1. An Update from the Iowa Testing Programs Mississippi Bend AEA October 7, 2010 David Henkhaus

2. E.F.Lindquist (1959) believed….. Test purposes should not be too narrow Tests should measure the student’s readiness for further learning Tests should focus on developed abilities that teachers nourish with their instruction Developers should design tests that reflect widely accepted educational goals judged important by educators

3. In 2010 it continues to be about use: Maximizing student learning Measuring student growth Informing instruction Measuring Iowa state content standards Reporting results to a variety of audiences Complying with accountability requirements

4. ITBS/ ITED Form B Year Ordered via Online Tools Barcodes required.mp3’s available for Math and Science Featured Reports –Profile Narrative Report (with ACT Predictor) –Core Standard Report © 2009 by the Iowa Testing Programs. Not for redistribution.

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7. Defining and Predicting Proficiency State of Iowa’s Plan for NCLB 41 st percentile (NPR) How can more than 60% of our students demonstrate proficiency? –Reference point is 2000 Standardization

8. Form E of the ITBS/ ITED –Developed in concert with Iowa Core Curriculum –Will continue to use Iowa Scale –National Standardization this year –Operational in Fall, 2011 © 2009 by the Iowa Testing Programs. Not for redistribution.

9. Test Development Process Items written by teachers with experience across grade spans Items field tested on students at multiple grade levels Assembly of forms that allow for common items across grade levels

10. Key Features of Research and Development Continuity of national standardization designs over time Careful control of stratification, sampling, participation, inclusion Careful test development and linking of test forms and batteries Supports comparisons among Forms

11. Online Testing Pilot –Spring, 2010 –Interim Assessment of Mathematics in Grades 5 and 8 –Reported “on-track” for proficiency and college readiness –Initial step towards online administration of ITBS/ ITED © 2009 by the Iowa Testing Programs. Not for redistribution.

12. Iowa Writing Field Test –2009 and 2010 –Grade 3 (paper), Grades 6 & 10 (computer) –6-point, 4-trait analytic scales –Field Test and Pilot in Spring, 2011 –Planned Operational in Fall, 2011 © 2009 by the Iowa Testing Programs. Not for redistribution.

13. Iowa End-of-Course (IEOC) Tests –Science Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry –Social Studies U.S. History, U.S. Government –English Language Arts –Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (Matrix Algebra, and Probability & Statistics*) © 2009 by the Iowa Testing Programs. Not for redistribution.

14. Iowa End-of-Course (IEOC) Tests –Thirty-item tests, multiple-choice Intended for administration in one session –Results presented as raw scores –Available Fall, Mid-year, and Spring Supports Block-scheduling Supports MS Settlement Evaluations Order via Online Tools © 2009 by the Iowa Testing Programs. Not for redistribution.

15. Online Testing in 2011 –Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test January, 2011 –IEOC RFP ended 10/1 Proposals being evaluated ??? © 2009 by the Iowa Testing Programs. Not for redistribution.

16. Questions and Comments David-henkhaus@uiowa.edu © 2009 by the Iowa Testing Programs. Not for redistribution.