Transcript Umo Ho Nation Data Retreat

Amy Hill, ESU 1
December 8, 2010
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January 24 – February 11, 2011
◦ Writing Grades 4 & 8
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January 31 – February 18, 2011
◦ Online Writing Grade 11
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March 28 – May 6, 2011
◦ Reading, Mathematics, Science pilot
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Multiple Choice: 4 Answer Choices
Key Vocabulary from Standards and
Practice Tests
Practice Tests & Table of Specifications
Test Administration Practices and
Approved Accommodations
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Is a scale of cognitive demand
Requires looking at the assessment
item/standard – not the student
Context of the item/standard must be
considered and the depth of thinking
required, not just what verb was
chosen
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DOK 1 – Describe three characteristics of
metamorphic rocks. (simple recall)
DOK 2 – Describe the difference between
metamorphic and igneous rocks. (requires
cognitive processing to determine the differences in the two
rock types)
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DOK 3 – Describe a model that you might use
to represent the relationships that exist
within the rock cycle. (requires deep understanding of
the rock cycle and a determination of how best to represent
it)
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An item or standard written to DOK 3
often contains DOK 1 and DOK 2 level
demands.
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District
◦ Holistic data
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Subgroups
◦ Demographics
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Individuals
◦ Students’ data
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Standards
◦ Indicators of highest and lowest performance
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Where do we find the content
components of NeSA?
http://www.education.ne.gov/ndestan
dards/AcademicStandards.htm
Reading/Writing Standards
Math Standards
Science Standards
Social Studies/History Standards
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Where do we find the content
components of NeSA?
www.education.ne.gov/Assessment
Writing Rubrics
Math Practice Tests
Performance Level Descriptors
A-Z List
Table of Specifications
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Where do we find the content
components of NeSA?
www.education.ne.gov/assessment/A
ssessment.htm
Accommodations Documents
Reports Interpretive Guide
Webb’s Depth of Knowledge
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