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LAUSD Mathematics Periodic Benchmark Assessments

Using Data to Inform Instruction

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Periodic Assessments in LAUSD

• Superintendent Roy Romer has set two priorities for LAUSD:

1. Build more schools 2. Increase academic rigor in the classroom

• Formative periodic assessments, working in tandem with enhanced professional development, form the cornerstone of LAUSD’s efforts to increase academic rigor.

• On June 24, 2003, the Board of Education voiced unanimous support by voting 7-0 for implementation of this program.

• This program is beginning with Math, and is slated to expand to English Language Arts and Science.

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Power of Periodic Assessment

• The Periodic Assessment program, an expansion of the District’s current periodic testing program, can have a positive impact on instruction by:

1. Providing detailed diagnostic information to teachers

2. Allowing for efficient use of instructional time and resources

3. Providing re-teach tools to teachers for areas of student weakness

4. Facilitating targeted professional development and intervention programs

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The success of this periodic assessment program will be determined by the strength of support and clarity of vision provided by the instructional leadership.

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Math Periodic Assessments

The LAUSD/ETS-Edusoft Partnership

• ETS test development• ETS, under the direction and approval of the LAUSD

Mathematics Committee, will develop quarterly assessments for Kindergarten through Algebra I, linked to LAUSD’s instructional guide.

• Edusoft scoring and reporting• Edusoft will provide scoring and reporting services

through its Paper-to-Web scoring technology, with 24-hour turn around time for reports. Additionally, Edusoft will provide its individualized re-teaching tools for use by educators in the District.

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ETS Assessment Design

• Structure of the Assessments• K-1: 20 MC, 1 CR• 2-Algebra I: 30 MC, 1 CR, with end-of-course tests

in the 4th quarter• Versions

• There are five versions of each quarterly assessment, one for each of the five testing windows per quarter.

• Language• Tests will be administered in English and in

Spanish for “waiver to basic” students• Field Testing of Items

• Items will serve as both operational and field test items. ETS will be providing real time item analysis services to ensure the highest quality assessment results are achieved.

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Edusoft Deployment Process

ETS tests delivered to your school

Plain Paper answer sheets

delivered to your school

Putting power in the hands of teachers: linking assessments with instructional action

Test graded in minutes at each school

Instant standards-

based results to teachers

Individualized re-teach tools for teachers

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Constructed response questions graded by

teacher

Constructed response questions graded by

teacher

Multiple choice questions graded

automatically

Multiple choice questions graded

automatically

Answer Sheets: Answer sheets are

printed on plain paper.

Students just bubble their name, no more

student IDs!

Answer Sheets: Answer sheets are

printed on plain paper.

Students just bubble their name, no more

student IDs!

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Individual Performance:Teachers can see how

their students performed individually, and identify groups of students with

similar instructional needs.

Individual Performance:Teachers can see how

their students performed individually, and identify groups of students with

similar instructional needs.

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Re-teach tools: For each student in the class,

the system automatically creates re-teach tools for teachers targeting each student’s areas of need.

Re-teach tools: For each student in the class,

the system automatically creates re-teach tools for teachers targeting each student’s areas of need.

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Role of School Administration

• Implementation Support• One point person for the implementation

• Train teachers on using the Edusoft system

• Distributing tests and answer sheets

• Printing and distributing reports

• Instructional Leadership• Train teachers on interpreting data

• Train teachers on grading constructed response items

• Encourage and create opportunities for peer coaching and professional development around the use of data

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Role of Central and Local District in Supporting Schools

• LAUSD District staff will provide • Periodic assessments with an efficient

delivery mechanism• Initial and ongoing training programs• Help desk support for maintenance and

troubleshooting

• Local district staff will provide• A point person for the program• Expertise to support sites• Coordination of schedules for trainings, etc.

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Part I: • ½ day introduction to program and usage of technology

platform. For principals, math coaches and district staff.

Part II: • Homework assignment and ½ day training on

troubleshooting and implementation details. For math coaches and district staff.

Part III: • Professional Development on scoring constructed

response items. For principals, math coaches and district staff.

Part IV:• Professional Development on using data to inform

instruction. For principals, math coaches and district staff

Initial Four Part Training Program

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Let the Training Begin!