1. Proof of Concept: Contextualizing the Data
Dr. Carmella Fair, Instructional Resource Consultant Dr. Nancy Carolan, Section Chief Testing Policy and Operations October 15, 2015 and October 29, 2015

2. Desired Outcomes
What role do interim/through-grade assessments play in a Balanced Assessment System?
How are interim/through-grade assessments different from formative assessment?
What data will teachers have following each interim/through-grade assessment?
How can this data be used to inform instruction and supports for students?

4. What is formative assessment
What is formative assessment? Formative assessment is a process used by teachers and students during instruction that provides feedback to adjust ongoing teaching and learning to improve students’ achievement of intended instructional outcomes. CCSSO FAST SCASS – 2006

5. What are interim assessments?
Tests administered periodically throughout the school year
Tests aligned with state standards (in NC)
Interim assessment data provide information to identify students who may need intervention prior to additional assessments
Interim assessment data may inform future instructional planning and decision-making
*In the through-grade model, the interim assessments align with items students encounter on EOG tests.

6. Formative assessment and interim assessments
are part of a balanced assessment system
can be used to influence classroom level decisions about instruction

7. Proof of Concept Through-Grade Model
Model consists of three interim assessments and a summative assessment given at the end of the year
Interim 1: October 1−31
Interim 2: December 8, 2015─January 22, 2016
Interim 3: March 3−31, 2015
Will provide student level assessment data available more often
Data can inform and guide decisions about future instruction
Data may be used to predict performance on future assessments within the year

8. Reports and
How to Use Them

9. ELA/Reading Grade 6 Class Roster
Class Rosters

10. Mathematics Grade 5 Class Roster

11. Individual Student Report
ELA/Reading Grade 6 Class Goal/Subscore Roster
Individual Student Report

12. Individual Student Report
Mathematics Grade 5 Class Goal/Subscore Roster
Individual Student Report

13. Individual Student Report ELA/Reading Grade 6
Class Item Report

14. Individual Student Report Mathematics Grade 5
Class Item Report

15. Class Item Report ELA/Reading Grade 6

16. Class Item Report Mathematics Grade 5

17. Analyze and interpret interim assessment data
What went well/what needs work (content and instruction)
Observe patterns
Formulate inferences/verify inferences
Draw conclusions which may lead to changes in assessment or instruction

18. Use interim assessment data
Identify students who may need intervention prior to additional assessments
Data can be used to focus future instruction based on student needs
High-quality corrective instruction
Enrichment activities
Plan opportunities for students to show a new level of understanding during instruction

19. Class Item Report Mathematics Grade 5

20. *This is not actual data. The slide is for training purposes only.
Correct Answer A D C B
Student 1 A D C B
Student 2
Student 3
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Student 5
Student 6
Student 7
Student 8
Student 9
Student 10
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Student 15
For training purposes only –not actual data
*This is not actual data. The slide is for training purposes only.

22. Contextualizing the Data
Math
Different standards assessed each time
Consider to what extent instruction for each assessed standard has taken place prior to the assessment
Use to inform planning and supports for students
ELA/Reading
Same standards assessed each time
Text increases in complexity
Consider in what ways instruction has integrated the standards that are being assessed
Use to inform planning and supports for students

23. Questions

24. Wrap Up Interim assessments provide one snapshot
Use multiple pieces of data to plan interventions for students (e.g., classwork, student responses, other assessments, homework, and projects)
Proof of concept resources:
(NC Education)
Formative assessment resources:
(wiki)
(NC FALCON)

25. THANK YOU