munson wera sbac symposium
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OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Division of Assessment and Student Information
Smarter Balanced
Are you in?
February 11, 2015
Robin G. Munson, Ph.D. Assistant Superintendent, Assessment and Student Information
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How are you Smarter Balanced-wise? 1. Have your Smarter Balanced expectations been:
a. Met b. Exceeded c. Altered d. Postponed
2. How prepared are you for the first operational year of Smarter Balanced? a. Good to go! b. Ready but nervous c. TIDE, ART, ORS, TDS – a bit confused d. Just realizing this thing didn’t go away e. Panic has ensued
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Attitude is Important
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Smarter Balanced – from Pre-season Dreams to end of Season Realities
In the middle of this assessment’s debut season, it may be time to step away from the details of user names, training modules, designated supports and scoring rubrics and remind ourselves of the significant accomplishment we are pursuing.
• Assessment and Registration Tool (ART)
• Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)
• Test Delivery System (TDS)
• Teacher Hand Scoring System (THSS)
• Online Reporting System (ORS)
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12 Reasons this is Really Big
Today, I want to share12 reasons I think the implementation of Smarter Balanced is really big for Washington’s students.
And I will highlight 12 keys to a successful testing season.
But first….
Please take 1-2 minutes to jot down the reasons you believe Smarter Balanced is really big – why are you still in?
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1. The Right Learning Standards Washington’s students deserve high-quality content
standards, and related assessments, to prepare them for success.
Washington’s new state learning standards in English language arts and math (Common Core) go deeper into fewer topics and focus on developing students’ deeper understanding of key concepts.
Because the standards have been adopted in so many states, they provide consistent learning expectations for all students.
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The Right Learning Standards, cont.’ Our learning standards are intended to prepare high
school graduates to be college and career ready, a more difficult goal than we’ve had for our students in the past.
The high remediation rates we’ve witnessed in Washington, and around the country, indicate less global competitiveness than we would hope.
The standards build the critical skills students need in the job market. Right now, Washington has 25,000 unfilled jobs for highly-skilled workers – and that number is projected to double by 2017.
We can solve this challenge!!
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2. Washington Teacher Involvement
Over the course of the grant, Washington teachers have: Developed item specifications Developed items Vetted Digital Library materials Established achievement level descriptors Set achievement level cut scores Helped communicate by contributing their voices
Washington has the best and most generous teachers!
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3. Multi-State Collaboration
States have various areas of experience and expertise. The Smarter Balanced Consortium took advantage of
each member state’s technical, technological, practical, and political expertise and used a member-state governance process to ensure a blend of everyone.
Many opportunities for state involvement came with the technical workgroups, task forces, State Network of Educators, as well as development and review work.
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4. Computer Adaptive Testing
By adapting to the student as the assessment is taking place, these assessments present an individually tailored set of questions to each student and can quickly identify which skills students have mastered.
This approach represents a significant improvement over Washington’s traditional assessments, providing more accurate scores for all students across the full range of the achievement continuum.
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5. Aligned Interim Assessments
Optional interim assessments: Are fully aligned with the new standards and summative
assessment. Provide educators actionable information about student
progress throughout the year. Will help teachers, students, and parents understand whether
students are on track, and identify strengths and limitations in relation to the learning standards.
Are fully accessible for instruction and professional development (non-secure).
Interim assessments will be computer adaptive (not this first year) and includes performance tasks.
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Aligned Interim Assessments, cont.’
Schools will have the flexibility to assess small elements of content or the full breadth of the standards at locally-determined times throughout the year.
They will provide a more detailed picture of where students excel or need additional support, helping teachers to differentiate instruction.
The interim assessments will be reported on the same scale as the summative assessment.
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6. Instructional Resources
• An online collection of resources aligned to the Common Core that will support K-12 teachers’ use of the formative assessment process • Assessment literacy modules • Exemplar instructional modules • Education resources submitted
and vetted by teachers • Teachers can rate materials and
share their expertise with educators across the country
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7. Quicker Results
Mostly Machine Scored Items + Online Delivery ______________________ Three Week Turnaround
Individual scores will be available in the Online Reporting System (ORS) within three weeks of a student completing the summative assessment.
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8. More Accessible to More Students
• Designed for all students, including students with disabilities and English language learners
• Three kinds of supports:
• Universal tools available to all
• Designated supports for those with identified need
• Accommodations for students with an IEP or 504 plan
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9. Connected to Higher Ed
K-12 Lead and Higher Ed Lead in every member state; Higher ed representation from each state at every
teacher event; Partnered on the definition of college readiness and
development of the achievement level descriptors; Involved in achievement level setting cut scores;
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Higher Ed in Washington
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In Washington, higher ed has approved an MOU to use scores for placement and remediation activities;
Washington Community and Technical Colleges are co-developing transition courses to help students achieve college and career readiness.
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10. Unprecedented Transparency
There are no secrets: Consortium activities, finances, and governance Digital Library resources Practice tests Achievement level setting
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11. Smarter Balanced Costs Less
Former tests cost ~$30 per test per student Smarter Balanced costs ~$30/student for both tests, and
allows unlimited use of the interim assessments and the Digital Library
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12. Standards and Scores Comparable to Other States
Before Common Core states had different sets of expectations for what students should know and be able to do in each grade.
Students who move will have continuity in their education. Proficiency rates will finally be comparable – perhaps we will be the Smarter-NFC champs!
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12 Reasons this is Really Big
The right learning standards Washington teacher involvement Multistate expertise and collaboration Computer adaptive Aligned interims Instructional resources Quicker results More accessible Connection to higher ed Unprecedented transparency Less expensive Comparable to other states
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12 Steps to a Testing Championship – “Separation is in the preparation” #3RW 1. Ground all your work in the learning standards 2. Know the rules 3. Check your equipment 4. Rely on coaches (e.g., District Leaders, Principal) 5. Develop your bench of test coordinators 6. Use the training films 7. Practice, practice, and practice more (i.e., see #1) 8. Adjust the playbook to address needs 9. Don’t foul 10. Understand the score 11. Talk to the media 12. Celebrate your accomplishments!
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Why Not Us?
Have a great exchange of ideas today!
Thank you for your collaboration with OSPI!
Thank you for you patience!!!
Contact us if you need assistance: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Thank you! [email protected]