1. State Assessments 2015-16 Parent Interest Report

2. 2015-16 Assessment Overview Math and ELA Science and SS PA NCSC ACCESS Grades 3-12: – Math (TNReady) 3-8 Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II – ELA (TNReady) 3-8 English I, II and III Writing incorporated in TNReady – Science (Achievement & EOC) 3-8 Biology, Chemistry – Social Studies (New Achievement & EOC) 3-8 US History – Alternate Assessments: Portfolio Assessment (1%)- Science and Social Studies NCSC (1%)- replacing portfolio assessment in ELA and Math ACCESS- EL Assessment 2 TNReady Achievement & EOC Alternate

3. Types of TNReady Test Items Math  Equations  Graphics  Multiple Choice  Multiple Select  Performance Tasks (grades 3-8 only)  Technology Enhanced Items ELA  Writing Tasks  Technology Enhanced Items  Multiple Choice  Multiple Select  Evidence-Based Selected Response http://www.tennessee.gov/education/assessment/TNReady.shtml 3

4. Grade 3 ELA Examples 4 Parent Guide: http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/tnready_parent_guide.pdf http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/tnready_parent_guide.pdf

5. Grade 3 Math Examples Parent Guide: http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/tnready_parent_guide.pdf http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/education/attachments/tnready_parent_guide.pdf 5

6. Test Components Test NamePartComponents TNReady (ELA and Math)Part 1ELA = 2 subtests, Math = 1 subtest TNReady (ELA and Math)Part 2ELA = 2 subtests, Math = 2 subtests Social Studies/ US History (Achievement & EOC)Part 11 subtest Social Studies/ US History (Achievement & EOC)Part 22 subtests Science (Achievement & EOC)1 Test EOC = 1 subtest Achievement = 2 subtests 6

7. Scheduling Flexibility 7 Flexibility Calendar 5 days per grade/ content LEA Subtests Unique Schedules School Time Breaks Positive Testing Environment Admin

8. http://www.tn.gov/education/article/tnready-accessibility 8

9. http://www.tn.gov/education/assessment/TNReady_blueprints.shtml 9 Blueprint and Rubric Support

10. Questions or Comments?