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Keystone Exams

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Keystone ExamsProject Based Assessments

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Chapter 4: Graduation RequirementsFor the Class of 2017 Course completion and grades. Completion of secondary level coursework in

English Language Arts (Literature), Algebra I and Biology in which a student demonstrates proficiency on the associated Keystone Exam

Demonstration of proficiency as determined by the school district, AVTS or charter school, including a cyber charter school, in each of the State academic standards not assessed

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Chapter 4: High School Graduation Requirements

Eliminates culminating project requirement

Requires proficiency for graduation on Keystone Exam (or alternative): Graduation class of 2016-17: Algebra I, Biology,

Literature Graduation class of 2018-19: Composition (2015-

16 first administration) Graduation class of 2019-20: Civics and

Government (2016-17 first administration)

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A Chronological Perspective

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Keystone Exams

Stand alone requirement for graduation

Supplementary instruction required to re-taking Keystone/module Supplementary instruction continues until

student demonstrates proficiency or meets criteria for participating in Project Based Assessment (PBA)

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Project Based Assessment (PBA)To qualify for PBA as an underclassman: Has not demonstrated proficiency on a Keystone Exam

or Keystone Exam module after at least two attempts on the exam

Must have taken the course aligned to Eligible Content in the designated exam

Met school’s attendance requirements Participated in at least two years of supplementary

instruction and made at least two attempts at demonstrating proficiency on Keystone Exam

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Project Based Assessment (PBA)A student in grade 12 who has not demonstrated proficiency…may qualify:

Has taken the course. Has met the attendance requirements of the school

district, AVTS or charter school, including a cyber charter school.

Has participated in a satisfactory manner in supplemental instructional services provided by the school district, AVTS or charter school, including a cyber charter school, as provided under § 4.24(j) and subsection (e)(8) of this section.

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Graduation WaiverThe Secretary may grant emergency waiver* on a case-by-case basis and must certify student

Has met LEA’s local graduation requirement Has not demonstrated proficiency on Keystone

Exam Has participated in a satisfactory manner in

supplemental instructional services provided by the LEA

Has not successfully completed a Project Based Assessment

* If a chief school administrator requests waivers for more than 10% of a graduating class, a plan of improvement must be submitted for approval.

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Project Based Assessment Overview Created by PA educators guided by curriculum experts Scaffolded tasks building to the creation and

submission of a Project Based Assessment Approximate five to seven hour time frame for

completion of assessment Student completes the project work before, during, or

after school in supervised environment Logistics and locations for project completion

determined by district PSSA accommodations apply

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Roles in the PBA

Student Tutor School Site Administrator District Level Administrator Intermediate Unit Regional Review Panel

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PBA Scoring

Evaluation Team Composed of teachers, principals and

curriculum specialists assembled by the Department.

Evaluate PBAs for defined courses (subject certified educators) through an online portal

Award satisfactory/unsatisfactory evaluation and provides annotation for unsatisfactory projects

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PBA Site Introduction

Online Delivery Secure Site Accessible by Defined Roles Variety of help tools

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Project Tour

Overview Project Tasks/Activities Study Resources Scoring Guides

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http://www.pba.pdesas.org/

Field Testing 2013

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Spring field testing of PBAs across state Seeking student participation from

across the state engaging a range of students

Opportunity for districts to preview PBA system and provide feedback for operational PBAs

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Contact Information

Contact: Jean Dyszeljmdyszel@verizon.net

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