AAA Reminders and Tips for 2015-2016

Alabama Alternate Assessment (AAA)Reminders and Tips for 2015-2016 Things to Remember when Collecting Evidence: The Test Administrator should select the highest complexity level a student can achieve, most independently, and receive the most mastery.The Test Administrator should use the 2014 extended standards in reading and mathematics = increased rigorThe scores are reflective of evidence submitted based upon complexity level selectedThe Achievement Level (overall score) is now = to the Complexity Level (performance of the student)Students performing at complexity levels 3 and 4 are expected to read, perform basic mathematical functions, and have the possibility of future employment and therefore will meet or exceed the standardsStudents performing at complexities 1 and 2 are NOT expected to meet or exceed standards Review the rubric posted for each subject to avoid invalidation

Common Scoring Errors from Spring 2015: Evidence indicated teacher read story at complexity 3 and 4 versus student read Evidence incorrectly identified for complexity level (evidence uploaded was complexity 3 but indicated as complexity 2)Evidence uploaded was illegible (unable to be scored due to inability to read evidence)Misunderstanding of required evidence, example: Identify a historical document (Bill of Rights; the Constitution) and not a worksheet based on a 60 Minutes documentary of the PresidentFollow the rubric and provide ALL minimum evidence (if stated - provide a different word/story/picture per piece of evidence; correct number of items requested; notice the AND to include both items)Content area = subject area text (example: Science, Social Studies, Language Arts)A Word Problem = mathematical word problem that includes equation and answerProficiency Level Comparison

AAA administered 2007-2013

Complexity Level 1 non-verbal and a non-readerWho participated, attended, andresponded for his/her evidenceScored for his/her overall proficiency on the assessment Achievement Level III Which stated the student: Meets StandardsAAA administered 2014-present

Complexity Level 1 non-verbal and a non-readerWho participated, attended, andindicated for his/her evidenceScored for his/her overall proficiency on the assessment Achievement Level IWhich stated the student: Does Not Meet StandardsThis demonstration shows the increase in the rigor of the assessment. In order for a student to be proficient on the overall assessment, scoring an Achievement Level III or IV, the student will need to be working at a Complexity Level 3 or 4. Additional Tips and Resources:For AAA Related Documents, click on the following link on the Student Assessment Webpage: http://www.alsde.edu/sec/sa/Pages/assessmentdetails.aspx?AssessmentName=AAA&navtext=AAA AAA Overview PowerPointAAA Required Evidence for Submission HandoutsAAA Minimum Evidence RubricsEngrade Procedures ManualEngrade Procedures Video Link

Nannette Pence in Student Assessment: npence@alsde.edu or

Cynthia Mayo in Special Education Services: cmayo@alsde.edu

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