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Keystone Connections: Biology

Keystone Connections: Biology. March 1, 2011 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM The Conference and Training Center IU 13. Session Topics. New Graduation Requirements Biology Keystone Exam Overview SAS Portal Tools for Local Biology Curriculum and Assessment Alignment

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Keystone Connections: Biology

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  1. Keystone Connections:Biology March 1, 2011 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM The Conference and Training Center IU 13

  2. Session Topics • New Graduation Requirements • Biology Keystone Exam Overview • SAS Portal Tools for Local Biology Curriculum and Assessment Alignment • IU 13 Summer 2010 Work Group Tools for Local Biology Curriculum Alignment • Curriculum Alignment Process (Biology and K-12) • Next Steps for IU 13 and School Districts

  3. What will success “look like”? • Identification of new tools/strategies for strengthening biology curriculum/assessment alignment for all students…or • Refined action plan for strengthening biology curriculum/assessment alignment for all students…or • Confirmation of biology curriculum/assessment alignment for all students.

  4. Materials/Resources • Three Modes to Match Your Learning Style • Binder: see, touch/manipulate, write • Web-based: 24-7 access from any computer • SAS Portal: PDE sanctioned materials and resources for strengthening your SAS; work in progress • IU 13 Science Wiki Space: Training specific materials and resources including locally produced supports • Jump Drive: one per district; e-copies in the event that the Wiki doesn’t work for all of you

  5. Binder • Tabs: • New Graduation Requirement • Biology Keystone Exam Information • Biology Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content • VMCMap for Biology • Academic Standards and Grade 11 PSSA AA & EC • Summer 2010 IU 13 Biology Curriuclum Work (LFS Format) • Assessment (General Assessment) • K-12 Curriculum Alignment • Notebook paper

  6. IU 13 Science WikiSpace • iu13science.wikispaces.com • E-mail in inbox • Membership only • Web-based document sharing • Collaboration/ discussion

  7. Collaborative Pairs Activity • With an “elbow partner” • Record on a sticky note something that both of you currently know about the Biology Keystone Exam • On another sticky note record something that both of you would like to know about the Biology Keystone Exam • Report out to the larger group/sorting by topic

  8. New PA Graduation RequirementHow does PA’s new graduation requirement impact biology students?

  9. New Requirement District Choice

  10. New Graduation Requirement -- Phase I • For the graduating classes of 2015 and 2016 (this year’s 7th and 8th graders) • Must demonstrate proficiency in four subjects that include an “End of Course Assessment” • Algebra 1 • Biology • English Composition • Literature

  11. New Graduation Requirement - Phase II • For the graduating classes of 2017 and beyond (this year’s 6th graders and below) • Must demonstrate proficiency in 6 of 10 courses that include an end-of-course assessment • 2 English (Comp and Literature) • 2 Math (Alg 1, Geo, Alg 2) • 1 Science (Bio, Chem) • 1 Social Studies (Civics, American History, World History) ?

  12. Keystones as % of Course Grade In addition to scale scores, each Keystone Exam is graded on a 100-point scale:

  13. Regarding District Choice FAQs

  14. Local Assessment Choice Validation Requirements: • To meet the state graduation requirements all local assessments must: - Align with state academic standards - Meet rigorous expectations, comparable to those used for the Keystone Exams - Be administered to all students Validation Cost Share: • For districts creating local assessments, the state will provide: - Technical assistance to help meet criteria - Half the cost of the assessment validation Validation Timeline: • A detailed timeline will be available on the SAS website (www.pdesas.org) in spring 2011

  15. Keystone Exams Key Dates ?

  16. Biology Keystone Exam 1) What content and process skills will be assessed on the Biology Keystone Exam? 2) What will the exam “look like”?

  17. Not a Curriculum Document Document for Creating an Assessment

  18. Structure of the Biology Keystone AA and EC

  19. Structure of the Biology Keystone AA and EC

  20. Biology Keystone Assessment Blueprint

  21. Estimated Time for Biology Keystone

  22. What will the items “look like”? • Biology Keystone Item and Scoring Sampler • Multiple Choice • Constructed Response with Item Specific Scoring Guides • Sample Responses

  23. Webb’s vs. Bloom’s • Webb’s Depth of Knowledge • Level 1 - Recall • Level 2 - Application • Level 3 - Strategic Thinking • Level 4 - Extended Thinking

  24. Table Activity -- Item Analysis • What must students know, understand and/or be able to do in order to correctly answer an item? • According to Webb’s, what depth of knowledge is required to answer correctly? • Select one item to share your analysis.

  25. Item Assignments for Analysis

  26. Alternate Assessment Pathway What option exists for students who fail to demonstrate proficiency on a Keystone after two attempts?

  27. Alternative Assessment Pathway • A student unable to meet the graduation requirement(s) after two attempts may supplement a Keystone through the completion of a project-based assessment • Has taken the course • Was unsuccessful after two attempts with the Keystone Exam • Has met the district’s attendance requirements for the course • Has participated in supplemental instruction services

  28. Project-Based Assessment • Aligned with the Keystone Exam modules • Developed by the PDE • Administered by school staff • Scored by regional panels of educators • Points will be added to a student’s highest Keystone score if his/her performance is judged “satisfactory.”

  29. DRAFT Timeline for Alternate Assessment Project Development • March 2011 -- Formal meeting of development team leadership to discuss project format • April 2011 -- Meeting for PA teacher teams to review draft of project format and recommend edits • May 2011 -- Work sessions to design/create project • Summer 2011 -- Training schedule begins

  30. Guidance for IEP Teams Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) should participate in the Keystone Exam or the local assessment with accommodations as necessary immediately following completion of the related course. Students can retake the exam during any subsequent administration.

  31. Guidance for IEP Teams Students with IEPs enrolled in courses designed to replace Algebra I, Biology, or Literature shall have their participation in the Keystone Exams, local assessment, or another assessment (alternate) as determined by the IEP Team. Students with IEPs not enrolled in related courses assessed by the Keystone Exams or local assessment would be required to participate in another assessment (alternate) as determined by their IEP Team.

  32. Guidance for IEP Teams A student with a disability will have the same opportunity as the non-disabled student to “test out” of the course by passing a Keystone Exam and scoring “advanced” if the school district has made this allowance. The student may be awarded credit for the course without actually taking the course.

  33. Consistency in Policy • The revised Chapter 4 regulations maintain the same graduation requirements for students with IEPsas the prior Chapter 4 regulations. • Students with disabilities who satisfactorily complete a special education program shall be granted a high school diploma. • 4.24. High school graduation requirements. http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter4/s4.24.html

  34. Adequate Yearly Progress: The transition from the 11th Grade PSSA to Keystones

  35. Planning for 2012-13: Keystone Exams: • Algebra 1 • In place of 11th grade Mathematics PSSA • Literature • In place of 11th grade Reading PSSA • Biology • In place of 11th grade Science PSSA • Not included in calculation for AYP

  36. USDoE Decisions • Petition U.S. Department of Education to allow the Keystone Exams to replace the 11th grade PSSA. • Submit standards and assessment peer review packet to USDE for approval.

  37. Two Things to Consider… • Immediate Consideration -- What do we need to do to strengthen our SAS for Biology? • Longer Term Consideration -- What do we need to do to strengthen K-12 Science SAS?

  38. Strengthening Your Standards-Aligned Biology Education System Immediate Priority Clear Standards FairAssessments Interventions StudentAchievement Materials & Resources CurriculumFramework Instruction

  39. Consideration #1 -- Biology Curriculum Alignment • Question #1 -- What do my students need to know, understand and be able to do prior to the Biology Keystone Exam? • SAS Portal Voluntary Tools • Biology Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content (Assessment Document) • Biology Keystone K-U-D Chart (unpacking) • VMCMaps for Biology

  40. What do ALL students need to be able to do (competency), know (concepts) and understand (big idea) by the end of a biology course? Unpacking the Bio AA & EC 1st Step in Curriuculum Alignment

  41. Biology AA & EC Crosswalk to the VMCMap for Biology

  42. IU 13 Summer 2010Biology Curriculum Work

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