OREGON’S STANDARDS SETTING PROCESS Policy Definitions, Achievement Level Descriptors, and Math Achievement Standards

Goals for Today Review the Standards Setting Timeline Hear from Stakeholders Development process Stakeholder Engagement Adopt the High School Math Achievement Level Descriptors Review the Grade 3 -8 Math Achievement Level Descriptors

Background Policy Definitions are general statements that describe rigor across grade levels and content areas and provide an overarching definition for each achievement level.  They are used for all subjects Achievement Level Descriptors explain a students’ knowledge and skills at a specific Achievement Level by grade and subject. They are a key element in the establishment of cut scores. Following national best practice, ODE will focus the Standards Setting panelists’ attention on a reasonable cut score given data on national and international benchmarks.

Framework General Policy Definitions Math Policy Definitions (provide consistency across subjects and grades) Math Policy Definitions (provide consistency within math across grades) Math Achievement Level Descriptors by grade Differentiate levels of achievement needed for university, community college, workforce development, etc.

Definitions Proficient: A student who is proficient has solid academic performance. Mastery: A student who has mastered a subject is able to clearly explain all aspects of the subject to fellow students.

Achievement Level Descriptor Development Developed by group of math education experts after: Review of Oregon’s 2006 ALDs Review of national best practice Review of ALDs from other states with high performance and high standards Developed in preparation for summer Math Standards Setting Reviewed by math stakeholders

Next Steps State Board adoption of the High School Achievement Level Descriptors Review of the grade 3-8 Achievement Level Descriptors Adoption of the grade 3-8 Achievement Level Descriptors is expected in May Extended Assessment Math Achievement Level Descriptors will be presented in May for adoption in June.