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Pennsylvania Department of Education
Assessment Anchors
Assessment Anchors
Get Ready, Get Set,
GO!
GO!
Pennsylvania Department of Education
GetReady!
GetReady!
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Workshop GoalsWorkshop Goals
Understand how to use the Assessment Anchors
Understand how to make connections among standards, assessment, curriculum and instruction
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Where We’ve BeenWhere We’ve Been
Getting Results! a voluntary framework for School Improvement Planning http://www.pde.state.pa.us/pas/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=96694&pasNav=|6158|&pasNav=|
Leading for Learning! a voluntary framework for District Strategic Planning Coming soon to PDE website
Getting Ready! 2004 PSSA http://www.pde.state.pa.us/pas/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=96694&pasNav=|6158|&pasNav=|
New accommodations guidelines http://www.pde.state.pa.us/a_and_t/cwp/view.asp?a=108&Q=45132&a_and_tNav=|678|&a_and_tNav=|
And now…And now…
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What are Assessment What are Assessment Anchors?Anchors?
A tool to:
• Design the PSSA
• Connect PSSA to classroom practice
• Clarify the PA Standards in Reading and Mathematics
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How were the Anchors How were the Anchors developed? developed?
Internal input
External input
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Why do we needWhy do we needAssessment Anchors? Assessment Anchors?
Clarity
Focus
Alignment
Grade appropriate skills
Curricular flow
Rigor
Manageability
Standard: 2.1. Numbers, Number Systems and Number Relationships
2.1.8. GRADE 8
A. Represent and use numbers in equivalent forms (e.g., integers, fractions, decimals, percents, exponents, scientific notation, square roots).
B. Simplify numerical expressions involving exponents, scientific notation and using order of operations.
M8.A Numbers and Operations
Assessment Anchor
M8.A.1 Demonstrate an understanding of numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems.
ELIGIBLE CONTENT
M8.A.1.1 Represent numbers in equivalent forms.
Reference: 2.1.8.A, 2.1.8.B
M8.A.1.1.1 Convert fractions, decimals and/or percents to equivalent forms (i.e., 1/3 = 33 1/3% = .333).
M8.A.1.1.2 Use scientific notation or exponential forms to express numbers.
M8.A.1.1.3 Find the square or cube of a whole number and/or the square root of a perfect square (without a calculator).
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StandardStandardStandardStandard AnchorAnchorAnchorAnchor
R5.B.1.1 Compare characters, settings and plots
Reference: 1.3.5.B
R5.B.1.1.1 Items may ask the students to compare or explain relationships among the following:
Characters: main, supporting, actions, motives and emotions/feelings;
Settings: where or when the story takes place, a detail that describes the setting, or information form the text that suggests a setting;
Plots: conflict, rising action, climax and resolution.
Note: Items may ask students to utilize story maps or Venn diagrams to show sequence, cause & effect, and/or comparison/contrast.
ASSESSMENT ANCHOR
R5.B.1 Describe and interpret literary elements within and among texts.
R5.B Interpretation and Analysis of Literature
Standard: 1.3. Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
1.3.5. GRADE 5
A. Read and understand works of literature.
B. Compare the use of literary elements within and among texts including characters, setting, plot, theme and point of view
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StandardStandardStandardStandard AnchorAnchorAnchorAnchor
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The KEYS to Assessment The KEYS to Assessment AnchorsAnchors
Reporting Category
Assessment Anchor
Reference to PA Standard
Eligible Content
Sample Item
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Reporting CategoriesReporting Categories
READING
A. Comprehension and Reading Skills
B. Interpretation and Analysis of Literature
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How to Read Assessment Anchor How to Read Assessment Anchor Coding Coding
R3.A.1.1R3.A.1.1
ReadingReading
Grade LevelGrade Level
Reporting CategoryReporting Category
AssessmentAnchor
AssessmentAnchor
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Reporting CategoriesReporting Categories
MATHEMATICS
A. Numbers and Operations
B. Measurement
C. Geometry
D. Algebraic Concepts
E. Data Analysis and Probability
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How to Read Assessment Anchor How to Read Assessment Anchor Coding Coding
M8.E.1.1M8.E.1.1
MathMath
Grade LevelGrade Level
Reporting CategoryReporting Category
Assessment Anchor
Assessment Anchor
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Take a LookTake a Look
What patterns do you notice?
What similarities/differences do you see?
How do the Anchors clarify the standards?
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Get Set!Get Set!
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Activities Activities
Anchors in Practice
Adopt-an-Anchor
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ActivityActivity
ANCHORS IN PRACTICEANCHORS IN PRACTICE
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“Students can do no better than
the assignments they are given.”
“Students can do no better than
the assignments they are given.”
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Steps to AlignmentSteps to Alignment
1. Read the directions and complete the assignment.
2. Analyze the demands of the assignment. What does it require the student to know and be able to do?
3. Link the assignment to the appropriate Assessment Anchor.
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Math ActivityMath Activity
A room measures 8 feet by 12 feet. The room needs to be covered with new tiles. The tiles are right triangles. The legs of the right triangles are 12 inches long. Each tile costs $.39.
How much does it cost to buy tiles to cover the floor?
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Reading ActivityReading Activity
• Read the passage.
• Write a clear, opening sentence stating the subject matter and tone of the passage.
• Write a paragraph that builds upon your opening sentence.
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So What?So What?
1. What is the district/school role in using Anchors in Practice?
2. What are the implications for time?
3. How is Anchors in Practice more than an activity and linked to the “bigger picture”?
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Keep in Mind Keep in Mind
Clarity
Focus
Alignment
Grade appropriate skills
Curricular Flow
Rigor
Manageability
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ACTIVITYACTIVITY
ADOPT-AN-ANCHORADOPT-AN-ANCHOR
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ADOPT-AN-ANCHORADOPT-AN-ANCHOR
Deepens the instructional experiences in Reading and Math across content areas.
Helps staff share responsibility for teaching essential skills in Reading and Math.
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Reading Assessment AnchorReading Assessment Anchor
R5.A Comprehension and Reading Skills
R5.A.2 Demonstrate the ability to understand
and interpret non-fiction texts
including informational e.g. textbooks
and print media (magazines,
brochures, etc.); autobiography;
biography…
R5.A.2.5 Retell or summarize the major ideas
or procedures of the text
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Social StudiesSocial Studies
Task:
Summarize an article on the effects of Western Expansion on the Native American way of life.
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Environment and EcologyEnvironment and Ecology
Task:
Summarize the causes of environmental pollution in urban areas. You must read at least three articles and synthesize your findings in one summary.
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Health Education Health Education
Task:
Summarize the main points from an article on the impact of HIV on society.
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World LanguagesWorld Languages
Task:
Retell or summarize the major ideas of an on-line newspaper article about the recent Mars landing of the “Spirit” explorer using a world language (Spanish, French, German or Japanese) .
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Math Assessment Anchor Math Assessment Anchor
M8.E Data Analysis and Probability
M8.E.4 Develop and/or evaluate inferences and predictions or draw conclusions based on data displays.
M8.E.4.1 Draw conclusions, make inferences
and/or evaluate hypotheses based on
statistical and data displays.
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ScienceScience
Task:
Based on the following graph from 2000-2004, what is your prediction that Anycity, USA, can expect a flu epidemic in the coming year? Why do you say this? What might be some influencing factors?
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Your TurnYour Turn
In cross-curricular groups of three:
Choose either a Math or Reading anchor
Develop a task from any other discipline that incorporates the anchor
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So What?So What?
1. What is the district/school role in using Adopt-an-Anchor?
2. What are the implications for time?
3. How can Adopt-an-Anchor be part of the “bigger picture”?
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Increasing Increasing Alignment at Alignment at the School the School
LevelLevel
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One period? Is it enough?One period? Is it enough?
45 Minutes/Day
180 Days/Year
=
135 Hours
22.5 School Days
-20% Waste
18 Real School Days
11/03/03 Slide Number
Graduation Requirements: Is there enough time?
EEMusicLangSciMathEEng12th
EEArtLangSciMathSSEng11th
EETech Ed
H/PESciMathSSEng10th
EEFCSH/PESciMathSSEng9th
87654321
18 Days/Subject
2.7 Years
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Which Assessment Anchors are a natural fit for your discipline? Which are essential to success in your discipline? Mark ONLY the ones that fit. Don’t “stretch”– the key is to identify only those anchors that are natural to your discipline?
Step 1: Individual course analysisStep 1: Individual course analysis
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For example….
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Social Studies “Natural Social Studies “Natural Fit”Fit”
R11A Comprehension & Reading Skills
R11.A.2 Demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret nonfiction text, including informational, …editorials, public documents…
R11.A.2.6 Check the validity and accuracy of information obtained from reading by differentiating fact from opinion
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Visual Arts “Natural Fit”Visual Arts “Natural Fit”
M5C Geometry
M5.C.2 Identify and/or apply concepts of transformations or symmetry
M5.C.2.1 Analyze transformations and/or use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations
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Science “Natural Fit”Science “Natural Fit”
M5E Data Analysis & Probability
M5.E.3 Understand and/or apply basic concepts of probability or outcomes
M5.E.2.1 Predict or determine all possible combinations, outcomes and/or calculate the probability of a simple event
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Music “Natural Fit”Music “Natural Fit”
R11B Interpretation & Analysis of Literature
R11.B.1 Analyze the relationships and uses of literary elements
R11.B.1.1 Analyze characters, settings, plots, themes, tone and style in one or more texts
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Tech Ed “Natural Fit”Tech Ed “Natural Fit”
M5B Measurement
M5.B.2 Apply appropriate techniques, tools and formulas to determine measurements
M5.B.2.1 Use appropriate tools to determine measurements
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STEP 2: What’s the overall STEP 2: What’s the overall picture picture
for the school as a whole?for the school as a whole?Are all anchors adopted? Are some
orphans? Where are the gaps? Is there “overload” anywhere?
What is the specific list of Assessment Anchors for each individual discipline? What specific Assessment Anchors belong to your discipline?
Looking at your school achievement profile, and looking at the “adoption” list, is there enough time to get the job done?
For example, in math…For example, in math…English Social
StudiesMath Science H/PE FCS Tech Ed Art
NONE ME1 ALL ME1 MD2 MA3 MB1 MC2
ME2 ME2 MB1 MB2 MD4
ME3 ME3 MC1
ME4 ME4
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Step 3: The PlanStep 3: The PlanWhat can we do to make sure all
Assessment Anchors are taught? What can we do to make sure all Assessment Anchors are learned?
If some Assessment Anchors are orphans, what can we do to find a good disciplinary fit while insuring that all students have full opportunity to learn and meet expectations for proficiency?
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Moving on to Success
Moving on to Success
Go!Go!
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Aligning Instruction to Aligning Instruction to Assessment Anchors….Assessment Anchors….
Prepares all students for the PSSA
Ensures rigorous and demanding curriculum
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Next StepsNext Steps
How will you inform staff about the Assessment Anchors?
How can you use Anchors in Practice in your districts?
How would you organize an Adopt-an-Anchor conversation?
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Coming Soon!Coming Soon!
Getting Ready! 2005
Test Blueprint
Item Bank
Rubrics
New GROW Reports for 2004
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Our GoalOur Goal
Create reports that:
Are easy to read
Are technically sound
Improve student learning
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Sneak Sneak PreviewPreview
Reports for Reports for superintendents superintendents
and administratorsand administrators
FOR DISTRICTSFOR DISTRICTS
District ReportsDistrict Reports
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Reports for principals, school leaders and
instructional specialists
FOR SCHOOLSFOR SCHOOLS
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School ReportsSchool Reports
Individual student Individual student reports for parents reports for parents
and teachersand teachers
FOR PARENTSFOR PARENTS
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Parent ReportsParent Reports
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Linking Assessment to Enrich Linking Assessment to Enrich InstructionInstruction
Parent website
Provides a customized, easy to read toolkit for Pennsylvania parents
Invites the question: “What can I do to help my child grow?”
Enables access to
strategies to help parents and students improve and enrich education
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Community LinkagesCommunity Linkages
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Translation GuidesTranslation Guides
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The goal has The goal has never changed…never changed…
It’s STILL about student learning.