Project Based Assessments Overview December 9, 2013 Dr. Rich Maraschiello >

> Project Based Assessments (PBA) “The Department will develop a project- based assessment system that is aligned with the modules for each Keystone Exam for students who are unable to demonstrate proficiency on a Keystone Exam or Keystone Exam module.” 2

> PBA System “A student who did not score proficient on a Keystone Exam, or Keystone Exam module, shall be provided supplemental instruction consistent with the student’s educational program by the student’s school district, AVTS or charter school, including a cyber charter school, until the student can demonstrate proficiency in the subject area via the Keystone Exam or the student begins a project-based assessment.” 3

> Chapter 4 “The project-based assessment system shall be administered by schools and scored by statewide panels composed of teachers, principals and curriculum specialists assembled by PDE. The statewide review panels shall score student projects according to scoring protocols and rubrics developed by PDE.” 4

> PBA Exceptions  Grade 12 student may move to PBA after one unsuccessful attempt  An IEP may prescribe when a student accesses the PBA  Religious opt out may provide an exception  CTC students may move to biology PBA after one unsuccessful attempt 5

> Roles in the PBA LEA/School Assessment Coordinator Test Administrator Tutor Student PBA Evaluators/Statewide Review Panel 6

> Project Essentials Scaffolded activities designed to assess Keystone Exam Eligible Content Tutor review of student work at defined checkpoints and remediation as necessary Access to SAS resources to assist students with remediation Scoring guide for project 7

> PBA Resources General PBA Informationhttp:// ent/About.aspx. ent/About.aspx Evaluator Sign-Up Live PBA Site 8

> To get a better idea… 9

> Questions for Reflection Is our curriculum aligned to the standards and reflective of the Keystone Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content? What remediation options will be in place for students after the first unsuccessful attempt? What will be in place for students after a second unsuccessful attempt? How will we implement projects? Available resources? 10

> I wonder… 11

> If you have questions… 12 SAS Toll Free: Content Related ELA: Math:

> 13 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.