November 16, 2010 Professional Teachers of Science High School Proficiency Exam A graduation requirement for sophomores in 2011

From WASL to High School Proficiency Exam to End of Course High School 2009 WASL 2010 HSPE 2011 HSPE 2012 EOC Multiple Choice/Completion 2835 ? Short Answer1155? Extended Response300? % Points from MC45%78% ? Completion items will be piloted in 2011 and will be operational in The K-12 Science Learning Standards will be assessed beginning in 2012.

HSPE 2011 – Unchanged from WASL HSPE will assess the EALRs in the 2005 GLEs, 40% EALR 1 (Content), 40% EALR 2 (Inquiry) and 20% EALR 3 (Application) Consist of investigation, application, and systems scenarios, plus a small number of stand-alone items No time limit

HSPE 2011 – Changes from WASL New type of question – completion item

HSPE Question Types: 9 multiple-choice (MC) 1 completion (CP) 2 short-answer (SA)

HSPE 2011 – Changes from WASL No extended response (4-point) items, replaced with short answer (2-point) Example - hypothesis, prediction or materials are gone!

Implementation Timeline HSPE for 2011 will assess the 2005 GLEs Biology EOC in 2012 will be administered to any student enrolled in a course credited as high school level biology K-12 Science Learning Standards Online participation will be voluntary Goal: 50% Online in 2012 First retake opportunity for biology EOC is likely to be January/February 2013 Possible additional science EOCs? TBD by Legislature OSPI recommendation in December

Science Graduation Requirement: Classes of 2013 and Beyond Under current rules, the students in the classes of 2013 and beyond can meet the science graduation requirement by: Passing the science HSPE in spring 2011 and/or summer th graders are not eligible to take science HSPE Passing the biology EOC Begins in spring 2012; scores available August 2012 Meeting comparison scores on the SAT 2 or ACT Scores set during the school year Passing a science Collection of Evidence Becomes available in the school year

Big Ideas in 2009 Science Standards 9 EALRs 1-3 Crosscutting Concepts and Abilities EALR 4 Domains of Science EALR 1 SystemsPhysical Science …is a way of thinking that makes it possible to analyze and understand complex phenomena. Force and Motion Matter: Properties and Change Energy: Transfer, Transformation and Conservation EALR 2 InquiryEarth and Space Science …is a process of asking and answering questions about the natural world that forms the bedrock of science. Earth and Space Earth Systems, Structures and Processes Earth History EALR 3 ApplicationLife Science …is about the interaction between science and technology, and how both can help solve real- world problems. Structures & Functions of Living Systems Ecosystems Biological Evolution

Operational Scoring Operational Rangefinding Operational Testing Data Review Pilot Scoring Pilot Rangefinding Scenario & Item Pilot Testing Science Assessment Development Cycle Scenario & Items Reviewed for Content & Bias/Sensitivity by Committees Scenario & Items Reviewed for Content by OSPI Scenario & Item Writing Develop Item and Test Specifications

Middle School Test Map

Upcoming Events – High School Scenario and Item Writing – Feb , 2011 Content Review – Spring 2011 Test Map – August 2011 PLD Description – September 2011 PLD Training – Winter 2011/12 Standard Setting – August 2012

Resources – High School Posted to the Science Assessment Website: Updates for 2011 document EOC Test and Item Specifications – Fall 2011