Assessment November 18, 2010

2 From NECAP to the Common Core and New Assessments Deb Wiswell Bureau of Accountability October 8, 2010 NEA-NH Fall Conference October 8, 2010

3 : From NECAP to the Next Generation Assessment Systems Here’s What... –The national Common Core State Standards Project – brief history, design & development, key features So what... –Implications and Impact in NH –CCSS & Assessment Now what... –Assessment Timeline –Curricular transition and implementation

October 8, Here’s What: The National Common Core State Standards Project Founding organizations –National Governors Association –Council of Chief State School Officers (Commissioners) Development Process –Writing Team – Feedback Groups - Validation Teams –Duration – June 2009 to June 2010 –Steps (see CCSS Timeline in NH) Product –Standards in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and Language across content areas –Standards for Mathematics –Appendix documents for both

October 8, Key Features: English/Language Arts Not just for ELA teachers- an integrated model Across all content areas Begins with 10 College and Career Ready Anchor Standards Format mirrors NH Organized K-5 and 6-12 Brings the focus back to speaking, listening, and viewing Appendix documents

October 8, Key Features: Mathematics Learning progressions that follow how students learn concepts Understanding the mathematics AND procedural skill are equally important “processes and proficiencies” from the NCTM process standards & Adding It Up 8 mathematical practices are the same throughout the grades Standards for content vary by grade Mastery of standards through grade 7 prepares students for algebra in grade 8 Appendix: Designing HS Mathematics Courses

October 8, So what? NH’s Role & Influence in CCSS Design & Development –In ELA – text complexity, format, informational text, across content areas – In Math – Quantitative Literacy, algebra throughout, explanation of format Review and Feedback (see timeline) –Specific feedback multiple times –Writing teams were responsive

October 8, So what? Implications & Impact in NH Adoption –State Board adopted the CCSS “in principle” and is committed to a thoughtful, orderly transition process for implementation and assessment Alignment –Process began this summer to look at gaps and matches and grade differentials –DOE putting together a broad view to post & distribute –Focus groups planned to review analysis Implementation – TAKE IT SLOW! –NECAP in place for at least three years

October 8, Now what? Transition Timeline Fall 2010 – NECAP as usual begin review of standards Fall 2011 – NECAP (possible field test items) Fall 2012 – NECAP (with transitional items) Fall 2013 – final NECAP (best possible transitional test) Fall 2014 – no test (with USED approval) Spring 2015 – new assessments based on CCSS

October 8, What can you do? Don’t panic or rush to change anything! If possible, put off curricular changes and use committee time to review the standards Don’t purchase new textbooks or materials There is time to be deliberate and thoughtful

October 8, Want to know more? National Website: NH DOE Website: ss.htm Questions: on CCSS, contact Deb Wiswell or Assessment, contact Tim Kurtz or