FY2015 Assessment Update CAO July 2014 Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent Mark Howard, Director

FY2015 Statewide Assessment Update What subjects and grades are tested? Which tests are computer-based? When will testing occur? How and when will results be reported? What is our plan to be prepared?

FY2015 Statewide Assessment Update What subjects and grades are tested? Which tests are computers based? When does testing occur? How and when will results be reported? What is our plan to be prepared

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) TEST FY2015FY2016FY2017FY2018 Grade 3 ELA PBT 1st year CBT Grade 3 Math PBT 1st year CBTCBT Grade 4 ELA PBT1st year CBTCBT Grade 4 Math PBT 1st year CBTCBT Grade 5 ELA 1st year CBTCBT Grade 5 Math CBT Grade 6 ELA CBT Grade 6 Math CBT Grade 7 ELA CBT Grade 7 Math 1st year CBTCBT Grade 8 ELA CBT Grade 8 Math 1st year CBTCBT Grade 9 ELA CBT Grade 10 ELA CBT Grade 11 ELA New CBTCBT Algebra 1 EOC CBT Geometry EOC CBT Algebra 2 EOC New CBTCBT Testing managed and administered by American Institute for Research (AIR) Testing managed and administered by American Institute for Research (AIR)

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) TEST FY2015FY2016FY2017FY2018 Grade 3 ELA PBT 1st year CBT Grade 3 Math PBT 1st year CBTCBT Grade 4 ELA PBT1st year CBTCBT Grade 4 Math PBT 1st year CBTCBT Grade 5 ELA 1st year CBTCBT Grade 5 Math CBT Grade 6 ELA CBT Grade 6 Math CBT Grade 7 ELA CBT Grade 7 Math 1st year CBTCBT Grade 8 ELA CBT Grade 8 Math 1st year CBTCBT Grade 9 ELA CBT Grade 10 ELA CBT Grade 11 ELA New CBTCBT Algebra 1 EOC CBT Geometry EOC CBT Algebra 2 EOC New CBTCBT

NGSSS ASSESSMENTS TEST FY2015FY2016FY2017FY2018 Grades 5 Science PBT Grade 8 Science PBT Algebra 1 EOC Retake CBT NLA Geometry Retake CBTNLA FCAT Reading Retake CBT NLA FCAT Math Retake CBTNLA Biology 1 EOC CBT Civics EOC CBT U.S. History EOC CBT Testing managed and administered by Pearson

NGSSS ASSESSMENTS TEST FY2015FY2016FY2017FY2018 Grades 5 Science PBT Grade 8 Science PBT Algebra 1 EOC Retake CBT NLA Geometry Retake CBTNLA FCAT Reading Retake CBT NLA FCAT Math Retake CBTNLA Biology 1 EOC CBT Civics EOC CBT U.S. History EOC CBT

FY2015 Statewide Assessment Update What subjects and grades are tested? Which tests are computers based? When does testing occur? How and when will results be reported? What is our plan to be prepared?

FSA TEST SCHEDULE ELA & MATH DatesAssessmentGrade Level December 1-19, 2014 FSA English Language Arts — Writing Component Field Test (selected schools only) 4-11 March 2-13, 2015 FSA English Language Arts — Writing Component 4*, 5-11 March 23—April 10, 2015 FSA English Language Arts*/Mathematics*3-4 April 13—May 8, 2015 FSA English Language Arts5-11 April 13—May 8, 2015 FSA Mathematics5-8 FSA End - of - Course Assessments DatesAssessment April 20—May 15, 2015 Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 * Paper-based Test

NGSSS TEST SCHEDULE Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test® FCAT 2.0 DatesAssessmentGrade Level October 6-17, 2014 March 23—April 10, 2015 FCAT Mathematics Retake (SSS) FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Retained 10—AD April 13—May 8, 2015FCAT 2.0 Science*5 and 8 NGSSS End-of-Course Assessments DatesAssessment September 15-26, 2014Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry Retake, U.S. History December 1-19, 2014Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics, Geometry Retake, U.S. History March 23—April 10, 2015Algebra 1 Retake April 20—May 22, 2015Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History July 13-24, 2015Algebra 1 Retake, Biology 1, Civics, U.S. History

FY2015 Statewide Assessment Update What subjects and grades are tested? Which tests are computers based? When does testing occur? How and when will results be reported? What is our plan to be prepared?

Statewide Assessment & Accountability Results Florida Standards Assessments – Summer 2015 Cut Scores Established – Student Levels and School Results NGSSS Assessments – Summer 2015 Student and School Results School Grades Fall FY2016 School Grades reported for All Schools No consequences associated with school grades

FY2015 Statewide Assessment Update What subjects and grades are tested? Which tests are computers based? When does testing occur? How and when will results be reported? What is our plan to be prepared?

Florida Standard Assessment Portal

Florida Standard Assessment Portal RESOURCES Test Schedule CBT Transition Test Design Summary Item Specifications Training Tests

FSA Test Design Summary/Blueprint What is a Test Design Summary Why is it important? What should we do?

Test Design Summary Detailed information about each assessment Assessed standards Critical areas of focus Number of test items Percentage of raw-score points that will be derived from each content category

Test Design Summary Test Design Summary: Mathematics Detailed information about each assessment Assessed standards Critical areas of focus Percentage of raw-score points that will be derived from each content category Number of test items

Test Design Summary Detailed information about each assessment Assessed standards Critical areas of focus Percentage of raw-score points that will be derived from each content category Number of test items

Test Design Summary Test Design Summary: English Language Arts Detailed information about each assessment Assessed standards Critical areas of focus Percentage of raw-score points that will be derived from each content category Number of test items

QUESTIONS

Test Item Specifications What are they? Why are they important? What should we do?

Test Item Specifications Define the content and format of the assessment and test items for each grade level and subject Explain what students are expected to do How students respond to the question Define the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty Describe characteristics from which a student must answer a question Defines types of stimulus materials Align District/Teacher developed tests Test Item Specification: Mathematics

Test Item Specification: Reading Test Item Specifications Define the content and format of the assessment and test items for each grade level and subject Explain what students are expected to do How students respond to the question Define the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty Describe characteristics from which a student must answer a question Defines types of stimulus materials Align District/Teacher developed tests

Test Item Specification: Reading Test Item Specifications Define the content and format of the assessment and test items for each grade level and subject Explain what students are expected to do How students respond to the question Define the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty Describe characteristics from which a student must answer a question Defines types of stimulus materials Align District/Teacher developed tests

Test Item Specification: Reading Grade 4 ELA Writing Test Item Specifications Define the content and format of the assessment and test items for each grade level and subject Explain what students are expected to do How students respond to the question Define the range of content knowledge and degree of difficulty Describe characteristics from which a student must answer a question Defines types of stimulus materials Align District/Teacher developed tests

QUESTIONS

FY2015 District Diagnostic Assessments Increase value to inform instruction Attempt to balance number of instructional days between tests 2 Assessments FSA Diagnostic #1 cover only standards taught to date per District Scope FSA Diagnostic #2 cover all tested standards Provide immediate results for instructional adjustments

FY2015 District Diagnostic Assessments Diagnostic #1 FSA Tests to cover standards aligned to District S & S NGSSS Tests remain the same to provide predicted levels October 6-31 – 7 weeks of instruction prior to testing – 4 week testing window (18 days) Accommodate additional computer-based tests allows flexibility in scheduling

FY2015 District Diagnostic Assessments Diagnostic #2 FSA Tests to cover all tested standards NGSSS Tests remain the same to provide predicted levels January 12 – February 6 – 6 weeks of instruction prior to testing – 4 week testing window (18 days) accommodate for additional computer-based tests allows flexibility

FY2015 Assessment Reporting FSA Diagnostic Testing – School based scanning of Paper-based tests – Next day results for item analysis – Reteach immediately – T-score and Thirds NGSSS Diagnostic Testing – School based scanning of Paper-based tests – Next day results for item analysis – Reteach immediately – Predicted Levels

Online Assessment Platform FY15 Comprehensive Assessment and Reporting Solution

Comprehensive Assessment System Diagnostic Assessments – District Created – Protected Item Bank Interim Assessments (standards based) – District Created – Protected Item Bank Teacher/School Assessments – Item Bank for Schools – Ability to Share within School

Principal Training for Performance Matters August 25, 26, 27, 29 – Centralized location – 2 trainings a day Assessment Development – Item Bank for Schools Reporting Bulletins Forthcoming

Train-the-Trainer School Based Trainers September 2-5 – Train-the-Trainer Model 4 staff members from each school – Online Assessment Contact – Coaches – School Tech – EDW Liaison 2 trainings per day Bulletin Forthcoming

Scanning Devices Ricoh Copiers are now compatible with the online assessment platform All Assessments can be administered either online or with the plain paper scan sheets Pre-slugged answer sheets can be printed and scanned for reporting on plain paper using Ricoh Copier/Scanner STST/ITSA will be trained Multiple copier/scanners in school will be configured

Comparing Prior and Current Elementary School Model Prior ReadingMathWritingScience Performance (100 points) Performance (100 Points) Learning Gains (100 points)* Learning Gains of the Low 25% (100 points)* A school grade is lowered one letter grade below what the point total indicates if: Fewer than 50% of the Low 25% demonstrate gains in Reading and Math (or show annual improvement) Fewer than 25% of students are reading at or above grade level Fewer than 95% of eligible students are tested, and the school earned enough points for an “A” Current English/ Language Arts MathScience Performance (0% to 100%) Learning Gains (0% to 100%) Learning Gain of the Low 25% (0% to 100%) School Grade based on the percentage of total points earned Provisions raising or lowering a school’s grade beyond what percentage of points indicate are eliminated (no additional requirements; no additional weights/bonus; no automatic adjustments) Writing is included within the English/Language Arts Components Grade based on total points on an 800 Point Scale Grade based on % of Total Points earned *additional weights for certain types of gains (100 points)

Comparing Prior and Current Middle School Model Prior ReadingMathWritingScienceAcceleration Performance (100 points) Participation and Performance on High School Level EOC Assessments and Industry Certifications (50 points for participation; 50 points for performance) Learning Gains (100 points)* Learning Gains of the Low 25% (100 points)* A school grade is lowered one letter grade below what the point total indicates if: Fewer than 50% of the Low 25% demonstrate gains in Reading and Math (or show annual improvement) Fewer than 25% of students are reading at or above grade level Fewer than 95% of eligible students are tested, and the school earned enough points for an “A” Current English/ Lang. Arts MathScienceSocial Studies Acceleration Performance (0% to 100%) Learning Gains (0% to 100%) Learning Gains (0% to 100%) Learning Gain of the Low 25% (0% to 100%) School Grade based on the percentage of total points earned Provisions raising or lowering a school’s grade beyond what percentage of points indicate are eliminated (no additional requirements; no additional weights/bonus; no automatic adjustments) Writing is included within the English/Language Arts Components *additional weights for certain types of gains (100 points) Grade based on total points on a 900 point scale Grade based on % of Total Points earned

Comparing Prior and Current High School Model Prior Assessment Component (50%) “Other Components (50%) ReadingMath (EOC’s) WritingScience (Biology EOC) Acceler ation Grad. Rate College Readines s Social Studies (US History EOC) Performanc e (100 points) Participati on and Performan ce in AP, IB, AICE, Dual enrollmen t, and/or industry certificatio n – with additional weights for multiple participati on & performan ce (100 points for participati on; 100 points for performan ce) A total of four graduation rates Overall 4- year (100 points), 5- year (100 points) At-Risk, 4- year (50 points) At- Risk, 5-year (50 points) Percent of graduates that are “college ready” based on SAT, ACT, and or PERT Reading (100 points) Math (100 points) Performanc e on EOC (100 points) Learning Gains (100 points)* Learning Gains of the Low 25% (100 points)* A school grade is lowered one letter grade below what the point total indicates if: Fewer than 50% of the Low 25% demonstrate gains in Reading and Math (or show annual improvement) Fewer than 25% of students are reading at or above grade level Fewer than 65% of at-risk students graduate from High School, and the school earned enough points for an “A” Fewer than 95% of eligible students are tested, and the school earned enough points for an “A” Current English/La nguage Arts Math (EOC’s) Science (Biology EOC’s) Social Studies (US History EOC) Grad. Rate Acceleration Success Performance (0% to 100%) Overall, 4- year Graduation Rate (0% to 100%) Percent of students eligible to earn college credit through AP, IB, AICE, dual enrollment or earning an industry certification (0% to 100%) Learning Gains (0% to 100%) Learning Gain of the Low 25% (0% to 100%) School Grade based on the percentage of total points earned Provisions raising or lowering a school’s grade beyond what percentage of points indicate are eliminated (no additional requirements; no additional weights/bonus; no automatic adjustments) Writing is included within the English/Language Arts Components *additional weights for certain types of gains (100 points) Grade based on total points on a 1600 point scale Grade based on % of Total Points earned

QUESTIONS