MCAS Civics Field Test Overview for Spring 2024 Session
This informational session covers the upcoming MCAS Civics Field Test for Spring 2024, including test design, logistics, and agenda. Presenters share insights on the purpose of the field test, assessment content, and evaluation criteria. The session also details the timeline, test administration information, and resources available for educators and students. Closed captioning and ASL interpretation are provided for accessibility. Stay informed about the 2024 MCAS Civics Field Test through this comprehensive overview.
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Informational Session on the Spring 2024 MCAS Civics Field Test The Office of Student Assessment Services September 26, 2023 1
Presenters Ann Marie Gleeson, History & Social Science Test Development Coordinator Marissa Roque, MCAS Civics Test Development Specialist Katie Bowler, MCAS Test Development Director 2 2
Logistics for This Session This session is being recorded and will be available in about a week in the MCAS Resource Center, along with the slides. Slides were also emailed out beforehand No chat or Q and A feature, but can send questions to mcas@doe.mass.edu Closed captioning has been enabled for participants who need it. This session is being interpreted into ASL. Our interpreting team will be onscreen with the presenters. 3 3
Todays Agenda 1. Field Test Overview 2. Test Design for the 2024 Field Test 3. Field Test Administration Logistical Information 4. Additional Info Sessions, Resources, and Next Steps 4 4
MCAS Civics Overview Purpose of the field test is to evaluate items on the new assessment, including both state-level performance tasks and end-of-course (EOC) test questions based on the grade 8 civics standards Will assess both the civics content and the HSS practice standards Students will use civics content knowledge and skills to explain and describe civics concepts, support claims with evidence, and analyze sources and graphics 6 6
2024 Civics Field Test Design Grade 8 Civics Field Test in Spring 2024 End-of-Course Computer-based Test (covers full breadth of grade 8 civics standards) State-Level Performance Task (covers one of the seven civics topics in the Framework) Selected-response questions only Administered on TestNav Selected-response and constructed-response questions Administered on TestNav 7 7
MCAS Civics Timeline 2021 Pilot (voluntary) 2022 Pilot (voluntary) 2023 End-of- Course Test Pilot (voluntary) 2025 2024 Field Test Operational Test (required) (required) Administered performance tasks and EOC test questions Refined test design and administered additional performance tasks and EOC test questions in expanded pilot. Released practice test (performance task and EOC test). Administered EOC test questions and released school- and state-level results with test questions. Required statewide field test for all schools serving grade 8 students. Anticipated first operational year with results reported to schools and districts. 8 8
2024 Field Test: State-Level Performance Tasks Each student will take one state-level performance task. Each task is based on one civics topic and consists of: an initial 1-pt selected-response question 3 sets of questions a final 4-pt constructed-response question Each of the 3 question sets are based around sources and consist of: 2 1-pt. selected-response items 1 1-pt. constructed response question Estimated 45 50 minutes to complete a task 10 10
2024 Field Test: End-of-Course Test Approximately 36 38 test questions Machine-scored/selected-response Many questions based on a text source or graphic Estimated 50 60 min to complete Expecting to release a subset of questions that will be common for all students, along with school, district, and state data (means) for those items 11 11
Local-Level Classroom Performance Tasks Administration of local-level classroom tasks is optional, though strongly recommended No data collected by the state Can be used for formative or summative purposes Each task covers 1 of the 7 civics topics (similar to the state-level tasks) Helps prepare students for the state-level tasks Approximately 1 2 class periods to complete a task 12 12
3. Field Test Administration Logistical Information 13 13
Field Test Schedule for Spring 2024 April 29 June 7, 2024: Administration window Each student that participates will take a state-level performance task and the EOC questions Each component may be administered at any time during the window; they do not have to be administered on consecutive days State-level performance task should be administered before the EOC test 14 14
Field Test Topic Assignments Each school will be randomly assigned to one state-level performance task based on 1 of the 7 civics topics Schools may use the corresponding local-level performance task materials during the school year to help prepare students Local-level task materials are available on DESE s website 15 15
Field Test Participation Requirements Every school that enrolls more than 10 grade 8 students will be expected to have some of their students participate, with exceptions for accommodations. Some students who need certain accommodations will be exempted from participation. Text-to-speech will be available No paper-based accommodations will be available Number of students and additional guidance on selecting students will be provided in the coming weeks Still determining if schools may enroll all grade 8 students (if a schools wants to do so) 16 16
Upcoming Informational Sessions Training Dates/Times (Click on link to register.) Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Marlboro REGISTRATION IS FULL Sessions and Topics to be Covered MCAS Grade 8 Civics Informational Session (In-person) In-depth review of the test design Review of resources Local-level task materials Practice test and released items Assessment Expectations document Intended Audience Registration is limited to 1 individual per school, with no more than 3 individuals from a district, due to the size of the venue. History and social science/humanities curriculum coordinators Grade 8 civics teachers Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 3:00 5:00 p.m. Grade 8 Civics teachers History and social science curriculum coordinators MCAS Grade 8 Civics Informational Session (Virtual) In-depth review of the test design Review of resources Local-level task materials Practice test and released items Assessment Expectations document 18 18
Civics Resources Resource Description State-level performance task and EOC test questions Practice tests Items from the 2023 civics pilot Developed by DESE s Office of Student Assessment Services in collaboration with the Center for Instructional Support (CIS) Provides additional guidance for learning and assessment expectations of the grade 8 civics standards Includes performance task, teacher instructions and scoring guides, and presentation slides Released items Expectations and Clarification Document for Civics Local-level classroom performance task materials for each civics topic 19 19
Additional Resources on the DESE MCAS Website Resource Home page Description Access MCAS headlines and links to MCAS site (e.g., test schedule, test designs, training) Biweekly email with important updates about the MCAS program Student Assessment Updates If you do not already receive this email, subscribe at this link: http://eepurl.com/ghSOhH Instructions and roles/responsibilities for principals/test coordinators, new staff, and technology coordinators for tasks to complete prior to MCAS test administration, supplementing test administration manuals MCAS Pre-Administration Guide 20 20
Next Steps In the coming weeks, DESE will provide more detailed guidance to principals of schools with grade 8 students Participation requirements, including how to select which classrooms to participate Civics topics assignments for the state-level performance task Requirements for students with accommodations How to complete the Student Registration/Personal Needs Profile (SR/PNP) 21 21
Spring 2024 MCAS Grade 8 Civics Field Test Testing Schedule and Administration Deadlines Complete the pre-administration SR/PNP process Extended pre-administration SR/PNP window March 25 April 5 April 8 April 26 Field test content for Civics will be available for precaching on April 22. Before Testing Precache field test content for Civics (optional; see recommendations on precaching) Civics testing window (includes make-up testing) State-level performance task End-of-course test Note: Schools should complete the performance task before the EOC. Deadline for updating SR/PNP information, if necessary Mark students tests complete, if necessary Deadline to complete the PCPA Test Administration April 29 June 7 After Testing June 7 View details at www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/cal.html 22 22
Next Steps after Todays Session Optional evaluation form can be filled out today Responses are associated with the name and email address used to log in. Email input to mcas@doe.mass.edu if you have problems accessing or completing the form Recording will be available in the next week and link will be sent to those registered Additional info sessions Nov. 2 or Nov. 8 more in-depth information will be provided 23 23
Contact Information MCAS Service Center Questions on logistics and technology (e.g., PearsonAccess Next, SR/PNP, TestNav) DESE Student Assessment Services Policy questions (e.g., student participation, accommodations, I have a student who ) Web: mcas.pearsonsupport.com Email: mcas@cognia.org Phone: 800-737-5103 Web: www.doe.mass.edu/mcas Email: mcas@doe.mass.edu Phone: 781-338-3625 24 24
THANK YOU The Office of Student Assessment Services mcas@doe.mass.edu 781-338-3625 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 www.doe.mass.edu/mcas 25 25
