Timelines were too accelerated. APS supported ... Examples include Fine Arts, advanced math courses and social studies.
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR STUDENT TESTING AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Community Town Halls
AGENDA FOR COMMUNITY TOWN HALL Welcome School Reform Initiatives New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED) Teacher and School Leader Evaluations Summative v. Formative Assessments New Mexico Standards Based Assessment State-Approved Interim Assessments State Mandated End-of-Course Exams Graduation Requirements Questions and Answers
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WHERE CAN I ACCESS THIS INFORMATION?
www.aps.edu/what-you-need-to-know
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SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVES “Reforming” the public school education system originates from many different places Federal Government
Local School Boards
Schools of Choice
Local Government and Organizations
No Child Left Behind Waivers Race to the Top
Mission Graduate
State Government
School Grading Teacher and School Leader Evaluations 4
6.69.8 TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER EFFECTIVENESS
HB249 – Teacher and School Leader Effectiveness
APS opposed this bill during the 2012 NM Legislative session
Evaluation on one test score – even though it is three years of scores it is still one test Timelines were too accelerated
APS supported alternative legislation in 2012 and 2013 sponsored by Sen. Howie Morales Passed the House Floor but failed to pass out of Senate Judiciary and on to the Senate Floor
Governor Martinez ordered, through Executive Order, a new evaluation system NCLB Waiver has a principle requiring evaluations be tied to student achievement
Extensions for implementation have been granted by the US Government, however, NM has chosen not to take advantage of the extension.
NMTEACH Council was created
Members from around the state
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HOW DID WE GET HERE?
2012-2013 School Year:
5 APS schools participated in a limited pilot for the new observation rubric
Summer 2013: APS & RRPS submit alternative evaluation plans to the NM PED which are later denied NM PED mandatory training for all principals and asst. principals on observation protocol
July 2013:
APS administrator training
August 2013:
Full implementation in every district in the state 6
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HOW DO NEW TEACHER EVALUATIONS IMPACT MY STUDENT? 50% of a teacher’s evaluation will now be based on standardized test scores Teachers will be held accountable for academic performance of their students In order to determine how well a student academically performs, the state must have a measure of that performance The state determines academic performance of students through standardized tests There are some teachers who teach grade levels and subjects not covered by existing standardized tests
Examples include Fine Arts, advanced math courses and social studies
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Student achievement will use 3 years of standardized test data whenever possible Student achievement will be based on ValueAdded Model (VAM) scores
The VAM is a formula developed by the NM PED just like the school grading VAM
Individual student standardized test scores will be submitted to NM PED NM PED will run the VAM NM PED will use the VAM score to rank a teacher’s effectiveness
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WHAT IS VAM? 322 320
316 314
The expected performance is based on prior performance after statistically accounting for factors through a value-added model.
Value Added
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The difference between the expected performance and the actual performance represents the valueadded by the teacher’s instruction.
312 310 308 306 304 Prior Perf
Expected Perf.
Value Added
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WHAT KINDS OF TESTS WILL MY STUDENT TAKE? Formative
Assessment:
The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by teachers to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning. More specifically, formative assessments:
help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work help faculty recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately
Example:
Interim Assessment Pop Quiz
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WHAT KINDS OF TESTS WILL MY STUDENT TAKE?
Summative Assessment:
The goal of summative assessment is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark. Summative assessments attempt to measure how much a student learned throughout a certain period of time, like a school year.
Example: NM Standards Based Assessment (SBA) End of Course Exam (EOC)
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U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN’S MESSAGE ON NM TEACHER EVALUATIONS
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2013 – 2014 NM STANDARDS BASED ASSESSMENT (NMSBA) Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh
Reading
X
X
X
X
Mathematics
X
X
X
X
Subject Area
X
Science
Writing
X
Eighth
Tenth (H2)
Eleventh
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(H3)
X
X
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2013 – 2014 NM STANDARDS BASED ASSESSMENT (NMSBA) NMSBA is a summative assessment Testing Window:
March 10, 2014 – April 4, 2014 The majority of testing will take the week of March 10 and the week of March 17.
Some schools will move to online delivery of the NMSBA dependent on the school’s tech readiness Spring 2014 SBA is a bridge assessment for the Partnership for Assessment Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)
Common core items have been prioritized by the vendor as testing items
Some schools will participate in the PARCC field test after NMSBA administration has concluded
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WHAT WILL STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON THE NMSBA IMPACT? 1.
School Grades The majority of a school’s grade is determined by individual student performance on the NMSBA The better students perform on the NMSBA year-over-year (a.k.a show growth), the better the school’s grade will be
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Teacher Evaluation Results Teachers who teach grades and subject areas for which there is an NMSBA will have their teacher evaluation partially based on the results of the NMSBA If students do not perform well on the NMSBA , the teacher’s evaluation score will be lower
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Graduation Requirements High school students must show “competency” prior to receiving a diploma Achieving a passing score on the NMSBA is the primary way for a student to show “competency” for graduation
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2013 – 2014 ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY INTERIM ASSESSMENTS Subject Area
Reading
Mathematics
Kinder
First
Second
DRA
DRA
Univ. Screening
IA
Third
Fourth & Fifth
Sixth Tenth
DRA
Riverside
Riverside
IA
Riverside
Riverside
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2013 – 2014 ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY INTERIM ASSESSMENTS Interim
assessments are formative assessments Tests are given 3 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring) First Testing Window:
October 7, 2013 – October 30, 2013
Some
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WHAT WILL STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON THE INTERIM ASSESSMENT IMPACT? 1.
Teacher Evaluation Results Teachers who teach grades and subject areas for which there is an interim assessment will have their teacher evaluation partially based on the results of the interim assessment If students do not perform well on the interim assessment, the teacher’s evaluation score will be lower
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Academic Improvement Plans and Instructional Planning If students are performing below grade level academic improvement plans are implemented at the school Results of interim assessments help plan the progression of courses enrolled in by students at the secondary level.
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WHAT IS AN END OF COURSE EXAM? End of Course exams are summative assessments that most closely resemble standardized final exams. Students across New Mexico will take the same exams at the end of a school year to determine their academic performance in specific content areas. End of Course exams are created by the PED.
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NM PED GUIDANCE REGARDING END OF COURSE EXAMS (EOC)
If a statewide EOC exists, then the district must administer the statewide EOC If a statewide EOC does not exist, then the district may submit a district EOC for PED approval. If no statewide nor district EOC exists, then teachers will be evaluated based on other measures available (e.g., SBA, interim assessment, school grade) regardless of the content taught.
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2013 – 2014 ELEMENTARY END OF COURSE EXAMS Fourth
Fifth
Elementary Music*
X
X
Introduction to Art*
X
X
Physical Education*
X
X
Subject Area
Kinder
First
Second
Third
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CHANGES TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EOCS o
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On August 29, 2013, the NMPED released a memo that stated EOCs in Art, Music and P.E. would be administered grades K-5. On October 4, 2013, the NMPED uploaded a new document to their website which states that Elementary Music and Art EOC will only be administered to grades 4-6, eliminating K-3. On October 7, 2013, the NMPED released a PowerPoint presentation which states that the Elementary Music, Art and P.E. EOC will only be administered to grades 4-5, eliminating K-3 and 6th grade. As information changes, we will update this PowerPoint to the best of our ability.
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2013 – 2014 MIDDLE SCHOOL EOC Subject Area
Sixth
Algebra 1
Seventh
Eighth
X
X X
Science* Social Studies
X
Introduction to Art*
X
X
X
Physical Education*
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Spanish I* Health Education New Mexico History*
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CHANGES TO MIDDLE SCHOOL EOCS o
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On August 29, 2013, the NMPED released a memo with the original list of EOCs available in the state. On October 7, 2013, the NMPED released a PowerPoint presentation which changed administration of the EOCs o
Elementary Music, Art and P.E. EOC changed to only be administered to grades 4-5, eliminating the 6th grade.
Spanish I EOC changed to only be administered to grades 9-12, eliminating 7th and 8th grade. On October 15, 2013, the NMPED released a new memo with a list of available EOCs. o
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Introduction Art and P.E. have changed for a fourth time and now includes 6th grade for administration. It also changed middle school P.E. to be pen/paper only • Spanish I has changed for a third time and again includes 7th and 8th grade for administration. • Science has changed to be administered to only 8th grade. 30 • New Mexico History has changed to add administration to grades 7-8. •
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We will continue updates this PowerPoint to the best of our ability.
2013 – 2014 HIGH SCHOOL END OF COURSE EXAMS Subject Area Algebra I
Ninth
Tenth
Eleventh
Twelfth
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Algebra II* Biology
X
X
X
X
Chemistry
X
X
X
X
Economics
X
X
X
X
English 11 Reading
X
English 11 Writing
X
English 12 Reading
X
English 12 Writing
X
General Computer Applications
X
X
X
X
Health Education*
X
X
X
X
Introduction to Art
X
X
X
X
Music
X
X
X
X
NM History*
X
X
X
X
Physical Education
X
X
X
X
Spanish I
X
X
X
X
U.S. Government
X
X
X
X
U.S. History
X
X
X
X
World History & Geography*
X
X
X
X
Mathematics ADC*
X
X
X
X
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CHANGES TO THE HIGH SCHOOL EOCS On August 29, 2013, the NMPED released a memo with the original list of EOCs available in the state. On October 15, 2013, the NMPED released a new memo with a list of available EOCs.
Algebra II has been changed for administration only grades 10-12, eliminating 9th grade administration. A Mathematics ADC appeared on the list for the first time and can be administered grades 9-12. World History and Geography was not included in the list most recently sent, however, since this is an EOC has a PED released Blueprint, APS assumes it will still be administered to students.
On October 28, 2013, the NMPED released a new memo with additional EOC retake options for graduation purposes.
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2013 – 2014 END OF COURSE EXAMS
All EOCs have been developed by the NM PED PED released the blueprints for all EOCs on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2013. APS is currently reviewing these blueprints which outline the standards that each EOC will assess. APS will not have access to the EOCs prior to administration of the test
NM PED’s goal is to create an EOC for every subject area EOCs require the same test security as the NMSBA Teachers of record may not score the EOC of their own students Invalidation of EOCs will occur if test security and accommodation measures are not properly followed by APS staff
APS is attempting to receive clarification from NM PED regarding scoring of and other issues regarding EOCs
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WHAT WILL STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON THE END OF COURSE EXAM IMPACT? 1.
Teacher Evaluation Results Teachers who teach grades and subject areas for which there is an EOC will have their teacher evaluation partially based on the results of the interim assessment If students do not perform well on the EOC, the teacher’s evaluation score will be lower
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Graduation Requirements
High school students must show “competency” prior to receiving a diploma Achieving a passing score on required EOCs is one way for a student to show “competency” for graduation
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CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 2013 GRADUATES AND LATER (25 CREDIT PLAN) (STUDENTS WHO ENTERED HIGH SCHOOL IN 2009 OR THEREAFTER)
Course
Credits Required
English GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS - 2013 Graduates and Later (25 Credit Plan) (students Mathematics who entered high school in 2009 or thereafter)
4.0
Laboratory Science
3.0
Government
0.5
United States History & Geography * Students must take: World History & Geography • one credit of an Advanced Economics credit, or
1.0
Placement, honors, dual
Health distance learning course New Mexico History • one unit of a career cluster Physical Education readiness course,
4.0
1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5
course, workplace
1.0
*Electives or a language other than English *Students must take: one credit of an Advanced Placement, honors, dual credit, Most and universities 2-4 credits of or colleges distance learning course AND onerequire unit of a career cluster course, the same workplace readiness course, or a language other than English
9.0
Total 25.0
IN WHAT SUBJECTS MUST STUDENTS SHOW COMPETENCE ON AN EXIT EXAM? Reading Math Science Social Studies Writing
*Please note: The “passing” scores listed in this presentation for competency are valid as of October 1, 2013. The NM PED may, at their discretion, change required passing scores on these assessments. Please contact your student’s counselor to guarantee your student has passed the most recent NM PED requirements for competency prior to graduation.
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GRADUATION EXAM REQUIREMENTS NMSBA Reading (1137 is passing)
NMSBA Math (1137 is passing)
Attempt 1 SBA H2 (10th) Spring
Attempt 1 SBA H2 (10th) Spring
Attempt 2 SBA H3 (11th) required Spring
Attempt 2 SBA H3 (11th) required Spring
Attempt 3 SBA
Attempt 3 SBA H4 (12th) Fall
H4 (12th) Fall
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Students have three opportunities to pass SBA before graduation.
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Students can pass either Reading and Math as individual assessments OR by a combination score of reading and math (Combined score= 2273)
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GRADUATION EXAM REQUIREMENTS NMSBA Science ( 1138 is passing) H3 (11th) required Spring
H4 (12th) Fall •
If a student passes the science section of the SBA in 11th grade he/she has fulfilled their graduation requirement.
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If a student doesn’t pass the science section of the SBA in 11th, they have one more opportunity to take the science section of the SBA in 12th grade.
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For 2014 graduates only – a passing grade in a lab science course in 2011-2012 school year or earlier may be used to demonstrate competency in science. • For example: If a student is a member of the graduating class of 2014, has taken the NMSBA two times and failed to achieve a passing score but she passed Biology her freshman year, she has demonstrated competence in science.
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Students must exhaust two opportunities to pass the NMSBA before an alternative demonstration of competency can replace an NMSBA score.
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Currently, the End of Course exams are in Biology and Chemistry.
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GRADUATION EXAM REQUIREMENTS EOC Writing English 11 Writing Test (15 is passing score)
2012-2013 May 2013-2014 October, February, April English 12 Writing*
o Students have four opportunities to pass the Writing EOC. o Students must exhaust all opportunities to pass the Writing EOC before they may use a college or career readiness score as their alternative demonstration of competency. o On October 15, 2013, NMPED released that achieving a passing score on the English 12 Writing EOC could be used for high school competency purposes. APS does not know the passing score for the new EOC. o o o
The cut scores for the English 11 Writing EOC are available for the 2014 graduating class. APS does not believe the cut score for the English 12 EOC will be available 39 for the 2014 graduating class. If no cut score is available the exam cannot be used as an alternative demonstration of competency to graduate in May of 2014.
GRADUATION EXAM REQUIREMENTS EOC Social Studies US History (26 is passing score) 2012-2013 May 2013-2014 October, February, April NM History, US Government, Economics, World History
o Students have four opportunities to pass a Social Studies EOC. o Students must exhaust all opportunities to pass the Social Studies EOC before they may use a college or career readiness score as their alternative demonstration of competency. o On October 15, 2013, NMPED released that four additional EOCs had been developed for Social Studies and could be used for high school competency purposes. APS believes the cut scores for the U.S. History, NM History, US Government and Economics EOCs will be available for the 2014 graduating class. o APS believes the cut score for the World History EOC will not be available for the 2014 graduating class. o If no cut score is available the exam cannot be used as an alternative demonstration of competency to graduate in May of 2014. For 2014 graduates only – a passing grade in a US History course in 2011-2012 school year or earlier may be used to demonstrate competency in social studies. o
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Competency Test
Reading
Math
Science
Social Studies
Writing
Waivers
Primary
SBA Reading score: • Nearing proficient w/ a score of 1137; or • Combined Reading and Math score of 2273
SBA Math score: • Nearing proficient w/ a score of 1137; or • Combined Reading and Math score of 2273
SBA score of 1138
Pass EOC in:
Pass EOC in: • English 11 Writing; or • English 12 Writing
Students may use the “alternative” option only after exhausting ALL SBA and EOC retake options.
Pass EOC in: • English 11 Reading; or • English 12 Reading
Pass EOC in: • Algebra II; or • Algebra I if the student receives Algebra II course credit
Pass EOC in: • Biology; or • Chemistry
Secondary
(possibly not available for 2014 graduates)
Alternative
Score on the English/ Reading section: • ACT-22 • Plan-17 • SAT-500 • PSAT-45 • Accuplacer82 • AP Exam-3 or higher
Score on Math section: • ACT-22 • PLAN-19 • SAT-500 • PSAT-47 • Accuplacer79 or 66 • AP Exam-3 or higher
• 2014 Grad Students who received a passing grade in a lab science course in 2011-2012 or before
Score on Science section: • ACT-23 • PLAN-21 • AP Exam-3 or higher
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US History US Gov’t Economics NM History World History (possibly not available for 2014 graduates)
Students must pass one of the 5 EOCs listed above. APS does not know the cut scores for the new assessments. There are now 9 AP exams that may be used as an alternative once a student exhausts all opportunities to pass an EOC. 2014 Grad Students who received a passing grade in a lab science course in 20112012 or before
(Possibly not available for 2014 graduates)
Score on English/ Reading section: • ACT English-18 • SAT-500 • PSAT-45 • Accuplacer Writeplacer -
6 • PLAN -15
Students on special education career and ability pathway must meet the score required by their IEP.
No other waivers are available at this time.
TESTING OVERVIEW Grade Level
NMSBA
Interim Assessment
Kinder
X
First
X
Second
X
End of Course
Third
X
Fourth
X
X
X
Fifth
X
X
X
Sixth
X
X
X
Seventh
X
X
X
Eighth
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Ninth Tenth
X
Eleventh
X
Twelfth
X X
QUESTIONS?
