1. Introducing the New Iowa Assessments

2. The Iowa Assessments DatesLocationsPurposes IntroductionMay June AEAsOverview of changes in content, ordering, delivery, reporting Content Overviews August September WebinarsDetails on content coverage, instructional linkages Interpretation Overviews October November AEAs Webinars Details on new reports, interpretations and use Professional Development Scheduled as needed Schools Districts Strategies for using Iowa Assessment data to inform and change instruction 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

3. Details All slides posted to Iowa Testing Programs website: https://www.education.uiowa.edu/itp/ https://www.education.uiowa.edu/itp/ Q&A is underway and will be posted by early June Catherine-welch@uiowa.edu 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

4. Overview of New Iowa Assessments

5. New Iowa Assessments Forms E and F All new items All items written and reviewed by Iowa educators All items field tested on Iowa students All items align to the Iowa Core and the Common Core State Standards 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

6. Major Changes from Current Forms All Levels – Order of tests within the booklet; adjusted number of items – Use of color, page layouts – New configuration of composite scores Levels 5/6 to 8 – Sources of Information has been eliminated Levels 9 to 14 – Maps and Diagrams and Reference Materials have been eliminated * – Mathematics (two separately timed parts) has replaced Math Concepts and Estimation and Math Problem Solving and Data Interpretation Levels 15 to 17/18 – Spelling and Sources of Information * have been eliminated *where appropriate content has been moved to Science or Social Studies 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

7. Implications for AYP/NCLB Testing (Levels 9 to 14) Forms A and B Reading Comprehension (25 + 30 mins) Science (30 mins) Mathematics Concepts and Estimation (25 + 5 mins) Mathematics Problem Solving and Data Interpretation (30 mins) Forms E and F Reading, Part 1 (30 mins) Reading, Part 2 (30 mins) Science (35 mins) Mathematics, Part 1 (30 mins) Mathematics, Part 2 (30 mins) 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

8. Implications for AYP/NCLB Testing (Levels 15 – 17/18) Forms A and B Reading (40 mins) Science (40 mins) Mathematics (40 mins) Forms E and F Reading (40 mins) Science (40 mins) Mathematics (40 mins) 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

9. Level 10 ExampleScoreComposite Scores Reading  Written Expression  Conventions of Writing  Vocabulary  ELA Total Mathematics  Computation  Mathematics Total Core Composite Science  Social Studies  Complete Composite 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

10. Level 15 ExampleScoreComposite Scores Reading  Written Expression  Vocabulary  ELA Total Mathematics  Computation  Mathematics Total Core Composite Science  Social Studies  Complete Composite 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

11. LevelContentEssential Competencies Conceptual Understanding Extended Reasoning 9Explicit Meaning  Implicit Meaning  Author’s Craft  Key Ideas  Vocabulary  10Explicit Meaning  Implicit Meaning  Author’s Craft  Key Ideas  Vocabulary  Reading Specifications 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

12. LevelContentEssential Competencies Conceptual Understanding Extended Reasoning 9Appropriate Expression  Planning and Organization  Sentence Structure  Usage and Grammar  10Appropriate Expression  Planning and Organization  Sentence Structure  Usage and Grammar  Written Expression Specifications 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

13. LevelContentEssential Competencies Conceptual Understanding Extended Reasoning 9Algebraic Patterns and Connections  Data, Probability and Statistics  Geometry  Measurement  Number Sense and Operations  10Algebraic Patterns and Connections  Data, Probability and Statistics  Geometry  Measurement  Numbers Sense and Operations  Mathematics Specifications 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

14. LevelContentEssential Competencies Conceptual Understanding Extended Reasoning 12Earth Science  Life Science  Physical Science  13Earth Science  Life Science  Physical Science  14Earth Science  Life Science  Physical Science  Science Specifications 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

15. LevelContentEssential Competencies Conceptual Understanding Extended Reasoning 9Civics/Government  Economics  Geography  History  10Civics/Government  Economics  Geography  History  11Civics/Government  Economics  Geography  History  Social Studies Specifications 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

16. LevelTestEssential Competencies Conceptual Understanding Extended Reasoning AllSpelling  AllCapitalization  AllPunctuation  AllVocabulary  AllComputation  Skills Tests 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

17. Test Design and Development

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19. Iowa Assessments – Forms E/F Standards-based instructional decisions Individual progress and growth for individuals Reporting group progress and growth Providing relative comparisons Providing empirical evidence that supports comparisons with NAEP, state results and international benchmarking measures Providing information that measures a continuum of achievement and tracks student progress from kindergarten to grade 12. Measuring achievement in core academic areas important for success in college including reading, language arts, mathematics and science. 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

20. Test Development Sources of Evidence Common Core State Standards Leading state standards International standards Assessment data Curriculum surveys NAEP frameworks and specifications Scholarly research in curriculum and assessment Feedback from educators, researchers, professional organizations, parents, students 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

21. Introduction to Reports

22. Reports to Support Uses of The Iowa Assessments Standards-based Interpretations Accountability Growth College Readiness Relative Comparisons 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

23. Standards-Based Interpretations Determine which standards have been mastered by the student, classroom or school Determine which standards need additional focus Compare progress among students 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

24. Accountability 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

25. Measure Growth Determine expected growth for all students Set goals for a student based on any starting place Measure student growth using vertically articulated standards 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

26. College Readiness Predict college readiness indicators Help students plan the appropriate coursework Identify students that are not “on track” 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

27. Relative Comparisons Determine student strengths with respect to the school, district, state and nation Use relative comparisons to evaluate programs, set expectations and determine interventions 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

28. Reports – Standard Service List of student scores Summary reports Student labels Profile Narrative Report Mathematics Performance Summary Reading Performance Summary Student data on CD 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

33. Reports – Optional Group Diagnostic Report Group Item Response Record Group Item Analysis Individual/Group Performance Profile Individual/Group Longitudinal Report Individual/Group Common Core Standards Domain Report Group Narrative Summary 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

35. Scoring and Reporting Standard Service List of Student Scores Summary Reports 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

40. Implications for AYP Reporting

41. New Iowa Assessments Implications for Determination of Proficiency Background – Due to historical trend data available prior to NCLB, the state’s workbook application requested continued flexibility of administration dates (fall, midyear or spring) – The National Percentile Rank (NPR) metric allowed for a fixed cutscore while allowing for flexibility in administration dates 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

42. New Iowa Assessments Implications for Determination of Proficiency Assumptions for new forms – Schools will continue to administer their Iowa Assessments to meet their scheduling requirements and to retain their historical trend data (fall, midyear or spring) – New forms will be linked to previous forms and the equivalent of the 41 st NPR from the 2000 norms will be identified on the Form E scale – The expectations for proficiency remain the same from Forms A/B to Forms E/F – Interpretation information will be made available to schools to transition to new forms 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

43. 41 NPR = 259 Standard Score = 21 Raw Score Standard Score Scale 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

44. Current Proficiency Ranges – High School Reading Example Testing PeriodScoreNot ProficientProficient FallRaw Score1-2021-44 Standard Score165-258259-369 NPR1-4041-99 MidyearRaw Score1-2122-44 Standard Score170-261262-369 NPR1-4041-99 SpringRaw Score1-2223-44 Standard Score170-262263-374 NPR1-4041-99 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

45. Proposed Link to Proficiency Ranges – High School Reading Example Testing Period ScoreProficiency -- Current Proficiency – New FallRaw Score21-44New assessments will be linked to current assessments Standard Score259-369 NPR41-99 MidyearRaw Score22-44Standard score scale will be established using linking relationship Standard Score262-369 NPR41-99 SpringRaw Score23-44SS metric will be used for reporting AYP Standard Score263-374 NPR41-99 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

46. Reading Example Fall41st NPR Form A 259 SS Form E 257 SS Midyear41st NPR Form A 262 SS Form E 259 SS Spring41st NPR Form A 263 SS Form E 260 SS 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

47. Summary Proficiency cutscores be reported in Standard Score metric Proficiency cutscores be available in August Cutscores will be provided for: – Grades 3-12 – Mathematics, Reading, Science – Fall, Midyear, Spring 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

48. Test Administration and Delivery

49. Registering/Ordering Materials Receiving Materials Administering Assessments Returning Materials Scoring and Reporting

50. Registering and Ordering Materials Continue to use Online Tools to register and order materials Continue to use current process for Student Demographic Files (“barcodes”) 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

51. Online Tools Closed from June 8 through August 15 for updates

52. Receiving Testing Materials Test Booklets, Directions for Administration and Answer Documents – Pearson will continue to pack and ship Interpretive materials – Available as pdfs at Online Tools 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

53. Administration Configurations for Iowa Assessments YearFormPaper/PencilOnlineConstructed Response (optional) 2011-2012E  Pilot 2012-2013F  Pilot  2013-2014E  2014-2015F  2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

54. Accommodations Determined by IEP or 504 Plan Should be consistent with state policy as defined in the annual Department of Education letter on NCLB requirements 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

55. Calculator Use Calculators may be used on the Mathematics test (Parts 1 and 2) – Use of calculators should be guided by district alignment of assessment with instruction – No separate calculator norms Calculators may not be used on the Computation test 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

56. Test Security Assurance statement for school administrators from the Iowa Department of Education Applies to test preparation and test administration practices Maintaining test security is a requirement for NCLB compliance and Title I funds 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

58. Returning Testing Materials Test Booklets and Answer Documents – Return materials to Pearson – Answer Documents must have barcodes to be processed Order for Scoring Services (OSS) – Complete in ITP Online Tools 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs

59. Scoring and Reporting CD-ROM – Shipped from Riverside to address provided on OSS – New record layout Printed Reports – Shipped from Pearson to address provided on OSS 2011 by Iowa Testing Programs