Successful SAT Implementation (SSI Series) 1. Kick-off to the SAT August 19, 2015 Scott

Key deliverables: Explore the components of the SAT Suite of Assessments Examine its redesign and key changes Identify current instructional strengths and alignment Plan next steps .... Some decisions are still being finalized

For our time together... Take responsibility for your own learning Support the learning of your colleagues If you need to take a call or have a side conversation, please step out in the hall If you have a question, ask.

Connector

SAT Suite of Assessments Think – individually about what you Know, Think You Know & Want to Know about SAT Suite of Assessments Share – with your table group Create – a Know, Think You Know & Want to Know chart Know Think We Know Want to Know Lipton, L. & Wellman, B. (2011). “Know/Think I Know/Want to Know” Groups at Work: Strategies and Structures for Professional Learning, MiraVia, pg. 14.

For K–12 Students, Educators, and Parents Jonathan For K–12 Students, Educators, and Parents

** State Required Assessments

Spring Test Dates 11th Grade 9th & 10th Grade April 12th - SAT w/ essay April 26th - Make-up date April 13th - WorkKeys April 27th – Make-up date April ?? – May ?? Window M-Step 9th & 10th Grade April 12th or 13th - PSAT April 26th or 27th – Make-up date

What did you hear that connected with what you already knew? Turn & Talk What did you hear that connected with what you already knew?

Focused Read Appendix A: Instructional Strategies and Keys to the SAT

Focus Read & Annotate Individual Read – Appendix A: Instructional Strategies and Keys to the SAT Annotate - as you read using the following markings: = Got it. This is happening for our kids = Need to share this important point C = Common Core Connection ? = Hmmm... I have questions about this 5 minutes

Micro Lab Protocol Reflect – individually on the article Regroup – find a trio Identify – A, B & C Show of hands

Micro Lab Protocol Round 1 Person A – Share your thoughts (1 minute) No interruptions SILENCE (30 seconds)

Micro Lab Protocol Round 2 Person B – Share your thoughts (1 minute) No interruptions SILENCE (30 seconds)

Micro Lab Protocol Round 3 Person C – Share your thoughts (1 minute) No interruptions SILENCE (30 seconds)

Micro Lab Protocol Round 4 Share – as a triad your thoughts (5 minutes) Reference the comments made during each Round Ask clarifying questions What connections did you make?

Micro Lab Protocol Round 5 Table Group Dialogue 5 minutes

Four Corners

Winter – Dec, Jan, Feb Spring – Mar, Apr, May Summer – Jun, Jul, Aug Fall – Sep, Oct, Nov

Find a new colleague: introduce yourself & share What stands out for you?

Key Points Text Complexity.... span a range of difficulty from the early high school to early postsecondary (college-entry, credit bearing) levels of reading (pg 75, 1st bullet) Analyze history and social studies passages from the U.S. Founding Documents and texts in the great global conversation (pg 75, 5th bullet) SAT frequently refers to informational graphics in Reading, Writing and Language, and Math Test questions (pg 77, 5th paragraph) ...opportunity to analyze quality pieces of writing in the content areas and to practice with the prompt (pg 79, 4th bullet) Develop interest and facility in math by practicing in science and social studies. Use tables, expressions,, and graphs that student encounter in other content areas to present math as a tool that may be applied to many areas of study... (pg 80, 3rd bullet) Cross disciplinary, Error analysis, DOK, solve problems

Table Talk What will you take back regarding Appendix A: Instructional Strategies and Keys to the SAT

Let’s take a test! Yoo HOo! Jonathan (Scott & Carol Hand out tests)

Puzzling Grab a test – which ever subject or color that speaks to you! Individual read & answer (10 minutes) Expert Group – stand up and find 2-3 colleagues who explored the same test What stands out for you? Instructional Strengths & Challenges? Table talk - Group Sharing – each person share what they have learned Dialogue implications for teaching & learning

A few things that stood out for us... What is the value of.... The authors most likely use the examples in lines 1-9 of the passage (“Every...showers”) to highlight the... Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question? Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage? Which point about the resources that will be highly valued in space is implicit in Passage 1 and explicit in Passage 2?

What will be important to include and support in instruction What will be important to include and support in instruction? What stood out for you? Each Table write 1-2 important points on a strip Tape on wall when complete We will collect & share

Additional Resources lac-o.org Teacher, Parent & Administrator Communications Full Teacher Guide Full Counselor Guide Practice Test & Essay Khan Academy link Michigan College Board link

SAT Suite of Assessments Think – individually about what you Know, Think You Know & Want to Know about SAT Suite of Assessments Share – with your table group Create – a Know, Think You Know & Want to Know chart Know Think We Know Want to Know Lipton, L. & Wellman, B. (2011). “Know/Think I Know/Want to Know” Groups at Work: Strategies and Structures for Professional Learning, MiraVia, pg. 14.

Strategy Harvest Additional Resources Summary of Learning Wrap Up Welcome Key Deliverables / Norms Connector – Know, Think I know, Want to Know SAT Redesign Lecture Burst Focused Read w/ Annotation Microlab Four Corners Key Points Table Talk & Connection Exploring Items Taking a Test! Puzzling Individual Exploration Expert Groups Table Sharing Summary Additional Resources SAT support Khan Academy Summary of Learning Revisit Connector Strategy Harvest Planning & Next Steps Wrap Up Key Deliverables Thank you When next we meet.... October 16th & 30th

Next Steps.... Planning Time What will you take back and share?

Key deliverables: Explore the components of the SAT Suite of Assessments Examine its redesign and key changes Identify current instructional strengths and alignment Plan next steps ....

Successful SAT Implementation (SSI Series) When next we meet... 2. What’s your Game Plan October 16th or 30th ELA – Math - Soc St. Science Career Tech – Accessibility & Accommodations – Test Construction & Scoring - Communication & Administration

Successful SAT Implementation (SSI Series) Continued: Jan 20th - May 25th - Aug 11th 3. Game Film - Data Analysis / Item Response 4. Game Statistics - Student & Parent Report 5. Planning for Season 2 - SAT Results

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