Student Assessment Updates
Student Assessment Updates
Meeting of Board of Elementary and
Secondary Education, March 2019
01
Update on Transition to Next-Generation
Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics Tests
02
Standard Setting for Grade 10 ELA and
Mathematics Tests
03
Next Steps
CONTENTS
Transition to Next-Generation Grade 10 Tests in ELA and Mathematics
•
Spring 2019 – First administration of the next-generation tests
o
ELA – March 26 and 27 (primary administration dates)
o
Mathematics – May 21 and 22 (primary administration dates)
•
Summer 2019 (Week of August 5) – Standard setting
o
Massachusetts educators convene to set the achievement levels on the next-
generation grade 10 tests
o
Interim standard is established for the classes of 2021 and 2022 (the first two
classes to take the new tests)
3
Note: Standard setting for next-generation grades 5 and 8 science and technology/engineering tests will also
take place in August 2019
Overview of Key Grade 10 Standard Setting Activities
1.
Massachusetts educators work in grade- and subject-specific groups,
lead by facilitators, to make judgments that produce
cut score
recommendations
by identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities
that students need to demonstrate to reach each achievement level
•
Educators review results from grades 7 and 8 tests and make adjustments
to their recommendations for grade 10, as needed, to address coherence
in the system (“
vertical articulation
”)
2.
Educators examine student results on the legacy and next-generation
tests to
verify the interim standard
4
Next-Generation MCAS Achievement Levels
5
Exceeding Expectations
A student who performed at this level exceeded grade-level expectations by demonstrating mastery
of the subject matter.
Meeting Expectations
A student who performed at this level met grade-level expectations and is academically on track to
succeed in the current grade in this subject.
Partially Meeting Expectations
A student who performed at this level partially met grade-level expectations in this subject. The
school, in consultation with the student's parent/guardian, should consider whether the student
needs additional academic assistance to succeed in this subject.
Not Meeting Expectations
A student who performed at this level did not meet grade-level expectations in this subject. The
school, in consultation with the student's parent/guardian, should determine the coordinated
academic assistance and/or additional instruction the student needs to succeed in this subject.
6
Achievement Levels and Cut Scores
Vertical Articulation
7
14
40
7
39
12
38
8
41
ELA
Math
Equipercentile Linking Model for Setting Interim Standard for the
Competency Determination (ELA Simulation)
8
Educator Validation of Equipercentile Linking
•
For each cut score, educators will compare:
•
Educators will identify the items and student work that represent the best
comparison of the knowledge, skills, and ability needed on the legacy and next-
generation tests. The results of the statistical cuts will be adjusted if necessary.
9
to
Student results on a set of items
from the 2019 next-generation
test
that is associated with the
statistically defined interim cut
score (located just below, at, or
just above the cut score)
Student results on a set of
items from the 2018 legacy
test
that is associated with that
legacy cut score (located just
below, at, or just above the cut
score)
10
Identifying the level of student
performance needed to attain each
achievement level on the next-
generation tests
Verifying the interim graduation
standard for the classes of 2021 and
2022 (linked to the legacy standard)
What
will
take place during standard
setting?
What
will not
take place during
standard setting?
Standard Setting for Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics in Summer 2019
X
Setting a
new
graduation standard for
any class
After Standard Setting
•
Recommendations are summarized and presented to ESE staff and the
Commissioner for approval
•
Each student receives a scaled score, an achievement level, and a CD status
(linked to legacy standard)
•
Reports printed and sent to districts for distribution to parents/guardians (target
date: end of September)
o
Reports also available electronically for schools
11
Next Steps
•
Adopt next-generation achievement levels for grade 10 ELA and mathematics,
and for the science and technology/engineering tests (today’s vote)
•
Convene advisory group(s) and begin consultation with stakeholders (summer
and fall)
•
Plan for communications and engagement, including public hearings and
comment periods (summer and fall)
•
Hold a series of discussions with the Board (fall)
•
Present to the Board a recommendation on the Competency Determination for
class of 2023 and beyond (goal: January 2020)
12
Update on the transition to Next-Generation Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics tests, including standard setting activities, achievement levels, and key steps taken by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Student Assessment Updates Meeting of Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, March 2019
Update on Transition to Next-Generation Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics Tests 01 Standard Setting for Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics Tests 02 CONTENTS 03 Next Steps
Transition to Next-Generation Grade 10 Tests in ELA and Mathematics Spring 2019 First administration of the next-generation tests o ELA March 26 and 27 (primary administration dates) o Mathematics May 21 and 22 (primary administration dates) Summer 2019 (Week of August 5) Standard setting o Massachusetts educators convene to set the achievement levels on the next- generation grade 10 tests o Interim standard is established for the classes of 2021 and 2022 (the first two classes to take the new tests) Note: Standard setting for next-generation grades 5 and 8 science and technology/engineering tests will also take place in August 2019 3 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Overview of Key Grade 10 Standard Setting Activities 1. Massachusetts educators work in grade- and subject-specific groups, lead by facilitators, to make judgments that produce cut score recommendations by identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities that students need to demonstrate to reach each achievement level Educators review results from grades 7 and 8 tests and make adjustments to their recommendations for grade 10, as needed, to address coherence in the system ( vertical articulation ) 2. Educators examine student results on the legacy and next-generation tests to verify the interim standard 4 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Next-Generation MCAS Achievement Levels Exceeding Expectations A student who performed at this level exceeded grade-level expectations by demonstrating mastery of the subject matter. Meeting Expectations A student who performed at this level met grade-level expectations and is academically on track to succeed in the current grade in this subject. Partially Meeting Expectations A student who performed at this level partially met grade-level expectations in this subject. The school, in consultation with the student's parent/guardian, should consider whether the student needs additional academic assistance to succeed in this subject. Not Meeting Expectations A student who performed at this level did not meet grade-level expectations in this subject. The school, in consultation with the student's parent/guardian, should determine the coordinated academic assistance and/or additional instruction the student needs to succeed in this subject. 5 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Achievement Levels and Cut Scores 6 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Vertical Articulation ELA Math 100% 100% 7 Gr ad e 10 Ma th N O DA TA 8 90% 90% 80% 80% 70% 70% 39 41 60% 60% 50% 50% 40% 40% 30% 30% 40 20% 20% 38 10% 10% 0% 0% Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 10 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 10 14 12 Exceeding Expectations Meeting Expectations Partially Meeting Expectations Not Meeting Expectations Exceeding Expectations Meeting Expectations Partially Meeting Expectations Not Meeting Expectations 7 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Equipercentile Linking Model for Setting Interim Standard for the Competency Determination (ELA Simulation) 8 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Educator Validation of Equipercentile Linking For each cut score, educators will compare: Student results on a set of items from the 2018 legacy test that is associated with that legacy cut score (located just below, at, or just above the cut score) Student results on a set of items from the 2019 next-generation test that is associated with the statistically defined interim cut score (located just below, at, or just above the cut score) to Educators will identify the items and student work that represent the best comparison of the knowledge, skills, and ability needed on the legacy and next- generation tests. The results of the statistical cuts will be adjusted if necessary. 9 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Standard Setting for Grade 10 ELA and Mathematics in Summer 2019 What will not take place during standard setting? X Setting a new graduation standard for any class What will take place during standard setting? Identifying the level of student performance needed to attain each achievement level on the next- generation tests Verifying the interim graduation standard for the classes of 2021 and 2022 (linked to the legacy standard) 10 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
After Standard Setting Recommendations are summarized and presented to ESE staff and the Commissioner for approval Each student receives a scaled score, an achievement level, and a CD status (linked to legacy standard) Reports printed and sent to districts for distribution to parents/guardians (target date: end of September) o Reports also available electronically for schools 11 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Next Steps Adopt next-generation achievement levels for grade 10 ELA and mathematics, and for the science and technology/engineering tests (today s vote) Convene advisory group(s) and begin consultation with stakeholders (summer and fall) Plan for communications and engagement, including public hearings and comment periods (summer and fall) Hold a series of discussions with the Board (fall) Present to the Board a recommendation on the Competency Determination for class of 2023 and beyond (goal: January 2020) 12 Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
