CASAS eTests andAdult Education…Staying Alive!

Use Technology to Streamline

Assessment and Reporting

Theme adapted from the CCAE South Coast Section Fall Conference 2009

Use Technology to Streamline Assessment and ReportingPresented by

Dawn Montgomery CASAS Project Coordinator

Professional Development &

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Three Keys to Implementing Change1. Motivation

a. Some good reason to give up the status quo

2. Visiona. A clear and practical vision of the desired future

state

3. Next Stepsa. An understanding of the next steps required to progress

toward the vision

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Motivation + Vision = Next StepsNo one is going to come willingly unless

they understand:

The reasons why the change is necessary

Where the change is leading

How it is going to be accomplished

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Technology Change AgentComputer-Based and Computer-

Adaptive Testing Software Program

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Advantages & BenefitsTest on demand Immediate results Accurate scoringNo “bubbling” or scanning Place students with highest precision in least

timeImproved test security Automatic administration of next testStudents learn computer skills in real-life

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Key FeaturesAppraisals, pretests, and post-tests Reading, math, and listening Multiple test seriesTiming optionOption to combine appraisal & pretest in one

sittingRetention of demographic and test historyBasic Reports – group, student, gains Import/export data with TOPSpro

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Includes Test SeriesLife SkillsLife and Work

SeriesSecondary Level

AssessmentEmployability

Competency System

Workforce Learning Systems

o Matho Reading and

Listeningo Reading and Math

o Reading and Math

o Reading and Math

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Test AdministrationsComputer Test Units

(CTU)One test

administration requires one CTU

Order in increments of 50, 100, 500, or 1000

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Database InstallationsStandalone computer

available on independent workstations – not networked

Local Area Network – LANavailable on multiple networked computers

Wide Area Network – WANavailable across separate LANs

CASAS-hosted Server pilot coming soon!contact Richard Ackermann if interested

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General Architecture

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Streamline Assessment

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Appraisal PlaceRegisterEnroll

Instruct Pretest Instruct Post-test

Appraisal Pretest Place Register

Enroll Instruct Post-test

Register Locator+Pretest Place & Enroll

Instruct Post-test

Common

Practice

Improved

Practice

With CASAS eTests

Simultaneous Administration

• ESL• ABE• ASE-GED/HSD• CTE/WFR

Programs

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As Simple as 1-2-3

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Immediate Results

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Get to Reports QuicklyCASAS eTests

• Export student data out of CASAS eTests• Manually or automatically

TOPSpro • Import student data into TOPSpro• Manually or automatically

Reports

• Reports ready for• Students• Teachers• Program Coordinators• School Administrators

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Let’s see how this worksTest Module

Experience CASAS eTests from a student perspective

Admin ModuleExperience CASAS eTests from an

administrative perspective

TOPSproExperience the ease of data transfer

Sign-up for Training today!

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Training OptionsJoin a general Web-based session on Monday mornings at 11:00 amContact Dawn Montgomery to receive a meeting eVite

Need a different day and time?Contact Dawn Montgomery to check availability

Have several staff members wanting training together?Contact Dawn Montgomery to schedule a day

and time to meet exclusively with your staff

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Got CASAS eTests?Try out the New CASAS eTests Sampler on our Web site Go to www.casas.org Login w/username and password Select Products and Services & Sample Test Items from

left side bar

Spread the CASAS "e" and join the CASAS eTests Forum Go to www.casas.org Login w/username and password Select Forums from top tab

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Contact InformationDawn Montgomery

Project Coordinator, CASAS dmontgomery@casas.org

800.255.1036, x126

Carol FarrellResearch & Planning, CASAS

cfarrell@casas.org800.255.1036, x123

CASAS Tech Supporttopspro@casas.org

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