May 16, 2013 SCJN School 1
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 2 You get what you reward. Stephen Covey
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 3 Why Use Standardized Tests? Accountability Grade ambiguity Public perception
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 4 Assessment drives instruction. Standardized Tests snapshot of skills one-time feedback multiple choice standard questions specific time limit objective no self assessment measures prior knowledge Classroom Assessments portfolio of skills continuous feedback multiple formats choice of questions flexible time limits objective/subjective self-assessment measures application and transfer
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 5 What Are Standardized Tests? Achievement tests that are standard in… Format Questions Instructions Time Allotment
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 6 Types of Standardized Tests Aptitude designed to predict a student’s potential acquisition of knowledge/skills InView Achievement measures a student’s current acquired knowledge/skills in one or more content areas TerraNova, Common Core
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 7 InView Five subtests Sequences Analogies Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning – Words Verbal Reasoning – Context Cognitive Skills Index (CSI) indicator of school-related aptitude average CSI = 100 anticipated achievement score for TerraNova
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 8 School Results - CSI Grade Score Delaware Archdiocese
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 9 TerraNova Levels/Grade Ranges Level Target Grade 10 K.6— — — — — —6.2 Level Target Grade — — — — — —12.2
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 10 Performance Interpretation Norm-referenced relative ranking of student among students “He is third highest in class of thirty-five students.” Criterion-referenced description of knowledge/skills each student demonstrates “She can identify all six parts of the microscope.”
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 11 National Percentile Scale norm – 50 th percentile
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 12 Scores Stanine ~Percentile Rank ~Percentage of Students 9 highest level % 8 high level % 7 well above average % 6 slightly above average % 5 average % 4 slightly below average % 3 well below average % 2 low level % 1 lowest level 1-4 4%
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 13 School Results Grade 3 (2013) Subject ReadELA LangMath TotalSciSS Scored Anticipated Delaware Archdiocese
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 14 School Results Grade 4 (2013) Subject ReadELA LangMath TotalSciSS Scored Anticipated Delaware Archdiocese
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 15 School Results Grade 5 (2013) Subject ReadELA LangMath TotalSciSS Scored Anticipated Delaware Archdiocese
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 16 School Results Grade 6 (2013) Subject ReadELA LangMath TotalSciSS Scored Anticipated Delaware Archdiocese
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 17 School Results Grade 7 (2013) Subject ReadELA LangMath TotalSciSS Scored Anticipated Delaware Archdiocese
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 18 The CIA of Test Results C urriculum I nstruction A ssessment
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 19 Standardized Test Prep Healthy breakfast Regular sleep Proper materials
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 20 Standardized Test Prep Same time, same station Difficult to easy Need a break?
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 21 Standardized Test Prep Read daily. Enhance thinking. Promote responsibility. Encourage independence. Check regularly. Model. Praise always.
May 16, 2013 SCJN School 22 Louis P. De Angelo, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Schools Office 1626 N. Union Street Wilmington, DE