OECD Test for Schools* FCPS’ Learning Journey FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS September 2013 Based on the PISA*

Welcome and Introductions

What I know about PISA!

Outcomes  Gain a greater understanding of the PISA Test  Engage in a dialogue concerning the PISA results  Show how to locate information online

PISA Purpose Benchmarking in reading, math and science Results and comparative analysis Policy analysis It is not: Mandated or standardized Not formative Not aligned to common core or specific curricular standards

PISA for Schools Pilot 125 Schools in Canada, UK and US 48 School Districts FCPS had 10 schools participate 6 magnets, 6 charters and 1 private school included 7,400 students tested during May and June students per school targeted Reading, Math, and Science are assessed Students also answered a questionnaire about classroom management and relationships with teachers

PISA Students were selected by the testing company, based on their birthday Students had ~ 3 hours to complete the PISA test for schools, including the questionnaire Students had to be able to take a paper and pencil test

OECD Test for Schools Case Study

PISA’s Measure of SES The PISA index of social, cultural and economic status is based on information provided by students about their parents’ education, occupations and wealth (i.e., internet, computers, cars, and bathrooms) Noted on slides as: PISA index of socio-economic background (ESCS)

Langley High School The socio-economic background of students in Fairfax County schools Socio-economic advantage of students Langley High School

How the mathematics performance of the schools in Fairfax County compare with other schools in the United States on PISA is the US Mean 600 is the Shanghai Mean 1

LevelsExamples of 4C’s in each level 6 Students can conceptualize, generalize and utilize information based on their investigations and modeling of complex problems 5 Students can reflect on their problem solving actions and communicate their interpretations and reasoning 4 Students can select and integrate different representations, including symbolic ones, linking them directly to the real-world. 3 Students can write short communications reporting their interpretations, results and reasoning 2 Students can extract relevant information from a single source 1 Student can perform actions that are obvious Mathematics

How proficient are students in schools in Fairfax County in mathematics? MATHEMATICS Students at Level 1 or below Students at Level 2 or above

11 Are You Smarter Than a 15-Year-Old?

Reflection LevelsExamples of 4C’s in each level 6 Students can conceptualize, generalize and utilize information based on their investigations and modeling of complex problems 5 Students can reflect on their problem solving actions and communicate their interpretations and reasoning 4 Students can select and integrate different representations, including symbolic ones, linking them directly to the real-world. 3 Students can write short communications reporting their interpretations, results and reasoning 2 Students can extract relevant information from a single source 1 Student can perform actions that are obvious What do you notice about the assessment? What do students need to know and be able to do? Were the questions hard or easy for you? What types of questions were harder?

Self-efficacy in mathematics: Students’ self-belief in their ability to overcome difficulties or obstacles to solving math problems Confidence that one will be able to solve a problem is a precursor to investing the time and effort needed to tackle it Students’ Self-efficacy in Mathematics

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Teacher Student-Relations

Other Data Available International and national comparisons Learning Environment and Teacher-Student Relationship Students’ reading habits Students’ attitudes about reading, math and science Student’s self-beliefs and interest in reading and science Public and private school comparisons Boys and girls comparison in reading, math, and science Extensive research information

Next Steps for FCPS Participate in Network with other schools in the US that participated in the PISA pilot –America Achieves Event –EdLeader21 Share the results with all FCPS schools –Pyramid Planning –Benchmarking against the best –Leadership Conference- Pasi Sahlberg –Division Strengths/Challenges Examine FCPS/VA/US policies to ensure they are supportive of the best conditions for learning

Final Thoughts What does this mean for parents?

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