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(National Evaluation Series™)
An update on its successful start and pace-setting features
NACCTEPSan Diego, CA • February 2011
Evaluation SystemsCopyright © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved.Evaluation Systems, Pearson, P.O. Box 226, Amherst, MA 01004
Les McCallumProgram Associate
The NES:
The NES and Evaluation Systems Relevant, Contemporary Test
Content 100% Computer-Based Testing Superior Customer Service Candidate Support IHE and State Support NES fees Why the NES? Q & A
National Evaluation Series™
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Teacher Licensure Testing Programs
Evaluation Systems
Relevant, Contemporary Test Content
Test Fields Accepted Professional
Standards Current and Responsive Test Development Process
Initial Test Fields Essential Academic Skills
Subtest I: ReadingSubtest II: WritingSubtest III: MathematicsSubtest IV: Technology Literacy
Professional KnowledgeAssessment of Professional Knowledge–
ElementaryAssessment of Professional Knowledge–
Secondary
Elementary AssessmentsEarly Childhood EducationElementary Education Subtest IElementary Education Subtest IIEssential Components of Elementary
Reading Instruction
Middle Grades AssessmentsMiddle Grades English Language ArtsMiddle Grades General ScienceMiddle Grades MathematicsMiddle Grades Social Science
Secondary AssessmentsBiologyBusiness EducationChemistryEarth and Space ScienceEnglish Language ArtsFamily and Consumer SciencesHistoryMathematicsPhysicsSocial Science
K–12 AssessmentsArtEnglish to Speakers of Other LanguagesHealthMusicPhysical EducationSchool CounselorSchool Library Media SpecialistSpanishSpecial Education
Accepted Professional Standards
Current and Responsive
As national standards change and develop, the NES will change and develop as well
Common Core Standards
NATIONAL BENCHMARK
TESTQUESTIONS
Development Process
TESTOBJECTIVES
TEST FRAMEWORK
S
NATIONAL EDUCATORS
Additional Test Fields in Development
Additional test fields developed on an ongoing basis
Test fields currently in development:
Secondary AssessmentsIntegrated/General Science (September 2011)
K-12 AssessmentsFrench (September 2012)German (September 2012)Chinese/Mandarin (September 2012)
100% Computer-Based Testing
National Network On-Demand Testing Immediate Score Reports Portability and Mobility
Nationwide Network
On-Demand Testing
Immediate Scores
Portable Results
Superior Customer Service
Demonstrated track record of client satisfaction
Friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced customer service staff
A team of dedicated assessment specialists available to quickly respond to your state’s needs
Candidate Support
Dedicated Web Site Online Preparation
Materials NES Profiles Full-length Practice Tests Informative Score Reports
IHE and State Support
Transition to the NES State Validation and
Standard Setting ResultsAnalyzer™ Individual State Web Portal
MathReadingWritingTechnologyElementaryPLTMiddle School English/LAMiddle School ScienceMiddle School Social StudiesMiddle School MathArtBiologyChemistryComposite ScienceEarth Science
EconomicsEnglishGeographyGovernment/Political ScienceHistoryMathMusicPhysicsSocial StudiesSpanishGermanFrenchLatinEarly Childhood
NES Tests Match
Essential Academic Skills– Subtest II: Writing– Subtest I: Reading– Subtest III: Mathematics– Subtest IV: Technology Literacy
Professional Knowledge– Assessment of Professional
Knowledge–Elementary– Assessment of Professional
Knowledge–Secondary Elementary Assessments
– Early Childhood Education– Elementary Education Subtest I– Elementary Education Subtest II– Essential Components of
Elementary Reading Instruction Middle Grades Assessments
– Middle Grades English Language Arts– Middle Grades General Science– Middle Grades Mathematics– Middle Grades Social Science
Secondary AssessmentsBiologyBusiness EducationChemistryEarth and Space ScienceEnglish Language ArtsFamily and Consumer SciencesHistoryMathematicsPhysicsSocial Science
K–12 AssessmentsArtEnglish to Speakers of Other
LanguagesHealthMusicPhysical EducationSchool CounselorSchool Library Media SpecialistSpanishSpecial Education
State Validation and Standard Setting
Your State Educators-Validate test content-Recommend passing score
National Benchmark Information
ResultsAnalyzer™
ResultsAnalyzer™ allows you to:
Customize reports based on current data
View, download, and print reports Access multiple years of test and
registration data Inform program evaluation Target remediation for teacher
candidates Facilitate reporting for state and
national accreditation Support institutional research
* No registration fee & all CBT** Includes $50 one time per year fee
*** Coming soon
NES/PRAXIS Test Fee Comparison
The NES: A New, Computer-Based Certification Testing Program NES and Evaluation Systems
Relevant, Contemporary Test Content
100% Computer-Based Testing Superior Customer Service Candidate Support IHE and State Support NES fees Why the NES? Q & A
WHY the NES?
WHY the NES? Content:
Latest national standards, fresh, dynamic
CBT NOW!Superior access, on-demand/immediate scores
Customer Service:Proven track record, responsive, dedicated web portal
Candidate Support:Online practice test NOW! Informative score reports
IHE/State Support:Dedicated website, exceptional Title II support, cutting-edge ResultsAnalyzer™
Candidate Fees: much lower!!
* No registration fee & all CBT** Includes $50 one time per year fee
*** Coming soon
NES/PRAXIS Test Fee Comparison
?Questions?
Les McCallumProgram Associate
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