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Algebra Exit Exam
April 2009
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OutlineBackground2007-08 Data ReviewGeneral InformationPrior to TestingDuring TestingAfter TestingContact Information
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BackgroundAs a result of June 2006 Board policy, need for common Algebra exit exam for elementary students
This policy was revised in August 2008
2007-08 exam based on existing High School Transformation work plus pilot work conducted by Office of Math and Science
2008-09 exam improves upon this process
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2007-08 DataScores for 2055 students from 81 schools
This number nearly doubled from 2006-07
By grade:Grade 8 (92.7 percent)Grade 7 (7.3 percent)
2007-08 DataNumber of Students: 2055 total
Pass: 602High Pass: 145
Percent of Students OverallPass: ~ 29%High Pass: ~ 7%
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General Information
Key DatesMay 9
New this yearTest for incoming non-CPS or Charter School students
Week of May 11: Materials arrive at your school via UPS—please notify receptionist/clerk.
May 18 – 22: Testing Window
May 22: Test materials must be picked up by UPS on or before May 22. Materials not picked up by this date will not be scored. The window for pick up is 8 a.m. to 5p.m.Materials can also be dropped off early at a UPS location.
July 25:New this yearMake-up exam for student who did not pass first exam
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General Information
Testing OverviewThe Algebra Exit Exam covers algebra concepts based on the Algebra Course Framework developed by the Office of High School Programs, the Illinois Learning Standards, and the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) standards.
The exam consists of 37 questions and 53 possible points.27 multiple-choice questions (1 point each)7 short-constructed response (2 points each)3 extended-constructed response (4 points each)
Multiple choice questions interspersed with constructed response.
Students are permitted to use scientific or graphing calculators (model TI-84 or below, no CAS N’Spire).
All tests are professionally scored.
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General Information
Testing Times
Test Name Time Allotted for Test Taking*
Time Allotted for Administration
Algebra Exit Exam 90 minutes 105 minutes
*Testing should be completed in one session
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General Information
Responsibilities of School Test Coordinator (STC)Establishing a testing scheduleTraining test administrators (TAs)/teachersReceiving, checking in, and securely storing test materialsMaintaining the security of test materials while they are in schoolEnsuring that all materials are retrieved and securely stored after test administrationPackaging and returning materials using UPSCompleting and returning forms
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Prior to Testing
Receiving Test MaterialsOpen boxes carefully, as they will be needed for returning materialsDo not open the shrink-wrapped bundle prior to administrationUpon arrival, inventory your material against the Packing List included in STC KitKeep materials in locked storage before and after administration
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Prior to Testing
STC Kit ContentsThe STC Kit is packed in the first box of the shipment and contains:
UPS Next Day Air Shipping LabelsUPS Ground Shipping LabelsBox Count Labels (YELLOW)NonScorable Labels (RED)Scorable Labels (GREEN)Help Desk FlyerPaper BandsMaterials Return Forms: Scorable and NonscorableAdditional Materials Request Form
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Prior to Testing
Test Booklets & Answer DocumentsTest booklets and answer documents are organized alphabetically in collated shrink-wrapped packages by class, accompanied by a TA Security ChecklistDo not open these packages prior to the administration10% overage includedDemographic information is pre-printedIf only partial demographic information is preprinted on the answer document, you may enter the additional information using a #2 pencil.If students have changed classes, teachers, or other demographic information has changed, TAs must use a blank test booklet and answer document from overage.
Students should write name on test booklet and answer document.
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Prior to Testing
Test MaterialsTest materials include:
Test booklets and answer documents shrink-wrappedTest Administrator Security ChecklistsTest Administration Manual
Call American Institutes for Research (AIR) immediately if any materials are missing (1-800-634-0562).
Use the Additional Materials Request Form included with the “School Test Coordinator Kit” if you need more test materials.
Additional materials take 2–3 days to arrive.The materials will not be pre-printed.
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Prior to Testing
Ordering Additional MaterialsAdditional Material Request Form
to be completed if schools need additional materials.
Last page of Test Administration ManualAdditional Form also included in STC KitFax completed form to AIR at (877) 231-7813 Attn: Kristen Reynolds
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Prior to Testing
School Packing ListThis identifies all the boxes and packets of materials.Use this sheet to inventory test materials receivedCheck off and record receipt of each packet on the “Receipt Verification” columnReport any discrepancies to AIR immediately
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Prior to Testing
Test Administrator Security ChecklistIncluded on top of each shrink-wrapped package. Used to indicate which materials were used or unused during test administration
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During Testing
Administering the TestsTest Administration Manual contains:
Information on administering the test and script to direct the administrationInformation on test securityTest preparation
AccommodationsAccommodations Guide can be found in Appendix A of the Test Adminsitration Manual (pages 21-27).
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During Testing
Materials supplied by the schoolTwo timepiecesA supply of sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers to lend to students who do not bring them (remind students the day before)A pencil sharpenerCalculators to lend to students who are taking the math test, but do not have a calculator with them.
A list of allowable calculators can be found on page 10 of the Test Administrators Manual.
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During Testing
Use of Blank Booklets from OverageIf a student in your class does not have an assigned test booklet and answer document, use a blank test booklet and answer document from overage.
Students should write name on test booklet and answer document.
An assigned test booklet or answer document may not be used by anyone other than the student whose name is printed on the test booklet or answer document.
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After Testing
Returning MaterialsReturned to AIR (secure materials):
Scorable Materials: Answer documents, in which students have recorded their responses (GREEN label)
Nonscorable Materials: Test booklets and unused answer documents (RED label)
If only one box of materials is being returned, place the scorable (GREEN) label on the box. Place scorable materials on top of all other materials being returned (page 18).
Materials to be returned on or before May 22.
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After Testing
Returning Test MaterialsUse the same boxes in which materials arrived.Packaging instructions are found on pages16-18 of the Test Administrators Manual.Separately pack scorable and nonscorable materials.
The packet with scorable materials includes the following:School header sheet Test Administrator Security ChecklistsAnswer Documents
The packet with nonscorable materials includes the following:
Nonscorable materials return formUnused answer documentsAll test booklets
DO NOT RETURN:
Test Administration MANUALS
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After TestingBlank Answer Documents
The following MUST be bubbled in with a No. 2 pencil:Section B-LAST NAME, FIRST NAMESection D-FIRST 5 LETTERS OF THE TEACHER’S LAST NAMESection G-GENDERSection H-DATE OF BIRTHSection I- STUDENT IDSection J-SCHOOL UNIT NO.Section K-ROOMIf the information is not bubbled in, then the student may not receive a score
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After TestingInventory of materials
A Scorable Materials return form should be completed for each box of scorable secure materials
Enter school contact information and number of Scorable answer documents
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After Testing
Returning Test MaterialsUPS labels for next-day air delivery are providedMaterial must be picked up on or before May 22. UPS is scheduled to automatically pick up test materials in your school on May 22 between 8 am and 5 pm. If you need to change or reschedule the pick up, do one of the following:
Call UPS at (800) 742-5877 to modify the scheduled pickup at least 2 business days in advance. Drop off at UPS Store ( www.ups.com/dropoff?loc=en_US)
If you need to leave it at the school for pick up, please verify that it was actually picked up at the end of the day. Materials that do not leave your school on May 22 will not be scored.
After Testing
Results
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Results Scaled Score
Pass ~ 300
High Pass ~325
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After Testing
ResultsAudience Type of report Distribution Date
Students Individual student report
with performance
level
Mailed to student’s home address*
Mid-late June 2009
Posted to REA Principal login site
for elementary school where student tested
Mid-late June 2009
*Note that student contact addresses should be updated in IMPACT SIM to the greatest extent possible
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After Testing
ResultsAudience Type of report Distribution Date
ElemTeachers
Class rosters with
performance level
Posted to REA Principal login site
Mid-late June 2009
Elem Principals
School summary
Posted to REA Principal login site
Mid-late June 2009
Elem Principals
School roster with
performance level
Posted to IMPACT District Reporting Portal (“Inbound Students Taking
Algebra”)
Mid-July 2009
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After Testing
ResultsAudience Type of
reportDistribution Date
HS Programmers/Principals
Student rosters
Posted to IMPACT District Reporting Portal (“Inbound Students Taking
Algebra”)
Mid-July (after year-
end processing)
Transcript entry
Posted to transcript files (see next slide)
Late August
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After Testing
ResultsMeets all criteria(Current policy criteria: grade C or above in each semester; pass exit exam; meets district attendance rate)
Taking course in high school setting (academic centers)
Taking course in elementary setting
Transcript Letter grade appears with credit on transcript
No credit “pass” appears on transcript
GPA Affects GPA No effect on GPA
Placement Geometry or above
Does not meet all criteria
Student placed into algebra; nothing appears on transcript
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Contact Information
Important Contact InformationChicago Public Schools Assessment Hotline: (800) 634-0562 . Representatives are available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time) beginning May 4.Chicago Public Schools, Department of Student Assessment: (773) 553-2430To modify a pickup of test materials call UPS: (800) 742-5877
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Contact Information
Additional Contact InformationDepartment of Student Assessment:
Julie Robbins at 773-553-3849 or [email protected] Lemke at 773-553-2441 or [email protected]
American Institutes for Research:800-634-0562 or [email protected]
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Contact Information
Additional Contact InformationOffice of Math and Science:
Jesch Reyes at 773-553-6239 [email protected]
High School Teaching and Learning: Rachel Kestenbaum at 773-553-6385 or [email protected]
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