NC Checklist of Academic Standards NCCLAS for EOC NCCLAS EOG Gr10 Writing

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NC Checklist of Academic Standards NCCLAS for
EOC NCCLAS EOG Gr10 Writing

• Carteret County Schools
• Test Coordinator and Assessor Training
• October 17, 2007

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NCCLAS Assessments

• EOC for Algebra I and II, Geometry, Biology,
  Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, English I,
  Civics Economics, U.S. History
• EOG for 10th Grade Writing
• HS Comprehensive Test of Reading Mathematics
  at Grade 10

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Eligible Students

• Students identified as limited English proficient
  (LEP) and eligible students with disabilities may
  participate in the NCCLAS instead of taking the
  standard multiple-choice tests.
• Criteria
• Because of limited English proficiency, the
  student cannot participate in the standard
  administration of one or more of the following
  state-mandated tests with or without
  accommodations.
• Identified as limited English proficient and
  assessed on the state-identified English language
  proficiency tests (IPT) as below Intermediate
  High in reading may participate in the NCCLAS
  assessment in reading, mathematics, and science
  for up to two years (24 months) in U.S. schools.
• Identified as limited English proficient and
  assessed on the state-identified English language
  proficiency tests (IPT) as below Superior in
  writing may participate in the NCCLAS assessment
  in writing for up to two years (24 months) in
  U.S. schools.
• Due to disability, the student cannot participate
  in the standard administration of the
  state-mandated tests because he/she is unable to
  access the paper and pencil test, even with the
  use of approved accommodations and assistive
  technology.

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NCCLAS Accommodations

• As per the IEP.
• Freedom of choice is not an option
• No surprises for the student
• Practice makes perfect
• Use it or report it and do it again
• When in doubt, ask in advance.

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NCCLAS Materials

• Test Administrators Manual
• One Assessment folder per student per subject
• One Student Profile form per student per subject
• Three Final Goal Scoring Worksheets per student
  per subject
• One vinyl envelope for material storage per
  student per subject
• ___________________
• All NCCLAS materials are subject specific.
  Make sure you have the correct materials for the
  student being assessed.

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NCCLAS EOC Student Profile

• EOC completed at the mid-point of the
  assessment period (10/18 10/31/07) and at the
  final scoring period (01/02 01/11/08).
• Gr10 Writing completed at the mid-point of the
  assessment period (01/24/08 02/01/08) and at
  the final scoring period (05/05 05/16/08).
• Assessor 1 is required to complete both the
  Beginning and Final Student Profiles. Assessor 2
  is does not complete either profile.
• Answer each question with specific information.
• For Profile questions 1 and 2, include detailed
  information about the students performance in
  the particular grade level subject/content area.
  For example, Can perform two digit addition
  using regrouping, model the concept of
  multiplication using manipulatives, and counts to
  500 instead of Understands basic math concepts.

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NCCLAS Student Profile contd

• For Profile question 3, note specific information
  that might impact the students performance in
  the classroom.
• Includes medical or family issues, attendance
  issues, or specific aspects of a students
  particular disability that impacts performance
  (e.g., physical disabilities that might affect a
  students ability to manipulate writing materials
  or use a keyboard, limited access to assistive
  technology).
• Do not use a students disability area or limited
  English proficiency as an explanation for a
  factor that might influence academic performance.
  For example, Student does not understand
  English or Student is OHI are not appropriate
  responses.
• There may be some students for whom this question
  is not answered.

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Page 2 - Student Profile

• Assessor 1 is required to complete the assessment
  history on page 2 of the Student Profile.
  Assessment details must be included.
• Will need to refer to student cumulative folder
  and or student score reports for details of what
  type of assessment was given, when, and the
  achievement level attained.
• In those cases where testing information is not
  available or cannot be located for a specific
  year, it must be noted in Question 3 on page 1 of
  the Beginning Profile.
• Retain all completed Student Profiles in the
  Student Assessment Folder.

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Page 3 Final Student Profile

• Assessor 1 completes the Final Student Profile
  when the final objective scoring is completed.
• Required to note in the profile
• improvements in student performance,
• areas that continue to present difficulties, and
• any factors that may have impacted student
  performance.
• A separate final profile is completed for each
  student for each subject/content area assessed.

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Student Assessment Folder

• TC or Assessor 1 must complete the student
  information on the cover accurately. Student ID
  is whatever number is in the SSN field of SIMS.
  It is not the SIMS ID number.
• Assessor 1 is required to enter the Final
  Objective Level Performance for each Competency
  Goal listed.
• Assessors 2 and 3 do not have access to the
  Student Assessment Folder.
• Use the Objective Level Performance rubric inside
  the folder.

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Student Assessment Folder Sample Competency
Goal
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Student Assessment Folder Objective Level
Performance Indicators
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Student Work Folder Evidence

• Assessor 1 must compile a folder of student work
  gathered during the semester (year for writing).
• No specific number of work samples (evidences)
  are required.
• Evidences compiled must accurately document the
  individual objective scores as recorded in
  Student Assessment Folder.
• It is not necessary to have work samples to
  document each individual objective listed in the
  Student Assessment Folder. Samples may serve as
  evidence for more than one objective.
• Must annotate each work sample with the
  modifications or accommodations used (e.g., read
  aloud, shortened assignment, extra time, modified
  content, etc.) and the date. For future
  reference in the final assessment, it is also
  recommended that the pertinent objective(s) be
  noted.

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Student Work Folder contd

• Examples of evidences in the student work folder
  include
• Chapter or unit tests,
• Classroom assessments (both individual and whole
  group),
• Daily work samples,
• Information related to performance on
  computerized testing
• Assessor (teacher) observations and/or anecdotal
  notes
• Local and or teacher-made tests,
• Data sheets and results/interpretive information
  from nationally normed (commercially developed,
  achievement, skills checklist) tests.
• Assessor 2 and 3 use ONLY the students portfolio
  of evidences as basis for their assessment.

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Goal Level Scoring Worksheet

• Each assessor completes an assessment
  independently.
• Use Goal Level Scoring Rubric shown on the form
  to complete the Summary of Final Scores.
• Assessor 2 and 3 use the students work portfolio
  (evidences) ONLY as basis for their assessment.
• Assessors 2 and 3 do not have access to the
  Student Assessment Folder when completing the
  Goal Level Scoring Worksheet.
• Each assessor will use their Goal Level Scoring
  Worksheet to enter their final performance
  assessment into the on-line reporting system.
• Note that assessor (1 and 2) and principal must
  both sign the verification on the form prior to
  returning the materials to Testing. Must be
  actual signature, no stamps, no designees. No
  exceptions.

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Final Performance Assessment

• Assessor 1 and 2 report their assessments on-line
  independently.
• NOT PERMITTED TO VIEW SCORES GIVEN BY ANY OTHER
  ASSESSOR!!
• Use Goal Level Scoring Worksheet as reference.
• Reminder Assessors 2 and 3 only use the
  students portfolio of evidences as basis for
  their assessment recorded on their Goal Level
  Scoring Worksheet.

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Final Assessment contd

• Assessor 3 will only be required to complete Goal
  Level Scoring Worksheet and on-line entries if
  there is more than a two-point difference on any
  Competency Goal.
• Instructions regarding access to the NCCLAS
  website (including necessary passwords, etc.)
  will be sent via e-mail to each assessor on 2
  January.
• All assessments (1, 2 and 3 if needed) must be
  recorded on-line by 18 January and must be done
  in sequence.

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Administrative Details

• Assessor 1 starts process immediately collecting
  evidences and Beginning Profile.
• Assessor 2 is not required until 10 January.
• Assessor 3 may or may not be required.
• ALL NCCLAS materials and the students work
  folder are considered secure test materials.
  Dont copy. Dont ever discuss. Dont lose.
  Keep locked up. Materials cant leave the school
  building.

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Administrative Details contd

• Materials for all NCCLAS students will be
  returned to C.O. Testing by the school TC not
  later than 1 February for storage (12 months) and
  DPI audit.
• Return immediately all NCCLAS materials,
  including student work folder (evidences) for
  students transferring out of your school before
  the end of the assessment period.
• VERY IMPORTANT!! All assessors need to read the
  TAM section on Emphasizing Academic Rigor and
  Thinking Skills by 1 November.

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NCCLAS Scheduling

• Assessor 1 completes Beginning Student Profiles
  between 18 31 October.
• Access information for all assessors e-mailed
  individually on 2 January.
• Assessor 1 completes Final Student Profiles
  between 02 11 January.
• Assessor 1 completes on-line assessments between
  2 - 9 January and returns all documents and
  evidences to school TC by COB 9 January.

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NCCLAS Scheduling

• Assessor 2 completes on-line assessments between
  10 15 January and returns all evidences and
  Final Scoring Worksheet to school TC by COB 15
  January.
• TC and Assessor 3 notified 15 January, if
  Assessor 3 must complete any assessments.
• All final assessments completed and recorded
  on-line not later than COB 18 January.
• Principal reviews and signs verification on Final
  Scoring Worksheets after assessments complete.
• TC returns all NCCLAS, field test, and special
  study materials to Testing not later than COB 1
  February.

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Additional Information

• Assessors will complete an on-line survey prior
  to entering their final assessments.
• Assessor 1 must the Student Information Questions
  (demographic data) prior to entering on-line
  assessment. Will include estimated student grade
  in course/subject, accommodations, etc.
• ALL NCCLAS materials and student work folders
  (evidences) must be returned to C.O. Testing by
  1 February. No exceptions.
• Scores will be reported as soon as the last
  Assessor completes the on-line assessment.

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Test Security Testing Code of Ethics

• EVERYONE except students reads the Testing Code
  of Ethics.
• School personnel are not to disclose the
  contents of secure tests by discussing specific
  questions or information contained within the
  tests with each other or with students.
• In addition, excerpts must not be used at any
  time during classroom instruction or in resource
  materials as study guides.
• Access to the tests shall be limited to school
  personnel who have a legitimate need.
• Not copied, filed, used in instructional
  activities, reproduced, or paraphrased.

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Test Security Materials

• Everything issued out AND the student work
  folders (evidence) gets returned to C.O.
• Secure, locked, limited access storage area.
• USE TRACKING SHEETS FOR EVERYTHING!
• Count whenever any testing items change hands.
• Prohibit reproduction of all or any part for the
  tests/materials
• Prohibit employees from disclosing the content
• Minimize access of school personnel before,
  during, and after
• Report materials discrepancies immediately to C.O.