Exploring WorkKeys
CESA 4 SISJanuary 15, 2015
ACT – March 3 for all juniors in WI WorkKeys – March 4 for all juniors in
WI-Applied Mathematics-Locating Information-Reading for Information
Paper and pencil 45 minutes per assessment (total 165
w/directions)
State HS assessments in March, 2015:
Students can earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) -an industry-recognized, portable, research-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success.
Test questions are based on situations in the everyday work world.
Benefits to our students:
Problem solving Critical thinking Reading and using work-related text Applying information from workplace documents to
solve problems Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related
problems Setting up and performing work-related
mathematical calculations Locating, synthesizing, and applying information
that is presented graphically Comparing, summarizing, and analyzing information
presented in multiple related graphics
WorkKeys measures:
Over 20,000 jobs are profiled – can compare student’s results with the profile for the job and help him/her identify gaps and what courses, etc. will help him/her grow
WorkKeys results will be saved in a database that students that can access. Students can retake WK later in life if desired to improve score.
DPI and WK will make a pdf available to each district to award the certificates to students who earn them.
There are no plans for WK to be part of the school report card (accountability system) at this time.
WorkKeys – the career readiness portion of “college and career
readiness”
WorkKeys scores will determine what level of certificate students
are eligible to earn.
±2%
Yes, it’s required, but… Students can earn a nationally recognized
Certificate How can we make this work for us?
-show the value to our local employers-demonstrate the value to our students
of focusing on the test
Assessment: WorkKeys
Video from PBS – http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education-jan-june14-skillsgap-01-22/
http://www.workreadycommunities.org
http://www.act.org/products/workforce-act-workkeys/ and click on the “Educator” Tab
Helpful places:
Technical Manual
Targets for Instruction Resource
Prep Package
Practice Test
WorkKeys Prep Materials
System Overview Construct Definition Assessment Development Scaling and Equating Reliability Validity Appendices for Assessment Formats,
Administration Times, Accommodations, etc.
Technical Manual
Targeted Skills Strategies for Teaching Skill Scales and Assessments Format and Construction of the
Assessment Skill Level Expectations and Moving to
the next level
Targets for Instruction
Test Taking Tips Practice Test Answer Sheet Practice Test Questions Correct Answers Sheet Level Estimates Chart Answer Justifications
Prep Package
Practice Test Questions
Practice Test
Exploring the 3 Assessments
Applied Mathematics is the skill people use when they
apply mathematical reasoning and problem
solving techniques to work-related problems.
Applied Mathematics
Levels of Proficiency
● Five levels (3-7)
● Criteria for developing levels:o types of operations employees
performo form and order employees receive
information (the presentation of the information)
Skills Assessed Are Based on Applications of:
● Quantity ● Money● Time● Measurement● Proportions & Percentages● Averages
Reading for Information
Reading for Information is the skill people use when they read
and use written text in order to do a job.
Written materials include memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies and regulations.
Levels of Proficiency
● Five levels (3/least complex to 7/most complex)
● Criteria for developing levels:-Difficulty of the reading material-Difficulty of the tasks the reader must carry out
Based on a combination of factors: length, difficult or unfamiliar vocabulary, number of confusing details, clarity of the writing, and number and type of conditional statements.
Skills assessed
● Choosing main ideas or details● Understanding work meanings● Applying instructions● Applying information and
reasoning
Locating Information
Locating Information is the skill people use when they work with
workplace graphics such as charts, graphs, tables, forms,
flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, maps, and instructional gauges.
Levels of Proficiency
● 5 Levels (3 to 7)
● Criteria for developing levels:-Locating and using information
Skills assessed:
Definitions and attributes of graphics (comparison, change, arrangement, procedures, quantity, attributes/characteristics of a person or thing)
Interpreting and evaluating graphs
Time for some Team Work
Find 2 friends to work with as a team of 3
Each person takes the Targets for Instruction and Prep Package for one of the Assessments
Use the directions in the Thoughts and Ideas document
to review your materials..
Sharing your thoughts
Share your Thoughts and Ideas with the rest of your team
Large Group Discussion
Final Thoughts…
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