1. Testing Updates February 19, 2013
First Year Teachers
Testing Updates
February 19, 2013

2. Updates 2012-13 New assessments in all areas New Accountability Model
Grades 3 – 8 ELA/Math
Grade 5 Science
Grade 8 Science - Online
Alternate Assessments - Online
New Accountability Model
Status, Progress & Growth Indicators
Common Exams/Standard 6 (aka MSLs)

3. 2012-13 Released Forms Online and p/p versions
Online version presented in the same interactive environment
Responses are not saved or scored
Online version answer key
ng/releasedforms
Released test forms are available in an online assessment version and in a paper-and-pencil (p/p) version. Online sample forms are presented in the same interactive environment as the actual assessment. Students have an opportunity to practice using the online tools and the navigation buttons while completing online items. Responses will not be scored. Once the online assessment is ended or the browser is closed, all responses will be cleared. The paper-and-pencil (p/p) versions are available in a pdf format. These contain the same multiple-choice and gridded response items as the online version, but they do not contain the technology-enhanced items (TE). TE items require students to manipulate the item and can only be completed in an online environment. An answer key identifying the correct answer and the primary standard each item is aligned to is available for each released online and paper-and-pencil test form.

4. Legislative Updates Impacting Accountability
Session Law
North Carolina Read to Achieve Program GS 115C-83.1A
Begins school year
Summer Reading Camp for all students not reaching proficiency
Transitional Class for Grade Four
School Performance Grades GS 155c-12(9)
Grades assigned based on percent proficient
Grade A at least 90 performance grade points
Grade B at least 80 performance grade points
Grade C at least 70 performance grade points
Grade D at least 60 performance grade points
Grade F fewer than 60 performance grade points

5. Grades for PSRC K-8 Schools

6. Common Exams – aka MSLs Standard 6

10. Common Exams

11. Sample Items

13. Effectiveness Categories
State Growth Standard/State Average = 0.0
Standard Error = a measure of uncertainty
Usually, the more data you have, the smaller the standard error.
Index = Teacher Estimate divided by its Standard Error
Index is 2 or higher
Index is equal to or greater than a -2 but less than +2
0.0
Index is less than -2
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17. Teacher Effectiveness Reports All Teachers

18. Teacher Effectiveness Reports End of Course

19. Teacher Effectiveness Reports End of Grade – Reading & Math

20. Teacher Effectiveness Reports End of Grade Science

21. Teacher Effectiveness Reports CTE

22. School Composites