November 16, 2010Professional Teachers of Science

High School Proficiency ExamA graduation requirement for sophomores in 2011

From WASL to High School Proficiency Exam to End of Course

High School 2009WASL

2010HSPE

2011HSPE

2012 EOC

Multiple Choice/Completion 28 35 35 ?

Short Answer 11 5 5 ?

Extended Response 3 0 0 ?

% Points from MC 45% 78% 78% ?

Completion items will be piloted in 2011 and will be operational in 2012.The K-12 Science Learning Standards will be assessed beginning in 2012.

HSPE 2011 – Unchanged from WASLHSPE will assess the EALRs in the 2005

GLEs, 40% EALR 1 (Content), 40% EALR 2 (Inquiry) and 20% EALR 3 (Application)

Consist of investigation, application, and systems scenarios, plus a small number of stand-alone items

No time limit

HSPE 2011 – Changes from WASLNew type of question – completion item

HSPE 2011 – Changes from WASLNo extended response (4-point) items,

replaced with short answer (2-point) Example - hypothesis, prediction or

materials are gone!

Implementation TimelineHSPE for 2011 will assess the 2005 GLEs

Biology EOC in 2012 will be administered to any student enrolled in a course credited as high school level biologyK-12 Science Learning StandardsOnline participation will be voluntary

Goal: 50% Online in 2012

First retake opportunity for biology EOC is likely to be January/February 2013

Possible additional science EOCs? TBD by LegislatureOSPI recommendation in December

Science Graduation Requirement: Classes of 2013 and BeyondUnder current rules, the students in the classes of

2013 and beyond can meet the science graduation requirement by:

Passing the science HSPE in spring 2011 and/or summer 20119th graders are not eligible to take science HSPE

Passing the biology EOCBegins in spring 2012; scores available August 2012

Meeting comparison scores on the SAT 2 or ACTScores set during the 2012-13 school year

Passing a science Collection of EvidenceBecomes available in the 2011-12 school year

Big Ideas in 2009 Science Standards

9

EALRs 1-3Crosscutting Concepts and

Abilities

EALR 4 Domains of Science

EALR 1 Systems Physical Science

…is a way of thinking that makes it possible to analyze and understand complex phenomena.

Force and MotionMatter: Properties and ChangeEnergy: Transfer, Transformation and Conservation

EALR 2 Inquiry Earth and Space Science

…is a process of asking and answering questions about the natural world that forms the bedrock of science.

Earth and SpaceEarth Systems, Structures and ProcessesEarth History

EALR 3 Application Life Science

…is about the interaction between science and technology, and how both can help solve real-world problems.

Structures & Functions of Living SystemsEcosystemsBiological Evolution

Operational ScoringOperational ScoringOperational RangefindingOperational

Rangefinding

Operational TestingOperational Testing Data ReviewData Review Pilot ScoringPilot Scoring

Pilot RangefindingPilot RangefindingScenario & Item

Pilot TestingScenario & Item

Pilot Testing

Science Assessment Development Cycle

Science Assessment Development Cycle

Scenario & Items Reviewed for

Content & Bias/Sensitivity by

Committees

Scenario & Items Reviewed for

Content & Bias/Sensitivity by

Committees

Scenario & Items Reviewed for

Content by OSPI

Scenario & Items Reviewed for

Content by OSPI

Scenario & Item Writing

Scenario & Item Writing

Develop Item and Test

Specifications

Develop Item and Test

Specifications

Middle School Test Map

Middle School Test Map

Upcoming Events – High SchoolScenario and Item Writing – Feb. 21-25,

2011

Content Review – Spring 2011

Test Map – August 2011PLD Description – September 2011PLD Training – Winter 2011/12Standard Setting – August 2012

Resources – High SchoolPosted to the Science Assessment

Website:Updates for 2011 document

EOC Test and Item Specifications – Fall 2011