Proof of Concept Study:

Grade 5 MathematicsGrade 6 ELA/Reading

Nancy Carolan, Hope LungNC Department of Public Instruction

August 18, 2015

Proof of Concept Study

Purposes and Design

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Purposes–Grades 3-8Valid and reliable measures of content

standardsGrowth data for educator effectiveness reportsAssessments throughout the year that inform

and guide instruction and that predict performance on future assessments

A stand-alone summative assessment at the end of the year that may be connected to the interim assessments

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Grades 3-8 Concept DesignStudents take 3 interim assessments during the

school year The interim assessments are not included in

accountability calculationsStudents take a shortened end-of-year test

End-of-grade test without embedded field test items

The modified end-of-year test is included in accountability calculations

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Interim 1 Interim 2 Interim 3 End-of-Year

(Assess entire year)

Grades 3-8 Concept Design

Note: Design could be altered based on outcome of study

Timeline Based on Current Design

Year Administration Grade Levels Purpose

2015–16 Proof of Concept(sample population)

Grade 5: MathGrade 6: ELA/Reading

Determine feasibility of concept

Summer 2016: Decision-point of how to proceed

2016–17 Field Test(sample population)OrRelease RFP for assessment

Grades 3–8: Math Grades 4–8: ELA/Reading

Test items for inclusion in operational test forms

2017–18 Pilot Operational Year(statewide)

Grades 3–8: Math Grades 4–8: ELA/Reading

Full Implementation

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Proof of Concept Study

Research Questions

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Research QuestionsDetermine the feasibility of implementing the

concept across grades 3–8 data analysis to affirm reliability input/feedback on the integration of the

assessments in instruction logistical/operational (delivery mode, scoring) professional development requirements possibility of different item types

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Research QuestionsIs it valid and reliable to combine results on

the interim assessments for proficiency and growth reporting; thereby, eliminating an end-of-year summative assessment?

Do interim results provide teachers and students with useful information to inform and improve the delivery of instruction?

Will interim assessments predict performance on the end-of-year test?

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Research QuestionsAre the interim assessments required of all

students or are some of the interim assessments optional?

Does the structure of the content standards require adjusting design of the through-grade model?

Is it feasible to incorporate constructed-response items or writing prompts on the interim assessments?

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Research QuestionsIs the performance affected by the delivery of

through-grade assessment versus a traditional summative assessment model?

What information will be available for student-level and teacher-level reports and how is such information best delivered and presented?

Is the professional development adequate?

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Research QuestionsIs it feasible to deliver the assessments both

online and paper/pencil?Does the through-grade model provide

parents with useful information and do they view the model as an effective way to assess students?

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Reporting

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Information for Teachers

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Student-Level Reports Number of items correct by content standard Number of overall items correct Item-level reporting

• Aligned content standard• Student response• Correct answer• Item type• Selection type• Calculator active/inactive

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Sample and Specifications

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Sample―Grades 5 and 6• Grade 5 Math — 45 schools, 4,021 students

• Grade 6 ELA/Reading ― 35 schools, 4,859 students

• Generalizable to the entire state

• Stratified random sample pulled based on variables

• Demographic variables: region, ethnicity, gender, economically disadvantaged

• School-level achievement variable: mean scale score

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Interim―Test Specifications Test specification development is step 2 in the test development

process

Separate meetings held late June and early July Invitees selected by NCDPI Curriculum and Instruction Mathematics

and ELA Active grade 5 Math and grade 6 ELA classroom teachers, instructional

coaches, and LEA curriculum and instruction leaders First half of meeting―Training by NCDPI Curriculum and Instruction Second half of meeting—NCDPI Test Development collected feedback

and recommendations

Test Development team discusses teacher recommendations with NCDPI Curriculum and Instruction to finalize test specifications https://center.ncsu.edu/ncaccount/

Feedback will be collected from sampled schools throughout the year

Interim Design—Grade 5 Math• Calculator active and inactive sections

• 25 Items• 21 multiple-choice items (8 calc. inactive, 13 calc. active)• 4 gridded-response items (calc. inactive)

• Interim 1: 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.5, 5.MD.5.b, 5.MD.5.c

• DRAFT Interim 2: 5.NF.1, 5.NF.2, 5.NF.3, 5.NBT.6, 5.NBT.7

• DRAFT Interim 3: 5.NF.2, 5.NF.4 a & b, 5.NF.6, 5.NF.7 a, b & c, 5.NBT.7

• Assessment Specification documents https://center.ncsu.edu/ncaccount/

• Answer sheets scanned and reports distributed by the LEA Test Coordinator

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Interim 1 Design—Grade 6 ELA• Interim 1 Design

20 multiple-choice itemsSelections: Poetry (1), Informational (1), Literature (1)Answer sheets scanned and reports distributed

immediately by the LEA Test Coordinator

• Standards assessed on each ELA interim assessment RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, L.4a, L.5.a RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.8

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Interims 2 & 3 Design—Grade 6 ELA

• DRAFT Interims 2 and 3 19 multiple-choice items, 1 constructed response (CR) item

CR item will be short-answer and can typically be answered in a paragraph or less. Students must write on lines provided on answer sheet.

Interim 2 selections: Informational (1), Literature (2)

Interim 3 selections: Informational (2), Literature (1)

Answer sheets returned to the LEA Test Coordinator to be shipped for central scoring, reports returned within 8 days

• Standards assessed on each ELA interim assessment RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, L.4a, L.5.a

RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.820

Interim Design—Math and ELAPaper/pencil only to ensure participation

Up to 90 minutes maximum test administration time

Items pulled from the EOG item pool (if available)

One form for each interim assessment

Assessment Specification documents https://center.ncsu.edu/ncaccount/ May need to create a new NC Education account to access

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Policy and Administration

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Interim Assessment Policy Testing Windows (3)

Interim 1 October 1–30, 2015 Interim 2 December 8, 2015–January 22, 2016 Interim 3 March 3–31, 2016

Districts/charters can determine the testing days within the designated windows

Interims are not required to be administered to all students on same day, but should be administered within the same week

Make-up administrations are optional but strongly recommended Should be administered by the classroom teacher Proctors are not required Administration does not require the removal of displays

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Interim Assessment PolicyEligibility Mathematics Grade 5

All students enrolled in grade 5 at sampled schools who participate in the EOG mathematics assessment

English Language Arts/Reading Grade 6 All students enrolled in grade 6 at sampled schools who participate

in the EOG English Language Arts/ reading assessment

Both Transfer students−−Take the interim(s) and the modified end-of-

year (EOY) test

No opt out

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Interim Assessment PolicyStudents Not Eligible to Participate Students with disabilities whose IEP documents

participation in the NCEXTEND1 alternate assessment

LEP students who scored below Level 4.0 Expanding on the W-APT and are in their first year in U.S. schools are not eligible to participate in the grade 6 ELA study, but they are eligible to participate in the grade 5 math study

Students who are granted a medical exception from the Division of Accountability Services for the EOG assessments

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Interim Assessment PolicyAccommodations IEP, 504, and/or LEP teams do not have to reconvene

and document the accommodations for the Proof of Concept Studies. Students may use the accommodations that are specified on

their current IEPs, Section 504 Plans, or LEP documentation for the EOG for the modified end-of-year test.

Instructional accommodations may be used for the interims except for the Read Aloud and Signing/Cueing accommodations for grade 6 ELA/Reading. Reading aloud or signing/cueing the selections, questions, or answer choices invalidates results because the interims measure reading skills.

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Interim Assessment PolicySpecial Print Versions Braille, Large Print (LP), One Item Per Page (OIPP), and

Large Print One Item Per Page Editions (LP/OIPP) can be ordered from TNN Accommodation Notification Request Forms for special

print versions do not need to be sent in for interim assessments

Submit orders at least 30 working days before the actual administration date

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Interim Assessment PolicyMaterials Assessment Guide

– guide for interims (separate guides: 1 for ELA/Reading; 1 for Math)

– guide for end-of year (separate guides: 1 for ELA/Reading; 1 for Math)

Answer sheets

Test books (separate test books for the subjects)

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Interim Assessment PolicyRequired Supplemental Materials English Language Arts/Reading

Blank paper

Mathematics Blank paper

Graph paper (auto shipped for interims and end-of-year)

Calculators

– Any four-function calculator with memory key

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Interim Assessment PolicySecurity Assessment guides are not secure test materials

Store at the school until all interims have been administered, then securely destroy

Following the administration, interim assessment booklets are to be kept at the schools for 4 weeks, then securely destroyed Booklets must remain in the school Booklets should be accounted for at all times Local decision where booklets are stored at the school (not accessible to

students) Teachers may (should) use the booklets with students in reviews Parents may view the booklets only within the school setting. The teacher may

share with parents the student’s scores on the items through customary communication (i.e., individual parent/teacher conferences at the school)

Interim assessments (booklets, items, content) cannot be shared with other schools

Modified End-of-Year Assessments for Concept

Study Participants

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End-of-Year (EOY) Test Specification—Math Grade 5

Number of Multiple-

Choice Items

Number of Gridded

Items

Total Number of Items

Modified EOY Math G5 (Concept Study participants only)

38 6 44

End-of-Grade Grade 5 Math 46 8 54

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End-of-Year (EOY) Test Specification—ELA/Reading Grade 6

Number of Multiple-Choice Items

Number of Constructed

Response Items

Total Number of Items

Total Number of Selections

Modified EOY ELA/Reading G6 (Concept Study participants only)

48 0 48 6

End-of-Grade Grade 6 ELA/Reading

56 0 56 7

EOY Test Policy—Concept Study

End-of-Year assessments follow the same guidelines as the End-of-Grade Assessments

– Multiple forms– Test window– Test security– Supplemental materials– Paper/pencil administrations only– Submit accommodation notification forms– Scanned locally– Reporting– Scores included in accountability calculations

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Proof of Concept StudyResources

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NC Education Page

Use the following link to access presentations, memos and resources

https://center.ncsu.edu/ncaccount

Proof of Concept Study

Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development

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ELA Professional Development Webinars

Part One: Standards Study − includes resources for understanding, expectations for students, progression, integrating the strands.

Date: August 19 3:00‒4:00 p.m.https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7149308645817868290

Part Two: Text Complexity − includes how it should be considered within instruction, scaffolding, and determining the complexity of a text.

Date: August 20 3:00–4:00 p.m. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/542795173790925826

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If you were unable to attend math professional development…

• All materials—PowerPoint and handouts will be available on the

DPI Mathematics Wiki:

http://maccss.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Home

See “Proof of Concept” Page on wiki for registration links as well.