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ACCUPLACER
Computer Skills Placement - CSP
Questions on your campus?
1. Are basic computer skills necessary for college success?
2. Do most students have these skills when entering college?
3. Can the process of gaining computer skills aid in course placement and student retention?
4. What exactly is CSP?
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How to define Computer Literacy?
►Knowledge and skills required for basic use of computer hardware, software and the Internet.
►Critical computer and Internet skills valued in today’s academic and professional environments.
Leads to success in education and employment
Why consider assessing Computer Literacy Skills…
►We are in a rapidly changing electronic environment
►Computer skills are integral to all areas of study and work
►Ability to use a computer is on the same level as other academics
►Shift from 3 ‘R’s to 3 ‘C’s
• Communicating, Calculating, and Computing!
Exposure does not translate to understanding
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CSP and CTE…
Computer skills are an essential building block
in most if not all CTE fields of work in 2014Automotive Technology – computer skills needed for high level sophisticated systems to scan, diagnose engines, read technical manuals, and generate customer reports
Nursing – charting, managing medication ordering software, patient care documentation (bedside nursing stations)
Construction Trades – online project management/collaboration tools, design software (digital 3D)
CNC Machine Technology – ability to program in CNC machining language and design software
CSP Test Design
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What is CSP?
►A linear online test of fundamental computer skills
►Provides overall placement score and also scores for each skill set
►Fully integrated with ACCUPLACER system for branching profiles, placement rules, and reporting
Windows 7 and Office 2010Windows 8 and Office 2013
7 Skill Sets Measured in CSP
1. Information & Communication
2. Using the Computer & Managing Files
3. Word Processing
4. Spreadsheets
5. Database
6. Presentation
7. Basic Concepts of IT
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CSP Test Design
CSP Basic► 30 questions covering basic level computer skills► Covers 3 competency areas:
►Using The Computer & Managing Files►Word Processing► Information & Communication
CSP Advanced► 70 questions covering all 7 skill sets of computer literacy
►Using the Computer & Managing Files►Word Processing► Information & Communication►Spreadsheets►Database►Presentation►Basic Concepts of IT
CSP Question Types
Performance Based QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions
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CSP Sample Student Score Report
CSP scores reported as a %age.
CSP Content
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Using the Computer and Managing Files (10 questions)
►Computer Environment
►Desktop
►Managing Files
►Viruses
►Print Management
Word Processing (10 questions)
►Using the application
►Main Operations
►Formatting
►Objects
►Mail Merge
►Prepare Outputs
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Information and Communication (10 questions)
►The Internet
►Web Navigation
►Web Searching
►Electronic Mail
►Messaging
►Mail Management
Spreadsheets (10 questions)
►Using the application
►Cells
►Worksheets
►Formulas and Functions
►Formatting
►Charts/Graphs
►Prepare Outputs
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Databases (10 questions)
►Using the application
►Tables
►Forms
►Retrieving Information
►Reports
►Prepare Outputs
Presentations (10 questions)
►Using the applications
►Developing a Presentation
►Text and Images
►Charts/Graphs, Drawn Objects
►Slide Show Effects
►Prepare Outputs
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Basic Concepts of IT (10 questions)
►General Concepts
►Hardware
►Software
►Information Networks
►Health and Safety Environment
►Security
►Copyright and the Law
In Summary
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CSP can help with…
►Advising – quickly and accurately assess students’ competency of basic computer skills
►Placement into courses/programs that have computer driven curriculum
►Ensure necessary skills for online course completion (Blackboard, D2L)
►Ensure students are ready to effectively interact online with the institution via the computer
User Resources
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► Getting Started with ACCUPLACER
► ACCUPLACER User’s Guide
► ACCUPLACER Program Manual
Resources Inside ACCUPLACER
► Multiple Weighted Measures
► Introduction
► White Paper
► Setting MWM Up in ACCUPLACER
► Intervention Tools
► Executive Summaries
► Individual Case Studies
► Software-based and non-software based intervention
► Best Practices Guide
http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/professionals/accuplacer-resources
ACCUPLACER Implementation Resources Online
► Student Preparation Tools
► iPhone Study App
► Web Study App
► Validity Studies
► Overview
► Handbook
► Sample Report
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► Live webcasts held on a monthly schedule
► Recorded sessions on a variety of topics
► ACCUPLACER Account Setup presentation
► Setup process overview
► Step by step instructions
► Links to video demonstrations
http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/professionals/professional-development
Professional Development Resources
The Outreach Team
► Sr. Assessment Managers
► Provide service to institutions at the campus, system, and state levels
► Consultation, training, professional development, and advocacy
► On campus, face-to-face service
► Virtual service via webcast and phone
ACCUPLACER Support
► Staff dedicated to troubleshooting, problem solving, Q/A
► Available 12 hours/day – 6 days/week
► Phone: 866-607-5223
► Email: [email protected]
► Live chat
ACCUPLACER Outreach and Support Teams
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Questions?
► If you have additional questions after reviewing this recording, please contact ACCUPLACER at [email protected] or call 866-607-5223.