Materials:

Copies of Posters Copies of Answers Copies of By the Numbers Graphic Organizer & Questions Copies of the Data Dialogue Handout Copies of the Fact Sheet Post It Notes

Timing:

1:00-1:05 – Welcome - 5 (Kim) 1:05-1:07 – Outcomes - 2 1:07-1:19 - By the Numbers & Answers -12 1:19-1:21 - Why - 2 1:21-1:23 - Unpacking - 2 1:23-1:25 - Reporting (Scoring) - 2 1:25-1:38 - Graphs & Proficiency Levels -13 1:38-1:58 - Analyzing District Data Protocol - 20 2:00-2:10 - Break - 10 2:10-2:25 - Tableau - 15 2:25-2:50 - Principal’s Share - 25 2:50-3:15 - Collaborative Work Time - 20 3:15-3:20 - Closing- 5 (Kim)

OECD Test For Schools Workshop

September 2014

Take an opportunity to look at the sample questions posted around the room

• Develop a deeper understanding of the OECD Test for Schools and the type of questions tested

• Identify strategies to “unpack” the school report and understand various graphs

• Engage in a data dialogue protocol to analyze district data

• Determine next steps and plan for the use of your school data

Outcomes

Work with the people at your table to determine which

number from the number bank accurately completes each

statement.

By the Numbers

The OECD Test for Schools was piloted in 2013 in 105 schools across the US. There were 10 FCPS schools involved.

The age of the student who takes the assessment is 15.

The OECD Test for Schools data is comparable to existing Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) scales. The international PISA results are published every 3 years.

75 is the suggested minimum target number of students tested at each school.

Average number of FCPS students at a school who took the assessment in 2013-14 school year is 64.  Answers

Answers Continued

For the OECD Test for Schools, students respond to approximately 2 hours of test questions in reading, mathematics and science and answer a 30 minute student questionnaire that is an important part of the assessment. The total percentage of simple multiple choice items on the mathematics, reading and science test 34% . Besides the mean average score, schools receive information about the percentage of students who performed in each of the 6 proficiency levels.  Predict the FCPS Mean Performance Scores for 2013:Mathematics: 524 Reading: 523Science: 531

Provides student comparisons to same-age students in the United States and internationally while considering socioeconomic factors

Assesses critical thinking, problem-solving and written communication skills

Offers insight into student attitudes and the teaching and learning environment at your school

Why?

Academic Reports• Reading• Mathematics• Science

Student Engagement & Learning Environment• Disciplinary Climate• Teacher-Student Relations• Reading Habits• Motivation & Self-Efficacy

Academic Comparisons• Within the United States• Internationally

Unpacking the School Report

Reporting is shown in two ways:• Mean score• Proficiency Levels

Reporting of Scores

*For descriptors of the six Proficiency Levels see p. 37, 42 & 45

*For more information about reading bubble charts see p. 71

*For more information about how to read bubble charts see p. 71

*Descriptors of each profile are located on p. 58 in your report

Take a few minutes to look at your school report

With Post Its, flag any graphs and charts that you may want to revisit

Your School Report

Student Performance Local Context National and International

Context Reader Profile Learning Environment Teacher-Student Relationships

Analyzing District Data

District Data – Student Performance

District Data – International Context

Reading

District Data – International Context

Mathematics

District Data – International Context

Science

See p.

See pg. 9 of 15

District Data – Reader Profile

District Data – ESCS Index

District Data – Learning Environment

District Data – Relations

What are some categories, patterns, or trends that

are emerging?

What is surprising or unexpected?

What are some inferences, explanations or

conclusions we might draw from data ?

What other data sources might we want to explore?

Data Dialogue Activity

Take an opportunity to look at the sample questions posted around the room

We will begin again at 2:20

Tableau

Ed Leader 21 Toolkit

FCPS Website

Support & Resources

Work independently, with your school team, or collaborate with other principals to:

Unpack your report Look at the district report more

closely Share ideas Start your communication and action

plan

Collaboration Time

Thank You!