Sept 16 breakout benchmarking and i pads

Proposed Mariposa Benchmarking PlanProviding a consistent experience for our students

FORMATTING IS CRITICAL

Proposed Mariposa Benchmarking Plan

One time, just to sample my 6th graders, I gave them a 100 question Scantron.

I read them the ANSWERS.All they had to do was mark the correct bubble.

On average, they missed 6-8 answers,

even though theywere given only answers

MASSIVEFORMAT

CHANGES

It’s not about

GoodBad

WeakStrong

Classes

The class is a random draw - we need to grow whomever we have

The red box is a huge change for kids

SELECT ONE OR MORE ANSWERS

There are no “bubbles”

DRAG to the correct box - four answers

DRAG to the correct box

Enter figure AND DRAG to correct box


From CDE:

“Signaling the state's commitment to the deeper learning and critical thinking embedded in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Assembly Bill 484, sponsored by Torlakson and authored by Bonilla, D-Concord, now calls for nearly all of the decade-old Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program to be suspended during field tests of new assessments known as the Measurement of Academic Performance and Progress (MAPP). The bill calls for the new program to permanently replace STAR tests in the 2014-15 school year.”


“As originally written, the bill—based on recommendations from Torlakson—would have continued all federally required STAR tests for one more year during the transition. The revised legislation now calls for a full suspension of STAR tests in mathematics and English-language arts, while leaving science tests in place. The legislation also leaves in place voluntary primary language assessments and specialized assessments for students with severe disabilities.”

From CDE:


Transla)on: If AB 484 is voted upon and signed by the Governor, then the only STAR tests administered in spring 2014 would be Science Grades 5, 8, 10, the CAPA, and STS. (Districts will have the op1on to contract with ETS and purchase CSTs for their own use, if they so choose.)


“In states like California that will be field-testing more sophisticated and useful assessments this school year, the Department has offered flexibility to allow each student to take their state’s current assessment in English language arts and math or the new field tests in those subjects. That’s a thoughtful approach as states are transitioning to new standards,” Duncan said. “While standards and tests may not match up perfectly yet, backing away entirely from accountability and transparency is not good for students, parents, schools and districts.”Duncan did not hint at how or how much California would be penalized if it suspends state tests without a federal waiver. Ritsch said the federal government may withhold money it gives the state for testing and perhaps other funding.

AND THEN THIS HAPPENED


Torlakson’s response 9/10/13

Torlakson, however, was unfazed and indicated he had no plans to amend the bill to meet the conditions of a waiver it has not yet sought, spokesman Paul Hefner said Monday night. “California has yet to receive guidance from the feds as to what would be acceptable,” said Hefner. The state had no inkling Duncan’s statement was coming, he said.

This situation is reminiscent of Hank Stram’s famous Superbowl quote:

“Watch screenwatch draw

watch reverse......”<he smiles>

“Heck, watch everything!”


Our existing data software.Our Admin and staff already know it.


We can purchase SBACC questions for Data Director

Same familiar interface

http://www.measuredprogress.org




Benchmarktesting will be 100%

online and digital

Faster results for kids

Better data for the district


Four Early AssessmentCandidates

Text

$199/teacher

$3/student

Early Assessment

$60/teacher per year

Early Assessment

$1/studentEarly Assessment


We’ll be selectingone of these later this Fall,

after testing them with staff.Each program has various

strengths and features.


Fall 2013 Winter 2013 Spring 2014 Fall 2014

Planning Rollout Full Adoption On-going

Suspend/Delay Round 1 BenchmarkStakeholder discussionsCCSS Benchmark Tests

Initial Key Staff Tests• Evaluate TK-2 systems

Round 1 and 2 CCSS BenchmarksTeacher training

Large scale, slow rollout to test devices and infrastructure

(bandwidth especially)• Rollout TK-2 Systems

Round 3Independent testing

continues

• TK-2 Systemsbegin full data feedback to

district and parents

Resume a4 times a year

benchmarking model

Click here:

Use this with Air Server!!

COMING SOON

SUPEREASY

Cool tools and ideas for K-5

Starfall.com Learn to ReadGreat for whole group on your IWB

Free and Common Core

Scootpad.comTK-5 diagnostic and individualized lessons in

ELA and Math - with easy reporting!Free and Common Core

Coming soon!Show your iPad

wirelessly

Mobi Tablet

If you already have one of these and want cool ideas for use -

Jon and Marlena will come to youfor training!

No need for doc cams!

Mrs. Cassidy’s kids blog their way through her class

- a super use of tech!Just Google:

Mrs Cassidy blogSee real examples at:http://jtntechintegration.blogspot.com

WHAT IS APP SMASHING?

iPad Math Apps, tips and tricks

Foldify Educreations Infuselearning iPevo App

$3.99

FREEFREE

FREE

Maxcases.com

$179

$28

Force Effect M

FREE

Geometry Pad

$5.99

Wolfram Alpha • Flow Board • TOUCHCAST • Doceri

Chromebook

No “keyboard” Weak for Media production

Internet dependentInternet independent

1 million apps GOOGLE apps

Strong media tool “can” do media

Airplay Chromecast

More expensive - better residual value Cheaper - less residual valueiBooks - thousands of free textbooks Google Play - “emerging”

KIDS WIN EITHER WAYMaybe a mix is best?

Business

Sept 16 breakout benchmarking and i pads