1. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Edward G. Rendell, Governor Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education Chapter 4 Graduation Requirements, Keystone Exams and Classroom Diagnostic Assessment Tools: An Overview

2. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Today’s Topics 1.SAS Assessment Circle 2.Review of New Graduation Requirements 3.Overview of New Keystone Exams 4.Assessment Design 5.Pathways to Graduation 6.Development Schedule 7.Implications of the K-12 Common Core Standards 8.Look at PA’s New Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDTs) 9.Questions and Answers

3. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Fair Assessments Fair assessments aligned to the standards. Clear Standards Fair Assessments Instruction Materials & Resources Interventions Student Achievement Curriculum Framework Standards Aligned System

4. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Assessment in Pennsylvania Summative Formative Benchmark Diagnostic

5. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Review of New Graduation Regulations Increased Rigor Maintain Local Control Provide Multiple Pathways to Graduation

6. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Meeting Graduation Requirements 1. Successful course completion, with Keystone final exam 2. Rigorous, independently-validated local assessments 3. AP or International Baccalaureate exams OR ANY COMBINATION =

7. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us New Graduation Requirements Proficiency is defined as successful completion of secondary coursework. Keystone exams will count as one-third of the final course grade. A 100 point scale will be developed. Students must score Basic, Proficient or Advance to receive points toward their final grade.

8. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Phase one: Class of 2015 and 2016 Students must demonstrate proficiency in: 1.English Composition 2.Literature 3.Algebra I, and 4.Biology

9. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Phase 2: Class of 2017 and beyond Students must demonstrate proficiency in six of ten content areas: Both English Composition and Literature; Two of three Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry); One of two Sciences (Biology or Chemistry); and One of three Social Studies (American History, Civics and Government or World History).

10. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Option Two: Local Assessment System LOCAL ASSESSMENTS must be independently validated to ensure the standards for locally-developed measures are rigorous, comparable across districts, and reliable.

11. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Chapter 4 Advisory Committees Three advisory committees are specified in the regulation:  Performance Level Advisory Committee  Local Assessment Advisory Committee  State Assessment Advisory Committee

12. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Development of Keystone Exams PA educators involved at every step: Course Standards, Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content Assessment Modules Performance Level Descriptors Setting Cut Scores And, reviewing all Keystone items prior to field testing

13. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Assessment Design Multiple Item Types: Multiple Choice Constructed response Two Assessment Modes: Paper and Pencil Online

14. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Development Schedule Algebra I, Literature, Biology Field Test - Fall 2010 Available for all Students Spring 2011 Algebra II, Geometry, Composition, U.S. History Field Test – Spring 2011 Available for all Students Winter 2011/2012 Chemistry, Civics & Government, World History Field Test – Spring 2015 Available for all Students - TBD

15. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us The future of the Grade 11 PSSA PDE will seek to replace the Grade 11 PSSA with Keystone exams. AYP will be based on Algebra I and Literature exams. Biology will satisfy the NCLB science requirement There will be a transition period. We will seek approval for banking scores and retesting with the higher score used for AYP.

16. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Project–Based Assessment Projects will be: aligned with the Keystone Exam modules developed by the department administered by school staff scored by regional panels of educators points will be added to a student’s highest Keystone score if his/her performance is judged “satisfactory.”

17. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Eligibility for Projects Students will qualify for projects if he/she: 1.has taken the course. 2.was unsuccessful after two attempts with the Keystone exam. 3.has met the district’s attendance requirements for the course. 4.Has participated in supplemental instructional services.

18. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Pending Implementation Policy and Guidance Issues Retesting Repeating the course Point ranges for Basic, Proficient and advanced on the 100 point scale Accommodations for ELLs, students with disabilities; and gifted students

19. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Implications of the new K-12 Common Core Standards PDE will compare CC to State Standards Current assessment anchors and eligible content will be matched to CC standards and learning progressions. A “crosswalk” will be created. PDE can add up to 15% state specific standards. Phase in new cross-state common assessments

20. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDTs) An Overview 20

21. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us Overview The Classroom Diagnostic Tools provide a diagnosis of student’s strengths and weaknesses to guide instruction and/or remediation.  Available to students in grade 6 and above  Online assessments delivered in a computer adaptive (CAT) format  Multiple-choice items  Multiple assessments a year  Real-time reporting  Reports dynamically linked to curriculum resources in SAS Classroom Diagnostic Tools 11/11/2015 CDT draft Interactive Reporting Confidential and Proprietary © 2010 Data Recognition Corporation 21

22. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us The slides that follow are in draft form. They will be finalized based on educator input. 22

23. Identifying information for the Teacher. 11/11/2015CDT draft Interactive Reporting Confidential and Proprietary © 2010 Data Recognition Corporation 23 Assessment results are shown for each reporting category and overall result. 11/11/2015 T OTAL S CORE MEASUREMENTGEOMETRY ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS DATA ANALYSIS & PROBABILITY NUMBERS & OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THIS REPORT SHOWS at this stage that the student(s) will benefit from enrichment in the following areas :  LINKS TO ALIGNED MATERIALS AND RESOURCES  M5.B.1.1.1: Select the appropriate unit for measuring weight (mass), capacity, length, perimeter, and area.  M5.B.1.2.1: Select the appropriate unit for measuring weight (mass), capacity, length, perimeter, and area. ExportPrintAll Moving from red to blue quickly provides information on a group’s areas of needs and strengths to build on. Each white circle represents a student‘s skill level overall and by reporting category. STUDENT STRENGTHS TO BUILD ON STUDENT AREAS OF NEED

24. 11/11/2015CDT draft Interactive Reporting Confidential and Proprietary © 2010 Data Recognition Corporation 24 T OTAL S CORE MEASUREMENTGEOMETRY ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS DATA ANALYSIS & PROBABILITY NUMBERS & OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THIS REPORT SHOWS at this stage that the student(s) will benefit from enrichment in the following areas :  LINKS TO ALIGNED MATERIALS AND RESOURCES  M5.B.1.1.1: Select the appropriate unit for measuring weight (mass), capacity, length, perimeter, and area.  M5.B.1.2.1: Convert using linear measurements, capacity, and weight (mass) within the same system to the unit immediately above or below the given unit (using only the units below – use a conversion chart or a “hint” with problems e.g., hint: 16oz =1lb). ExportPrintAll This area includes instructional strategies for a student or group of students and the relevant links to aligned Materials and Resources. Selecting a student will highlight the student skill level for each reporting category. Hovering over a white circle will display specific student information. STUDENT STRENGTHS TO BUILD ON STUDENT AREAS OF NEED NAME: Clint Allen DATE: 03/24/10 SCALE SCORE: 999

25. 11/11/2015CDT draft Interactive Reporting Confidential and Proprietary © 2010 Data Recognition Corporation 25 T OTAL S CORE MEASUREMENTGEOMETRY ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS DATA ANALYSIS & PROBABILITY NUMBERS & OPERATIONS ExportPrintAll INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THIS REPORT SHOWS at this stage that the student(s) will benefit from enrichment in the following areas :  LINKS TO ALIGNED MATERIALS AND RESOURCES  M5.B.1.1.1: Select the appropriate unit for measuring weight (mass), capacity, length, perimeter, and area.  M5.B.1.2.1: M5.B.1.2.1: Convert using linear measurements, capacity, and weight (mass) within the same system to the unit immediately above or below the given unit (using only the units below – use a conversion chart or a “hint” with problems e.g., hint: 16oz =1lb). After selecting an Eligible Content link, a webpage opens in SAS that displays aligned Materials and Resources. STUDENT STRENGTHS TO BUILD ON STUDENT AREAS OF NEED NAME: Clint Allen DATE: 03/24/10 SCALE SCORE: 999

26. 11/11/2015CDT draft Interactive Reporting Confidential and Proprietary © 2010 Data Recognition Corporation 26 Selecting the student link allows educators to display a student’s diagnostic map. T OTAL S CORE MEASUREMENTGEOMETRY ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS DATA ANALYSIS & PROBABILITY NUMBERS & OPERATIONS INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THIS REPORT SHOWS at this stage that the student(s) will benefit from enrichment in the following areas :  LINKS TO ALIGNED MATERIALS AND RESOURCES  M5.B.1.1.1: Select the appropriate unit for measuring weight (mass), capacity, length, perimeter, and area.  M5.B.1.2.1: Convert using linear measurements, capacity, and weight (mass) within the same system to the unit immediately above or below the given unit (using only the units below – use a conversion chart or a “hint” with problems e.g., hint: 16oz =1lb). ExportPrintAll STUDENT AREAS OF NEED STUDENT STRENGTHS TO BUILD ON NAME: Clint Allen DATE: 03/24/10 SCALE SCORE: 999

27. The colored circles represent individual assessment attempts. The vertical lines show the standard error. 11/11/2015 CDT draft Interactive Reporting Confidential and Proprietary © 2010 Data Recognition Corporation 27 This area shows Instructional Strategies and Links to aligned Materials and Resources for a student. Selecting the Group option will return to the Group Diagnostic Map. Identifying information for the Student. T OTAL S CORE MEASUREMENT G EOMETRY NUMBERS & OPERATIONS Export INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THIS REPORT SHOWS at this stage that Clint Allen will benefit from enrichment in the following areas :  LINKS TO ALIGNED MATERIALS AND RESOURCES  PrintGroup ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS DATA ANALYSIS & PROBABILITY STUDENT STRENGTHS TO BUILD ON STUDENT AREAS OF NEED

28. 11/11/2015CDT draft Interactive Reporting Confidential and Proprietary © 2010 Data Recognition Corporation 28 The All option will show the three most recent assessment results for the selected group of students. T OTAL S CORE MEASUREMENT G EOMETRY ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS DATA ANALYSIS & PROBABILITY NUMBERS & OPERATIONS ExportPrintAll INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THIS REPORT SHOWS at this stage that the student(s) will benefit from enrichment in the following areas :  LINKS TO ALIGNED MATERIALS AND RESOURCES  M5.B.1.1.1: Select the appropriate unit for measuring weight (mass), capacity, length, perimeter, and area.  M5.B.1.2.1: Convert using linear measurements, capacity, and weight (mass) within the same system to the unit immediately above or below the given unit (using only the units below – use a conversion chart or a “hint” with problems e.g., hint: 16oz =1lb). Selecting a group of students will display aligned Materials and Resources available in SAS. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THIS REPORT SHOWS at this stage that the student(s) will benefit from enrichment in the following areas :  LINKS TO ALIGNED MATERIALS AND RESOURCES  M5.B.1.1.1: Select the appropriate unit for measuring weight (mass), capacity, length, perimeter, and area.  M5.B.1.2.1: Convert using linear measurements, capacity, and weight (mass) within the same system to the unit immediately above or below the given unit (using only the units below – use a conversion chart or a “hint” with problems e.g., hint: 16oz =1lb). STUDENT STRENGTHS TO BUILD ON STUDENT AREAS OF NEED

29. Each white circle represents the selected student’s assessment results for the Measurement reporting category. 11/11/2015CDT draft Interactive Reporting Confidential and Proprietary © 2010 Data Recognition Corporation 29 The black circles represent a student’s skill in the Measurement reporting category for the previous three assessments. NAME: Clint Allen DATE: 03/24/10 SCALE SCORE: 222 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THIS REPORT SHOWS at this stage that Clint Allen will benefit from enrichment in the following areas :  LINKS TO ALIGNED MATERIALS AND RESOURCES  NAME: Clint Allen DATE: 01/15/10 SCALE SCORE: 111 NAME: Clint Allen DATE: 05/15/10 SCALE SCORE: 333 STUDENT STRENGTHS TO BUILD ON STUDENT AREAS OF NEED

30. Progress Monitoring Map 11/11/2015 CDT draft Interactive Reporting Confidential and Proprietary © 2010 Data Recognition Corporation 30 MEASUREMENT Measurement determination Measurement applications Relationships among measures and units GEOMETRY ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS DATA ANALYSIS & PROBABILITY NUMBERS & OPERATIONS G A2A1 876543 G A2A1 876543 Eligible Content Description M7.B.2.1.2 Find the circumference and/or area of circles (formulas provided on the reference sheet) Resources and Materials Example Item No Items Tested Items Tested; Student Strengths Items Tested; Student Areas of Need Map Legend STUDENT: Clint Allen DISTRICT:: XXXXXXXXXX District_Name SCHOOL: XXXXXXXXXX School_Name TEACHER: SYLVIA WHITE ASSESSMENT: MATHEMATICS GROUP: 7 th grade/2 nd Perio d

31. Keystone Exams – Improved Student Achievement Edward G. Rendell, Governor ▪ Thomas E. Gluck, Acting Secretary of Education www.education.state.pa.us The mission of the Pennsylvania Department of Education is to lead and serve the educational community, to enable each individual to grow into an inspired, productive, fulfilled lifelong learner.