Oregon Statewide Assessment System

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"Explore the components, constraints, and item types of the Oregon Statewide Assessment System Science Test, aligned with NGSS standards. Learn about clusters, stand-alone items, and test administration details. Enhance your understanding of the Science Assessment through detailed modules and resources provided by the Oregon Department of Education."

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Oregon Statewide Assessment System Science State Test Training Required for DTCs, STCs, and Science TAs Oregon Department of Education 1

Acronym Guide OSAS: Oregon Statewide Assessment System TAM: Test Administration Manual OAM: Oregon Administration Manual TIDE: Test Information Distribution Engine CRS: Central Reporting System DTC: District Test Coordinator STC: School Test Coordinator TA: Test Administrator DCI: Disciplinary Core Idea Oregon Department of Education 2

Module Topics Test Details Scheduling Administration Resources Oregon Department of Education 3

Test Details Understanding the components of the Science test. Oregon Department of Education 4

Components of the Science Test The Science Assessment contains questions aligned to the 2022 Oregon Science Standards (NGSS). Items are presented independently (standalone) or as a cluster and are structured as a phenomena driven task Cluster items include a stimulus (left) and task (right). The cluster stimulus provides background information about the phenomena and a task demand statement. The task is divided into multiple parts that incorporate the 3 dimensions of the standard into the student interactions. Stand-Alone items are shorter items that include a brief phenomena-driven stimulus and fewer interactions. TAM Section 9: Oregon s Science Assessment Oregon Department of Education 5

Constraints for all OSAS Science Test Science test includes 18-22 items. Each cluster on the test will be from a different DCI (Disciplinary Core Idea). No more than two standalones on the test will be from the same DCI. No more than one cluster or standalone on the test will be from the same standard (Performance expectation). All items will appear in random order regardless of the reporting category or type (cluster or standalone) One cluster or standalone EFT (embedded field test) items will be placed randomly within each test. OSAS Science Test Blueprint Oregon Department of Education 6

OSAS Science Test Item Type Interactions Multiple Choice Single Correct Response Multiple Select Multiple Correct Responses Selected response Drag-and-Drop Matching Interaction Table Interaction Technology-Enhanced/Enabled Items (e.g. Graphing, Equations) Simulation OSAS Portal, Resources, Item Type Tutorials Oregon Department of Education 7

OSAS Science Test: Accessibility Accessibility Features: OSAS Science Test is available in Spanish Language. Setting the test s Presentation to Spanish activates a Language Toggle that allows students to switch between English and Spanish translations rather than seeing a stacked display. This is an embedded designated support. REMINDER! Spanish Text-to-Speech (TTS) is available as an embedded designated support. REMINDER! Dictation is available for the science test as an embedded designated support. Dictation is only available in the Digital Notepad of the Science test as there are no constructed response items on these assessments. Oregon Accessibility Manual (OAM), Table 2.3 and 2.4: Embedded and Non-Embedded Designated Supports Oregon Department of Education 8

Accessibility Tool Updates Every item includes a Context Menu where students can access Universal Tools. If the Text-to-Speech (TTS, Science) and American Sign Language (ASL, Science) supports are enabled, their icons will appear next to the context menu to increase accessibility. Expanded Context Menu Context Menu TTS Icon ASL Icon Oregon Department of Education 9

Scheduling Ensure students have sufficient time and resources to complete the test. Oregon Department of Education 10

Test Window 2024-25 Statewide Test Window for both in-person and remote administration: Grade 11: February 4, 2025 June 13, 2025 Grades 5 & 8: March 4, 2025 June 13, 2025 TAM, Appendix A Oregon Department of Education 11

Test Requirements The OSAS Science Test is required to be given to every student in grades 5, 8, and 11. All students with EL status are eligible to participate in the OSAS Science Test. Parents, guardians, and adult students may request an exemption based on disability or religion, at any time prior to the end of the test window. TAM, Section 5.3: Student Participation in State Testing Oregon Department of Education 12

Test Opportunities Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 will have one annual opportunity for the OSAS Science Test. ODE provides a Challenging up option: Students enrolled in grades K 9 may not challenge up to a higher grade assessment. Grade 10 students may challenge up to the Grade 11 test. Banked passing scores fulfill the Grade 11 requirement. TAM, Section 5.1: Testing Time TAM, Appendix B: Special Test Conditions Oregon Department of Education 13

Administration Ensure equitable access for all students. Oregon Department of Education 14

Test Administration Monitor to ensure that students only have access to the accessibility supports listed in the Oregon Accessibility Manual Cover or remove instructional visual stimuli/posters from the testing environment If breaking up the test into multiple sessions, allow students to finish all presented items on the screen before pausing the test. If students pause the test for fewer than 20 minutes, they will be able to review or change answers to items already completed. If students pause the test for more than 20 minutes, they will no longer be able to return to previously completed items when they log back in. TAM, Section 2.4: Secure Handling of Printed Test Materials and Note Paper TAM, Section 6.4: Pause Rules and Test Expirations TAM, Section 7.3: Testing Over Multiple Sessions or Days Oregon Department of Education 15

Scratch Paper Scratch paper is a non-embedded universal tool available to all students. PLEASE NOTE: Scratch paper used for notes on the OSAS Science Test can be retained and securely stored between test sessions. TAM, Section 2.4: Secure Handling of Printed Test Materials and Note Paper Oregon Department of Education 16

Resources Adequately prepare both teachers and students. Oregon Department of Education 17

Sample Tests Sample tests can be found in the OSAS Portal Organized by grade level Provide example questions Include all embedded universal tools, designated supports, accommodations, and language supports Sample tests can be used to communicate to teachers and students the importance of practicing with science item types. Item types include questions and simulations to assess the three dimensions of NGSS (Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, Cross-cutting Concepts) OSAS Portal Oregon Department of Education 18

NGSS Sample Cluster/Task Item OSAS Portal

Simulations Within the OSAS Science Test students will interact with items that have a simulation In a simulation a student will interact with a data-generating simulation and use the information created to answer the questions Showing students examples of data generating simulations via the sample test and/or videos allow students to become familiar with how simulations are presented in an item Simulations do not contain audio OSAS Portal, Resources, Item Type Tutorials Oregon Department of Education 20

Embedded Calculators Four-function Calculator Keypad Desmos calculators are embedded universal tool in the OSAS Science Tests in Grades 5, 8, and 11. Grade 5: four-function calculator Grades 8 & 11: graphing calculator Graphing Calculator Keypad Check the Oregon Accessibility Manual for specific allowable supports. Oregon Department of Education 21

Classroom Technology Exploration Tools The OSAS Science test website offers classroom scavenger activities for Grades 5, 8, and 11 created for educators to use in their classrooms aim to help students familiarize themselves with the various accessibility tools available while taking the test. OSAS Science Test Webpage Oregon Department of Education 22

Online OSAS Science Test Resources Test Administration Manual (TAM) Oregon Accessibility Manual (OAM) OSAS Portal (Sample Tests) OSAS Science Blueprint Summary Item Specifications Oregon Department of Education 23

Q&A Discussion What are the local considerations and challenges around scheduling the OSAS Science Test within your school or district? What are some effective approaches you could use to address these challenges? What resources or strategies do you plan to use to prepare for administering the OSAS Science Test? Oregon Department of Education 24