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CASAS eTests and Adult Education…Staying Alive! Use Technology to Streamline Assessment and Reporting Theme adapted from the CCAE South Coast Section Fall Conference 2009
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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
[email protected] - or - 1-800-255-1036, ext. 11411/14/2009 Adult Education…….Staying Alive! 10
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 [email protected]
800.255.1036, x126
Carol FarrellResearch & Planning, CASAS
[email protected], x123
CASAS Tech [email protected]
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