Miami-Dade County Public Schools

September 25, 2009

TEST CHAIRPERSONS’ ORIENTATION

TEST CHAIRPERSON SURVEY: JUNE 2009

In all, 436, or 84% of the Test Chairpersons completed the survey.

ElementaryMiddle /

Combination

Senior/ Alternative/

Adult

0%20%40%60%80%

100%

Percent of Test Chairpersons Participating, by School Level

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ALL ABOUT YOU . . .

• Type of school

Charter: 40

Non-Charter: 326

• Other roleso 190 Assistant principals o 39 Guidance counselorso 37 Reading / math /

writing coacheso 66 Teacherso 56 Other

• Number of years as

test chair

o Minimum: 1

o Maximum: 34

o Mean: 5.3

Full results on the Test Chairperson’s Webpage under Miscellaneous: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/1402008-09TestChairSurveyReport.pdf

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GENERAL SATISFACTION ACROSS PROGRAMS

2009-10 TESTING CALENDAR

http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp 5

SENATE BILL 1908

FCAT Testing Program Elimination of Norm Referenced Test Transition to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) Changes to FCAT Writing End-of-course assessments Later administration of FCAT beginning in 2010-11

Florida School Grades New Components for High Schools Inclusion of Florida Alternate Assessment in calculations Grades/School Improvement Ratings for alternative centers

Enhanced Postsecondary Readiness Assessment (CPT) and Preparatory Coursework

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CHANGES TO THE TESTING PROGRAM IN 2009-10

Florida Assessment for Reading Instruction (FAIR)

Baseline Benchmark Assessment and Interim Assessment Tests provided for all schools

Stanford Achievement Test (SAT-10): Grades 1 and 2

The Iowa Tests (ITBS and ITED) New vendor for FCAT and CELLA New courier service

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PROGRAM UPDATES:

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Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading

(FAIR)

Ms. Pauline WardReading/Language Arts

FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST (FCAT)

Sunshine State Standards (SSS)

Maria C. Bruguera, Director IMara Ugando, Staff Specialist

TEST ADMINISTRATIONS

• FCAT SSS Writing (Grades 4, 8, 10) Reading and Mathematics (Grades 3-10) Science (Grades 5, 8, 11)

• FCAT Retake administered twice a year:– Spring – Fall (Retake only)

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UPDATES: 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR FCAT Writing:

Only one prompt at all grade levels 4, 8, and 10 For grade 4, the mode of the prompt will be either narrative or

expository and at grade levels 8 and 10, persuasive or expository FCAT Mathematics:

Grades 3 and 4 will be provided with rulers for session 3 (Exception: Calibration schools)

Gridded-response items appear in Grade 4 for the first time (Exception: Calibration schools)

Gridded-response items with the option for negative answers appears in Grades 7, 8, and 10 (Exception: Calibration schools)

New reference sheets in Grades 5-8, 10 12

UPDATES: 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR, CONT.

FCAT Science: Performance tasks (constructed-response items) will be removed beginning with the spring 2010 test administration Shorter sessions in Science for all grade levels

FCAT Retakes: All summer FCAT retake administrations have been eliminated beginning with summer 2009

Handscoring: All responses to reading and mathematics performance tasks at grades 4, 5, 8, and 10, and writing essays at grades 4 ,8, and 10 will be scored by one reader Note: For quality control purposes, 20% of all students’ responses

will be read by a second reader

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FCAT SAMPLE MATERIALS

The FCAT 2010 Sample Materials will be provided one per student in grades 3-11 Reading and Mathematics sample test materials will reflect

the transition from the current SSS to the new NGSSS Science sample test materials will be reprints from last year No writing sample test materials will be provided Sample answer keys available online only

Note: Reduced page counts from previous years

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NEW FCAT CONTRACTOR: PEARSON

Website: www.PearsonAccess.com/fl Access FCAT state, district, and school reports

Password protected to maintain the confidentiality of student information

School principals will receive the new Web site address and passwords via email.

FCAT Training Materials Packing Slips Test Administration Manual Administration Record/Security Checklist Missing Materials Report Form Test Irregularities and Security Breaches

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FCAT WINDOWS: SPRING 2010 AND 2011

Statute 1008.22(3)(c) 12.b. will require that the statewide assessment be administered later in the school year. The following schedule has been proposed for Spring 2011:

FCAT Component Spring 2010 Spring 2011

Writing February 9-11, 2010 March 1-4, 2011

Reading and Math Retake

March 9-19, 2010 March 30-April 6, 2011

Grade 3 Reading and Mathematics

March 9-19, 2010 April 18-26, 2011

Grades 4-10 Reading and Mathematics, and Grades 5, 8, and 11 Science

March 9-19, 2010 April 18-29, 2011

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NEW FCAT-2 PROGRAM

The FCAT-2 will be aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS). Note that NGSSS field test items will be embedded in reading (grades 3 through 10) and mathematics (grades 3-8) in this year’s FCAT (Spring 2010), but the NGSSS items will not count toward students’ scores.

Beginning in spring 2011 and each spring thereafter:

The FCAT-2 Reading (grades 3-10) and Mathematics (grades 3-8) will be administered

Performance Tasks (constructed-response items) will not be included in the FCAT -2 Reading, Mathematics, or Science

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NEXT GENERATION SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS

Test Item Specifications Reading and Mathematics Test Item Specifications for FCAT-2 Reading (grades 3-10) and

Mathematics (grades 3-8) are available at http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatis01.asp.

Draft test item specifications for FCAT-2 Mathematics (grades 9-10) may be found on the Web site of the FLDOE’s Test Development Center at http://sharepoint.leon.k12.fl.us/tdc/external/default.aspx. Select “FCAT Mathematics” from the folder list and select “FCAT

HS_Math_App_B.” Note that this document is still in draft form and is subject to change.

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CHANGES TO FCAT FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION (CLASS OF 2013)

Reading The current grade 9 student cohort will take FCAT-2

Reading next year (2011) as the reading graduation requirement The score requirements for FCAT-2 Reading for this

student cohort will be linked to the current 300 passing scale score

The current passing concordant scores on the SAT and ACT will remain the same for this student cohort, but may change in subsequent years

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CHANGES TO FCAT FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, (CLASS OF 2013) CONT.

Mathematics New NGSSS tests will not be used as a graduation requirement for

the current grade 9 student cohort The Grade 10 FCAT-1 Mathematics Retake will be administered to

the current grade 9 cohort, next year when they are grade 10 students as a graduation requirement.

This version of the test does NOT include short-response or extended-response items, only multiple-choice and gridded-response items

The passing score requirement for FCAT-1 Mathematics will remain at scale score 300 until spring 2013

The current passing concordant scores on the SAT and ACT will remain the same for this student cohort, but may change in subsequent years

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COMING CHANGES TO FCAT PROGRAM

The plans for secondary end-of-course exams are still being finalized End-of-course Algebra I field test will administered to

Grade 9 students in May 2010 at selected schools End-of-course exams will be administered on

computer except for limited paper-based versions administered to accommodate students with disabilities

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Interim Assessment Program

Baseline Benchmark Assessments (BBA) Interim Assessment (IA) Tests

Benchmark Assessment Item Bank

Felicia Mallory, Executive DirectorDenetra Collins, Staff Specialist

Purpose of the Baseline Benchmark Assessments (BBA)

• To determine students’ baseline knowledge of the Sunshine State Standards in Reading, Mathematics, and Science

• To provide teachers with a quick snapshot of students’ initial knowledge and abilities to focus instruction

• To provide for state required baseline report in schools classified under the Differentiated Accountability System as Prevent I or II, Correct I or II, or Intervene

• Program guide and instructions are available at http://oada.dadeschools.net/IAP/IAP.asp

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Purpose of Interim Assessment Tests

To monitor student progress on the Reading, Mathematics, and Science Sunshine State Standards

To provide teachers with classroom assessment tools that will provide reliable student-level benchmark information to inform instruction

To provide students with information on their progress on specific benchmarks

To provide Differentiated Accountability schools with a reliable and valid assessment tool for state progress reporting

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Overview of the Interim Assessment Program

• Interim Assessment tests administered three times per year: fall, winter, and spring

• Alignment with the Sunshine State Standards and District’s pacing guides

• Benchmark Assessment Item Banks for Reading, Mathematics, and Science are available in ExamView

• Data analysis and disaggregation, score reports, and item analysis are available in Edusoft

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Interim Assessment Administration Windows, 2009-

10Fall

October 23 –November 9, 2009*

WinterDecember 14 – 18, 2009*

andJanuary 4 – 15, 2010

SpringApril 6 – 16, 2010

*All Differentiated Accountability Intervene and Correct II D or F Schools must complete testing during the first scheduled week.

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Performance Levels

Satisfactory Progress This student demonstrated a satisfactory level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.

Limited Progress This student demonstrated a limited level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive targeted interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.

Insufficient Progress This student demonstrated an insufficient level of achievement on the content focus of the Florida Sunshine State Standards assessed during this instructional period. To attain high levels of achievement in this content area, the student must receive intensive interventions and remediation in the areas of concern, and continued instruction on the challenging content and skills across the benchmarks designated for this grade level.

Students who are likely to score in FCAT levels 3 and

above

Students whose performance was not sufficient to predict

success.

Students who are likely to score below FCAT level 3.

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Score ReportsUseful reports that can be retrieved via Edusoft:

• Class List

• Item Analysis

• Item Response

• Student Performance

• Subgroup

• Custom Group

• Performance Band

District School Improvement Plan (SIP) Reports

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http://osi.dadeschools.net/

Benchmark Assessment Item Bank• To allow teachers to monitor student progress on the

Reading, Mathematics, and Science Sunshine State Standards

• To provide teachers with classroom assessment tools that will provide reliable student-level benchmark information to inform instruction

• To provide students with information on their progress on specific benchmarks

Item Bank Resources: • Item Bank Overview• Item Bank Newsletter• Download Examview Test Generator 29

Comprehensive English Language Learners

(CELLA)

Felicia Mallory, Executive Director

Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

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Overview of CELLA

• CELLA is a four-skill English language assessment measuring student proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

• Listening, Reading, and Writing are administered in groups

• Speaking is administered on a one-on-one basis

• Kindergarten students are assessed in all four areas on a one-to-one basis.

• CELLA is not a timed test.

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Purposes of CELLAThe test results can provide:

• Data useful for charting student progress over time,

• Diagnostically useful information about students’ strengths and weaknesses in English,

• The language proficiency levels of individual students can be used in making decisions regarding placement into, or exit from English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs,

• Identifying the proper ESOL level, and

• Determining whether Annual Measureable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) have been met.

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Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs)

AMAO 1:Progressing in English language acquisition annual increases in the number or percentage of students making progress in learning English

AMAO 2:Exiting or reaching English language proficiencyannual increases in the number or percentage of students attaining English language proficiency by the end of each school year

AMAO 3:ELL-Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)AYP for the ELL subgroup in demonstrating proficiency on grade-level in reading and mathematics on the FCAT

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Important Dates for 2010 CELLA

Administration

Individual : April 19 – May 19, 2010

Group : April 26 – May 7, 2010

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National Assessment of Educational Progress

(NAEP)

Felicia Mallory, Executive Director

Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

Purpose of the National Assessment of Educational

Progress (NAEP)• A common nationwide measure of student

performance

• Reports changes over time

• Provides results for the nation, states, and some urban districts

• Secondary indicator for state progress and allows national comparisons between states and large urban districts

• Used by the President, Congress, and state leaders to set education policy

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Overview of the NAEP

• A representative sample of schools and students are selected

• Randomly selected students in grades 4, 8, and 12 are assessed in reading, writing, mathematics, science, U.S. history, civics, and geography

• Assessments include multiple-choice and constructed responses

• Assessments are administered by NAEP field staff

• Assessments are 90 to 120 minutes, which include testing and answering background questions

• Accommodations are offered for ELL and SWD students

• Results are reported by scale scores, subscales, achievement levels, subgroups, and geography

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Features of NAEP-TUDA(Trial Urban District Assessment)

• Provides district-level data to participating urban districts

• Provides a common yardstick to measure student achievement in comparison to Other urban districts States Large Central Cities National Public Schools Census Regions

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Important Dates for NAEP 2009

Event Date

My School Registration and School Data Collection Form

October 1, 2009

Assessment Coordinator will contact schools to schedule an assessment visit

December 2009

Pre-Assessment packet arrives in selected schools

By January 4, 2010

Pre-Assessment visits will be scheduled after registration

January 4 – January 22, 2010

NAEP Testing Administration Window January 25 – March 4, 2010

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NAEP-TUDA Release Dates

Subject and Grades Release Date

Math – Grades 4 and 8 November 2009

Reading – Grades 4 and 8 February 2010

Science – Grades 4 and 8 April 2010

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Stanford Achievement Test, Tenth Edition (SAT-10)

• Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I

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• History of the SAT-10• What is the SAT-10?• Who is administered the SAT-10?

oGrades 1 and 2, district wide• Important dates to remember

oMarch 16-19, 2010

SAT-10

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• How do SAT-10 materials arrive to schools?

• Is the SAT-10 a secure test?

• SAT-10 Test Chairperson Training (February 2010)

• School level training of test administrators and proctors

• Test Administration (untimed)

SAT-10

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SAT-10 SCANNING/SCORING: Sample SAT-10 Test Booklets and Header Sheets

• School Listing of Results (May)oMust be picked up at ITS

• Individual Student Reports (May-June)oDelivered to schools via school mail

• School Content Cluster Analysis (Fall)oMust be picked up at ITS

SAT-10 RESULTS

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• Referral of students to the district’s gifted program (Plan A or Plan B)

• Early identification of students who would be considered at high risk for problems associated with reading comprehension

SCHOOL USE OF RESULTS

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Grade 3 Opportunities for Promotion

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• Section 1008.25, Florida Statutes, (Eliminating Social Promotion)oMarch FCAT SSS (Level 2 or higher)oAlternative Standardized Reading Assessment

ASRA (50th percentile or higher) oSpring Grade 3 Portfolio (“good cause” criteria)oAlternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion

AAFGTP (45th percentile or higher)oGrade 3 Mid-Year Promotion (GTMYP)

GRADE 3 OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTION

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• Administered during the 2nd semester• Scored at the school site• Represents the 3rd opportunity for student to be

promoted to grade 4• Student must demonstrate mastery of the Sunshine

State Standards

GRADE 3 STUDENT READING PORTFOLIO

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ALTERNATIVE STANDARDIZED READING ASSESSMENT (ASRA)

Administered the last two weeks of schools. Students scoring FCAT level 1 and students who did

not participate in the spring 2010 FCAT should participate in the ASRA.

Represents the 3rd and last opportunity within the school year prior to retention

This assessment is scanned via Edusoft therefore results are available immediately. Students must score at or above the 50th percentile on the ITBS to be considered for promotion.

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• Administered at the end of the summer Reading camp.• Scored locally through ITS• Represents 4th opportunity for students to be promoted

to 4th grade• Student must score at the 45th percentile or above on

the SAT-10

ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 3 PROMOTION

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• Administered in late November• Scored at the school site• Represents fifth opportunity for retained 3rd grade

students to be promoted to 4th grade• Students must have a passing score on the MAT-7

representing 4th grade work.

GRADE 3 MID-YEAR PROMOTION (MAT-7)

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THE IOWA TESTS

Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS),Grades K - 8

Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED), Grades 9 - 12

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IOWA TESTS

New for 2009-2010 Used for ELL placement and plan B gifted

placement Replaces the SAT-9 (Gifted) and MAT-7 (ELL) Scored via Edusoft Download a copy of the Iowa Test Guidelines at

http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/1382009-10IowaTestGuidelines.pdf

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FLORIDA COLLEGE ENTRY-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST (FCLPT or CPT)

Commonly known as the CPTTesting window November 2, 2009 – March 26, 2010 (Optional)CPT test scores may be used for the following:

To establish eligibility for Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award, Bright Future Scholarship Program, and dual enrollment/early college programs.New for CPT as per Senate Bill 1908: Students may be offered remedial coursework through the Adult Vocational Centers during the second semester of grade 11.

Included in high school grades 2010

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SECURITYStandards, Guidelines, and

Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security Adopted by School Board General Guidelines

Testing program administration manuals and/or program guides Specific guidelines for each

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GENERAL SECURITY GUIDELINES

DO DO NOT

Provide secure storage Restrict access

◦ (3 or fewer keys) Maintain documentation

◦ Chain of custody◦ Book assignment to students

Send Test Chairs to training Train test administrators and

proctors Return materials promptly Schedule lunch breaks around

testing schedule

Do not allow unauthorized access to materials or content

Do not open secure materials prior to date allowed

Do not allow untrained or uncertified staff to test studentso No coaching/assistance during

test administrationo No viewing, reviewing, copying,

debriefing test content

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REPORTING IRREGULARITIES AND SECURITY VIOLATIONS

All school staff are responsible for ensuring appropriate administration procedures and reporting any irregularities.

Reporting proceduresSpecified in Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures

for Test Administration and Test Security Test Chairperson / Principal Student Assessment and Educational Testing Regional Center or District Administrative Office Appropriate investigative unit

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DISTRICT RESOURCES

Assessment, Research, and Data Analysis Website: http://oada.dadeschools.net/

Test Chairperson Website: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestChair.asp

Testing Calendar (check for updates regularly): http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestingCalendar/TestingCalendar.asp

Guidelines and Tips for School Test Chairpersons:http://

oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/27GuidelinesandTipsforSchoolTestChairpersons.pdf

Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security:http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/29testsecuritymanual.pdf

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CONTACTS

• Student Assessment and Educational Testing:• Dr. Sally A. Shay, District Director

• Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT):• Maria C. Bruguera, Director I• Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist

• Stanford Achievement Test-Tenth Edition (SAT-10) & Grade 3 Promotion Opportunities:• Mayda Cabeza, Director I

• Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment (CELLA), Interim Assessment, and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP):• Felicia Mallory, Executive Director • Denetra Collins, Staff Specialist

• Test Distribution Center• Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor 60

Ms. Gisela FeildMs. Vilma Rubiera

NEW COMPONENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEM

NEW HIGH SCHOOL COMPONENTS OF SCHOOL GRADES

As per Senate Bill 1908, beginning in the 2009-

2010 school year, 50% of the school’s grade will

be based on the existing FCAT-related factors and

the remaining 50% will be based on factors that

include:

Graduation Rates;

Performance and participation in accelerated

coursework;

The college readiness of the students in reading and

mathematics;

Growth or decline from year to year.

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CURRENT FCAT SCHOOL GRADES COMPONENTS, TOTAL POINTS

READING MATH WRITING SCIENCE

Performance100 possible pts.

Performance100 possible pts.

Performance100 possible pts.

Performance100 possible pts.

Learning Gains100 possible pts.

Learning Gains100 possible pts.

TOTAL POINTS800 POINTSLearning Gains of

Lowest 25%100 possible pts.

Learning Gains of Lowest 25%

100 possible pts.

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HIGH SCHOOL GRADING MATRIXNEW 50% (WITH POINTS POSSIBLE)

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GRADUATION ACCELERATION READINESS GROWTH/DECLINE

Overall Rate

200

Participation

200 (in 2009-10)175 (in 2010-11)150 (in 2011-12)

Performance on Reading

100

For each component schools may earn up to 20 additional points for GROWTH(40 points for factors worth 200 points)

At-Risk Rate

100

Performance

100 (in 2009-10)125 (in 2010-11)150 (in 2011-12)

Performance on Math

100

For each component schools may lose 5 additional points for DECLINE

(10 points for factors worth 200 points)

Total Graduation Points

300

Total Acceleration Points

300

Total Readiness Points

200

Total NEW HIGH SCHOOL Points Possible

800

GRADUATION

Graduate Rate Methods Students Not Included in the Calculation

Graduates Non-Graduates

For use in 2009-10 and 2010-11

National Governors Association (NGA) Rate

Students who transfer to: Other schools (public,

private, or Dept. of Juvenile Justice facilities);

Home-education programs;

Adult education programsDeceased students

Standard Diploma recipients

Special Diploma recipients

Dropouts Certificate of Completion recipients GED recipients Continuing enrollees who are not on-

time graduates

For use beginning in 2011-12

New Federal Uniform Rate

*Note: If federal requirements for the uniform rate change in the interim, Florida’s federal uniform rate calculation will be adjusted accordingly.

Students who transfer to: Other schools (public or

private) Home-education

programsDeceased students

Standard Diploma recipients

Dropouts Certificate of Completion recipients GED recipients Continuing enrollees who are not on-

time graduates Special Diplomas Transfers to Adult education

programs or Dept. of Juvenile Justice facilities who are not standard diploma recipients.

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PARTICIPATION IN ACCELERATED COURSEWORK

For a school to receive credit for participation in an accelerated course that ends in an exam (e.g., AP, IB, AICE), the student must take the exam.

For dual enrollment, a student must earn a grade in the course for a school to receive credit for participation.

For industry certification, a student must have taken an industry certification exam on the SBE approved “Industry Certification Funding List” for the year.

*To help ensure that 9th and 10th graders taking acceleration exams/courses are prepared to take those exams/courses, schools will only receive participation credit for 9th and 10th graders who successfully complete the acceleration (pass the AP, IB, and/or AICE exam, pass the dual enrollment course, pass the industry certification exam).

Numerator Denominator

9th-12th* graders that completed an accelerated exam or dual enrollment course during the academic year (weighted)

All 11th-12th graders

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Proposed Calculation:

ACCELERATED COURSEWORK

Weighting for Performance in Accelerated Coursework

Measure will be based on credits earned.

Depending on their score on AP, IB, and/or AICE, students will receive weight in the formula based on the number of postsecondary courses for which the student earns credit as determined by the Articulation Coordinating Committee’s Credit-by-Exam Equivalencies List. (http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/pdf/ACC-CBE.pdf)

Successful completion (a “C” or higher) of a Dual Enrollment course leads to students earning credit in one course.

Successful passage of an Industry Certification exam.

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POSTSECONDARY READINESS

Separate Measures for Reading and Math. If student takes multiple tests (ACT, SAT, or CPT), the student’s highest score

by subtest is used. The scores used to define “ready” are set in State Board of Education Rule 6A-

10.0315, F.A.C. This measure will be based on all on-time standard high school graduates

beginning no later than 2011-12.

Numerator Denominator

Number of students scoring “ready” on SAT, ACT, and/or CPT any time during their high school careers

On-time high school graduates who scored a Level 3 or higher on the 10th Grade FCAT in Reading or Mathematics (depending on component)

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Proposed Calculation:

GROWTH OR DECLINE IN COMPONENTS

Schools earn an escalating number of points based on the magnitude of their improvement.

Additional points would be awarded based on the number of points the school improved (growth from prior year); up to 20 additional points.

Schools will lose 5 points if a component declines by at least 10 percentage points.

EXAMPLES GROWTH: A school’s acceleration performance improves from 25% to

32%; the school earns an additional 7 points resulting in a total of 39 points (32 + 7).

DECLINE: A school’s acceleration performance declines from 30% to 20%; the school would lose an additional 5 points resulting in a total of 15 points (20 – 5).

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NEW HIGH SCHOOL GRADE

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50% on FCAT Components

800 Points Possible

50% on New High School

Components800 Points Possible

TOTAL POINTS (FCAT + New High School

Components) 1600 Points Possible

Grade ScaleA >= 1050B 990 to 1049C 870 to 989D 790 to 869F < 790

Thank You

Have A Great Year!