Discussion 5
Dimensions of Learning II
EDU 503
Belhaven University
Unit 5, Part 1
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Assessment
Class Introduction
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Online assessments’ overarching goal is to
improve student learning via a systematic and
documented process.
Focused on individual learner and school achievement
Reliable measurement of an instructional design
model
Outcome-based
Compares with an adopted national standard and
provides a norm comparison of like
curriculum/objectives/targets
Aids schools in determining learning priorities
(lack/knowledge of skills)
Topics we’ll cover
Online Assessment Models—gain awareness of
current trends in online assessment models and
necessary test-taking skills.
The Mississippi Department of Education’s
resources—gain awareness for a better-informed
instructional practice
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Class Objectives
Gain awareness of current trends in online
assessment models and necessary test-
taking skills.
Explore online resources for a better-
informed assessment practice and
instructional practice.
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Biblical Foundation
The precious possession of a man is
diligence; the diligent seizes opportunity.
Proverbs 12:27
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21st Century Assessment
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The Assessment Model is a top/down structure
Federal – ESSA -- recap
President Obama's ESSA speech - signing day
December 2015
ESSA/NCLB - Some Comparisons
MDE ESSA information
State –
Accountability Standards
(Business rules, page 25)
Local –
College and Career Readiness Standards
https://www.mdek12.org/Accred/AAS
Page 25, performance
standards followed by
‘Business Rules’
Beginning on page 43,
Graduation options, State
Board Policy 3804 & 3803
& concordance tables
Accountability Standards and Business Rules
Office of Student Assessment-MAAP
Choose a hyperlink to see data
in spreadsheet format
Office of Student Assessment (OSA)
https://www.mdek12.org/OSA
Office of Student Assessment (OSA)
See parent
resources
A look at the Normal
Distribution Student data and how you should
perceive all results
0 – 20 percentile low
21 – 40 percentile low average
41 – 60 percentile average
61 – 80 percentile high average
81 – 99 percentile high
A student scores in the 50th percentile on a standardized test. How
will the student likely score on the same test on a different day?
A student scores in the 80th percentile on a standardized test. How
will the student likely score on the same test on a different day?
Why do you need to know who your “bubble” students are?
The normal in a normal distribution ….
BLUEPRINTS … are they printed on your desk … AND have you printed the
next year’s grade level blueprints and standards … you must know where your
students “are going”; what has been added to your students’ skill requirement
for next year?
Consider … If you teach 8th/9th grade Social Studies, should you also have copies of the US
History blueprint on your desk? If there are ten Civil Rights questions on the US History test
and your middle school framework has a Civil Rights strand, then you should PORTFOLIO
assess your students so they will have a portfolio (folder) to take with them to high school.
You must prepare the foundation for those strands and objectives of which your students
will be tested for their high school exit exams.
https://www.mdek12.org/sites/default/files/Offices/MD
E/OAE/OEER/Literacy/Writing/mde_questar_writing_ti
ps_handout_2.12.19.pdf
http://www.act.org/cont
ent/act/en/products-
and-services/state-
and-district-
solutions/mississippi.ht
ml
ACT Documents –
Document libraries, etc.
ACT
https://www.mdek12.org/OCGR/mact
See how districts and schools earn points!
Public Access Documents
Testing Calendar
Before the year begins, locate the testing calendar …
Accountability Results https://www.mdek12.org/OPR/Reporting/Accountability/2019
https://www.mdek12.org/OPR/Reporting/AccountabilityPrior years’ accountability:
Standards and Frameworks https://www.mdek12.org/OAE/college-and-career-readiness-standards
Before teaching, before testing,
before lesson planning, teachers
must ….
-Read the standards
-Read and study the scaffolding
document
must know the grade before,
the grade you teach and the
next grade
(a 5th-grade teacher should have
4th, 5th and 6th in mind at all times)
These should be printed and on
your desk at all times. These
along with your lesson plans are
your guide to leading your students
to success.
Practice tests … are you using these and have you informed
your students and parents of where to find online practice
tests/resources? (the beginning of the year and at the beginning of
the 2 nd
semester is a good time to provide informational hyperlinks
again)
Math and ELA testlets
https://www.mdek12.org/OSA/MAAP
Item Samplers and Practice Tests may answer parental
questions and serve as a student support for all pupils.
https://ms.nextera.questarai.com/tds/#practice
Note: This is one part of your writing assignment.
Recap of the class
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We educators are responsible for graduating children. Through
provided online resources, we can better prepare our students and
substantially support our daily instructional practice.
We use grade-level (and next grade-level) practice tests and
blueprints
Align curriculum content with practice tests and blueprints
Prepare students for grade level success using practice tests and blueprints
We adhere to standards, benchmarks, etc., because our goal is that
our students will be content ready for their high school exit exams
(state tests).
We keep copies of practice test questions and blueprints for our
grade and the next grade level on our desks because our goal is
preparing our students for academic success leading to graduation.
We share online resources with students and their parents.
We join listservs in our quest for a better educated student.
What’s next?
Complete your assigned reading
Answer the discussion question
Complete the writing assignment
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References
The Mississippi Department of Education
multiple online resources included on various
slides
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