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Mar 27, 2015
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Presenters
Science Assessment Updates Dawn Cope, Secondary Science Assessment Specialist
Kara Monroe, Elementary Science Assessment Specialist
Teaching and Learning Science Updates Ellen Ebert, Director of Science for Teaching and
Learning
Science Assessment Updates
Measurements of Student Progress, Grades 5 and 8
Biology End of Course Exam
• Spring 2012 Results• Test Overview• Assessment Resources Available• Test Development and
Upcoming Events
Topics
• Spring 2012 Results
Statewide Results, MSP
Students at Each Performance Level,Grade 5 MSP
Students at Each Performance Level,Grade 8 MSP
Statewide Results, Biology EOC
Students at Each Performance Level,Biology EOC
Who Takes the Biology EOC?
Graduation Requirements: Class of 2015 and Beyondo Must pass reading and writing HSPE’s, 2 math and the biology EOC
Winter (January/February) 2013o 10th graders who took EOC as 9th graders in spring 2012 and did not
meet standardo Students completing a biology course mid-year
Spring 2013o Any student (class of 2015+) enrolled in a high school level biology
courseo All 10th graders who have not yet met standard
o Meets the high school science testing requirement of NCLB o 9th grade scores from 2012 were banked for NCLB
Alternatives for ELL and Spec Ed
Biology EOC available in 6 translation languageso Spanish, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Somali
IEP can designate Level 2 (Basic) to meet graduation requirement
ES DAPE and MS DAPE begin fall 2013
For more information:http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/AlternativeAssessment/default.aspx
CAA Options Available for Biology EOC
Start with students in class of 2015 (current 10th graders) Collection of Evidence (COE) begins fall 2013o Must take EOC twice before submitting a COE
GPA comparison Advanced Placement (AP) score of 3 or higher:o Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences
For more information:http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/CAAoptions/default.aspx
State Report Card
http://www.k12.wa.us/http://www.k12.wa.us/
State Report Card
http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?year=2011-12http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?year=2011-12
• Test Overview
Align to Standards 2011 aligned to new content standards
Completion Items Operational in 2011; Worth 1 point
Test Length
Grade 5: Single session 75-90 minutes*Grade 8: Single session 90-110 minutes*
*additional time needed for passing out materials and reading directions
Test Window April 24 to May 16 for paper/pencil testsApril 24 to May 31 for online tests
Online TestingVoluntary in grades 5 and 8 in 2013Tutorial videos and Online Tools Training available for practice
Test Overview--MSP
Tutorial Videos• Learn about the features of the test engine• Non-interactive• Installing test engine is not required to view
Online Tools Training (OTT)
• Requires test engine installation on computer• Interactive• Practice using features of the test engine• Versions A and B—version B is new in 2013
OTT Lesson Plan
• Available for grade 5 • Uses version A of OTT • Flexible interaction for teachers and students• Guidance for leading students through login
and directions• Suggestions for using specific features (tools)
of the test engine with specific items
Online Testing-MSP
Online Testing-MSP
EALR Percent of MSP
1: Systems (crossed with EALR 4 and alone) At least 20
2: Inquiry (crossed with EALR 4 and alone) 30
3: Application (crossed with EALR 4 and alone) 20
4: All domains of EALR 4 (alone) 30
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5th and 8th Grade Test Map
MSP Number and Types of Items
Item Type Grade 5 Grade 8
Multiple Choice 20-25 24-29
Completion 1-6 1-6
Short Answer 4 5
Total Items 30 35
Total Points 34 40
Pilot Items 5 5
Test Overview--EOC
Align to Standards 2012 aligned to new content standards
Completion Items Operational in 2012; Worth 1 point
Test Window
Winter-January 12 to February 8
Spring-May 6 to June 21Locally determined schedule, during last 3 weeks of the course
Test Length
Three sessions: 50 minutes eachORSingle session: about 150 minutes*
*additional time needed for passing out materials and reading directions
Biology EOC Test Map
EALR Percent of EOC
1: Systems (crossed with Life Science and alone) At least 15
2: Inquiry (crossed with Life Science and alone) 20 – 25
3: Application (crossed with Life Science and alone) 15
4: Life science domain of EALR 4 (alone) 45 – 50
Biology EOC Test Map
Life Science Domain of EALR 4Percent of EALR 4
ItemsPercent of EOC
Points
Processes in cells (LS1) 40-45 20-23
Maintenance and stability of populations (LS2)
30-35 15-18
Mechanisms of Evolution (LS3) 25-30 14-16
Biology EOC Number and Types of Items
Item Type Biology EOC
Multiple Choice 30-34
Completion 1-5
Short Answer 5
Total Items 40
Total Points 45
Pilot Items 5
• Assessment Resources Available
http://www.k12.wa.us/ http://www.k12.wa.us/
OSPI Resources
Science Assessment—Educator Resources
Updates for 2013
Short Answer Templates
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Lessons Learned from Scoring
Lessons Learned – Systems Thinking5th Grade, 8th Grade, and High School
Define system, subsystem, input, and output Explain how a change to a part of the system might affect the entire system
8th Grade and High School Define boundaries, and open and closed systems Explain how a change to an input of an open system might affect the entire
system Make complete comparisons between models and systems and explain how
those differences affect the behavior of the model
High School Define positive and negative feedback Identify regulatory inputs and outputs of feedback systems Describe components, boundaries and flows within given systems Explain how systems function and interact with other systems Determine whether or not a given system is in equilibrium
Lessons Learned -- Application ThinkingScience in the “Real World”—5th Grade (APPH), 8th Grade (APPB), and High School (APPA)Scientists answer questions about the natural world and engineers solve problems to help people reach goals.Make connections between scientific concepts and how they are applied by people in various careers.
Research & Explore Items—8th Grade and High SchoolBe detailed in explaining scientific research to do or questions to pose which could help solve the problem.
Plan & Test Items—5th Grade and 8th GradeInclude a scientific reason for a solution plan and describe an adequate scientific test that includes measurement(s).
Lessons Learned -- Application ThinkingTest Solution Items—High School OnlyDescribe a method for testing both the solutions and the data needed to determine the effectiveness of each solution.
Choosing a Solution Items –5th Grade and 8th GradeGive more than one reason for choosing a solution/design. Supply the scientific principle or property that results in a solution being successful.
Criteria & Constraints Items—High School OnlyKnow that constraints are limitations imposed on possible solutions in the technological design process. Describe a constraint on a solution with an adequate description of the constraint that causes the solution not to work.
Released Item Documents (RID)
http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments/aspxhttp://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments/aspx
Test and Item Specifications
Test and Item Specifications--Vocabulary
• Items use language targeted at a readability level two-grade-levels below the tested grade, except for required scientific terms listed in the Vocabulary section of the Test and Item Specifications document.
Grade 8 Biology
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Teacher Resource Tool
• Test Development and Upcoming Events
Operational ScoringOperational Scoring
Items available for Operational TestingItems available for
Operational TestingData ReviewCommittee
Data ReviewCommittee Pilot ScoringPilot Scoring
Pilot Range Finding
Committee
Pilot Range Finding
Committee
Scenario & Item Pilot Testing
Scenario & Item Pilot Testing
Science Assessment Development CycleScience Assessment Development Cycle
Scenario & Items Reviewed for Content & Bias/Sensitivity by
Committees
Scenario & Items Reviewed for Content & Bias/Sensitivity by
Committees
Scenario & Items reviewed for content by
OSPI/contractor
Scenario & Items reviewed for content by
OSPI/contractor
Scenario & Item Writing Committee
Scenario & Item Writing Committee
Develop Test and Item Specifications
Develop Test and Item Specifications
Operational Range Finding
Operational Range Finding
Upcoming Assessment Events
Date Event
Jan/Feb 2013 Biology EOC Exam Administration
February 2013
Scenario and Item Writing Workshop
April 2013 Content Review
April/May 2013
MSP Administration
May/June 2013
Biology EOC Exam Administration
July 2013 Pilot Rangefinding
Sept 2013 Data Review
SALT and PEPPER Teams
PEPPER◦ PreSALTers Enthusiastically Promoting Powerful Educational Resources
◦ Members include science educators throughout Washington interested in receiving Science Assessment updates.
◦ Members receive invitations to participate in various events such as Scenario Writing Workshops, Content Reviews, Range Findings and Data Review.
SALT◦ Science Assessment Leadership Team
◦ PEPPERS who complete an application to participate in a science assessment event become members of SALT.
SALT Information
http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/ProfDevelopment.aspxhttp://www.k12.wa.us/Science/ProfDevelopment.aspx
Questions?
Science Assessment Contact Information
Cinda Parton, Director of Assessment Development Dawn Cope, Secondary Science Assessment Kara Monroe, Elementary Science Assessment Jessica Cole, Administrative Assistant
Science Assessment Web Page◦ http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/Assessments.aspx
Teaching and Learning Science Updates
Science Resources/Life Science Supports
A K-12 Framework for Science Education
Next Generation Science StandardsContact Information
Teaching and Learning Science Webpage
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Life Science Learning Supports
47http://moodle.ospi.k12.wa.us/
Life Science Moodle Site Supports
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• Quick links to the Assessment website
• Each Life Science Content Standard presented with virtual supports
• Supports for Systems, Inquiry and Application Learning Standards
• Connections to the Elements of Effective Science Instruction Model
• Discussion Forum
• Teacher Created Resources
• Life Science Instructional Supports Tool Box
Learning Supports for Core Concepts
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What can you do for students?
• Support student engagement in
high quality, high pedagogy
biology activities
• Support pedagogical activities
that require students to inquire,
write, reflect, design,
collaborate, investigate and
critique across all disciplines…
Plans for the year
• Update Moodle• Developing learning supports for
Middle School• Examine Science Connections in the
Common Core State Standards• Professional Learning about the K-
12 Framework for Science Education
• Implementation plans for the NGSS
Communication
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OSPI will host webinars to focus on end-of-course exam updates in biology, science standards, best practices in instruction, Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM education.
Information about the webinars will be posted at: http://www.k12.wa.us/Science
Standards.aspx
October 20, 2012 WSTA Conference
November 19, 2012 3:30 – 4:30 pm
January 28, 2013 3:30 – 4:30 pm
February 27, 2013 3:30 – 4:30 pm
March 25, 2013 3:30 – 4:30 pm
April 29, 2013 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Next Generation Science Standards Updates
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• Update on Washington’s work with the Next Generation Science Standards Development and public draft reviews.• Please follow dates on our website,
http://www.k12.wa.us/Science/NGSS.aspx • We are hopeful for a public draft release in
December.• Consider how Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will
impact current teaching practices.
Contact Information
• Ellen Ebert, [email protected] – Director, Teaching and Learning Science
• Gilda Wheeler, [email protected] – Program Supervisor, Science and Sustainability
• Breanne Conley, [email protected] – Administrative Support
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