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Invitational Research SymposiumAlternate Assessments Based on
Modified Achievement Standards in Reading
Invitational Research Symposium
Alternate Assessments Based on Modified Achievement Standards
in Reading
July 24, 2008
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Modified Achievement Standards in Reading 2
Welcome and How We Got Here
Introductions Planning Team
Renee Cameto, SRI International Sue Bechard, Measured Progress Pat Almond, SRI International Consultant Martha Thurlow, NCEO, U of Minnesota Cara Laitusis, Educational Testing Service (ETS) Anne Chartrand, SERRC Jan Sheinker, SES Sheinker Educational Services. Kate Nagle, SRI International Kavita Seerantan, SRI International
Participants
Invitational Research SymposiumAlternate Assessments Based on
Modified Achievement Standards in Reading
If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn’t be called Research.
A. Einstein
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Purpose of the Symposium Focus on assessment of reading for AA-MAS Engage in professional discourse about the
application of the “tools of the trade” to a new area of research.
Explore strategies for implementing cognitive interviews with students with disabilities.
Explore strategies for investigating test and item manipulations that make assessments more accessible and valid.
Provide support for researchers in these areas.
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Non-purposes Discuss issues related to policy
(e.g., eligibility guidelines). Discuss the “2% conundrum”. Determine the one right strategy
or method. Create a list of current projects. Produce definitive conclusions.
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Participants will….. Build on what we know Share relevant experiences and
practices Identify what we don’t know and
what we want to know Develop a synthesis of the status
of the art
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Expected outcomes for today Identify common experiences,
challenges, and lessons learned Identify key issues and possible solution
related to each topic Consider this a “launch event” for white
papers Develop an outline for white papers Plan for paper production Identify potential authors for the white
papers
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Outcomes as a result of today Inform current grants and the broader
field about research strategies related to key 2% issues
Move the field forward with greater understanding of the challenges, important lessons learned, and advice to other researchers.
Publish white papers (suggest journals and dissemination possibilities)
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White Paper Definition(Wikipedia)A white paper is a report or guide that
often addresses problems and how to solve them. White papers are used to educate readers and help people make decisions. They are used in politics and in business. The white papers published by corporations are usually available from their websites.
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Audience: researchers White papers should focus on the
needs of readers, rather than the specific solution.
Length: 12-20 pages
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Organization of a White PaperExecutive summaryIntroduction / Summary Quickly identify the main points Provide definitions of words used for specific purposesBackground / Methodological Problems Provide readers with general background information of
the issue in order to help them make their decisions based on the understanding of facts.
Provide evidence. Point out problems from your readers' perspective.
Do not pose problems for which you cannot provide possible solutions.
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Organization of a White Paper (continued)Array of Solutions Propose solutions List steps or procedures, if applicableConclusion ReferencesAppendices, if applicable
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Other Considerations “Parking Lot”
We’ll keep a list of topics of importance that come up in our discussions but are not part of today’s agenda
Reference List for the White Paper Papers, articles, reports that are germane to our topics Mention them today, we’ll keep a running list Send us other references if you think of them after today
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White Paper Logistics
All participants recognized in the white paper Looking for a lead author and contributors for each
topic Stipends/honorariums
For lead authors - $1500 For contributors - $700
Reviewers – External review panel Production and publishing by SRI and Measured
Progress
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White Paper Timeline Section writers submit in 3-4 weeks by
Labor Day Lead author compiles by end of October SRI/MP send to reviewers in early
November Draft by Thanksgiving. To editors by early December Final version ready for distribution by end
of December
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Time Task/Topic Organizer(s)
8:00-8:30 Breakfast
8:30–9:00 Welcome and Introductions Sue BechardRenee Cameto
9:00–10:30 Lessons from NARAP: Martha ThurlowCara Laitusis
10:30–10:45 Break
10:45–12:00 Work Group A: Cognitive Labs Anne Chartrand
Work Group B: Test and Item Manipulations Jan Sheinker
12:00–12:45 Lunch
12:45–3:00 Work Group A: Cognitive Labs Anne Chartrand
Work Group B: Test and Item Manipulations Jan Sheinker
3:00–3:15 Break
3:15–4:00 Large group report-out and cross sharingDevelop white paper plansConclusionsWrap Up
Pat AlmondSue BechardRenee Cameto
4:00 Adjourn
Agenda
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Assignments
Work Group Assignments Cognitive Lab Work Group – past the food Test and Item Manipulation – stay in room
Audio Taping