Minnesota Assessment Conference Reading 2011 and Beyond Jennifer Dugan, Alice Golden, and Angie Norburg

Reading Spring Administration MCA-II operational Modified field test MC only Aligned to 2003 Academic Standards Paper Administration Results have been released to the district Individual student results have been sent to the district

Reading Spring Administration MCA-II operational Modified operational –Separate forms and answer books MC only Aligned to 2003 Academic Standards Paper Administration Testing Window for Grades 3-8 is April 11 – April 29 Testing Window for High School is April 12 and April 13 (if in session)

4 Designing the MCA-III How can we provide – 1)the highest quality assessment 2)with the most information for educators 3)that takes the least amount of time to administer and 4)the timeliest results? Timely Results Short Administration High Quality Most Information

5 MCA-III Components Computer administered tests (CAT) Technology-based items (computer scored) assess higher-order thinking skills Flexible assessment window allows for convenient administration during the school year Computer-scored exams provide usable information during the school year Computer-adaptive assessment provides more precise information about students’ knowledge and skills

Reading Fall Field Test (Current plans) Field Test to assess on-line item types and to increase item bank Aligned to 2010 Academic Standards Online Administration –MC –Technology-enhanced (TE) –Field Tested in Grades 4-9 and 11 Testing Window October(?) 2011

Reading Spring Administration (Current plans) MCA-II operational Modified operational MC only Operational items aligned to 2003 Academic Standards Paper Administration Testing Window will be similar to 2011 Field Test items aligned to 2010 Academic Standards

Spring Administration (Current plans) MCA-III operational –Online and paper options Item type varies by administration mode –Online will have MC and TE –Paper will have MC Aligned to 2010 Academic Standards

Spring Administration (Current plans) One administration per student Longer online test window to allow for more scheduling choices Testing Window should be at least as long as spring 2011 Math (April and May) Ability for students to start and pause the test during the test window Spring 2013 results available after performance levels are established

10 Background for MCA-III 2010 ELA standards revisions –2010 Minnesota K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) Standards Committee has been formed –Using the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects as a base –The committee will recommend additional standards that address state statutory requirements and best practices in the field of English Language Arts.

11 Background for MCA-III Test Specifications committee’s first meeting is next week. Test Specifications drafting process will continue through fall 2010 Draft Test Specifications will be provided on the MDE site for public feedback Test specifications will be in draft form until the first administration of the test.

12 How can you become involved? Unique professional development opportunity at no cost to districts Teachers learn how tests are built Teachers learn the standards intimately Teachers advise MDE on how items are developed and tests are built Teachers see student performance across the state

13 MDE Contact Information Jennifer Dugan –Supervisor Test Development –(651) Alice Golden –ELA Assessment Specialist –(651) Angie Norburg –ELA Assessment Specialist –(651)