2013-2014 High School Assessments
2013 Fall Semester
What is the test for: / A common core test for English Language Arts and Educator Effectiveness (Pilot Year)
Administered to: / Grades 9 – 10
Test Dates: / August 27 – September 13
December 9 – December 20
Test Format: / Online
Estimated Length of test: / 45 minutes
Scoring: / Done by Acuity System
Data Entry: / None Needed
Primary Contact: / Michelle Logan (Content) 613-6882 / Ronda Hanson (Technical) 613-5024
Acuity Mathematics
What is the test for: / A common core test for Mathematics aligned to Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II courses and Educator Effectiveness (Pilot Year)
Administered to: / Students enrolled in
· Algebra 1
· Geometry 1
· Algebra 2
Test Dates: / September 23 – October 4
December 9 – 20
Test Format: / Online
Students may use classroom-approved calculators on this test
Estimated Length of test: / 60 minutes
Scoring: / Done by Acuity System.
Data Entry: / None Needed
Primary Contact: / Kristina Smith (Content) 613-6176 / Ronda Hanson (Technical) 613-5024
Plan
What is the test for: / Used to predict ACT scores and help student’s determine possible career paths based on interests
Administered to: / Grade 10
Testing Window: / October 14 – October 30
Test Format: / Pen and Paper
Estimated Length of test: / Approximately 2 hours
Scoring: / Completed by ACT/ The College Board
Data Entry: / None Needed
Primary Contact: / 10th grade counselors/ Ronda Hanson 613-5024
District Fitness Assessments
What is the test for: / To help determine that overall physical fitness of a student at the end of a fitness class and Educator Effectiveness (Pilot Year)
Administered to: / All students in a fitness/ P.E. Class
Test Dates: / December 2 – December 20
Test Format:
Estimated Length of test:
Scoring: / Rubric-based, graded by PE Teacher
Data Entry: / Infinite Campus
Primary Contact: / Chad Walker (Content) / Ronda Hanson (Technical) 613-5024
English Language Arts - LDC Task
What is the test for: / A pilot test designed to develop shared schema of Student and Educator Effectiveness
Administered to: / Grades 9 - 12
Test Dates: / Pre: August 27 – September 13
Post: December 2 – December 13
Test Format: / Pen and Paper
Estimated Length of test: / No time limit at this pilot stage – use teacher judgment
Scoring: / Rubric-based, graded by English Teacher
Data Entry: / Infinite Campus
Primary Contact: / Michelle Logan (Content) / Ronda Hanson (Technical) 613-5024
Mathematics – MDC Task
What is the test for: / A pilot test designed to develop shared schema of student performance and educator effectiveness
Administered to: / Students enrolled in
· Algebra 1
· Geometry 1
· Algebra 2
Test Dates: / November 11 – November 22
Test Format: / Pen and Paper
Estimated Length of test: / 45 to 60 minutes
Scoring: / Rubric-based, graded by Math teacher
Data Entry: / CDE Data Spreadsheet (return copy to Kristine Smith)
Primary Contact: / Kristina Smith (Content) / Ronda Hanson (Technical) 613-5024
District Music Assessment – Pre
What is the test for: / A pilot test designed to develop shared schema of student performance and educator effectiveness (Pilot Year)
Administered to: / Students enrolled in a Music Class
Test Dates: / September 30 – October 18
Test Format: / Pen and Paper
Estimated Length of test: / No time limit at this pilot stage – use teacher judgment
Scoring: / Rubric-based, graded by Music teacher
Data Entry: / Infinite Campus
Primary Contact: / Susan Harding (Content) / Ronda Hanson (Technical) 613-5024
District Art Assessment – Pre
What is the test for: / A pilot test designed to develop shared schema of student performance and educator effectiveness
Administered to: / Students enrolled in an Art class
Test Dates: / September 30 – October 18
Test Format: / Pen and Paper
Estimated Length of test: / No Time limit at this pilot stage – use teacher judgment
Scoring: / Rubric-based, graded by Art Teacher
Data Entry: / Infinite Campus
Primary Contact: / Lora Patrick (Content)/ Ronda Hanson (Technical) 613-5024
District CTE Assessment
What is the test for: / A pilot test designed to develop shared schema of student performance and educator effectiveness
Administered to: / Students in CTE classes
Test Dates: / Pre: September 9 – October 4
Post: December 9 – December 20
Test Format: / Online
Estimated Length of test: / 60 minutes
Scoring: / Done by Precision Exams systems
Data Entry: / None
Primary Contact: / Sue Thornburg (Content) / Ronda Hanson (Technical) 613-5024
District World Languages
What is the test for: / A pilot test designed to develop shared schema of student performance and educator effectiveness
Administered to: / All students taking a world language or cultures class
Test Dates: / December 2 – December 20
Test Format: / Pen and Paper
Estimated Length of test:
Scoring: / Rubric-based, graded by teacher
Data Entry: / Infinite Campus
Primary Contact: / Toni Theisen (Content) / Ronda Hanson (Technical) 613-5024