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Mississippi Department of EducationCommon Core State Standards and AssessmentMathematics and English/LanguageTRANSCRIPT
Mississippi Department of Education
Common Core State Standards and Assessments
Mathematics and English/Language ArtsLynn J. House, Ph.D.
Deputy State Superintendent
What is the CCSS Initiative?
• An initiative of the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
• A significant and historic opportunity for states to collectively develop and adopt a core set of academic standards in Mathematics and English/Language Arts
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Why is this initiative important?
• Provides consistency across states• Allows for equal access • Prepares students to compete globally• Allows for more focused professional
development• Allows for the development of a common
assessment• Provides the opportunity to compare and
evaluate policies that affect student achievement across states
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What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?
• Fewer, clearer, and higher• Aligned with college and work
expectations• Rigorous content requiring higher-
order thinking and application of knowledge
• Internationally benchmarked • Evidence-and/or research-based
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Shift from “What’s Taught” to “What Students Need to Be Able to
Do”
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To succeed in 21st century college and careers, students need to be able to:
1. Solve problems
2. Manage oneself
3. Adapt to change
4. Analyze / conceptualize
5. Reflect on / improve performance
6. Communicate
7. Work in teams
8. Create / innovate / critique
9. Engage in learning throughout life5
Instructional Delivery System
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At a minimum, to successfully implement Common Core State Standards and Assessments, TEACHERS
must:
1.Know how to plan intentionally for rigorous and deep learning experiences.
2.Know how to design and utilize formative assessment that ensures retention and the ability to apply learning.
3.Be able to create a learning environment that fosters deep thinking, engagement of students, integration of subject areas, and problem-based learning experiences.
4.Must be able to analyze and use a variety of data to drive instructional practice.
5.Must embrace continuous professional learning.
CCSSO/NGA Process
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Fall 2009 -Released draft of College/Career Readiness Standards to states and public
January 2010 -Released several drafts ofK-12 Standards to states
February 2010 -Released draft K-12Standards to the public
June 2, 2010 -Released Final K-12 Standards
June 2010 -Adopted by MS State Board of Education
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Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics Key design considerations:
• Individual grade levels in K-8• Solid foundation for grades K-5 in whole
numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals
• Solid foundation for grades 6-8 in geometry, algebra, and probability and statistics
• Conceptual categories such as algebra, functions and modeling in grades 9 - 12
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Mathematics Alignment Examples
CCSS Math 3rd grade
Fluently multiply and divide within 100.
Understand two fractions as equivalent.
MS Math 4th grade
Recall multiplication and division facts.
Model and identify equivalent fractions.
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Alignment of CCSS for Math and MS Math Framework
• Initial alignment study done “in-house” and additional study done by SEDL
• Overall alignment is not good -Many specifics in the CCSS are
addressed in the MS Math Framework but at a lower
grade level(s)-Several of the MS Math Framework
objectives are not mentioned in the Common Core
• CCSS for Math are more rigorous than the MS Math Framework 1010
Common Core State Standards for
English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
Key design considerations:
Sections divided by Strands for K-5 and 6-12– Reading – Writing– Speaking and Listening– Language
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ELA Alignment Examples
CCSS ELA 3rd grade
With guidance and support from peers and adults, strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
MS ELA 3rd grade
Use an appropriate composing process (e.g., planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing/sharing) to compose or edit.
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Alignment of CCSS English Language Arts (ELA)
and MS ELA• Initial alignment study done “in-house” and
additional study done by SEDL
• Overall alignment is good -Few specifics in the CCSS are not
addressed in the MS ELA Framework or not
addressed at the same grade level
-Many of the MS ELA Framework objectives and sub-objectives are not
mentioned in the Common Core
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RttT Assessment Proposals
The Process:
• Proposals were due from multi-state consortia on June 23, 2010
• Awards were made in September, 2010
• New Consortia tests to replace current state NCLB tests in 2014-2015
Two Comprehensive Assessment Proposals Funded:
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) 26 states, 31 million students K-12
SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) 31 states, 21 million students K-12
Note: 12 states currently in both and 6 states in neitherCenter for K – 12 Assessment & Performance Management at ETS 14
RTTT Assessment Program Requirements
• Build upon shared standards for college/career readiness;
• Measure individual growth as well as proficiency;
• Measure the extent each student is on track, at each grade level tested, toward college/career readiness by high school completion, and provide information that is useful in informing:
– Teaching, learning, and program improvement;– Determinations of school effectiveness;– Determinations of educator effectiveness for use in
evaluations and provision of support to teachers/principals; – Determinations of individual student college/career
readiness, through high school exit decisions, college course placement into credit-bearing classes, and/or college entrance.
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PARCC – Two Types of Summative
Assessments
FOCUSEDASSESSMENTS
END OF YEARCOMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT
• One to three tasks that assess a few “keystone” standards/topics
• Given at three points during the school year, near the end of quarters
• Results within 2 weeks to inform instruction and intervention
•Taken on computer, with mixed item types
•Scored entirely by computer for fast results
Scores from both focused & end-of-yr. assessments will be
combined for annual accountability score.
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25%
FocusedASSESSMENT 1
• ELA• Math
50%
FocusedASSESSMENT 2• ELA• Math
PARCC: Focused Assessments 1 and 2
In a single session/class period, students in grades 3 - 11 will:• ELA: Read texts, draw evidence to form conclusions, and prepare a
written analysis• Math: For each of 1 or 2 essential topics (standards or clusters of standards), complete 1 to 3 constructed response tasks
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FocusedASSESSMENT4
• Speaking• Listening
75%
FocusedASSESSMENT 3• ELA• Math
PARCC: Focused Assessment 3
Over several sessions/class periods, students will complete a project-like task that draws on a range of skills. Examples:
• ELA: Locate digital information, evaluate and select sources, and compose an essay or research paper
• Math: Perform a multi-step performance task that requires application of mathematical skills and reasoning and may require technological tools
• Speaking/Listening task: Conducted in classroom, not used for accountability, scored by teacher.
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90%
END OF YEARCOMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT
PARCC: End-of-Year Assessment
• Composed of 40 to 65 questions of a range of item types including innovative technology-enhanced items to sample the full year of standards
• Scored by computer• Will make major investment in enhanced item
types
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PARTNERSHIP RESOURCE CENTER: Digital library of released items, formative assessments, model curriculum frameworks, curriculum resources, student and educator tutorials and practice tests, scoring training modules, and professional development materials
PARCC: Resources, Tools, Supports
Partnership Resource Center:• Interactive Data Tool for accessing data and creating customized reports• Exemplar lesson plans• Formative assessment items and tasks• Professional development materials regarding test administration, scoring, and use of data• Online practice tests• Item development portal• Tools and resources developed by Partner states• Optional “ready-to-use” performance tasks for K-2
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FocusedASSESSMENT4
• Speaking• Listening
25%
FocusedASSESSMENT
1• ELA• Math
50%
FocusedASSESSMENT 2
• ELA• Math
90%
END OF YEARCOMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
75%
FocusedASSESSMEN
T 3• ELA• Math
PARTNERSHIP RESOURCE CENTER: Digital library of released items, formative assessments, model curriculum frameworks, curriculum resources, student and educator tutorials and practice tests, scoring training modules, and professional development materials
Summative assessment for accountability
Required, but not used for accountability
The PARCC SystemEnglish Language Arts and Mathematics, Grades 3 - 11
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Basic PARCC Timeline
2010-2011 Development/approval of common policies/procedures
2011-2012 Initial item and task development, piloting of components
2011-2012 Development of PD resources & online platform
2012-2013 Field testing
2013-2014 Field testing
2014-2015 New summative assessments in use
Summer 2015 Setting of common achievement standards
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http://parcconline.org/About PARCC PARCC is a 25-state consortium working together to develop next-
generation K-12 assessments in English and math. PARCC benefits:• Students who will know if they are on track to graduate ready for college and careers• Teachers with regular results available to guide learning and instruction• Parents with clear and timely information about the progress of their children• States with valid results that are comparable across the 25 member states• The nation as it is based on college- and career-ready, internationally-benchmarked
CCSS• Learn more about PARCC• PARCC Place • We are very excited to share the new website for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and
Careers!• Whether you are an educator, policymaker, parent, student or simply an engaged member of the public, this website
offers useful information on the Common Core State Standards and PARCC assessments.• Read more
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http://PARCConline.org
Next Steps for MDE
• Continue to meet with stakeholder groups (K-12 and IHL) to- review findings of the alignment study (DONE)- develop a crosswalk (DONE)- determine 9-12 courses (IN PROGRESS)- make resources known to stakeholders (IN PROGRESS)- align/revise PK3 and PK4 guidelines (IN PROGRESS)
• Conduct regional awareness sessions & webinars through RESAs
(DONE)• Format the CCSS to reflect the structure of the
MS Curriculum Frameworks (TBD)• Revise/develop instructional materials (suggested teaching
strategies, resources, & assessment aids) and offer training (TBD)
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer Sessions (IN PROGRESS)• Determine which policies/procedures need adjustment (TBD)• Plan transition to new assessments (IN PROGRESS)• Continue working with PARCC to implement assessments
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Implementation Timeline
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Grades
K – 2
3 – 5
6 – 8
9 – 12
Training FollowUp
Training
Follow Up
Summer2011
Fall 2011
Spring 2012
Fall 2012
Spring 2013
Summer 2012
K-12 follow-up sessions will occur around the state in late summer 2013.
Chart below illustrates proposed implementation schedule pending funding and additional PARCC resources.
Training Follow Up
Follow Up
Training
Follow Up
Follow Up
Summer 2013
Follow Up
Follow Up
Common Core Website List of Resources
www.corestandards.org (Key Resources)
1. Reaching Higher: the Common Core State Standards Validation Committee
2. Summary of Public Feedback for K-12 Standards
3. Summary of Public Feedback for College and Career Readiness Standards
4. Common Core State Standards Criteria
5. Common Core State Standards Considerations
6. Joint International Benchmarking Report
7. Key Points of the English Language Arts Standards
8. Key Points of the Math StandardsCont. 26
Common Core Website List of Resources
9. Frequently Asked Question
10.Myths vs. Facts
11.Common Core Standards PowerPoint-March 2010
12.Common Core State Standards Webinar (PowerPoint presentation) June 30, 2010
www.mde.k12.ms.us (Hot Topics)
13. CCSS MASA Powerpoint, October 2010
14.CCSS Powerpoint and Webinar, November 30, 2010
15.Common Core State Standards Initiative: Key Resources 27
Questions??
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Trecina GreenBureau Director
Curriculum and InstructionMississippi Department of Education
Contact Information
Common Core Website http://
www.corestandards.org/
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MDE Websitewww.mde.k12.ms.us (hot topics)