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Focusing on Washington State Assessment for Learning in Science

The Washington State Assessment for Learning in Science presentation outlines critical changes in the state's science assessments, including the transition to Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) and High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE). Key modifications are highlighted, such as shorter testing durations, fewer written responses, and the introduction of computerized testing. The presentation also details the timeline for implementing new science standards starting in 2011 and 2012, encouraging educators to align instructional practices with updated assessment frameworks.

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Focusing on Washington State Assessment for Learning in Science

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  1. Focusing on Washington State Assessment for Learning in Science Kara Monroe Science Assessment Specialist OSPI June 26, 2009

  2. OSPI Science AssessmentTeam Tara Richerson Assessment Specialist tara.richerson@k12.wa.us Kara Monroe Assessment Specialistkara.monroe@k12.wa.us Troi Williams Assessment Support troi.williams@k12.wa.us Science Assessment Leadership Team (SALT) The 160+ members of this team have developed deep understanding of assessment and are available to provided PD. Contact information is available on the science assessment webpage. OSPI Science Assessment Webpage www.k12.wa.us/assessment/WASL/Science

  3. State Assessments

  4. Overall Changes • Name change: • Measurements of Student Progress (3-8) • High School Proficiency Exams (HS) • Shorter, single session (except Writing) • 75 minutes elementary • 90 minutes middle school • 120 minutes high school

  5. Overall Changes continued • Fewer written responses • Only 4-5 Short Answers per subject • 3-8 testing window moved to May • Starting week of May 10th • Exact dates depend on delivery method

  6. Overall Changes continued • Computerized testing-optional to start • 2010: Reading and Math, 6-8 • 2011: R, M, and Science, 5-8 • 2012: R, M, and S, 4-High School • Percent online grows each year • Paper-and-pencil • 3rd grade, Writing?, some special populations

  7. Keep in mind as you plan…

  8. Science 2010

  9. WA Science Standards(2007 test and item specifications) 9

  10. 5th Grade MSP for 2010

  11. 8th Grade MSP for 2010

  12. High School (HSPE) for 2010

  13. Science2011 & Beyond

  14. WA Science Standards(2009)

  15. New Standards = we need to change everything to match the new standards • Test Map • Item Specifications • Asking about stuff we’ve never asked about = new items • May not assess some things we used to assess regularly.

  16. Timeline: 5th and 8th • New standards tested starting 2011 • Test Map and Item specifications: planning, working, and decision making meetings: April-August 2009 • Item writing: July 2009 • Pilot testing: embedded in 2010 MSP

  17. Timeline: High School • New standards tested starting 2012 • Test Map and Item specifications: planning, working, and decision making meetings: April-August 2010 • Item writing: July 2010 • Pilot testing: embedded in 2011 HSPE

  18. End of Course exam? • OPSI and Board of Education will submit a report to the Legislature about End-of-Course options in High School Science. • Legislature will most likely act in 2010 session. • We will adjust our plans to carry out the law.

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