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You should have received an email with a link to access the meeting materials. You may also access the materials at the link below.

https://www3.cde.ca.gov/exfiles/downloadurl.aspx?pid=170&dc=acf7458a75854d0587

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The purpose of this application is to allow for file transfers between the California Department of Education (CDE) and non-CDE organizations. A project code and an upload/download password are required.

Project Information

Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series (ADAD)

This training series will provide direct, online training opportunities focusing on leveraging components of the Smarter Balanced comprehensive system of assessments to inform teaching and learning. There will be three distinct, independent components of this training series, with multiple opportunities-in both the summer and fall-to attend. Sessions in the fall will contain the same content as covered in the summer.

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The purpose of this application is to allow for file transfers between the California Department of Education (CDE) and non-CDE organizations. A project code and an upload/download password are required. Project Information Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series (ADAD) This training series will provide direct, online training opportunities focusing on leveraging components of the Smarter Balanced comprehensive system of assessments to inform teaching and learning.

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For more information on upcoming sessions and registration, please visit https://www.caaspp.org/training/training-opportunities.html
Expand the section titled 2021 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series for a complete list of sessions and dates.

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Please post technical issues or question here. 

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Please post technical issues or question here. 

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For help with TOMS, please email CalOutreach@ets.org

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If you need verification of attendance, please email CalOutreach@ets.org.

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Use the + symbol at the bottom of the column to post your question(s).

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Use the + symbol at the bottom of the column to post your question(s).

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Does the smarter content explorer show sample questions for the IAB, or just give information regarding the type of questions

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Does the smarter content explorer show sample questions for the IAB, or just give information regarding the type of questions

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Where can we find the pdf that listed the important vocabulary terms for each target that was just shown?

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Do all the items in Content Explorer appear in Sampleitems.smarterbalanced.org?

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Where can we access the answers to the IAB's?

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Where can we access the answers to the IAB's?

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Can you give a definition of a Task Model?

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Can you give a definition of a Task Model?

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How can I get training to become a test coordinator for different districts here in California? 

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How can I get training to become a test coordinator for different districts here in California? 

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Just to clarify...the class on July 21 is the same as this class, correct?  I just want to make sure it is not a part 1 and part 2.  Thank you.

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Just to clarify...the class on July 21 is the same as this class, correct?  I just want to make sure it is not a part 1 and part 2.  Thank you.

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Will there ever be a Interim test for Science?  IF not, why not especially if it is counted toward the CA Dashboard?  If so, when?
I believe that Science is just as important as ELA and Math. However, Science always gets treated differently. Hardly any resources but same length of test or longer.

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So I am looking at ELA grade 6 Claim 4, Target 4 and pulled up a sample question.  Where would I find the correct answers for these?

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So I am looking at ELA grade 6 Claim 4, Target 4 and pulled up a sample question.  Where would I find the correct answers for these?

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What do the range achievement levels mean and how are they given to the students? Are these based on results from a formal assessment?

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Where can we access the vocabulary list you referred to?

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the link to confirmation of attendance please. 

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the link to confirmation of attendance please. 

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Not quite sure what I'm supposed to be doing with the handout for math besides reading it. 

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Not quite sure what I'm supposed to be doing with the handout for math besides reading it. 

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Can we share the padlet with our colleagues?

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Where can I find the vocabulary lists that was shown by Deb?

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How can I get to the Smarter Content Explorer tab?

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How can I get to the Smarter Content Explorer tab?

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How time intensive is it for admin to create rosters? How do we gently nudge our very busy people at the beginning of the year to get this done quickly?

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Can a teacher view their own completion status, or is this only accessible by a test coordinator?

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Can a teacher view their own completion status, or is this only accessible by a test coordinator?

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I would like to enroll in the July-August sessions for Module 3 a and b, but these sessions are full. What can I do?

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Is it true that in order to get scores for the IAB (mulitple choice computer generated answers) questions students need to also complete the brief writes and/or performance task and have those hand scored first?

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Is it true that in order to get scores for the IAB (mulitple choice computer generated answers) questions students need to also complete the brief writes and/or performance task and have those hand scored first?

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You mentioned that if we just type in random numbers, it will skew the computer generated results... is this  true on the actual Spring Test? If a student does poorly on the Performance test, does it drastically change their overall score? Is there some sort of a percentage breakdown?

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What is the length of time for scored items to show results in the system?

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I need clarification. I thought I heard that Interim Items cannot be posted to a LMS. If this is the case, what are the options to share the practice material digitally for students to work on independently? I know the teacher casting/projecting and discussion is an option, but I would like a strategy that would allow students the opportunity to interact with the questions and tasks.

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How early can we get access to TOMS or is there a way to bypass having to wait for our school site testing coordinator to assign? In past, it has taken some time to get rosters and access set-up (usually by our 1st testing window in late fall) and if there is a way to get students assessed and analyze data much earlier for the purpose of driving instruction, knowing how would be great!

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Is it ok (legal) to use the sample items from Teacher Tools (connection playlist) as a Kami Activity on Schoology?  I want students to be able to annotate the text and question stem.  Or can I print out the Focus IAB item (non-standardized) to do the same annotation activity?

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Earlier, it was noted that there would be over 200 IABs available starting August 17th.  Am I reading that correctly?  It's just that right now I see 1 IAB for reading non-fiction.  I'd love to give different IABs under this domain so that growth is authentic and not a matter of muscle memory and repetition.  So I guess what I'm asking is...will I able to have variety in my Non-Fiction IABs or am I limited to just the 15-question that exists?

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Can you access TOMS with the same CAASP user name

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I found the link to this site in the handout.  Is this also accessible through Tools for Teaching?

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Can 3rd Grade teachers use the 2nd grade items from the ELPAC in a nonstandard way for learning and practice?

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Beginning 8/17, will the FIAB options be found under the viewing system button?

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Could we provide a copy of the exemplar for the students to review so they know what is expected of them?

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How do students access the interim tests online. When we take the summative, the district adds a "secure testing browser" icon onto the desktop on students chromebooks, but it is only there during the testing window. 

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How do students access the interim tests online. When we take the summative, the district adds a "secure testing browser" icon onto the desktop on students chromebooks, but it is only there during the testing window. 

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My 9th grade course team is hoping to use IABs as benchmarks throughout the year.  How can we access results and demographics after administering it? We'd like to have meaningful and timely discussions about results to inform instruction.

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Any way we can get outline of IAB Topics (at least) since it's released August 17th? Our district starts earlier and would like to do the UDL planning early.

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The screen (caassp website) you are showing is really blurry for me... is that on my end or are others experiencing the blurriness?  Also, yesterday I was able to adjust the % of my viewing screen and today I can't... Is there something that I'm doing wrong?  I can barely see what you're presenting.

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The screen (caassp website) you are showing is really blurry for me... is that on my end or are others experiencing the blurriness?  Also, yesterday I was able to adjust the % of my viewing screen and today I can't... Is there something that I'm doing wrong?  I can barely see what you're presenting.

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What is the relationship between the claims/targets assessed on the interims and the common core standards?

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I am complete novice and due to Covid, have never given any interim assessments. Do I have access to the reports and scoring, or does my district receive those and have to pass them on to me? I'm trying to envision the type of control that I have over the disaggregation of the data.

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I am complete novice and due to Covid, have never given any interim assessments. Do I have access to the reports and scoring, or does my district receive those and have to pass them on to me? I'm trying to envision the type of control that I have over the disaggregation of the data.

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Is there a way to have students log into the interim assessment with a "one click" instead of using using their SSID number each time?

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Will there be a recording of this session available?

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Will there be a recording of this session available?

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You mentioned that the test content is secure and that we may not publically post or display it, nor reproduce any of the materials. To clarify, does this mean that we may not post the questions in our classrooms for students to work on?

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Are districts able to use the IABs for grades? I know that the IABs can't be used for high stake purposes but our district would like to know if we could tie a letter grade to an IAB result only if the student well. Kind of like a reward for trying their best on the IAB.

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Do the Interim Assessments need to be corrected teacher? Hand scoring?

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Do the Interim Assessments need to be corrected teacher? Hand scoring?

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I'm interested in administering interim assessments w/my class. Can you share what reasoning should I give my district to allow me to administer interim assessments?

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As a sped teacher, I find my students being very stressed by testing.  What alternatives do I have?

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I see that the interim assess certain claims/targets. Where can I find a list of these claims and targets? Also, how do these claims and targets relate to the standards?

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Can you clarify all of these, please

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Do you have a link to the quick reference guides?

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Are the Quick Reference Documents in the Session 2 Folder? If not, where can I find them?

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Where can I find those resources on slide22?

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Where can I find those resources on slide22?

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Can the interim assessments available at any time?

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I am confused, this is my first session, but I heard for some this is the 2nd session. I know I am registered for July 14, 20, and August 4. 

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I am confused, this is my first session, but I heard for some this is the 2nd session. I know I am registered for July 14, 20, and August 4. 

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Can a student take an interim assessment for a grade level different from their actual grade?

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Will we be taught how to set up assessments and pull results data?

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Will we be taught how to set up assessments and pull results data?

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You cut out - the comment was know, where I am, where I am going, and ... what was the third comment?

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You cut out - the comment was know, where I am, where I am going, and ... what was the third comment?

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I am new teaching and my grade level, 7th and 8th math and science. How much time should be spent on each type of assessment?

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Is this the same presentation as Module 1 on 7/13?

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Is this the same presentation as Module 1 on 7/13?

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Is this session the same as Module 1 training on 7/13?

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Is this session the same as Module 1 training on 7/13?

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When we give the Smarter Balance test at the end of the school year, is the test adaptive?  

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When we give the Smarter Balance test at the end of the school year, is the test adaptive?  

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Who is able to see student scores at the school site?

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Who is able to see student scores at the school site?

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For the student data, how do I get scores just for my class?

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For the student data, how do I get scores just for my class?

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Are the teacher administering (TA) the IAB/FIAB/ICA only one that can view student scores?

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Are the teacher administering (TA) the IAB/FIAB/ICA only one that can view student scores?

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intermediate

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Has anyone had success using these with students with MOD/Severe Autism?

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What strategies do you suggest to have students work through some of these sample items?  Students at times find these reading passages overwhelming - and the scrolling features/split screens/navigating what the question or task is asking adds a layer of complexity using digital tools versus paper and pencil.

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As an SDC 3-4-5 teacher I am thinking about using your interim assessments to help model, and breakdown strategies for teat taking... Do you have any other useful strategies/ ideas for uses in SDC classroom, since historically my students do not preform well on these types of assessments

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Smarter Balanced Interim Assessment Overview

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Smarter Balanced Interim Assessment Overview

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https://portal.smarterbalanced.org/library/en/interim-assessments-overview.pdf

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3rd Grade                             What additional resources are available/or recommended for 3rd grade students who are new to CAASPP testing? 

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3rd Grade                             What additional resources are available/or recommended for 3rd grade students who are new to CAASPP testing? 

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What was the email to inquire about proof of attendance?

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I didn't receive the questionaire to provide feedback yesterday.  I really enjoyed both sessions.

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I didn't receive the questionaire to provide feedback yesterday.  I really enjoyed both sessions.