Dr. Kenyae L. Reese HHS Academy Principal, IB Diploma Programme November 19, 2015

Information from district and state assessments helps us to... Know what students have learned and where they may need more help Identify which schools or districts are making progress with students and those which are not Make informed decisions on education policies, curriculum, and resources

In November 2014, the State of Tennessee completed the process to replace the TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. The new tests for ELA and Math are called Tennessee Ready (TN Ready)

2010Common Core State Standards adopted by TN 2011TN joined PARCC consortia TCAP test narrowed to reflect Common Core State Standards (math only) TCAP further narrowed to reflect Common Core State Standards (math and ELA) 2014 (spring) TN General Assembly votes to pull TN out of PARCC consortia (spring) 2014 (fall) Request for Proposal for a new assessment vendor (fall) 2015TNReady currently being designed and developed First year TNReady will be administered for ELA and math in TN

Assessment Practices Planning Instruction Alignment Focused On Student Expectations and Student Achievement TNReady

The TNReady Test Blueprints show us what will be tested in each grade or content area. These blueprints are located on the Tennessee State Department of Education website.

ELA Part I 2 writing tasks: -Opinion (3-5), Argument (6-11) -Informative/Explanatory (3-11) -Narrative (3-11) Part II -Reading and Writing (editing) -Variety of item types Math Part I - Variety of item types -Performance task (3-8) -Calculator use on all items -Focus on major work (3-8) Part II -Two Subtests: One calculator, one non-calculator -Variety of item types -Assesses all content

TNReady will include a variety of item types (written, short answer, multiple choice). Students will read from texts and offer textual evidence to support their responses. They will also solve multi-step math problems, both with and without using a calculator.

 Training last year/summer; continual district/in-school PD  Common benchmarks that resemble MIST questions (MICA test bank)  Reviewing data from MIST, Benchmarks  Blended Learning/Computer carts in classrooms to practice using technology  ACT writing prompts; Math ACT practice questions  Incorporating more cited evidence in everyday formative/summative in-class assessments

TN Ready: English English I, English II, English III 180 minutes; computerized TNReady: Math Integrated Math I, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry 45 minutes; computerized TN Ready: English English I, English II, English III 180 minutes; computerized TNReady: Math Integrated Math I, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry 45 minutes; computerized EOC: Social Studies U.S. History 95 minutes; computerized EOC: Biology (paper test) EOC: Chemistry (paper test)

TNReady: Part I February 8, 2016 – March 4, 2016 ELA: 2 subtests Math: 1 subtest EOC U.S. History: Part IUSH: 1 subtest TNReady: Part II April 18, 2016 – May 13, 2016 ELA: 2 subtests Math: 2 Subtests EOC U. S. History: Part IIUSH: 2 subtests EOC Biology and EOC ChemistryApril 25 – May 10Paper only: 1 test When will students take the state assessments? Part 1 & 2: Written part/short answer section; Multiple choice section

Students will take TNReady ELA and Math and Social Studies/U.S. History by computer. These assessments will be administered on the Measurement Incorporated Secure Testing (MIST) site. Students will take Science assessments (including Biology and Chemistry at the high school level) using paper and pencil.

TNReady Practice Tests are available for schools to use in helping students prepare for the TNReady assessments. Teachers will have access to one practice test in every grade and subject. MIST Practice Tests September 28 – October 30 January 4 – February 6

Parent reports will be designed to provide detailed information about student performance on TNReady and the Science and Social Studies assessments.

TNReady has been designed to provide features that will support students as they work through the test online. Additional features and accommodations are available for Exceptional Education students and English Learners.

Measurement, Incorporated Classroom Assessment (MICA) Website / Click on a subject and grade span to see sample test items.

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U.S. History EOC will be given during the same time as the TNReady ELA and Math assessments. Biology and Chemistry EOCs will be given after the TNReady assessments.