writing increased from 99 to 103. PERT Math increased from 113 to 114.

ACT Reading increased from 18 to 19.

A student who scores below the college-ready scores must enroll and complete postsecondary preparation instruction in 12th grade prior to high school graduation.

All students entering grade 9 in the 2011-2012 school year and after must pass the Algebra 1 EOC or attain a comparative score of 97 on the PERT Math for a standard high school diploma.

PERT MATH score 97 does not represent college ready. PERT college ready score is 114 or above.PERT Concordant Scores/PERT Math College Ready Score9Computer adaptive test (C.A.T.)Reading, writing and mathematics subtests25 operational questions on each subtest plus 5 field test questionsEach test item is aligned with a PRCItems have been approved and aligned by Florida facultyAccommodations available based on IEP or 504 Plan (Braille, large print, paper and pencil, and audio versions)

PERT Test DesignThe PERT is a computer adaptive test which means the computer adjusts the difficulty of questions a student receives based on the students response to previous questions in an attempt to identify their ability level in fewer questions than a traditional paper and pencil test.

A students score will be based on their responses to 25 questions and there are an additional 5 field test questions that serve to continuously test new questions and update the item bank. Each question on PERT is aligned to a Floridas Postsecondary Readiness Competency and was approved by Florida college faculty.

PERT tests are untimed within one school day.

Administration times are:Mathematics 37 minutesReading 1 hour, 3 minutesWriting 33 minutes

Average PERT Testing Times11 Each student will receive the same number of questions for each subtest. The test is not timed. The average completion times are 37 minutes for mathematics, 33 minutes for writing and an hour and 3 minutes for reading.

Students may be administered PERT more than once in the same school year if the student did not score college ready on their first attempt.

If the student does not achieve a college ready score on their first PERT attempt in a subject area/areas they are allowed to be administer a PERT Retake test in that subject area/areas but only after there has been sufficient time for remediation.

Contact Student Assessment & Research if a student has taken both attempts at PERT and still have not achieved a college ready score.NEW - PERT Retakes12List of eligible to students to test has been submitted for upload into College Measured Success.

List of eligible students to test will also be posted to Data-warehouse (DWH Reports Folder)

High Schools will be responsible for managing your own ongoing list of students who test PERT, ACT, SAT, CPT.Student Upload List13

PERT Student Template PERT Student Upload Template:14All schools are allotted a pre-determined number of tests units according to the number of your eligible students to test.

All eligible 11th grade students must be tested first before you can test 12th graders that have not met college readiness.

Each Subject Area of Reading, Math and Writing counts for one test unit each.

PERT Test Units15Scroll down to the bottom of the Dashboard page. There you will find an empty box where you will need to enter the correct Access Code: Math test = PERTMATHReading test = PERTREADING Writing test = PERTWRITING Reading &Writing test together = PERTRW

Use these Access Codes for students taking their 2nd attempt at PERT tests:MATH RETAKEREADINGRETAKEWRITINGRETAKE

PERT ACCESS CODES 16Computer-Adaptive Test (the primary assessment method) has Accessibility Wizard for personalized screen adjustmentsA built-in onscreen calculator appears for specific mathematics items. Hand-held calculators are not allowed. Only students who have an IEP or 504 plan that authorizes accommodations on standardized tests are eligible for PERT accommodationsPaper versionLarge print paper versionBraille versionAudio versionEnglish Language Learners (ELL) with student plans that specify allowable accommodationsHeritage language-to-English or English-to-heritage language dictionary17Accommodations for PERT

Send an email to Adrienne.C.Reynolds@BrowardSchools.com if you have students who require accommodated test materials for PERT.

No personal or school issued calculators may be used, unless it is specified as an allowable accommodation for a student who has an IEP or Section 504 plan.

Fax to Student Assessment and Research at 754 321 4291

PERT Test Security Agreement

18One sign agreement by the principal or Test Coordinator is require before PERT Tests may be administered at your school.

PERT Test Unit cannot be placed into your account until we receive your signed Test Security Agreement.

Fax to Student Assessment and Research at 754 321 4291

19Screen shot of the log-in screen (site manager and students)

Username and Password same as last year if you didnt change it.

If you forgot your username and/or password, contact Student Assessment and Research. (754) 321 4250

Information on how to Log-in and Launch a Test will be sent to schools after this training.

https://college.measuredsuccess.com/mscollege/do/log

Your username and password is the same as last year unless you change it

Contact Student Assessment & Research if you have trouble logging in.754 321 425020Follow the link below for PERT Follow this link for website:college.measuredsuccess.com

your username and password is the same as last year unless you changed it21College Measured Success

22This is the introduction screen students or teacher will read before administering the test.

Please use the new PERT District Guide V10 which is the Test Administration manual for PERT.PERT and Dual Enrollment:

Students seeking qualification in a dual enrollment program may be tested only after the primary, targeted group of 11th grade students have been tested.

PERT and Dual Enrollment

23Districts/high schools may choose which postsecondary preparatory instruction courses to offer from the following approved courses:

Math for College Success (1200410) - 0.5 creditReading for College Success (1008350) 0.5 creditWriting for College Success (1009370) 0.5 creditEnglish 4: College Prep (1001405) 1.0 creditMath for College Readiness (1200700) 1.0 credit Refer to the Comprehensive Course Table https://www.osfaffelp.org/bfiehs/fnbpcm02_CCTMain.aspx24Postsecondary Preparatory Instruction Courses10/23/2011The only courses that are approved for postsecondary preparation instruction are the five courses listed. This is because the course work must be aligned to the postsecondary readiness competencies of the Florida College System. _______________________STOP HERE_________________Administrators, guidance counselors, and teachers are encouraged to consider courses carefully before selecting the most appropriate course for student enrollment

For example, A student who scores in range of 96-112 on the P.E.R.T. Mathematics may be placed in either the Math for College Success or readiness course. Likewise, a student who score in the 84-103 P.E.R.T. Reading range may be placed in either the success or the English 4: College Prep course.

Students who enroll in Mathematics for College Success, Reading for College Success, and Writing for College Success may not earn core academic credit to satisfy graduation requirements. These courses count as high school electives. These courses will satisfy elective credit for State University Admission purposes and Bright Futures 4-year Gold Seal Scholarship requirements. Refer to the Comprehensive Course Table to verify eligibility information.

Math for College Readiness and English 4: College Prep count as 1.0 credit courses and will satisfy core mathematics and English graduation requirementsBright Futures Scholarship Program eligibility requirementsState University System admission requirements.ReadingFreshmen Composition Skills I (ENC 1101)English 4: College Prep(1001405) or other English (EN) courseScores of 104* - 150WritingFreshman Composition Skills I (ENC 1101)English 4: College Prep(1001405) or other English (EN) courseScores of 99*-150MathematicsIntermediate Algebra (MAT 1033)Math for College Readiness (1200700) or other mathematics (MA) courseScores of 113*-122College Algebra or Higher (MAC 1105)Recommend Advanced or Accelerated CoursesScores of 123-150PERT College-Ready Scores*Course Placement Options25CPT and P.E.R.T scores are valid for two years. If a student achieved a college-ready score and they are dual-enrolled, they are exempt from testing.

Students scoring at or above the college-ready cut score are eligible for dual enrollment in college-level courses provided that they have a 3.0 unweighted GPA and meet any additional admission criteria specified in the district Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement.

A 2.0 unweighted GPA is required to enroll in career certificate courses.

A student who has a college-ready score for reading and writing may enroll in either the English 4: College Prep course or ENC 1101 (must meet admission requirements above). The student may also choose other course options available at the high school (e.g. AP or honors)

A student who has a college-ready score in math of 113-122 may enroll in Math for College Readiness, but may also be considered for MAT 1033 (must meet DE admission requirements above). MAT 1033 will count toward college electives, not math core for degree requirements. A student who completes MAT 1033 with a C or higher may take MAC 1105.

A student who has college ready math scores of 123-150 may be placed in advanced or accelerated courses, and may be considered for MAC 1105.

PERT Websites: http://www.fldoe.org/cc/pert.asphttp://www.fldoe.org/schools/CommonPlacementTesting.asphttps://college.measuredsuccess.comAvailable on websites:Florida Statutes State Board RulesPERT Frequently Asked QuestionsPERT Study Guide

PERT Resources26The PERT website contains a summary of PERT, the cut-scores and statutes and rules relating to college placement testing. You may wish to share this site with students, parents and teachers so that they can access the PERT study guide. It also has a list of frequently asked questions about the test and its administration in high schools. There is also a link to submit PERT questions.

Student Assessment & Research 754-321-4250

Adrienne C. Reynolds Adrienne.C.Reynolds@BrowardSchools.com

A J ValentinoAJ.Valentino@BrowardSchools.com

Karl YeatsKarl.Yeats@BrowardSchools.com

College Success/McCann Help Desk1-877-614-6105CollegeSuccess@McCannTesting.com

Contacts:27Student Data*Indicates absolute minimum required fields(mm/dd/yyyy)(M/F)(52 to 61)Institution*Site *Student's First Name*Student's Middle NameStudent's Last Name*Student ID*DOB*Gender *Ethnicity*Email AddressStateCityPostal CodeStreet AddressHome PhoneCell Phone

Valid Student CodesColumn DescriptionColumnStatusField FormatRemarksInstitution CodeMandatoryMcCann generated Vancode - max. 15 charactersSite CodeMandatoryMcCann generated Vancode - max. 15 charactersFirst NameMandatorymax. 40 charactersMiddle NameOptionalmax. 30 charactersLast NameMandatorymax. 40 charactersStudent IDMandatorymax. 200 charactersUnique to the InstitutionDOBMandatory(mm/dd/yyyy)GenderMandatory(M or F)Ethnicity CodeMandatoryNumeric code from 52 to 61See the code description belowEmail AddressOptionalmax. 255 charactersStateOptionalmax. 60 charactersCityOptionalmax. 60 charactersPostal CodeOptionalmax. 15 charactersStreet AddressOptionalmax. 100 charactersHome PhoneOptionalmax. 25 charactersCell PhoneOptionalmax. 25 charactersValid Student CodesTypeCodeLabelEthnicity Code52American Indian or Alaska Native53Black or African American54Mexican or Mexican American55Puerto Rican56Other Hispanic, Latino, or Latin American57Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander58White59Other60Multicultural61I choose not to answerInstitution ID CodesInstitutionCodeAlachua County Public Schools38016Baker County Public School District39440Bay District Schools38047Bradford School District38308Brevard Public Schools38149Broward County Public Schools38030Calhoun County School District38019Charlotte County Public Schools38080Citrus County Schools38040Collier County Public Schools38039Columbia County School District38066DeSoto County Schools38029District School Board of Pasco County38062Dixie County School District39150Duval County Public Schools38022Escambia County School District38031Flagler County School District38085Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind38312Florida State University Schools38776Franklin County School K-1238729Gadsden County School Board44108Gilchrist County School District38314Glades County School District38014Gulf District Schools38021Hamilton County School District38024Hardee District School Board38697Hendry County School District38101Hernando County School Board38096Hillsborough County Public Schools38103Holmes District School Board38089Jackson County School Board38073Jefferson County School Board43229Lafayette School District38498Lake County Schools38064Leon County Schools38078Liberty County School Board39966Madison County School District38086Marion County Public Shools38487Martin County Schools38311Miami-Dade County Public Schools38488Monroe County School District38161Nassau County Schools38079Okaloosa School District38710Okeechobee County Schools38032Orange County Public Schools38043Palm Beach County School District38642Pinellas County Schools38159Polk County School Board38054Putnam County School BoardSanta Rosa County School Distric38025Sarasota County School District38023School Board of Highlands County38053School Board of Levy County38128School District of Clay County38082School District of Indian River County38033School District of Manatee County38015School District of Osceola County38041Seminole County Public Schools38038St. Johns County School District38067St Lucie County School District38057Sumter County School Board38124Suwannee District Schools38071Taylor County School District38735The School District of Lee County38045Union County School District38065University of Florida Lab School38035Volusia County School District38122Wakulla County School District38026Walton County School District38088Washington County School Board38722