1. Introduction to the Smarter Balanced Digital Library Brian Huff September 3, 2014

2. Outcomes / Agenda What is the purpose of the SBAC Digital Library? What is the structure of the SBAC Digital Library? How will the SBAC Summative and Interim assessments be reported?

3. Quick write What is formative assessment? How is it different from summative assessment? What does it look like?

4. 27 states representing 43% of K-12 students 21 governing, 6 advisory states Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)

5. Optional Interim assessment system — no stakes Summative assessment for accountability Last 12 weeks of year** DIGITAL LIBRARY of formative tools, processes and exemplars; released items and tasks; model curriculum units; educator training; professional development tools and resources; scorer training modules; and teacher collaboration tools. Scope, sequence, number, and timing of interim assessments locally determined PERFORMANCE TASKS ELA / Literacy Math Re-take option available The Smarter Balanced Assessment System * Summative and interim assessments for grades 3 – 8 and 11, with additional supporting assessments for grades 9 and 10. ** Time windows may be adjusted based on results from the research agenda and final implementation decisions. English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, Grades 3 – 8 and High School* Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks INTERIM ASSESSMENT Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks INTERIM ASSESSMENT COMPUTER ADAPTIVE ASSESSMENT ELA/Literacy & Math Comprehensive Assessment System Source: ETS – K12 Center

6. Definition “Formative assessment” means assessment tools and processes that are embedded in instruction and are used by teachers and pupils to provide timely feedback for purposes of adjusting instruction to improve learning. California Assembly Bill 250, October 2011

8. SBAC Digital Library Scavenger Hunt How many resources are there available today? How many of these resources are posted with distinction? What is one resource a teacher at your site might use right now? What is one resource you might consider using to support staff development at your site? What questions do you anticipate from teachers as we roll this out?

9. Optional Interim assessment system — no stakes Summative assessment for accountability Last 12 weeks of year** DIGITAL LIBRARY of formative tools, processes and exemplars; released items and tasks; model curriculum units; educator training; professional development tools and resources; scorer training modules; and teacher collaboration tools. Scope, sequence, number, and timing of interim assessments locally determined PERFORMANCE TASKS ELA / Literacy Math Re-take option available The Smarter Balanced Assessment System * Summative and interim assessments for grades 3 – 8 and 11, with additional supporting assessments for grades 9 and 10. ** Time windows may be adjusted based on results from the research agenda and final implementation decisions. English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, Grades 3 – 8 and High School* Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks INTERIM ASSESSMENT Computer Adaptive Assessment and Performance Tasks INTERIM ASSESSMENT COMPUTER ADAPTIVE ASSESSMENT ELA/Literacy & Math Comprehensive Assessment System Source: ETS – K12 Center

10. SBAC Claims in ELA and Math

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