TN READY PARENT INFORMATIONALHIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

Dr. Kenyae L. ReeseHHS Academy Principal, IB Diploma Programme

November 19, 2015

Why do we administer student assessments?

Information from district and state assessments helps us to . . .• Know what students have learned and where they may need

more help• Identify which schools or districts are making progress with

students and those which are not• Make informed decisions on education policies, curriculum,

and resources

What is TNReady?

• In November 2014, the State of Tennessee completed the process to replace the TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math.

• The new tests for ELA and Math are called Tennessee Ready (TN Ready)

History of TN Ready2010 Common Core State Standards adopted by TN2011 TN joined PARCC consortia2012-13

TCAP test narrowed to reflect Common Core State Standards (math only)

2013-15

TCAP further narrowed to reflect Common Core State Standards (math and ELA)

2014(spring)

TN General Assembly votes to pull TN out of PARCC consortia (spring)

2014(fall)

Request for Proposal for a new assessment vendor (fall)

2015 TNReady currently being designed and developed2015-16

First year TNReady will be administered for ELA and math in TN

Instructional Framing with TNReady

Assessment Practices

PlanningInstruction

Alignment Focused On Student Expectations and Student

Achievement

TNReady

What curriculum standards are tested on TNReady?

• The TNReady Test Blueprints show us what will be tested in each grade or content area.

• These blueprints are located on the Tennessee State Department of Education website.

http://tn.gov/education/article/tnready-blueprints

Why TNReady?

Parts I and II Subtests, per Subject

ELAPart I

2 writing tasks:-Opinion (3-5), Argument (6-11)-Informative/Explanatory (3-11)-Narrative (3-11)

Part II-Reading and Writing (editing)-Variety of item types

MathPart I

-Variety of item types-Performance task (3-8)-Calculator use on all items-Focus on major work (3-8)

Part II-Two Subtests:One calculator, one non-calculator-Variety of item types-Assesses all content

How are TNReady test items different from the previous TCAP Tests?

• TNReady will include a variety of item types (written, short answer, multiple choice).

• Students will read from texts and offer textual evidence to support their responses.

• They will also solve multi-step math problems, both with and without using a calculator.

http://tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/tnready_question_types.pdf

How did teachers prepare?

Training last year/summer; continual district/in-school PD

Common benchmarks that resemble MIST questions (MICA test bank)

Reviewing data from MIST, Benchmarks Blended Learning/Computer carts in classrooms

to practice using technology ACT writing prompts; Math ACT practice questions Incorporating more cited evidence in everyday

formative/summative in-class assessments

What state assessments will high school students take in Spring 2016?

• TN Ready: English• English I, English II, English III

• 180 minutes; computerized

• TNReady: Math• Integrated Math I, Algebra I, Algebra

II, Geometry• 45 minutes; computerized

• EOC: Social Studies• U.S. History

• 95 minutes; computerized

• EOC: Biology (paper test)

• EOC: Chemistry (paper test)

TNReady: Part I February 8, 2016 –

March 4, 2016

ELA: 2 subtests Math: 1 subtest

EOC U.S. History: Part I USH: 1 subtest

TNReady: Part II April 18, 2016 –

May 13, 2016

ELA: 2 subtests Math: 2 Subtests

EOC U. S. History: Part II USH: 2 subtests

EOC Biology and EOC Chemistry April 25 – May 10 Paper only: 1 test

When will students take the state assessments?

Part 1 & 2: Written part/short answer section; Multiple choice section

How will students take the state tests?

• Students will take TNReady ELA and Math and Social Studies/U.S. History by computer.

• These assessments will be administered on the Measurement Incorporated Secure Testing (MIST) site.

• Students will take Science assessments (including Biology and Chemistry at the high school level) using paper and pencil.

How will students know what the actual TNReady tests will be like?

• TNReady Practice Tests are available for schools to use in helping students prepare for the TNReady assessments.

• Teachers will have access to one practice test in every grade and subject.

• MIST Practice Tests• September 28 – October 30

• January 4 – February 6

Resources for Parents and Students

What kinds of student reports will parents receive?

Parent reports will be designed to provide detailed information about student performance on TNReady and the Science and Social Studies assessments.

DRAFT

What features on TNReady are available to all students?

• TNReady has been designed to provide features that will support students as they work through the test online.

• Additional features and accommodations are available for Exceptional Education students and English Learners.

How can parents see what the TNReady test items will be like?

Measurement, Incorporated Classroom Assessment (MICA) Websitehttp://support.micatime.com/

Click on a subject and grade span to see sample test items.

Where can parents find additional information?

Parent Guide School Guide

http://tn.gov/education/topic/tnready

TNReady Facts and Parent Checklist

Top 10 Facts Parent Checklist

http://www.tn.gov/education/article/tnready-communication-resources

KENYAE.REESE@MNPS.ORG

Will students still take state tests in Science and Social Studies?

• U.S. History EOC will be given during the same time as the TNReady ELA and Math assessments.

• Biology and Chemistry EOCs will be given after the TNReady assessments.