Using ACCUPLACER to Enhance College and Career Readiness for High School Students Agenda

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1 Using ACCUPLACER to Enhance College and Career Readiness for High School Students Agenda The Big Issues Design of ACCUPLACER Use of ACCUPLACER scores How is ACCUPLACER different? Introducing ACCUPLACER Diagnostics Intervention with MyFoundationsLab Preparing Students to Take ACCUPLACER

2 The Big Issues The Big Issues for College Bound Students Eligibility Admission Persistence Affordability Completion Graduation College Readiness is the concept ACCUPLACER as a measure

3 Design of ACCUPLACER ACCUPLACER is the most widely used Placement Assessment in the US Used in all 50 states And in 19 countries State or system wide ACCUPLACER use Institutions: 49% 2 year 37% 4 year 14% High schools

4 ACCUPLACER Platform Internet-based, on-demand testing Computer-adaptive testing format Placement and Diagnostic exams Reliable and Valid ACCUPLACER Tests Placement Reading Comprehension (20) Sentence Skills (20) Arithmetic (17) Elementary Algebra (12) College Level Math (20) WritePlacer Computer Skills Placement (30/70) Local Tests ESL Suite Reading Skills (20) Sentence Meaning (20) Language Usage (20) Listening (20) WritePlacer ESL Diagnostics Reading Comprehension Sentence Skills (40) Arithmetic (40) Elementary Algebra (40) (40)

5 Test Blueprint Arithmetic Computation fractions Computation decimal numbers Problems involving percent Estimation, ordering, & number sense Word problems & applications Elementary Algebra Real Numbers Linear equations, inequalities, and systems Quadratic expressions & equations Algebraic expressions & equations (other than linear and quadratic) Word problems & applications Sentence Skills Sentence Structure Sentence Boundaries Modifiers Diction/Logic Agreement Reading Comprehension Passage-Based Reading: Main Idea PBR: Supporting Detail PBR: Inference PBR: Author's Purpose/Rhetorical Strategies Sentence Relationships Use of ACCUPLACER Scores

6 Computer Adaptive Testing Typical Pattern of Student Responses Increased Difficulty Middle Difficulty Decreased Difficulty Score is calculated and the next best item is selected based on: Difficulty Content Test Specifications Branching Profiles: Test Scores Placement College Level Math Elementary Algebra Placement Arithmetic Placement Diagnostic Testing MyFoundationsL ab Retesting

7 Sample College Placement Policy Sample Community College Cut Scores

8 ACCUPLACER Diagnostics Test Blueprint Arithmetic Computation fractions Computation decimal numbers Problems involving percent Estimation, ordering, & number sense Word problems & applications Elementary Algebra Real Numbers Linear equations, inequalities, and systems Quadratic expressions & equations Algebraic expressions & equations (other than linear and quadratic) Word problems & applications Sentence Skills Sentence Structure Sentence Boundaries Modifiers Diction/Logic Agreement Reading Comprehension Passage-Based Reading: Main Idea PBR: Supporting Detail PBR: Inference PBR: Author's Purpose/Rhetorical Strategies Sentence Relationships

9 Student Diagnostic Score Report

10 Intervention with MyFoundationsLab

11 The ACCUPLACER diagnostic assessment is paired with proven MyFoundationsLab remediation. This powerful combined experience enhances college preparedness and student success. Independent Study: Student provides own access to technology and monitors own improvement Independent Study with Instructor/Teacher Guidance: Student provides own access to technology but is monitored by teacher/instructor Blended Learning: Teacher/instructor integrating technology into curriculum. Lab: Student is given access to technology and is monitored by instructor.

12 Implementation Possibilities Include: Creating a College Readiness course for Seniors which reviews the skills measured on ACCUPLACER and blends traditional instruction with MyFoundationsLab. Use MyFoundationsLab as part of an ongoing English and/or Math course Provide opportunities for independent study, preferably with teacher guidance Create an intervention program such as a Summer Boot Camp. A personalized study plan has been created for you based on your ACCUPLACER test results. Within 24 hrs you will receive an with your log in credentials and instructions on how to access your personalized study plan. If you have not provided an accurate address please. See your proctor to update your information.

13 Students enter the remediation tool. Click on the Learning Path.

14 The activities include reading,

15 videos, animations,

16 practice assignments, Writing Activity

17 and low-stakes assignments with immediate feedback.

18 And the assignments include a variety of learning aids for justin-time help. 3. Students can demonstrate topic mastery by taking a post-test with a mastery score or achieving a mastery score on all activities. (This is an instructor setting.)

19 There is also a focus on study skills.

20 Preparing Students to Take ACCUPLACER Taking ACCUPLACER Tests Computer adaptive Untimed On the screen: Only one question per screen Must answer before moving ahead Cannot skip questions Cannot review and change answers Can stop and finish later

21 Student Preparation Information on test content and design Sample Questions for Students Study App User Resources

22 Resources Inside ACCUPLACER Getting Started with ACCUPLACER ACCUPLACER User s Guide ACCUPLACER Program Manual ACCUPLACER Implementation Resources Online Multiple Weighted Measures Student Preparation Tools Introduction White Paper Setting MWM Up in ACCUPLACER Intervention Tools Executive Summaries Individual Case Studies iphone Study App Web Study App Validity Studies Overview Handbook Sample Report Software-based and non-software based intervention Best Practices Guide

23 Professional Development Resources Live webcasts held on a monthly schedule Recorded sessions on a variety of topics ACCUPLACER Account Setup presentation Setup process overview Step by step instructions Links to video demonstrations ACCUPLACER Outreach and Support Teams The Outreach Team Sr. Assessment Managers Provide service to institutions at the campus, system, and state levels Consultation, training, professional development, and advocacy On campus, face-to-face service Virtual service via webcast and phone ACCUPLACER Support Staff dedicated to troubleshooting, problem solving, Q/A Available 12 hours/day 6 days/week Phone: info@accuplacer.org Live chat

24 Questions? If you have additional questions after reviewing this recording, please contact ACCUPLACER at or call