2. Introduction to COMPASS ® 2014-15 OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 1

3.  Introduction to COMPASS ®  Administering COMPASS®  Creating Reports ◦ Individual Student Report ◦ Individual Student Report-Older Than 90 Days ◦ Customized List Report  Editing Student Information  Additional Resources OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 2

4.  Overview of Testing ◦ Purpose and Goals  Benchmarks  Eligible Students  College and Career Readiness  Interventions and Accommodations  Security  Details of Content Tests OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 3

5.  Computer-Adaptive  Untimed  NOT a Mandatory Assessment  Seniors May Test TWICE OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 4

6.  Course Placement  NOT College Admissions  COMPASS® will not replace ACT as an admissions exam  Examples in 2014-15 DAC Guide OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 5

7. Opportunity for Seniors who have not met CPE’s ACT benchmarks in: Writing Skills (English)-18 Mathematics-19 Reading-20 Seniors may test TWICE OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 6

8.  Opportunity for students to demonstrate readiness in particular subject areas  More students college/career ready  Less remediation courses at post- secondary  Public colleges and universities will accept as placement  Opportunity for schools ◦ Will be included in the College and Career Readiness Rate OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 7

9. Reading Score At or Above 85 English Score At or Above 74 (Writing Skills) Math Score At or Above 36 (Algebra) OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 8

10.  Postsecondary institutions who have entered into agreements with KDE have instant access to student scores.  Representatives may access student scores only if the student has shown an ‘academic interest’ in the institution. OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 9

11. ◦ KCTCS ◦ University of Pikeville ◦ Western Kentucky University ◦ Eastern Kentucky University ◦ Kentucky State University ◦ Morehead State University ◦ Murray State University ◦ University of Louisville ◦ University of Kentucky ◦ Northern Kentucky University OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 These Postsecondary institutions have direct access to student scores 10

12.  Testing at high school and postsecondary allowed ◦ Follow guidelines at each  Score Report for Postsecondary ◦ Electronic access at admission office ◦ Paper Copy from high school OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 11

13.  Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)  SSID and/or SSN to KCTCS when applying  KDE receives a file from KCTCS  To assist with matching, please provide SSIDs to students and encourage their use. OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 12

14. o Internet Based-no restrictions o Upload students at testing OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 Open annually August 1-June 15 13

15. Electronic File by School on Secure Site Cover Sheet College Ready NOT College Ready Unknown OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 Available each Fall 14

16. College Ready Status File National and state ACT data PRIOR to Senior Year COMPASS and KYOTE Includes Alternate Assessment Students Limitations 1.File was based on seniors enrolled in the school this fall. 2.Schools will have most up-to-date information during senior year. College and Career Readiness Rate National and state ACT data throughout to June OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 15

17.  Based on graduates or completers with G- Codes in Infinite Campus, including early graduates, (i.e. Excellence for All pilot)  Includes best score from all ACT State and National Administrations in Kentucky  Data reviewed by schools and districts prior to fall report OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 16

18. Schools provide opportunities for their graduates to demonstrate readiness The assigned grade level shall determine the state tests to administer. 703 KAR 5:240 ACT – Junior year COMPASS or KYOTE – Senior year Career Measures – Throughout high school Career academic (ASVAB or WorkKeys) Career technical (KOSSA or Industry certificates) OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 17

19. Seniors may take each eligible assessment twice. Steps: Fall-Receive College Ready Status file Students receive intervention First COMPASS® administration Students who did not met benchmarks completed an additional intervention Second COMPASS® administration OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 18

20.  Elements of a Research-Based Intervention ◦ Refer to DAC Guide  Flexible Scheduling Ideas for Interventions ◦ Variety of Opportunities ◦ No mandate from KDE OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 19

21.  Additional Quality Intervention Provided Prior to Second Test Administration  Based on Individual Student’s Needs  Must be a minimum of five (5) instructional days between first and second administration OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 20

22. All accommodations will be local, according to Individualized Education Plan, or 504 Plan. No Large Print, Braille or Special Forms All test and non-test portions may be completed with the use of projectors. Note:Computer adaptive test, not every student will have the same questions. OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 21

23.  New Administration Code for Kentucky's Educational Assessment Program  New Inclusion of Special Populations in the State-Required Assessment and Accountability Programs  COMPASS ® Administration Training Series OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 22

24.  Documentation of training (i.e., sign-in sheets, time, location, content)  Collections of signature sheets from Administration Code and Inclusions of Special Populations  Seating Charts are required to be maintained for all state test administrations OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 23

25. Locally Follow test administration guidelines Appropriate spacing between workstations Observe students during testing KDE Continuing with having an investigative unit within KDE to deal with inappropriate test allegations. OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 24

26. Students may test only TWICE Offenders of this rule First Offense 1.Written Warning to DAC Second Offense 1.Testing System Turned Off for School 2.Appropriate Practice/Use Form Completed and returned to KDE before system reactivated Third Offense 1.Testing allegation 2.Removal of individual(s) from COMPASS® system OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 25

27.  Irregularity Report Spreadsheet Online ◦ On the KDE Website  Purpose Communicate to KDE individual student(s) technical issues KDE will pull student scores from final file OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 26

28.  During Site Creation ◦ Site Administrator ◦ Technical Administrator ◦ District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) ◦ Proctor  Lost passwords must be obtained from ACT Technical Support OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 ACT Technical Support (800) 645-1992 Option 2 (COMPASS Technical Support) 27

29.  http://www.act.org/compass/index. html http://www.act.org/compass/index. html  Open to Public OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 28

30. The test administration site http://compass.act.org/eCompass/inde x.jsp Secure Change passwords Print reports Search OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 29

31.  Icon on Student Workstation  Administrator Login  Student access tests OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 30

32. OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 Setting the Right Course for College Success 31

33. COMPASS®/ESL Internet Version COMPASS ® /ESL Internet Version ACT SERVER High School Workstations KDE Server OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/16/2013 32

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35. OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014  **Pre-Algebra  **Algebra  College Algebra  Geometry  Trigonometry Note: Adaptive by item Average testing time 5-20 minutes 34

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37.  Calculator permitted mathematics testing  Students can bring personal calculators: ◦ four function ◦ Graphics ◦ scientific  OR…an on-screen MS Windows calculator OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 36

38. OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 Scientific Calculator4-Function Calculator 37

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40. OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014  Usage/Mechanics  Rhetorical Skills  Relates to ACT English Benchmark Note: Adaptive by passage Average testing time 30-45 minutes 39

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43. OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014  Comprehension  Vocabulary in Context Note: Adaptive by passage Average testing time 20-30 minutes 42

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45.  Introduction to COMPASS ®  Administering COMPASS®  Creating Reports ◦ Individual Student Report ◦ Individual Student Report-Older Than 90 Days ◦ Customized List Report  Editing Student Information  Additional Resources OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 44

46. KDE  General Program Information (OAA)  Jennifer Stafford  Pam Powers (502) 564-4394 or Lync  Intervention Information  April Pieper (NGL) (502) 564-2106 ACT  Technical Support  (800) 645-1992  COMPASS ® Technical Support COMPASS ® Contact Information OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 9/8/2014 45