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November 16, 2009 Workshop for Senior Parents HSPA

NJ High School Proficiency Assessment. New Jersey has had a graduation proficiency test requirement in place since 1988.Proficiency requirements have been increased over the years to assure that every graduate is prepared for success in 21st century.. When NJ Department of Education introduced the

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November 16, 2009 Workshop for Senior Parents HSPA

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    1. November 16, 2009 Workshop for Senior Parents HSPA / AHSA Dr. Lovie Lilly, Principal Janice McGowan, Assistant Principal Dr. Janet Bustrin, Language Arts Teacher Joe Lucchetta, Math Teacher William Santella, Math Teacher Elaine Weiland, Math Teacher Joyce Leslie, Math Teacher

    2. NJ High School Proficiency Assessment New Jersey has had a graduation proficiency test requirement in place since 1988. Proficiency requirements have been increased over the years to assure that every graduate is prepared for success in 21st century.

    3. When NJ Department of Education introduced the HSPA in late 90s, many students who had passed their classes were not able to demonstrate proficiency on the test. SRA (Special Review Assessment) provided an alternative way for students to demonstrate that they had mastered required learning goals.

    4. In 2005, state Board of Education voted to eliminate the SRA because of concerns that it was not sufficiently rigorous and that students were not being adequately prepared for life after high school. SRA set to expire in 2009. June, 2009, state Board of Education voted to continue SRA but to change procedures and rename it as the Alternative High School Assessment (AHSA).

    5. HSPA has 2 parts: Mathematics Language Arts Literacy (LAL) PASSING the HSPA requires that the student earn a score of 200 or better on each part. Students who do not pass one of the parts must retake the part they failed (math or LAL) and must participate in the AHSA until they demonstrate proficiency. Students who do not pass will not graduate.

    6. TIMELINE for 2010 All students who have not yet passed HSPA are scheduled for Supplemental-12 class in affected area (math or LAL). All students who have not yet passed HSPA retook test in October, 2009. Results of October test will be available to district by December 18. Students who pass Oct. HSPA will be removed from Supp-12 class and receive 2.5 credits for Semester 1. Students who did not pass must participate in AHSA.

    7. ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT 2010 January 4, 2010 Return from winter vacation. January 6 28 - First testing Window March 31 Results of First testing window available April 5-9 District April vacation April 12-30 Second Testing Window June 2 Results of Second testing window available. July 7 (likely) Third Testing Window August 31 Results of Third testing window available.

    8. What happens during each Testing Window??? Language Arts Literacy Students must pass 3 tasks: 1 writing 2 reading Student may only attempt 4 tasks.

    9. Mathematics Student must pass 4 tasks: 1 task in Number and Numerical Operations 1 task in Geometry and Measurement 1 task in Patterns and Algebra 1 task in Data Analysis and Probability Student may only attempt 5 tasks

    10. Sample AHSA Writing Task As a result of the Presidents symposium on volunteering, your principal wants to start a volunteer program at your school. You have been selected for a planning committee that is charged with discussing volunteerism (community service) among students in the school. As part of your involvement in this committee, you are asked to write an article for the school newspaper. This article will discuss the effects of good deeds and volunteerism in the community and the benefits or disadvantages to teenagers. Write an article that will convince your peers that volunteerism provides many benefits for both parties. You will need to provide examples or evidence to make your case.

    11. Sample AHSA Math Task Yolanda and Lou take similar jobs in competing companies. Yolandas starting salary is $28,000 per year with a 5% raise at the end of each year. Lous starting salary is $30,000 per year with a raise of 3% at the end of each year. A) What would the raises be for each of them at the end of the first year? What will their new salaries be at the end of the first year? B) Generate a table to show their salaries for the first five-year period. C) Does Yolandas salary ever overtake Lous salary. Explain your answer.

    12. What makes this year different from prior years? Tasks scored by outside readers. No results until late March. All tasks must be completed during 3 week window. No extensions. Only one chance at each task, except for one extra in each content area (math and LAL).

    13. What can parents do to help? Attendance. Make sure students attend every day. Eliminate distractions. Try to avoid scheduling other activities during window; minimize student work schedules. Encourage students to work seriously every day. Preparation is vital. Encourage your children to use the conference period. Communicate with the teachers about their progress.

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