Take the Test NightSeptember 17, 2012

7:00 p.m.Theatre

• Overview K-12• Third Grade Specifics• Take the Test• Score and Discuss• Resources

The State Report Card from 2011-12 is not out yet. Preliminary data has us at “Excellent” but the distinction awards have not been determined.

Performance Index: (120 is highest)District – 108 Versailles HS – 108.8 (110.7)Versailles MS – 108.1 (105.5)Versailles Elementary – 107.5 (106.3)

OAA ResultsThird Grade VES StateReading 97% 79%Math 89% 80%Fourth Grade VES StateReading 94% 84%Math 96% 79%

Each category of scoring is given a weight. Proficient is scored with a “1”. Less than proficient gives the district a score of less than “1” for that student. Above proficientgives the district a score of more than “1”.

Performance Index Score

OAA Testing Schedule

• Grade 3 – Reading and Math

• Grade 4 – Reading and Math

• Grade 5 – Reading, Math, Science

• Grade 6 – Reading and Math

• Grade 7 – Reading and Math

• Grade 8 – Reading, Math, Science

• Grade 10 – OGT – all five subjects

Dates for Testing

Fall Testing•October 2 – Third Grade Reading

Spring Testing•April 23 – Reading•April 25 - Math

Highest Score counts

No summer testing

Summer Intervention – Below proficient

Changes To Testing

• OAA to PARCC 2014-15 schoolyear• The standards have been revised in reading and

writing (and math) to – national standards

www.corestandards.org• The standards for science and social studies have

been revised as well--Ohio based • FOR 2012-13 students will be tested over the

“old” standards. We are currently implementing Common Core K-2

PARCC Video

New Testing 2014-15• Online Assessments

• Consolidating Reading and Writing into ONE test

• Adding Performance Based Measures

• Three levels of Performance instead of Five

• Longer window of time to take test

• Quicker feedback to teachers

TESTING CATEGORIESTESTING CATEGORIES

Advanced 432-503

Accelerated 415-431

Proficient 400-414 Passing

Basic 385-399 3rd Grade Guarantee

Limited 260-384

Effective July 1, 2003 for any student who attains a score in the below basic range on the third-grade reading achievement test, the school district shall consider the following:

(1) Promote the student if the student's principal and reading teacher agree that other evaluations of the student's skill in reading demonstrate the student is academically prepared to be promoted;

(2) Promote the student but provide intensive intervention services; and

(3) Retain the student.

•THIS STILL APPLIES TO 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR

ThirdThird Grade Guarantee Grade Guarantee

Third Grade Reading Guarantee Third Grade Reading Guarantee SB 316 – July 2012

All students entering the third grade must demonstrate a certain level of competency in reading before advancing to the fourth grade. This level will start between limited and proficient and will rise over time.

K-3•Diagnostic in Reading by September 30 – MAP Test•Students below Proficient will be identified and parents informed via letter•Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plan written within 60 days•Statement of Retention on both the letter and RIMP (plan)

•Retention will go into effect 2013-14 school year; current third grade follows the old law in regards to retention.

•www.ode.state.k12.oh.usSearch “Third Grade Guarantee” – Click on “Guidance Document”

Intervention• Math block is 85 minutes which allows for instruction in math all

five days for 50 -55 minutes and intervention three days/week in math with the other 30 minutes.

• Intervention Block (FLEX) is for 30 minutes 4 days/week with a focus on reading. If students are at grade level, enrichment occurs.

• After School Intervention – One day/week after school. This will help them with test taking skills, but may not do much for addressing students that have difficulty in basic reading skills since it is only one day/week.

• Please know that interventions happen all day long for many students. The teachers give attention to those that need it for every subject they may not be proficient at. This is really just part of the daily fare at our elementary school.

Take the Test

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Discussion

Website Resources

Ohio Department of Education: http://www.ode.state.oh.us•Academic Content Standards – curriculum•Testing format / blueprint•Practice Tests•Previously released tests•Third Grade Guarantee Guidance Document

Ohio’s Statewide Testing: http://portal.success-ode-state-oh-us.info/•What’s Expected of Students•Practice for the Test•Understand Test Results

www.corestandards.orghttp://www.pta.org/4446.htm - Parents Guides to Common Core

www.tumblebooks.com – Username: VersaillesOH Password: bookswww.RAZ-Kids.com

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