1. Next Generation Assessments 2014-2015 Laura Amero Curriculum Supervisor 330-744-8581 laura.amero@youngstown.k12.oh.us

2. What Are They? State assessments that are/will replace the OAA and OGT test Tests in English (ELA), Math, Social Studies, and Science Determines students’ mastery of subject-area content Assesses students’ college and career readiness Online and paper/pencil versions of the tests

3. Who Created Them? English and math tests are created by: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) Science and social studies tests are created by: American Institutes for Research (AIR)

4. Who Takes the Tests at Chaney? Students taking American History and American Government 6 th Grade: Math and English (PAPER/PENCIL) Social Studies (ONLINE) 7 th Grade: Math(ONLINE) English (ONLINE) 8 th Grade: Math (ONLINE) Math 8 OR Algebra 1 English (ONLINE) Science (ONLINE) 9 th Grade: Math (PAPER/PENCIL) Algebra 1 OR Geometry English (PAPER/PENCIL) Science (ONLINE) 10 th and 11 th Grade: American History(ONLINE) 11 th and 12 th Grade: American Government (ONLINE)

5. How Many Tests? Students will be tested at two different times. The first set of tests are called the Performance Based Assessments (PBA) The second set of tests are called the End of Course Assessments(EOC)

6. When? *Refer to your schedule for Chaney’s testing schedule for Round 1* Round 1 PBA: English and Math (PARCC) – Feb. 16- Mar. 20 (online) – Feb. 16-Mar. 6(paper/pencil) – The English test has 3 sections – The Math test has 2 sections Round 1 PBA: Science and Social Studies (AIR) – Mar. 2-Mar. 13 (online) – Both tests have 1 section

7. When? Round 2 EOC: English and Math (PARCC) – Apr. 13-May 15 (online) – Apr. 13-May 1 (paper/pencil) – Both tests have 2 sections Round 2 EOC: Science and Social Studies: (AIR) – May 4-15 (online) – Both tests have 1 section

8. Test Format For the online version of the tests, students will may be asked to do the following: – Drag and drop items – Type in a text box – Click in a box – Select text – Use a ruler, calculator, and/or protractor – Use text highlighter – Use a video player

9. Test Format Science and social studies technology questions: AIR Demo ELA Example: PARCC Site Math Example: Math Ruler Math Box

10. Graduation Starting in 9 th grade, the tests will count towards graduation The OGT will be replaced with these tests starting with this year’s freshmen As one of the three pathways to a diploma, students can accumulate their scores from end-of-course exams. The higher a student scores on any end-of-course exam, the more graduation points he or she earns: Advanced Level = 5 points Accelerated Level = 4 points Proficient Level = 3 points Basic Level = 2 points Limited Level = 1 point If a student reaches 18 graduation points overall, he or she becomes eligible for a diploma.

11. 9 th Graders: Class of 2018 First class to take the tests which count towards graduation Students that score below proficient on an exam may retake it after they receive some extra help on the material. Students that score proficient or higher on an end of course exam can retake exams only if, once they take all the exams, they have not met the minimum graduation points to graduate. This year’s tests: English 1, Algebra 1 or Geometry, Physical Science Refer to the handout which has the graduation requirements on it from the ODE site Refer to the ODE site for any questions about new graduation requirements: ODE Graduation RequirementsODE Graduation Requirements

12. Support at School Lessons are integrating technology District assessments have exposed students to the test questions/format Units are becoming more rigorous and mirroring the new assessments Teachers are attending professional development to further develop their instructional practices

13. Support at Home Educate yourself about the tests Practice the online tests with your student (resources page) Stay up-to-date with the testing calendar Communicate with your student’s teachers Ensure your student gets a good night’s rest during the week(s) of testing

14. Resources Next Generation Practice Tests PARCC for Parents ODE Graduation FAQ ELA Practice Tests Math Practice Tests YCSD Technology Page