WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL CAASPP INFORMATION NIGHT How to Understand Your Child’s report

WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT “UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD’S 2015 CAASPP REPORT” CALIFORNIA ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND PROGRESS (CAASPP) WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL OCTOBER 2015

Agenda Overview of the California Accountability and Assessment Student Performance and Progress System (CAASPP) Understanding the Parent Reports Achievement Levels Claims descriptors How are scores used Parent Guides Parent Resources

Assessment Umbrella

Spring 2015 CAASPP Components ∞Smarter Balanced computer adaptive assessments and Performance Tasks in ELA and mathematics for grades 3 through 8 and 11 ∞California Standards Test (CST), California Modified Test (CMA), California Adaptive Performance Assessment (CAPA) paper/pencil tests in science for grades 5, 8, and 10 ∞Smarter Balanced Assessment for grade 11 are also used for purposes of the Early Assessment Program (EAP)

2015 CAASPP Assessments 2015 is the baseline year (No API) Focus on student progress this year and beyond Greater emphasis on critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity Emphasis on ensuring students are ready for college and career

CAASPP Parent Report

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Achievement Level Scale Score Ranges

English Language Arts Claims Reading-Demonstrating understanding of literary and nonfiction texts: ability to read closely and analytically to comprehend a range of high level literary and informational texts Writing-Producing clear and purposeful writing: ability to produce compelling, well supported writing for a diverse range of purposes and audiences Liste ning-Demonstrating effective communication skills: ability to critically interpret and use information delivered orally. Research/Inquiry- Investigating, analyzing and presenting information: ability to use research/inquiry methods as a way to engage with a topic then analyze, integrate, and present information

Math Claims Problem Solving & Data Analysis: using appropriate tools and strategies to solve real world and mathematical problems: ability to solve a wide range of complex problems and analyze complex, real world scenarios and construct and use mathematical models to interpret and solve problems. Communicating Reasoning: demonstrating ability to support mathematical conclusions: clearly and precisely construct viable arguments to support their own reasoning and critique the reasoning of others. Applying Mathematical Concepts & Procedures: ability to explain and apply mathematical concepts and interpret and carry out mathematical procedures with precision and fluency

How Are Scores Used? Identify areas of strength and weakness as a school Identify areas of strength and weakness in the instructional program Initial identification of students in need of additional support Part of the triangulated assessment

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Parent Guides Parent Guide to Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, Grades 3– 5 (PDF) Parent Guide to Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, Grades 3– 5 Parent Guide to Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, Grades 6 – 8 (PDF) Parent Guide to Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, Grades 6 – 8 Parent Guide to Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, Grade 11 (PDF) Parent Guide to Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, Grade 11

Resources for Parents PTA: – e%20Standards%20Resources/PTA%20CCSSI%20FAQ.pdfhttp:// e%20Standards%20Resources/PTA%20CCSSI%20FAQ.pdf California Department of Education: – :gpfwm5rhxiw&output=xml_no_dtd&filter=1&num=20&start=0&q=informat ion%20for%20parents%20about%20SBAChttp:// :gpfwm5rhxiw&output=xml_no_dtd&filter=1&num=20&start=0&q=informat ion%20for%20parents%20about%20SBAC SBAC Practice Test: