1. (National Evaluation Series™) An update on its successful start and pace-setting features NACCTEP San Diego, CA February 2011 Evaluation Systems Copyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved. Evaluation Systems, Pearson, P.O. Box 226, Amherst, MA 01004 Les McCallum Program Associate

2. The NES:  The NES and Evaluation Systems  Relevant, Contemporary Test Content  100% Computer-Based Testing  Superior Customer Service  Candidate Support  IHE and State Support  NES fees  Why the NES?  Q & A

3. National Evaluation Series™

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5. Relevant, Contemporary Test Content  Test Fields  Accepted Professional Standards  Current and Responsive  Test Development Process

6. Initial Test Fields  Essential Academic Skills Subtest I: Reading Subtest II: Writing Subtest III: Mathematics Subtest IV: Technology Literacy  Professional Knowledge Assessment of Professional Knowledge– Elementary Assessment of Professional Knowledge– Secondary  Elementary Assessments Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Subtest I Elementary Education Subtest II Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction  Middle Grades Assessments Middle Grades English Language Arts Middle Grades General Science Middle Grades Mathematics Middle Grades Social Science  Secondary Assessments Biology Business Education Chemistry Earth and Space Science English Language Arts Family and Consumer Sciences History Mathematics Physics Social Science  K–12 Assessments Art English to Speakers of Other Languages Health Music Physical Education School Counselor School Library Media Specialist Spanish Special Education

7. Accepted Professional Standards

8. Current and Responsive  As national standards change and develop, the NES will change and develop as well Common Core Standards

9. NATIONAL BENCHMARK TEST QUESTIONS Development Process TEST OBJECTIVES TEST FRAMEWORKS NATIONAL EDUCATORS

10. Additional Test Fields in Development  Additional test fields developed on an ongoing basis  Test fields currently in development: Secondary Assessments Integrated/General Science (September 2011) K-12 Assessments French (September 2012) German (September 2012) Chinese/Mandarin (September 2012)

11. 100% Computer-Based Testing  National Network  On-Demand Testing  Immediate Score Reports  Portability and Mobility

12. Nationwide Network

13. On-Demand Testing

14. Immediate Scores

15. Portable Results

16. Superior Customer Service  Demonstrated track record of client satisfaction  Friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced customer service staff  A team of dedicated assessment specialists available to quickly respond to your state’s needs

17. Candidate Support  Dedicated Web Site  Online Preparation Materials  NES Profiles  Full-length Practice Tests  Informative Score Reports

29. IHE and State Support  Transition to the NES  State Validation and Standard Setting  ResultsAnalyzer™  Individual State Web Portal

30. Math Reading Writing Technology Elementary PLT Middle School English/LA Middle School Science Middle School Social Studies Middle School Math Art Biology Chemistry Composite Science Earth Science Economics English Geography Government/Political Science History Math Music Physics Social Studies Spanish German French Latin Early Childhood NES Tests Match  Essential Academic Skills –Subtest II: Writing –Subtest I: Reading –Subtest III: Mathematics –Subtest IV: Technology Literacy  Professional Knowledge –Assessment of Professional Knowledge–Elementary –Assessment of Professional Knowledge–Secondary  Elementary Assessments –Early Childhood Education –Elementary Education Subtest I –Elementary Education Subtest II –Essential Components of Elementary Reading Instruction  Middle Grades Assessments –Middle Grades English Language Arts –Middle Grades General Science –Middle Grades Mathematics –Middle Grades Social Science  Secondary Assessments Biology Business Education Chemistry Earth and Space Science English Language Arts Family and Consumer Sciences History Mathematics Physics Social Science  K–12 Assessments Art English to Speakers of Other Languages Health Music Physical Education School Counselor School Library Media Specialist Spanish Special Education

31. State Validation and Standard Setting  Your State Educators -Validate test content -Recommend passing score

32. National Benchmark Information

33. ResultsAnalyzer™

34. ResultsAnalyzer™ allows you to:  Customize reports based on current data  View, download, and print reports  Access multiple years of test and registration data  Inform program evaluation  Target remediation for teacher candidates  Facilitate reporting for state and national accreditation  Support institutional research

38. * No registration fee & all CBT ** Includes $50 one time per year fee *** Coming soon NES/PRAXIS Test Fee Comparison

39. The NES: A New, Computer-Based Certification Testing Program  NES and Evaluation Systems  Relevant, Contemporary Test Content  100% Computer-Based Testing  Superior Customer Service  Candidate Support  IHE and State Support  NES fees  Why the NES?  Q & A

40. WHY the NES?

41.  Content: Latest national standards, fresh, dynamic  CBT NOW! Superior access, on-demand/immediate scores  Customer Service: Proven track record, responsive, dedicated web portal  Candidate Support: Online practice test NOW! Informative score reports  IHE/State Support: Dedicated website, exceptional Title II support, cutting- edge ResultsAnalyzer™  Candidate Fees: much lower!!

42. * No registration fee & all CBT ** Includes $50 one time per year fee *** Coming soon NES/PRAXIS Test Fee Comparison

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