2010 SAS Institute Bridging Research and Practice
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2010 SAS Institute2010 SAS InstituteBridging Research and PracticeBridging Research and Practice
Implementation of the Keystone Implementation of the Keystone ExamsExams
ObjectivesObjectives
Participants will examine and discuss the Participants will examine and discuss the Keystone Exam’s design and Keystone Exam’s design and implementation. implementation.
Participants will view curriculum maps Participants will view curriculum maps designed to complement the Keystone designed to complement the Keystone Exams. Exams.
Participants will review information from Participants will review information from Dr. Maraschiello’s General Session Dr. Maraschiello’s General Session presentation on the Keystone Exams.presentation on the Keystone Exams.
ActivityActivity
In groups of 4-5 discuss how to craft a In groups of 4-5 discuss how to craft a presentation for your colleagues based on presentation for your colleagues based on what you have learned thus far at the what you have learned thus far at the Institute.Institute.
Articulate the model on poster paper.Articulate the model on poster paper.
Share out to large group.Share out to large group.
Keystone ResourcesKeystone Resources
Course curriculum maps are being Course curriculum maps are being developed to aid districts in the developed to aid districts in the development of curriculum.development of curriculum.
Developed by educators.Developed by educators.
Algebra I, Biology, and Literature maps Algebra I, Biology, and Literature maps are in the final stages of development.are in the final stages of development.
Curriculum Course MapsCurriculum Course Maps
Each map has the same organizational Each map has the same organizational structure structure
AlignmentAlignment
Materials and ResourcesMaterials and Resources
CompetenciesCompetencies
Tier 3 VocabularyTier 3 Vocabulary
Keystone Exam DesignKeystone Exam Design
ModulesModules
Skill and content basedSkill and content based
Type of questionsType of questions
Students must also meet local district Students must also meet local district credit and attendance requirements and credit and attendance requirements and complete a culminating project, along with complete a culminating project, along with any additional district requirements.any additional district requirements.
Keystone Keystone AssessmentAssessment
JeopardyJeopardy
Are you ready to
play?
State State Assess-Assess-mentsments
Keystone Keystone DesignDesign
HowHow FAQFAQ
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300 300 300 600
400 400 400 800
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State Assessment for 100State Assessment for 100
QUESTION: QUESTION:
What grade levels will continue What grade levels will continue to take the PSSAs?to take the PSSAs?
State Assessment for State Assessment for 100100
ANSWER: ANSWER:
33rdrd-8-8thth and 11 and 11thth
State Assessment for 200State Assessment for 200
QUESTION: QUESTION: Will the accommodations in place for Will the accommodations in place for
students with IEPs or 504 plans for the students with IEPs or 504 plans for the PSSA assessment apply to the PSSA assessment apply to the Keystone Exams as well?Keystone Exams as well?
State Assessment for 200State Assessment for 200ANSWER: ANSWER: YesYes
State Assessment for State Assessment for 300300
QUESTION: QUESTION: What forms the basis of the What forms the basis of the
Keystone and PSSA exams?Keystone and PSSA exams?
State Assessment for State Assessment for 300300
ANSWER: ANSWER: Eligible ContentEligible Content
State Assessment for 400State Assessment for 400
QUESTION: QUESTION: What are two of the four What are two of the four
specific accommodations for specific accommodations for students with an IEP or a students with an IEP or a 504 Plan?504 Plan?
State Assessment for 400State Assessment for 400
ANSWER: ANSWER: -Presentation
Accommodation-Response
Accommodation-Setting
Accommodation-Timing/Scheduling
Accommodation
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/testing_accomodations___security/7448
State Assessment for 500State Assessment for 500
QUESTION: QUESTION:
What are two of the four types of What are two of the four types of accommodations available to accommodations available to ALLALL students taking a state students taking a state assessment?assessment?
State Assessment for 500State Assessment for 500ANSWER: ANSWER: TimeTime
Scheduled extended time Scheduled extended time
PlacePlace
Classroom adaptations Classroom adaptations
GroupingGrouping
Small group testing Small group testing
OtherOther
Other accommodations, not Other accommodations, not listed herelisted here
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/testing_accomodations___security/7448
State Assessment for 600State Assessment for 600
QUESTION: QUESTION:
What is PVAAS?What is PVAAS?
State Assessment for 600State Assessment for 600
ANSWER: ANSWER:
Pennsylvania Value-Added Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS).Assessment System (PVAAS).
PVAAS is a statistical analysis of PSSA PVAAS is a statistical analysis of PSSA assessment data, and provides districts assessment data, and provides districts and their schools with progress data to and their schools with progress data to add to achievement data.add to achievement data.
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/bureau_of_assessment___accountability/7332 bureau_of_assessment___accountability/7332
Keystone Design for 100Keystone Design for 100
QUESTION: QUESTION: What three Keystone Exams will be What three Keystone Exams will be
available to all districts in 2011available to all districts in 2011??
Keystone Design for 100Keystone Design for 100
LiteratureLiteratureAlgebra IAlgebra IBiologyBiology
PDE. Keystone Exams Program Overview. Keystone PDE. Keystone Exams Program Overview. Keystone Exams Schedule. Page 3Exams Schedule. Page 3
Keystone Design for 200Keystone Design for 200
QUESTION: QUESTION:
The Keystone Exams are aligned to The Keystone Exams are aligned to what standards?what standards?
Keystone Design for 200Keystone Design for 200
ANSWER: ANSWER:
The Pennsylvania Keystone Course The Pennsylvania Keystone Course Standards, Assessment Standards, Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content and the Anchors/Eligible Content and the Curriculum Frameworks, each of Curriculum Frameworks, each of which were developed by which were developed by Pennsylvania educators. Pennsylvania educators.
(PDE. Keystone Exams Program Overview. (PDE. Keystone Exams Program Overview.
““Keystone Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content.” Keystone Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content.”
Pg. 3)Pg. 3)
Keystone Design for 300Keystone Design for 300
QUESTION: QUESTION: The Algebra I Keystone Exam will have two The Algebra I Keystone Exam will have two
different types of constructed response different types of constructed response items. Both types of constructed response items. Both types of constructed response items will be scored on a scale ranging from items will be scored on a scale ranging from 0-4 points. What are these types of 0-4 points. What are these types of constructed response items?constructed response items?
Keystone Design for 300Keystone Design for 300ANSWER: ANSWER: Scaffolding Completion ItemsScaffolding Completion Items are constructed response are constructed response
items that elicit two-to-four distinct responses from a student.items that elicit two-to-four distinct responses from a student.
Extended Scaffolding Completion ItemsExtended Scaffolding Completion Items are constructed are constructed response items that require students to respond with extraneous response items that require students to respond with extraneous work or explanation for at least part of the item.work or explanation for at least part of the item.
(PDE. Keystone Exams Program Overview. “Algebra I.” Pg. 5)(PDE. Keystone Exams Program Overview. “Algebra I.” Pg. 5)
(That really was too easy for 300 points!)(That really was too easy for 300 points!)
Keystone Design for 400Keystone Design for 400
QUESTION: QUESTION: What is the What is the point scalepoint scale for the for the
constructed responseconstructed response items items on the on the BiologyBiology Keystone Keystone Exam?Exam?
0-30-30-40-40-50-5
0-100-10
Keystone Design for 400Keystone Design for 400
ANSWER: ANSWER:
0-30-3
(PDE. Keystone Exams Program Overview. “Biology.” Pg. 7)(PDE. Keystone Exams Program Overview. “Biology.” Pg. 7)
Keystone Design for 500Keystone Design for 500
QUESTION: QUESTION: What types of questions will be on the What types of questions will be on the
Keystone Exam?Keystone Exam?
Keystone Design for 500Keystone Design for 500
ANSWER: ANSWER:
Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice
(approximately 65% of total (approximately 65% of total score)score)
Constructed ResponseConstructed Response
(approximately 35% of total (approximately 35% of total score)score)
(PDE. “Pennsylvania Keystone Exams.” Frequently Asked (PDE. “Pennsylvania Keystone Exams.” Frequently Asked Questions.)Questions.)
Keystone Design for 600Keystone Design for 600
QUESTION: QUESTION:
What is the time limit that should be allotted What is the time limit that should be allotted for each Keystone Exam?for each Keystone Exam?
Keystone Design for 600Keystone Design for 600
ANSWER: ANSWER:
There is no time limit for taking There is no time limit for taking the Keystones; however, each the Keystones; however, each Keystone Exam will take Keystone Exam will take approximately 2.5 hours to approximately 2.5 hours to complete.complete.
(PDE. “Pennsylvania Keystone Exams.” Frequently (PDE. “Pennsylvania Keystone Exams.” Frequently Asked Questions.)Asked Questions.)
Keystone Implementation for Keystone Implementation for 100100
QUESTION: QUESTION:
For the graduating classes of 2015 and For the graduating classes of 2015 and 2016, students must demonstrate 2016, students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level successful completion of secondary level course work in what disciplines?course work in what disciplines?
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 100100
ANSWER: ANSWER:
Algebra IAlgebra I
BiologyBiology
Literature Literature
English CompositionEnglish Composition
(PDE. (PDE. Keystone Exams Program OverviewKeystone Exams Program Overview. “Demonstration of . “Demonstration of Proficiency ... As Determined by:” Pg. 2)Proficiency ... As Determined by:” Pg. 2)
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 200200
QUESTION: QUESTION:
Can students retake a Keystone Exam?Can students retake a Keystone Exam?
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 200200
ANSWER: ANSWER:
Yes. Students who do not score proficient or Yes. Students who do not score proficient or above may retake the exam (or exam above may retake the exam (or exam module) at the next available testing date.module) at the next available testing date.
(PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and (PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.Frequently Asked Questions.” Pg3)” Pg3)
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 300300
QUESTION: QUESTION:
Can a student who scores proficient or Can a student who scores proficient or advanced retake a Keystone Exam?advanced retake a Keystone Exam?
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 300300
ANSWER: ANSWER:
Yes. The regulation does not preclude Yes. The regulation does not preclude proficient or advanced students from re-proficient or advanced students from re-taking a Keystone Exam.taking a Keystone Exam.
(PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and (PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.Frequently Asked Questions.” Pg3)” Pg3)
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 400400
QUESTION: QUESTION:
Can students “test-out” of a course by Can students “test-out” of a course by passing a Keystone Exam?passing a Keystone Exam?
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 400400
ANSWER: ANSWER:
Yes, Yes, at the district’s discretionat the district’s discretion and and provided that the student scores provided that the student scores “Advanced” on the related Keystone.“Advanced” on the related Keystone.
(PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and (PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.Frequently Asked Questions.” Pg3)” Pg3)
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 500500
QUESTION: QUESTION: Will Keystone Exam scores for students Will Keystone Exam scores for students
in middle school count toward high in middle school count toward high school graduation requirements?school graduation requirements?
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 500500
ANSWER: Yes. The student must also meet the district’s graduation requirements (attendance, course requirements, etc.)
(PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and Frequently (PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.Asked Questions.” Pg3)” Pg3)
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 600600
QUESTION: QUESTION:
When will the Keystone Exam scores for When will the Keystone Exam scores for students in middle school count students in middle school count toward AYP? toward AYP?
Keystone Implementation Keystone Implementation for for 600600
ANSWER: ANSWER:
A student in middle school who takes a A student in middle school who takes a Keystone Exam may have his/her scores Keystone Exam may have his/her scores “banked” for AYP attribution at a later “banked” for AYP attribution at a later date. date.
(PDE. “FAQ” p.9)(PDE. “FAQ” p.9)
FAQ for 200FAQ for 200
QUESTION:QUESTION:
How will students qualify to complete a How will students qualify to complete a project-based assessment?project-based assessment?
FAQ for 200FAQ for 200
Any student who does not score Any student who does not score proficient on a Keystone Exam after proficient on a Keystone Exam after two attempts will be eligible to two attempts will be eligible to complete a project-based assessment, complete a project-based assessment, provided the student has taken the provided the student has taken the course and met local attendance and course and met local attendance and supplemental instruction requirements.supplemental instruction requirements.(PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and (PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.Frequently Asked Questions.” Pg5)” Pg5)
FAQ for 400FAQ for 400
QUESTION: QUESTION: Can a student who scores proficient or Can a student who scores proficient or
advanced complete a project-based advanced complete a project-based assessment to raise their score?assessment to raise their score?
FAQFAQ for 400 for 400
No. The project-based assessment is No. The project-based assessment is designed expressly to help students designed expressly to help students supplement a Keystone Exam score in supplement a Keystone Exam score in order to meet the graduation requirement order to meet the graduation requirement of proficiency. A project-based of proficiency. A project-based assessment can raise a student’s assessment can raise a student’s Keystone score to the Keystone score to the proficient cut proficient cut score, but not beyond it.score, but not beyond it.(PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and (PDE. “Stronger high School Graduation Requirements: Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.Frequently Asked Questions.” Pg5)” Pg5)
FAQFAQ for 600 for 600
QUESTION: QUESTION: If a project-based assessment raises a If a project-based assessment raises a
student’s Keystone score, will that student’s Keystone score, will that proficient score count toward AYP? proficient score count toward AYP?
FAQFAQ for 600 for 600
No. The score from a student’s highest No. The score from a student’s highest Keystone exam will be used for the Keystone exam will be used for the purpose of determining AYP. purpose of determining AYP.
FAQFAQ for 800 for 800
QUESTION: QUESTION: Are the Keystone Exams aligned with Are the Keystone Exams aligned with
the National Common Core the National Common Core Standards ?Standards ?
FAQFAQ for 800 for 800
ANSWER:ANSWER:
There is a strong alignment between the There is a strong alignment between the Common Core Standards and the PA Common Core Standards and the PA Academic StandardsAcademic Standards; refer to the ; refer to the Keystone Assessment Anchors and Keystone Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content to see what specifically Eligible Content to see what specifically will be assessed.will be assessed.
(Dr. (Dr. RichardRichard Maraschiello and Dr. Jean Dyszel)Maraschiello and Dr. Jean Dyszel)
FAQFAQ for 1000 for 1000
QUESTION:QUESTION:What are the four Performance Levels for What are the four Performance Levels for
the Keystone Exams?the Keystone Exams?
FAQFAQ for 1000 for 1000
ANSWER:ANSWER:Below BasicBelow BasicBasicBasicProficientProficientAdvancedAdvanced
(Draft Proficiency Level Descriptors. 2010)(Draft Proficiency Level Descriptors. 2010)
FAQFAQ 1200 1200
QUESTION: QUESTION: What is the basis for the questions What is the basis for the questions
on the SAS Classroom Diagnostic on the SAS Classroom Diagnostic Tools?Tools?
FAQFAQ 1200 1200
ANSWER:ANSWER:
The Classroom Diagnostic Tools are The Classroom Diagnostic Tools are based on content covered by the based on content covered by the Keystone Exams and the Keystone Exams and the Pennsylvania System of School Pennsylvania System of School Assessments and includes an Assessments and includes an interactive and dynamic reporting interactive and dynamic reporting suite.suite.
BONUS ROUND!BONUS ROUND!
QUESTION: QUESTION:
Are Keystone Exams the only Are Keystone Exams the only component necessary to complete component necessary to complete graduation requirements? graduation requirements?
BONUS ROUNDBONUS ROUND
ANSWER:The Keystone Exams are one component of Pennsylvania’s new system of high school graduation requirements. To receive a diploma, students must also meet local district credit and attendance requirements, complete a culminating project, and pass any additional district requirements.