1. 2019 MCAS Grade 10 Reporting and CD Requirements for the Class of 2021
September 10, 2019

2. Bob Lee, MCAS Chief Analyst Scott Kelley, Data & Reporting Specialist
Presenters
Bob Lee, MCAS Chief Analyst
Scott Kelley, Data & Reporting Specialist
Jodie Zalk, Test Administration Coordinator
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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4. May 2018
Today’s Discussion
High school Competency Determination (CD) requirements during the transition to next-generation MCAS tests and achievement levels
Yes, it is true that some students in the class of 2021 may be in the “Not Meeting Expectations” level but still earn their CD.
John and Abigail Adams & Koplik scholarship eligibility during the transition
Special reporting and retesting considerations related to the grade 10 ELA voided essay prompt
Review of the MCAS reporting schedule and November retest registration timeline

5. High School CD Requirements01

6. Interim CD Regulations (Adopted in February 2018)
As determined in 2018, in order to earn their CD, the classes of and 2022 (this year’s juniors and sophomores) must earn a next- generation MCAS scaled score that is equivalent to a legacy MCAS scaled score of at least 240 on the grade 10 ELA and Mathematics tests or earn the next-generation MCAS equivalent of a legacy scaled score between 220 and 238 and fulfill the requirements of an Educational Proficiency Plan.

7. Interim CD Regulations (Adopted in February 2018) continued
The interim standard was identified in summer 2019 through:
A statistical linking process, and
Validation by a panels of experts
Provides members of the classes of 2021 and 2022 with timely notice of the passing standard and time to become familiar with the new tests and expectations before a new passing standard is established.
Provides time to conduct outreach to students, parents, educators, administrators, and other stakeholders as we move toward a new CD.

8. Statistical Equipercentile Linking Model (ELA)
13% Exceeding Expectations
48% Meeting Expectations
% of students
31% Partially Meeting Expectations
8% Not Meeting Expectations

9. Statistical Equipercentile Linking Model (ELA) continued
13% Exceeding Expectations
48% Meeting Expectations
% of students
31% Partially Meeting Expectations
8% Not Meeting Expectations

10. A Closer Look at the ELA Cut Score for Passing/Failing
472
Partially Meeting Expectations
240
470
EPP
required
% of students
5% Passing & Not Meeting
Expectations
455
220
3% Not Passing & Not Meeting
Expectations
200
440

11. Interim CD Standard for the Classes of 2021 and 2022
Legacy PASSING
but requires an
Educational Proficiency
Plan (EPP)
Legacy
PASSING and met the MCAS
graduation requirement
Next Gen PASSING
EPP
Next Gen PASSING and met the MCAS
ELA
220–238
240+
455–471
472+
Mathematics
469–485
486+
STE
220
220+
TBD - Summer 2020

12. MCAS Achievement Levels
Legacy
Next-Generation
Advanced ( )
Students at this level demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of rigorous subject matter, and provide sophisticated solutions to complex problems.
Proficient ( ) Students at this level demonstrate a solid understanding of challenging subject matter and solve a wide variety of problems.
Needs Improvement ( ) Students at this level demonstrate a partial understanding of subject matter and solve some simple problems.
Failing ( ) Students at this level demonstrate a minimal understanding of subject matter and do not solve simple problems.
Exceeding Expectations ( ) A student who performed at this level exceeded grade-level expectations by demonstrating mastery of the subject matter.
Meeting Expectations ( ) A student who performed at this level met grade-level expectations and is academically on track to succeed in the current grade in this subject.
Partially Meeting Expectations ( ) A student who performed at this level partially met grade-level expectations in this subject. The school, in consultation with the student's parent/guardian, should consider whether the student needs additional academic assistance to succeed in this subject.
Not Meeting Expectations ( ) A student who performed at this level did not meet grade-level expectations in this subject. The school, in consultation with the student's parent/guardian, should determine the coordinated academic assistance and/or additional instruction the student needs to succeed in this subject.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

13. Current CD Requirements for ELA and Mathematics, by Class
School Year
CD requirements
Class of 2020
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Legacy (240 or 220+EPP, per Board vote in October 2016)
Class of 2021
Grade 9
Grade 10*
Interim (standard on new test that represents similar level of achievement as 240, or 220+EPP)
Class of 2022
Class of 2023
Grade 9*
Grade10
Future (to be determined after results of new tests are considered by the Board in the school year)
* First administration of next-generation grade 10 tests with new CD requirement in ELA/Mathematics

14. How will this appear on the Parent/Guardian Report?
Front Page
Inside (Page 2)

15. Adams and Koplik Scholarship Eligibility02

16. Class of 2021 and 2022 Adams and Koplik Scholarships
Adams Scholarship
Koplik Scholarship
Score equivalent to Advanced in at least one subject
Score equivalent to Proficient or higher in the remaining subjects
Combined scores in the top 25 percent in their district when they enter 12th grade
Score equivalent to Advanced in at least one subject
Score equivalent to Proficient or higher in the remaining subjects
Meet Koplik standards on 2 AP, SAT II or other tests
See website for details

17. Interim Adams and Koplik Cut Scores for the Classes of 2021 and 2022
Legacy Proficient
Legacy
Advanced
Next-Gen Proficient
Equivalent
Next-Gen Advanced Equivalent
ELA
Math
STE
N/A

18. Special Reporting and Retesting Considerations Related to the Gr
Special Reporting and Retesting Considerations Related to the Gr. 10 ELA Voided Essay Prompt 03

19. Special Reporting Issues Related to the Voided ELA Prompt
The third operational essay question on the spring grade 10 test (about a passage from the novel The Underground Railroad) was voided during test administration.
Students who had not finished the essay were told to skip it.
Student essays were not scored.
The ELA operational test was reduced from 59 to 51 points.
An independent study was conducted to see if the performance of African American students declined after the voided prompt.

20. The independent study concluded that the question:
Study Results
The independent study concluded that the question:
showed that while black students experienced a small difference (approximately standard deviations) in performance as compared to white students on the second day of the MCAS ELA test, that small difference was within the normal variation of such differences on past MCAS tests.

21. Special Considerations
The Department gave scores of 455, the minimum passing score, to all students in the state who were on track to pass prior to the prompt. (This applied to 61 students.)
Other students who believe they were affected by the prompt will be allowed to take the November 2019 MCAS ELA retest for consideration for the Adams and Koplik scholarships.
Additional guidance on this opportunity will follow shortly.

22. Review of the MCAS Reporting Schedule and November Retest Registration Timeline04

23. Preliminary Release – Data Currently Available
August 30
Preliminary School and District Results available in Dropboxes; includes scaled scores, achievement levels, growth, CD status
September 4
Preliminary School and District Results available in Edwin Analytics; includes curriculum, item analysis, achievement, growth, and classroom reports

24. Upcoming Release Dates (Tentative)
September 18
Official school and district results available in Dropboxes/Edwin Analytics
conference call with superintendents
September 19
Official embargoed school and district results available in Edwin Analytics
September 20
MCAS results conference call with principals and test coordinators
Register here:
September 24
Public release of official MCAS results on Profiles
September 30
District offices receive printed Parent/Guardian Reports

25. Student Registration for the November Retests
Schools will complete the Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) for the November retests:
September 23–October 4: Regular registration period
October 7 –10: Window to register additional students retesting for ELA (if needed)
Guidance will be provided in the next Student Assessment Update.
SR/PNP training session on September 19
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