SLO+Pretests

Pre-test Announcement:The exam you are about to take will serve as a pre-test for this course. Today’s test is not designed to last longer than one regular school period. You are not expected to know all of the material on the exam. This assessment is going to be used to measure your growth in this course. Please make your best effort to answer the questions according to your current knowledge and understanding. || Step 3 – Calculate where the “50% line” falls for your course population. Each course in the “first 50%” requires an SLO. //Check with your department supervisor for specific questions on this topic. Also use the worksheet to determine your population. //  || ||
 * || ==== Common Questions on Reform Issues (View a complete list: [[file:Reform FAQs 09252012.docx]]) ==== ||
 * **How do we determine teacher of record in courses that are co-taught? (09.25.2012) ** || Teachers in co-taught sections have full responsibility for all students in that class. They share 100% of the students and will receive the same student learning objective and growth score. ||
 * **Do we test all students or only those in courses required for a teacher’s SLO? ****(09.25.2012) ** || In most cases we are interested in establishing data on all our students by pre/post testing but in this first year we are concerned primarily on giving exams to those who require them so as to minimize the grading and processing workload until the system has been well established. ||
 * **How are exams being held securely? ****(09.25.2012) ** || All pretests that are acquired from the WSWHE BOCES are being securely photocopied at District Office and delivered to the HS for storage in the basement vault. As exams are needed they will be dispersed throughout the day by administrators. Teacher made exams should be kept secure by department supervisors until testing occurs and locked after their completion. ||
 * **How do we explain pretests to our students? **
 * (09.25.2012) ** || Here is the script to be read before each administration of a pretest in the secondary schools:
 * **Are teachers allowed to score their own pretests? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">(09.25.2012) ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">While this was originally NOT allowed, our current understanding is that teachers should make every effort to never have “sole responsibility” for the grading of any exam that affects their accountability scores. Make every effort (within reason) to use team scoring or to exchange exam papers for grading within departments on the pretest. Only as a last resort should a teacher be scoring his/her own pre-tests. All post-tests will require team scoring. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">How are we to store the Pretests after grading? (09.25.2012) ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Pretests should be graded, scores recorded in an electronic spreadsheet, entered into Power School. Pre-tests should be bundled with a cover sheet and returned to the HS office. They will be stored in the vault for at least the remainder of this year. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">How will scores be given to administration? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">(09.25.2012) ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Scores should be reported to the department/academic supervisor via electronic spreadsheet (Excel) or via a printed list from Power School. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Can the pretest grade be reported on Edline without it being part of the grade? (possible with Edline) (09.25.2012) ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">If teachers record the score in their electronic grade book for recordkeeping purposes, // they should take care to make certain that the score does not appear on Edline // <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">for parents/students to view. The pretests __should not__ be calculated in the course scores. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'times new roman',times,serif;">How do we handle situations in which students miss the pre/post assessments?(09.25.2012) ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">For the most part, every effort should be made to have students make-up missed exams within a one-two week period after it is originally administered. If a student is not in your course (listed for BEDS purposes) or joins the course after the date of the exam, the student/data does not need to be recorded for accountability purposes. Students who are unable to sit for the Regents exam (post-test) due to lab ineligibility will not be counted for accountability. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">What needs to be completed by the Supervisor/teacher? (09.25.2012) ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">At this point, a simple list of the student names and scores with a breakdown of the dispersion across the following bands: 0-54, 55 - 64, 65-84, 85 - 100. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Where can I find the template for creating an SLO? (09.25.2012) ** || [[file:SLO-Template NYSED.doc]] ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">How do I determine what courses need an SLO? ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">(09.25.2012) ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Step 1 – Group your classes by course (ex. All my 10th grade English classes, including honors = 1 course)Step 2 - List your courses in descending population order.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">What is the HEDI scoring table being used for converting growth performance into points on the 0-20 scale?(09.25.2012) ** || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">See department supervisors for more complete explanation (to be reviewed at next Cabinet Meeting on October 2, 2012)