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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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