Tweet about your The Suite of Assessments ACT vs. SAT Supports for Transition

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1 Tweet about your The Suite of Assessments ACT vs. SAT Supports for Transition

2 Welcome Wendy Zdeb-Roper Executive Director Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals org mymassp.org Joanne Hopper General Education Leadership Connect with me on Linkedin

3 Learning Targets Develop understanding of how the College Board s Readiness Assessment System, Suite of Assessments build and connect. Develop initial understanding of how the redesigned SAT is similar and different from ACT. Identify supports principals and teachers might use to effectively utilize the identified tools and resources in daily classroom practice.

4 Note Taking Devices

5 Testing Calendar for Michigan Merit Exam: SAT, Work Keys & wrap around SAT: April 12th Work Keys: April 13th Window for wrap around: April 11 th -April 29th Social Studies/Science only wrap around PSAT 9 & 10: April 12 th or April 13th [Enter Presentation Name in

6 Fall Testing? - What is your District doing short term/long term? PSAT/NMSQT is available for 10 th & 11 th Oct.14 or Oct.28 Considerations for fall testing: Allows for AP potential reports Qualifies students for scholarship money Allows Kahn Academy remediation Provides a practice SAT

7 Tweet about your Turn & Talk Is your District Fall testing this year? Why or why not? Do you see Fall testing as short term or long term?

8 Beyond Assessment: Delivering Opportunity 42.6% of SAT takers met the benchmark 15.8% of African American SAT takers met the benchmark 23.4% of Hispanic SAT takers met the benchmark 33.5% of Native American SAT takers met the benchmark

9 Beyond Assessment: Delivering Opportunity Less than half of the students who take the SAT are college ready. 100% 80% 60% 40% 44% 43% 43% 43% 43% 20% 0%

10 Michigan Graduating Class % Meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks

11 Turn and Talk What are your key talking points for stakeholders? How will the SAT college readiness score be calculated differently than the ACT? Knowing that these are National scores and that at this time only Delaware and the District of Columbia are 100% test taking States what do you anticipate in terms of scores for Michigan & your District? How do these compare to your current ACT College Readiness Rates?

12 The College Board Readiness & Success System

13 The College Board Readiness & Success System Key Components Focused and useful What should I focus on? Open and clear Common scale and scores over time Reporting connected to classroom work

14 SAT Suite of Assessments

15 Longitudinal Progress Monitoring Total Scores and Section Scores will be on a vertical scale.

16 Longitudinal Progress Monitoring Section Scores Test, Cross Test, and Total Score

17 Grade Level Appropriate Reading

18 Grade Level Appropriate Writing & Language

19 Grade Level Appropriate Math

20 SAT Suite Implementation Model Detailed performance feedback connected to standards and instruction Monitor student progress towards college readiness over time Ability to track progress, diagnose, intervene, and accelerate Robust cumulative and individual student reporting for instructional planning Khan Academy Practice to improve performance Access to career exploration and college planning tools Increased access to scholarship opportunities Planning for challenging courses, including Identifying students with AP Potential All-In and Apply to 4 supports for low-income students

21 Stand and Talk Why/How might a district incorporate the College Board s Suite of Assessments? PSAT 8 and 9 serve as a foundation for understanding student progress as they enter high school; PSAT 10 and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for Juniors is a check in on student progress and pinpoints areas for improving readiness. SAT is the capstone assessment that provides a powerful connection to college.

22 The College Board Readiness & Success System

23 The College Board Readiness & Success System How do I improve? Key Components Content partnerships with: Classroom teachers Khan Academy Delivery partnerships with Community-based Organizations like Boys & Girls Club.

24 Personalized Practice

25 Khan Academy: Road to Success Jeff s Path to SAT Success 2 Personalized Learning Roadmap 1 Send Score Data 3 Official SAT Practice Tests With Scoring for Paper & Pencil Powered By Schools, Educators, Community Groups

26 Tied to Classroom Learning The Khan Academy practice program links to classroom learning and will guide students to: Focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for college and career readiness. Review any knowledge gaps demonstrated in their PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or SAT performance. Practice within the most appropriate content areas. Build familiarity with the SAT format, question styles, and testing experience.

27 Developed with the Test Makers The Khan Academy practice program is the only one of its kind developed in collaboration with the writers and developers of the SAT it s the best available and it s free! Students will be able to access the new Khan Academy practice program starting in May Students taking the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2015 and the redesigned SAT in March 2016 will be able to receive their personalized practice plans after scores are released.

28 The College Board Readiness & Success System Key Components AP Potential Fee Waivers Expanded scholarship opportunities SAT School Day How do I pay for college?

29 Let s Take the PSAT The College Board released a version of the redesigned PSAT in March of We will take just the first section of the Reading test to get a feel for the assessment. No pressure for you! Just get a sense of what this test is like for the kids.

30 PSAT Answers Elect one person to read the answers at the table. Talk through each answer as you go did you find it difficult? What do you think students would find difficult?

31 8 Key Changes to the SAT

32 8 Key Changes to the SAT Students will need to: Interpret meaning based on context Master relevant vocabulary Engage in close reading Where do you see evidence of this in the practice test?

33 8 Key Changes to the SAT Students will need to: Interpret, synthesize, and use evidence found in a wide range of sources Support the answers they choose Integrate information conveyed through both reading passages and informational graphics

34 Command of Evidence For every passage students read, there will be at least one question asking them to select a quote from the text that best supports the answer they have chosen in response to the preceding question. Some passages will be paired with informational graphics, and students will be asked to integrate the information conveyed through each in order to find the best answer.

35 Command of Evidence Do students have the opportunity to read and analyze informational graphics in their classes? How can all staff support students in this work? How can you ensure that teachers are providing practice passages and questions from their own content that is similar to the SAT?

36 Redesigned Reading Single and paired passages Cross disciplinary contexts: US and world literature History/social studies (Founding documents/great global conversations) Science Informational graphics Range of text complexity Focus on: Words in context Command of evidence

37 Redesigned SAT Rdg - Passage Content U.S. and World Literature (20% of Test) 1 passage that is words in length 10 multiple choice questions (20% of test) History/Social Studies (40% of Test) 2 passages, or 1 passage and 1 pair of passages words in length questions each (40% of test) 1-2 Graphics Science (40% of Test) 2 passages, or 1 passage and 1 pair of passages words in length questions each (40% of test) 1-2 graphics

38 Redesigned Writing & Language SAT Writing and Language Test (35 Mins) Scale Score Multiple Choice 4 passages ( words/passage) Multiple Question Types: Argument Informative Nonfiction Narrative Informational graphics Focus on: Expression of ideas Standard English conventions Words in context Command of evidence

39 Redesigned SAT Writing and Language Test Passage Focus Careers (1 passage; 11 questions) History/Social Studies (1 passage; 11 questions) Humanities (1 passage; 11 questions) Science (1 passage; 11 questions)

40 8 Key Changes to the SAT The redesigned essay will: More closely mirror college writing assignments Cultivate close reading, careful analysis, and clear writing Promote the practice of reading a wide variety of arguments and analyzing an author s work

41 Redesigned SAT - Essay The Target: Students can demonstrate college and career readiness proficiency in producing a cogent and clear written analysis using evidence drawn from an appropriately challenging source text written for a broad audience.

42 Redesigned SAT - Essay 3 distinctive features of the redesigned SAT Essay include: Use of a common prompt Emphasis on analysis of argument Use of clear, powerful evaluation criteria

43 Key 1 - Common Prompt

44 Key 2 - Analysis of Argument Unpacking the Prompt: 1. Explain how the writer builds an argument to persuade the audience. 2. Based on the writer s claim. 3. Explain how the author uses evidence (facts or examples) to support claims, reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence, stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion to add power to the ideas expressed or features of your own choice to add power to their argument. 4. Focus on relevant aspects of the passage. 5. Not explaining whether you agree or not with the claim, but focus on HOW the writer builds an argument.

45 Reading, Analysis and Writing Reading: Demonstrate thorough comprehension of the passage. Analysis: Demonstrate skill in evaluating the author s use of evidence, reasoning, style, and other stylistic or persuasive techniques and support and develop claims with well-chosen evidence from the passage. Writing: Focused, organized, and precise, with an appropriate style and tone that varies sentence structure and follows the conventions of standard written English.

46 Key 3 - Clear, Powerful Evaluation Criteria

47 Essay Scoring Every SAT Essay will be read by two graders. Each grader will award 1 to 4 points each in reading, analysis, and writing. The graders scores will be combined for a total of 2 to 8 points in each of the three categories.

48 Redesigned SAT - Essay Essay scoring will consist of 3 subscores: Reading 2 8 Scale Analysis 2 8 Scale Writing 2 8 Scale

49 The ESSAY is only Available on the SAT The essay is available on the SAT, but not on the PAST/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9.

50 8 Key Changes to the SAT Current research shows that three key areas most contribute to readiness for college and career training: Problem Solving and Data Analysis (quantitative literacy) Heart of Algebra (mastery of linear equations) Passport to Advanced Math (familiarity with more complex equations)

51 Redesigned SAT - Math 80 Mins of Time Allotted 55 mins with calculator section (38 questions) 25 mins w/out calculator section (20 questions) 58 Total Questions 45 Multiple Choice (4 options) 13 Student Produced Response (Grid In)

52 Comparison of ACT to Redesigned Math ACT 60 mins minutes Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Algebra II Trigonometry SAT 80 minutes Heart of Algebra Problem Solving & Data Analysis Passport to Advanced Math Additional Topics

53 8 Key Changes to the SAT Students will engage with questions that: Directly relate to the work performed in college and career Include charts, graphs, and passages likely to be encountered in science, social science, and other majors and careers Feature multistep applications to solve problems in science, social science, career scenarios, and other real-life contexts

54 8 Key Changes to the SAT Students will apply their math skills to answer questions in science, history, and social studies contexts.

55 8 Key Changes to the SAT The redesigned SAT will include one of the following: An excerpt from one of the Founding Documents A text from the ongoing Great Global Conversation about freedom, justice, and human dignity. No prior knowledge of the text will be required.

56 8 Key Changes to the SAT One point for each correct answer Zero points for unanswered items Zero points for wrong answers

57 About the Redesigned SAT

58 Comparison of

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60 Redesigned SAT - Revisited

61 Redesigned SAT - Revisited

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63 Redesigned SAT - Revisited

64 Building a Network of Support

65 Enter G.E.L.N. General Education Leadership Network Network of General Education Directors from each ISD/RESA/RESD in Michigan Serve under the direction of MAISA Collaborate with MDE and other Michigan leadership organizations Support leadership, teaching, and learning in Michigan s schools

66 Vision: GELN will serve as a proactive, key decision-making group that develops collaboration and efficiencies on projects, issues, and policy regarding student learning. Mission: GELN s mission is to provide leadership and direction focused on teaching and learning among Michigan s ISD/RESAs.

67 SAT Train the Trainers GELN Sponsored Events in August 2015

68 MAISA GELN MCAN MDE MAC MAISA Math Group Michigan SAT Task Force MASA MASSP MAISA ELA Group College Board Math/ Science Center Network

69 What information/resources are needed to support stakeholders with transition to SAT? Board Members Administrators Teachers Counselors Students Parents

70 Educator Support ISDs and Ed Orgs Resources to provide training and guidance Central Office Administrators Timelines, costs, logistics, sample tests, reporting and score correlations, test progression/growth indicators Principals Overview, timelines, ordering details, sample tests, test progression/growth indicators, released items, scoring information and Khan Academy Resources Counselors Accommodations information, ordering details, score conversations, testing dates and times, Khan Resources Teachers Test details and samples, testing logistics, focus on content and instruction, progression of content and tests, scoring information, Khan resources

71 Student and Parent Support Test overview and timelines Strategies for best performance Khan resources Scoring information Guidance for next steps

72 MAISA GELN MCAN MDE MAC MAISA Math Group? What resources do we each have to share? MASA MASSP MAISA ELA Group College Board Math/ Science Center Network

73 Share information in timely manner Provide introductory training SUPPORT PLAN Create resource access portal Develop additional resources

74 TARGETED FOCUS AREAS Prepare for Year One SAT Provide resources for target stakeholder groups in readiness for Year 1 Test Support Instructional Shifts Support teachers with instructional shifts necessary for standards alignment Personalize Student Learning Support students in identifying strengths and addressing challenges with personalized resources

75 Content-Area Support Goal: To provide deeper-levels of support for classroom teachers Lead by MAISA Math and ELA content groups Other state-level content areas groups also collaborating on this effort Resources will include: Reading, writing, mathematics resources Data analysis tools to link curriculum, instruction and assessment

76 Web Resource Portal Updated regularly as resources become available Address:

77 GELN Feedback and Questions Joanne Hopper, Ed.D., Director General Education Leadership Network (989) Kathleen Miller, Chair, GELN SAT Task Force Shiawassee RESD (989) Ext. 2214

78 Resources to Explore A side-by-side comparison of the current and redesigned SAT A simplified one-page blueprint of the redesigned SAT es/sat-blueprint.pdf Sign-up for updates from College Board about the new SAT Sample Questions, Answer Explanations and Skills Crosswalk org/sat-suite-assessments/practice

79 Resource Handout

80 Contact Information Wendy Zdeb-Roper Executive Director Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals org Connect with me on Linkedin Joanne Hopper Director General Education Leadership Network (989)