discovering the question online testing symposium december 17, 2014 presented by roger w. minier,...
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Discovering the QuestionOnline Testing Symposium
December 17, 2014
Presented by
Roger W. Minier, Ph.D.
[email protected] 800-966-9638
C 2014 by NWOET May be used within Ohio for non-profit educational purposes; for other use call 800-966-9838
Ohio’s Next Generation AssessmentsEnd of Course Exams: Grades 7-12
Social Studies – Grades 4 & 6 Science – Grades 5 & 8
Remember – more options to graduate
ACT Score, ‘Industry Credential’ or AP/Duel Enrollment or
high school EOC listed below:Physical Science Algebra I & Geometry
American History American GovernmentEnglish I and II
Spring 2015 Testing Dates & Content Areas
PARCCPartnership for Assessment of
Readiness for College and Careers
Design of the Online Tests
You need to know:
WHAT is tested
and WHEN?
What you NEED to know:
Strategies for each question format
Test Questionsuse a more ‘complex’ language and
vocabulary intended to reflect career readiness appropriate to grade level,
SO questions are more difficult to read to better let us know
“Are students ready?”
Third Grade Reading Guaranteetest items
built based on the appropriate grade level of
‘text complexity’ (or ‘reading level’)
Let’s look at some sample items, typical of ALL tests
Search for
“PARCC 6th grade Ruler”
http://www.parcconline.org/samples/mathematics/grade-6-slider-ruler%20
Multiple Choice Items – building maximum points
Follow directions – it may earn a point!
One answer ? Or more than one?
In the directions?
Box / Circle?
Look for the Hint
Be exact with digital tools (.99 does NOT = 1)
PARCC Sample Item Set Grade 6-8 ELA
http://practice.parcc.testnav.com
What are the terms used on the tests YOUR students take?
Examples include:Constructed ResponseNarrativeOpinion / ArgumentConventions of Standard EnglishProvide detail / examples / textual
evidence
Home > Grade 11 ELA Literacy > Session 1 > 14 of 17
Items Where Videos Provide The Answers
• Read questions FIRST• Take notes• Practice during class• Assessments first as guided ‘in class’ learning• Practice with INFOhio Digital Video Collection or
similar streaming video 3-4 minute length• Practice with videos supporting YOUR content
areas!
For Ohio's Next Generation Assessments: Look for tests in YOUR content areas
• Sample Questions (typical items – not a ‘full test’)• Tutorials (how to take the test – tool samples)• Practice Tests (usually very similar to ‘real’ test)• Test Specifications (how many questions? point value?)• Grading Rubric (how the test will be scored)• Model Curricula (which questions may be asked)
Exact terms may vary somewhat between tests– e.g. ‘practice test’ or ‘test blueprint’
ACCOMMODATIONSfor students with special needs:
Does your online assessment support…? Extended Time Text-to-speech (headphones) Test Readers Other supports
The student’s plan take precedence over typical testing protocols, BUT accommodations usually can NOT apply to just ONE specific test.
For example, if a student’s plan allows more time to complete ONLINE testing then more time must also be allowed for ALL testing.
Model Curriculum/Content Standardsthat may be on the tests
MATH – Search “Ohio PARCC MATH" ELA – Search “Ohio PARCC ELA” SCIENCE – Search “Science Ohio Grades 5 & 8 plus
High School “ 1) ODE Science website 2) Ohio’s Science Standards
SOCIAL STUDIES – Search “Social Studies Ohio Grades 4 & 6 plus High School” 1) ODE Social Studies website 2) Ohio’s Social Studies Standards
Test Specifications (‘BLUEPRINTS’) & Rubrics
Scoring guides, if available, give details of the specific tests and how scored
Math ELA Science
1) ODE Science website 2) Ohio’s Science Assessments Scoring Guides
Social Studies 1) ODE Social Studies website 2) Ohio’s Social Studies Assessment Scoring Guides
Practice Tests & Tutorials Math
Select ‘Test Preparation’ from the top horizontal menu items
ELA Select ‘Test Preparation’ from the top horizontal menu
items Science - Grades 5 & 8 plus High School
1) Student Practice Site 2) Student Practice Resources*
Social Studies - grades 4 & 6 plus High School 1) Student Practice Site 2) Student Practice Resources*
* Paper Practice Tests, Tutorials, Tools, Scoring Guides
Math Model Content FrameworksWHEN it will be tested
On the PARCC Math shown belowGreen on Feb/March PBA, Blue & Green on April EOY Yellow… not so much
Test Specs Include Grading Rubric for Each Test
Next Generation: Biology Example
Search: “Ohio Department of Education Next Generation” http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Next-Generation-Assessments/State-Developed-Assessments-%E2%80%93-Science-and-Social-S
http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/resources
Use the content, tools, & strategies to prepare for
Learning and Life Skills
Daily, as a part of homework,
it’s NOT ‘all about the test’
but all about LEARNING
HOMEWORK- Just posting the assignment online in the beginning- Submitting work online comes later)
How to I begin?
Assignments should include: - In-class and as part of homework
Multiple Choice More than one correct answer
Writing Read, then construct a response
Videos Questions based on viewing short videos
Testing: A Student’s View
Survey Says:- Keyboard skills by grade 3
- Touch Typing Speed develops Grades
4-12; initially even 10 wpm is enough
- Building to 40-60 wpm minimum
(with accuracy)
- Recent PARCC Field testings shows
basic keyboard & mouse skills MAJOR
factor in student’s test performance
Keyboard Skills Needed: Keyboarding Clicking on multiple correct answers Use a secure browser Cutting and pasting Highlighting Using on-screen calculator Changing font size and background color Dragging and dropping items Manipulating a graph Utilizing spreadsheets
http://ohconnectdots.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/parcc-integrating-technology-for-new-assessments-connect-the-dots-march-2013.pdf
Key Roles for StaffRoles Responsibilities
Teacher Understand goals/content/format
Test Proctor What they can, and can’t do
Test Assistants Common problems & solutions
Special Needs Lead Know testing accommodations
Tech Coordinator Network/software/hardware
Curriculum Director Standards/instruction/assessment
Principal Understand & support staff
Superintendent/BOE Funding & community support
Just as careers are changing…K-12 education is changing as well
Research report Inquiry-based writing
Lab computers 1:1 / BYO
School Learning in & beyond the classroom
It’s Time to Begin YOUR 1:1 Learning for Assessments – for LIFE
The Goal:
Preparing Students
for Learning, Career
and Life Skills
FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
CONTACT:[email protected]
800-966-9638
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