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State High School Assessments Dr. Jerry Pitzl

State High School Assessments Dr. Jerry Pitzl. New Mexico High School Competency Examination (NMHSCE). Criterion-referenced test in subject areas of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and written composition First administered at Grade 10

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State High School Assessments Dr. Jerry Pitzl

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  1. State High School Assessments Dr. Jerry Pitzl NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

  2. New Mexico High School Competency Examination (NMHSCE) • Criterion-referenced test in subject areas of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and written composition • First administered at Grade 10 • Students must pass all six subtests to receive HS diploma • Students may retake subtests in junior year and twice in senior year NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

  3. NMHSCE (continued) • Seniors who do not pass the examination, but fulfill other course and credit requirements may receive a certificate of completion (or “attendance”) from their district/high school and return during the next five years to retake the exam, pass it, and receive a diploma. • Fall NMHSCE results in-site to districts on Jan. 12, 2005 NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

  4. Testing window is Nov. 1-12, 2004 Administered to students in Grade 12 and Grade “13” who have yet to pass all subtests or who have not taken the exam at all Practice tests are not included with materials Oct. 21, 2004 - Test materials to districts Dec. 3, 2004 – Test materials and answer documents must be in-site at CTB Jan. 12, 2005 – Test score reports in-site to districts Dispose of old Test Coordinator’s and Administrator’s Manuals Completion of student-identifying information – accuracy is very important! NMHSCE Fall 2004 Administration NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

  5. Testing window is Jan. 18– Feb. 4, 2005 Offered in English and Spanish Administered at Grade 10 and to students in Grades 11 - “13” who have yet to pass all subtests or who have not taken the exam Practice tests are not included with materials January 7, 2005- Test materials to districts February 18, 2005 – Test materials and answer documents must be in-site at CTB TBD – Test score reports in-site to districts Dispose of old Test Coordinator’s and Administrator’s Manuals Completion of student-identifying information – accuracy is very important! NMHSCE Regular Administration NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

  6. *** Important Information Regarding NMHSCE Scoring For the 2004-05 school year, all NMHSCE subtests will be scored by CTB/McGraw-Hill using the 175 passing score. This includes tests of students who first tested under the 150 passing score. To ensure that students will not be deprived of their original passing score of 150, it will be the responsibility of each district to identify these students and to check their scores when test scores are received. The following guidelines will ensure accurate pass/fail determination for students in the 150 passing score category: • If a studentscores at 150 - 174, a “fail” will be reported by CTB. In this case, the district is authorized to change the “fail” to a “pass.” NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

  7. Important Information Regarding NMHSCE Scoring (continued) • No action is required for the following two conditions: • If a student scores 175 or above the outcome remains a “pass.” • If a student scores below 150 the outcome remains a “fail.” • Districts will submit a report to the PED listing all students who were reported as “fail” but whose score on any subtest is determined to be a “pass” based on the criteria noted above. A brief memorandum to the Assessment and Evaluation Bureau will be satisfactory • Accuracy is very important and impacts the Accountability System ratings for schools. NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

  8. Waivers & NMHSCE • Timing – PED will make every effort to inform districts as soon as possible after receiving the request. • Purpose – unusual circumstances • Process 1. Documentation to demonstrate proficiency against standards to local board 2. Local superintendent makes written request for waiver to Secretary of Education (Copy to A&E, Attn:Dr. Jerry Pitzl). 3. Response from Secretary of Education NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

  9. New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) • Criterion-referenced test (CRT) at Grade 11 in Reading and Mathematics designed to measure student performance against state standards • The NMHSSA is a Standards Based Assessment required under NCLB. Attendance requirements are dictated by AYP: 95% for whole groups and subgroups. • Contractor is Pearson Educational Measurement (PEM) • Offered in English only NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

  10. Testing window is February 28-March11, 2005 Administered at Grade 11 only Practice tests items will be available on the PED website late October 2004 Enrollment information will be sent to districts late November 2004 February 14, 2005 - Test materials received in districts March 17, 2005 – Deadline for return of test materials to the contractor Mid-July – Test score reports in-site to districts Dispose of old Test Coordinator’s and Administrator’s Manuals from Fall 2003 Completion of student-identifying information – accuracy is very important! NMHSSA (continued) NM Public Education Department/Assessment Unit/10-23-03

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