ELA Common Core State StandardsJob Alike #8
Assessment
Content Objectives
Participants will.. Understand and examine the different types
of assessment items and tasks included in the new Smarter Balanced Assessments -SBAC
Review the revised K-3 Common Cores State Standards ELA Report Card
Complete an ELA CCSS Teacher Needs Assessment
Language Objectives
Participants will… Read, write and discuss as they gain
understanding of and experience with the new assessment system - SBAC
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
Overview of Items and Tasks Types
Types of Items and Tasks1.Selected response
prompt students to select one or more responses for a set of questions
2.Constructed response
prompt students to write in response to reading citing evidence from their reading
Items and Tasks continued…3. Performance Task - Measure a student’s ability to integrate
knowledge and skills across multiple standards
Some constructed-response items and performance tasks can be scored automatically; many will be hand-scored by professionally trained readers.
Used to better measure capacities such as depth of understanding, research skills, and complex analysis,
Items and Tasks continued…
4. Technology-enhanced itemsDemonstrate the ability to use
computer skills to demonstrate a deeper understanding of content and skills
Use technology to assess non-traditional response type, such as editing text.
ELA ComparisonOregon & Smarter Balanced
Similarities DifferencesMultiple Choice/Selected Response
Online
Computer Adaptive
For Grades 3 and above
Technology Enhanced
Constructed Response
Listening Items
Brief Write, Revise and Edit Items
Performance Tasks – Reading and Writing Using Multiple Tests
Writing Assessment for Every Grade
One Opportunity to Take Assessment
Timed Assessment
Sample Items and Performance Tasks
Smarter BalanceSBAC
Purpose of Sample Items and Performance Tasks
Demonstrate rigor and complexity of ELA/literacy
Help teachers continue planning shifts in instruction related to Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Sample Items for Reading Grade 4
• Three Item Types Based on Text – Grandma Ruth1. Constructed Response2. Vocabulary, Technology Enhanced3. Citing Evidence, Technology Enhanced
• Partner Activity – Reading Handout and ELA CCSS Standards 1. Read Grandma Ruth 2. Answer each item
3. Partner Discussion - Compare responses. What are the implications for
instruction at your grade level?4. Whole group share out – Highlights from Partner Discussion
http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/itempreview/sbac/ELA.htm
Sample Items for Writing Grade 4
• Writing Item Examples 1. “Oliver” - Provide a sense of closure for narrative writing 2. “School Day” - Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details
• Partner Activity – Writing Handout and Standards1. Each person completes one of the sample items2. Partner Discussion - Share your response. What are the implications for
instruction at your grade level?3. Whole group share out – Highlights from Partner
Discussion
http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/itempreview/sbac/ELA.htm
Example of Performance TaskGrade 4
• Overview of Performance Task - Animal Defenses 1.Task Overview & Classroom Activity @ 20 mins.. 2.Student Task: Parts 1 (35 mins) and Part 2 (70
mins.)
• Read Performance Task Handout 1. Highlight and make margin notes
• Table Discussion 1. Clarify steps in completing Performance Tasks 2.. What implications do you see for instruction at
your grade level? 3. Whole group share out
http://www.smarterbalanced.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/performance-tasks/animal-performance.pdf
Example of Listening TaskGrade 4
Listening Task - Exercise in Space
• Exercise in Space 1
• Exercise in Space 2
http://sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org/itempreview/sbac/ELA.htm
Additional Information Testing Time
1. Computer Adaptive - 1:302. Performance Task –1:45 + Time for
Classroom Activity (@ 20 mins) Practice Test
1. Available in late May2. Allow students to experience full array
of item types and Performance Tasks3. Provide teachers with knowledge to
construct simulated assessment events for classroom instruction
ELA CCSS Report Card & Alignment Document1. Read through the
Report Card and Alignment Document
2. Write questions in margins
3. Table Discussion Clarify questions
Teacher Self-Reflection & Needs Assessment
Job Alike Session Topics:#1 Overview of ELA CCSS#2 -#3 Foundational Skills#4 -#6 Comprehension: Close Reading Lessons (Text-dependent questions & Culminating Activities)#7 Writing#8 Assessment and Report Cards
Condition 1. Focus on PERSONAL, LOCAL and IMMEDIATECondition 2. ISOLATE race
Using Conditions 1 & 2, reflect on the increased rigor and expectations of the Common Core.
How will ensure that you engage in culturally responsive approaches to teaching as you implement the CCSS ELA Standards?