Getting Ready for the Pennsylvania State Assessments, 2014-2015 Tom Corbett, Governor Carolyn Dumaresq, Acting Secretary Getting Ready for the Pennsylvania State Assessments, 2014-2015 October 22-23, 2014 www.education.state.pa.us >

Introduction Contacts Ray Young, Chief, Division of Instructional Quality; rayyoung@pa.gov Jean Dyszel, Project Based Assessment; jmdyszel@verizon.net Kerry Helm, PSSA ELA/Keystone Literature/ELLs; khelm@pa.gov Linda Long, ACCESS; lilong@pa.gov John Machella, PASA; jmachella@pa.gov Drew Schuckman, NAEP; dschuckman@pa.gov Diane Simaska, PSSA ELA/Keystone Literature/Accommodations; dsimaska@pa.gov Charlie Wayne, PSSA Math/Keystone Algebra I; cwayne@pa.gov Craig Weller, PSSA Science/Keystone Biology; crweller@pa.gov www.education.state.pa.us >

Agenda General Information Overview of Statewide Assessments Resources and Tools PSSA Keystone Exams www.education.state.pa.us >

General Information Updates PA Accountability System; ra-pas@pa.gov School Performance Profile (PDE webpage)or PA School Performance Profile (website); ra-paprofile@pa.gov Pennsylvania Value Added Assessment System (PVAAS); pdepvaas@iu13.org Educator Effectiveness System; ra-edeff@pa.gov www.education.state.pa.us >

Statewide Assessments Assessing Communication and Comprehension in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs); lilong@pa.gov Project Based Assessment (PBA); jmdyszel@verizon.net National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP); dschuckman@pa.gov Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA); jmachella@pa.gov www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment Enrollment Period: Sept. 29, 2014 – Dec.12, 2014 Math and Reading Test Window: Feb. 16, 2015 – March 27, 2015 Science Test Window May 4, 2015 – May 29, 2015 Writing: No statewide test form; student writing samples are individually created (by teacher) and scored (by teacher) and stored (in IEP folder) www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment Who participates in the PASA? Grades 3-8 and 11 Students with a significant cognitive disability www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment PASA Participation Guidelines IEP teams make assessment decisions Student must meet all six eligibility criteria www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment PASA Eligibility Criteria By September 1 of the school year in which this IEP will be operative, will the student be in grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 11? Yes / No AND 2. Does the student have significant cognitive disabilities? 3. Does the student require intensive instruction to learn? www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment PASA Eligibility Criteria(Cont’d) 4. Does the student require extensive adaptation and support in order to perform and/or participate meaningfully and productively in the everyday life activities of integrated school, home, community, and work environments? Yes / No AND 5. Does the student require substantial modifications of the general education curriculum? www.education.state.pa.us >

PASA Eligibility Criteria(Cont’d) PA Alternate System of Assessment PASA Eligibility Criteria(Cont’d) Does the student’s participation in the general education curriculum differ substantially in form and/or substance from that of most other students (i.e., different objectives, materials, or activities)? Yes / No www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment If the answer was “Yes” to all of these questions, it would be appropriate for the IEP team to consider assigning the student to the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA). If the answer was “No” to any of these questions, the PASA is not the appropriate statewide assessment for the student. www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment PASA Training Webinars Jan. 8, 2015 General Test Administration Jan. 20, 2015 Adaptations for Students with Visual Impairments Jan. 23, 2015 Adaptations for Students who are Non-Verbal www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment Jan. 5, 2015 Training videos users can work through at any time and at their own pace will also be posted on our PASA Reading and Math training website www.pasa-administrators.ziptrain.com and will be available throughout the PASA test window. www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment PASA Contact Information Who manages the test? PASA Project at the University of Pittsburgh: Dr. Naomi Zigmond – Reading/Math Email: PASArm@pitt.edu Dr. Steve Lyon – Science Email: PASAsci@pitt.edu All test materials are shipped from and returned to PASA Project www.education.state.pa.us >

PA Alternate System of Assessment PASA Information Websites Enrollment Updates: www.pasadigital.com General PASA Information: www.pde.state.pa.us Science Updates: www.pasascience.org QUESTIONS: Dr. John Machella (814) 536-1956 jmachella@pa.gov www.education.state.pa.us >

Resources and Tools eDirect PSSA Testing Calendars Keystone Exams Testing Calendars Performance Level Descriptors and Cut Scores (All Grade/Subjects) Accommodations Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) www.education.state.pa.us >

PSSA Math Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) Mathematics Test Design Mathematics Item and Scoring Samplers Scoring Guidelines Calculator Policy Assessment Anchors and Glossary www.education.state.pa.us >

PSSA Math www.education.state.pa.us >

Embedded Field Test based on PCS PSSA Math Embedded Field Test based on PCS Open-ended items scored on a 0-4 scale Item-specific scoring guidelines but no general rubric Formula sheets will be provided for grades 4 through 8 See Resource Materials on PDE’s website for the formula sheets and item samplers www.education.state.pa.us >

Item Specifics PSSA Math Multiple choice items based on the Assessment Anchors aligned to the PA Standards. The Eligible Content is considered Assessment Limits. All items may cross Eligible Content, Descriptors, Anchors and Reporting Categories. All items align to the Anchor. Reminder: Have students read all items, especially the open-ended items, carefully and answer exactly what is being asked. www.education.state.pa.us >

Item Specifics PSSA Math Examples of how open-ended items might be phrased: - Show or explain all your work. - Show all your work. Explain why you did each step. - Explain why [something is true or false] - Describe how [doing something affects something else; to find something, etc.] www.education.state.pa.us >

Open-ended Item Example PSSA Math Open-ended Item Example Roy is running for class president. He polls 50 students. 60 percent of them say they will vote for him. A. There are 350 students in Roy’s class. Based on his survey, how many students should he expect to vote for him? Show or explain all your work. B. Roy will sell fruit drinks to raise money for his campaign. A fruit drink cost $0.10 and he sells it for $0.50. How many fruit drinks does Roy need to sell to earn $80? Show all your work. Explain why you did each step. www.education.state.pa.us >

Rubric (for sample item only): PSSA Math Rubric (for sample item only): Part A: - ½ point for correct answer - 1 point for complete and correct work OR ½ point for correct but incomplete work Part B: - 1 point for correct and compete work OR ½ point for correct but incomplete work. - 1 point for correct and complete explanation. ½ point for correct but incomplete explanation www.education.state.pa.us >

Total Points (within) Score (on) 4 4 3-3 ½ 3 2-2 ½ 2 ½-1 ½ 1 0 0 PSSA Math Rubric Metric Total Points (within) Score (on) 4 4 3-3 ½ 3 2-2 ½ 2 ½-1 ½ 1 0 0 www.education.state.pa.us >

Some notes about open-ended items: PSSA Math Some notes about open-ended items: Guess and Check is a valid method but at least two incorrect guesses must be shown to receive full credit. Not all open-ended items require a “why.” At least half the score points must come from one Anchor. The rest can come from anywhere else. www.education.state.pa.us >

Can have a “blemish” and still get a score of 4 PSSA Math Can have a “blemish” and still get a score of 4 “e.g. missing $” may or may not be a blemish depending on the item and grade. If an answer box is given the answer does not have to be in the answer box to receive full credit, but if there is an answer in the answer box it overrides any other answer given. An incorrect answer carried through correctly will receive full credit for the correct part. www.education.state.pa.us >

Protractors will be used only for the grade 4 PSSA. PSSA Math Rulers and protractors will be provided where needed (grades 3 and 4 respectively). Students must use the rulers and protractors provided for the PSSA. Rulers will be used in grade 3 only and will be scaled to the ⅛ inch and millimeter. Students will be required to measure to the ¼ inch and centimeter. Protractors will be used only for the grade 4 PSSA. www.education.state.pa.us >

Cannot use calculators. Answers marked in test booklet. PSSA Math Grade 3 Cannot use calculators. Answers marked in test booklet. Grade 4 and up: Calculators are permitted on all but the beginning few items. www.education.state.pa.us >

PSSA ELA Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) English Language Arts (ELA) Test Design English Language Arts (ELA) Item and Scoring Samplers Scoring Guidelines Assessment Anchors and Glossary www.education.state.pa.us >

PSSA Science Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) Science Test Design Science Item and Scoring Samplers Scoring Guidelines Assessment Anchors and Glossary www.education.state.pa.us >

Keystone Exams Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System (SAS) Test Design Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content Item and Scoring Samplers Scoring Guidelines www.education.state.pa.us >

For more information on Getting Ready for the 2014-15 State Assessments please visit PDE’s website at www.education.state.pa.us The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adults to succeed as productive citizens. The department seeks to ensure that the technical support, resources and opportunities are in place for all students, whether children or adults, to receive a high quality education. www.education.state.pa.us >