In-Service Module 2: Creating standards-based test/assessments using the Georgia Online Assessment System (GOAS) Created by: Ruben Barkley MEDT 7461 University of West Georgia 1

Home Rational: This module is designed for teachers and library media specialist. The purpose is to provide teachers and library media specialist who create standards-based assessments with an introduction to the Georgia Online Assessment System and how to create assessments from the website. GOAS is a free, web-based resource for Georgia public schools that provides educators with the ability to create assessments which are aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Teaching and learning through the use of GOAS has proven to guide classroom instruction and develop student learning goals. Goal: The goal for this in-service module is to provide teachers and library media specialist who create standards based assessments an introduction to the Georgia Online Assessment System and how to create assessments from the website. Objectives: To provide teachers and library media specialist with an introduction to the Georgia Online Assessment System (GOAS). To introduce teachers and library media specialist to the GPS aligned assessments that can be downloaded from the website. 2

Read Me First What is GOAS? ( GOAS is a free, web-based resource that teachers can use as a tool for Assessment of Learning. Student results on test created in GOAS, can be used to assess student learning and help teachers identify learner needs and strengths and inform instructional practices. GOAS helps with assessments, instruction, feedback, and communication that allows teachers and students to be confident with instructional practices. What kind of resources are available? Items or questions used to create assessments (available by subject, grade level) Georgia Performance Standards Test can be saved as a PDF or MS Word document Detailed reports also allow teachers to communicate with students and parents about learner goals, intentions, and outcomes 3

Getting Started Before you can creating standards-based assessments using GOAS, you must secure your Login ID and Password from your library media specialist or Instructional Technology Specialist. Then perform the following two simple steps: 1.Open your web browser (i.e. Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari) 2.Type the following web address: 3.Input your Logon ID and Password 4

Guiding Questions How can teachers and library media specialist integrate GOAS resources in daily instruction? How can assessment created in GOAS be aligned to Georgia Performance Standards? How can GOAS resources be aligned to the NETS? Will the creation of assessments guide student instruction and assess for student learning? 5

Task and Activities As the school district continues its efforts to increase the technology proficiency level of its teachers and identify learners needs and strengths and inform instructional practices through the use of web-based resources such GOAS, teachers must be trained on accessing free, online, standards based resources, such as assessments, to guide their instruction. In those efforts, please view the following slides with instructions on creating assessments using the Georgia Online Assessment System (GOAS). ( ) 6

Let’s Get Started With The Activity!!! Power-on your computer Log-on Make sure you are connected to the wireless network, if you are not using an Ethernet cable Open the web-browser of your choice, i.e. Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari (Mac users) 7

Open your web browser, i.e. Internet Explorer, type to access the logon page for GOAS. 8

On this page, fill in the required fields marked by the arrow symbols, then click “Login”! 9

You are now at the “Welcome” screen and ready to use GOAS and begin creating assessments and other resources aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards! 10

Once you have successfully logged in onto GOAS, you will receive a “Welcome” message. Now you are ready to start creating assessments, by simply clicking on “Test”. 11

You are now ready to create assessments, also known as “test”, on this screen. You can do so by clicking on “Create a new test” 12

On this screen, you fill your test information; noting that the required fields are marked with a red check mark. 13

On this screen, you will filter your search for the standards based assessment by clicking the drop-down buttons and selecting the “Subject”, “Grade Level”, “Domain”, “Standard”, “Element", then click “Show Items”. 14

On this screen, you see the items/questions available for your test that is aligned to the state standard you selected. By clicking on the item box you are adding this item/question to your test. Click on “Add Selected to Test”. 15

By clicking on the button “Add Selected to Test”, you will now see more information on this particular test, including a description. The test viewer window, will allow to make any modifications to the test before creating it. If you feel this will be useful to your instructional activities, simply click “Create Test”. 16

After clicking on “Create Test”, the Tests Menu window will appear again and the test can now be opened or saved to your storage device, by clicking “Try a Test” or “Print a test”. Download speeds may vary, depending on the speed of the network your computer is accessing. Click on “Try a test”. 17

Your test should now be listed under “Tests” with the Name and Test Identifier you choose when creating your test! If so, congratulations! You can now begin using your newly created test as an assessment tool for your students. 18

Standards - Literacy What are Literacy Standards for the 21 st Century Learner? "Standards for the 21st-Century Learner offer vision for teaching and learning to both guide and beckon our profession as education leaders. They will both shape the library program and serve as a tool for library media specialists to use to shape the learning of students in the school." (American Association of School Librarians, 2007) THE FOUR STANDARDS: 1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. 3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. 4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. 19

Standards - Technology What are NETS Technology Standards? The ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) has undertaken the critical task of articulating international standards for literacy in technology. The ISTE explains: "First introduced in 1998, the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Project is an ongoing initiative of the International Society for Technology in Education. In a unique partnership with teachers and teacher educators, curriculum and education associations, government, businesses, and private foundations, ISTE has responded to calls for educational technology standards, curriculum, and tools with its NETS Project.” 20

Standards – Georgia Performance Standards This is a Georgia Performance Standard that directly aligns to the test that was created in GOAS during this In-Service: M4N6. Students will further develop their understanding of the meaning of decimal fractions and common fractions and use them in computations. a. Understand representations of equivalent common fractions and/or decimal fractions. b. Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with like denominators. (Denominators should not exceed twelve.) c. Use mixed numbers and improper fractions interchangeably. 21

Items/Questions Aligned to State Standards located in GOAS ( Mathematics, 4th Grade, Fractions: item.aspx?menu=tests Language Arts, 4 th Grade, Narrative Writing: item.aspx?menu=tests Earth Science, 4 th Grade, Solar System: item.aspx?menu=tests 22

Additional Georgia Online Assessment System (GOAS) Resources Standards, Instruction, and Assessments Georgia Standards.org GOAS Technical Support GOAS Training Information 23

Sources American Association of School Librarians, A division of the American Library Association (Educator Resources – NETS) 24

Feedback Request Please copy and paste the link below in the address field of your web browser and complete the In-Service Feedback survey. With the feedback you provide, the In-Services delivered to you and your colleagues can be developed and differentiated to your learning style and needs. I will post this PowerPoint presentation on the Instructional Technology web portal to be shared with all teachers, please use it as “how-to” guide and reference as needed. here to take survey 25