OCOEE MIDDLE SCHOOL TNReady GET PREPARED … May 2015

FOLDER needed… Based on your assignment for the upcoming school year. RED – Language Arts YELLOW – Math BLUE –Social Studies Other = everyone else

TNReady begins in the school year. TNReady will replace the state’s TCAP multiple-choice only tests in reading and math, grades 3-11, and will include a variety of question types as well as writing. (Including Social Studies.) TNReady has been developed by Tennessee educators to better assess student knowledge, as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills – in short, all the things students will need to succeed following high school. 3

TNReady will be more engaging. In reading and writing – students will read from texts and provide written responses to support their answers. In math – students will solve multi-step problems, many without using a calculator, to show what they know. Much like teachers already do in their classrooms, TNReady will give students a variety of new ways to show what they really know and can do. TNReady will be given in two parts. 4

TNReady - Part I Part I for ELA will replace the state’s current writing assessment. – It will require open-ended written responses in ELA. Part I for Math will include performance tasks in grades 3 – 8. – These performance tasks will include open-ended responses and be multi-step problems that allow students to demonstrate several skills towards a practical application. Part I of TNReady will be administered during a window that opens in early February and closes in early March. – This is the same timeframe as the current writing assessment. 5

TNReady - Part II The second portion of TNReady will replace the current TCAP tests for math and English language arts administered in April/May. This portion will ask students to select responses for multiple types of questions. Performance on Part I and Part II will be combined into a single composite score for each student. 6

TNReady Administration Guidelines (See Handout.) KEY IDEAS: 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS PER GRADE/CONTENT AREA. NOT SEE OTHER COMPUTER SCREENS. NOT NECESSARY TO CONCEAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. (See EXCEPTION) ADMINISTRATOR & PROCTOR. STUDENT MAY DO QUIET ACTIVITIES WHEN COMPLETED.

Question Types Part II will include multiple types of questions that provide students a variety of ways to show what they know.(See handout.) 8 InteractiveOpen-ended responseEvidenced-basedSelected response

Interactive Questions These types of questions ask students to: Move or manipulate items Move around graphics Complete exercises that reflect real work activities like editing a paper or graphing an equation 9

Open-Ended Questions These types of questions: Ask students to type an answer where no choices are given and provide an open-ended response 10

Evidence-based Questions These types of questions are usually two-part and: Ask students to support their answer Part B of the question typically requires the student to choose a piece of evidence using the text to support their answer in Part A 11

Multiple Choice and Multiple Select Questions These type of questions: Ask students to select the right answer either by - – Selecting one correct answer from many options – Selecting multiple correct answers from many options 12

OMS Calendar (Blue sheet. Bradley Co. on back) WINDOWS: Practice Tests – three specific time periods. TNReady Tests – Part 1 & Part 2. ONLINE PRACTICING & TESTING: Imperative students practice computer testing skills. Computers/devices must be kept in good shape.

TNReady Practice Tools (Yellow Handout.) Watch for . (check SPAM). Sign up to have access to MICA. Measurement Incorporated Classroom Assessment *ELA & Math items. Unsure of opportunities for other subjects.

Seven Things You Need to Know… About TNReady ELA & Math Teachers need to know & good to share with parents. Communication toolkits will be posted online to help share information. tn.gov. Instructional Implications (on back) What we know – students –teachers- leaders.

ELA, Math, & Social Studies Blueprints Describes & gives percentages of what is to be covered on Part 1 & Part 2. ELA & Math DRAFT Item types. *Recommend student use calculator familiar with.

Summer 2015 Training OMS Learning Leaders: ELA- KAyres, JMcGuire Math- KBagley, HTurner Social Studies- SGreen, DSnyder *Additional Registration has now opened up for anyone desiring to attend. Two days in June-- Register online TNCore.org.

STAR Test Results grades 6 & 7 Reading & Math Identify your students at or below the 25 th percentile (PR). *Not Special Services. Write down their final grade for your class & their TCAP Quick Score. Decide if they DO need an intervention for Reading or Math. *(Other factors: grades, TCAP Scores, previous intervention, effort, behavior…) Be prepared to discuss these students and share this information. Math Meetings Friday, May 22: 7 th gr. 9:00A.M., 6 th 10:00A.M. ELA Meetings- Tuesday, May 26: 7 th gr. 9:00A.M., 6 th 10:00A.M.

FINAL Activity… Sage Portal- Utah’s site. Get introduced to next year’s testing format. Choose Training Tests – Sign in as GUEST – Select Grade- Choose test (Writing, Math, Reading/Language, Science). *Spend a few minutes looking over this site/testing experience. EXIT TICKET… How can we best prepare our students? What can be done in my class for preparation? Have a great day!