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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 https://www3.cde.ca.gov/exfiles/downloadurl.aspx?pid=170&dc=d6dcdb5143f647b482.

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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 focused on leveraging the interim and formative components of the CAASPP and ELPAC comprehensive system of assessments to inform teaching and learning. It will be comprised of three distinct, independent modules with multiple opportunities to attend. Module 1 and Module 2 apply to Smarter Balanced, CAST, and ELPAC assessments collectively, while Module 3 includes separate hand scoring sessions tailored to each assessment.

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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 focused on leveraging the interim and formative components of the CAASPP and ELPAC comprehensive system of assessments to inform teaching and learning.

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You will receive an email with an evaluation survey and verification of attendance for each of the sessions you have attended. If you do not receive the email by the end of the day tomorrow, email CalTrainings@WestEd.org for assistance.

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Video: Using Rubrics to Improve Student Writing

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Video: Using Rubrics to Improve Student Writing

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Using Rubrics to Improve Student Writing

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For more information on upcoming training opportunities, including additional sessions in the 2023 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series, please visit www.caaspp.org/training/training-opportunities.html

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Training workshops for administration of the CAASPP computer-based summative and interim assessments and the Digital Library.

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Smarter Tools for Teachers. Discover classroom resources you can use today. Educator-created lessons, activities, strategies, and professional development to help tailor instruction and boost learning.

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California Educator Reporting System Resources

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The California Educator Reporting System (CERS) allows teachers and administrators to access their students’ individual and aggregate test results from state summative and interim assessments.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2023–24 Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators Online Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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To support the use of the California Educator Reporting System (CERS), the California Department of Education in collaboration with the Sacramento County Office of Education is hosting the 2023–24 Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators training. This three-hour online trainin…

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Understanding the California Educator Reporting System (CERS)

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The Interim Assessment Viewing system is accessed through the Interim Assessment Administration Resources web page. To access, select the button for Interim Assessment Viewing system.

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Interim assessments are designed to support teaching and learning throughout the year. The CAASPP Interim Assessments include the Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics as well as the California Science Test (CAST) Interim Assessments.

To access resources regarding the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) Interim Assessments, please visit the ELPAC Interim Assessment Administration Resources web page.

General Resources

User Guides

Interim Assessment Video Series

The CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessment Video Series consists of six modules covering the content and purpose of the interim assessments and how to use related systems and resources.

Interim Assessment Lists

2023-24 Interim Assessments At-a-Glance (July 2023)
This document lists, by grade level or grade span, all available CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments.

2023-24 Interim Assessments by Grade (August 2023)
This document lists all available CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments by grade or grade span, and provides information such as associated standards, total number of items and number of items requiring hand scoring.

Instructions

Other General Resources

Smarter Balanced Interim Assessment Resources

Blueprints

Blueprints for the Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and mathematics, as well as various other resources, can be found on the CDE Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments web page

Quick Instructions and Flyers

Videos

Asynchronous Hand Scoring Learning Modules

These asynchronous learning modules guide educators on how to hand score the Smarter Balanced Interim Assessment performance tasks for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and mathematics. The asynchronous learning modules can be accessed on the following web pages:

CAST Interim Assessment Resources

The CAST Interim Assessments in grades three, four, and five will each assess all three science domains. Middle school and high school will each have three interim assessments that assess a single science domain. Each CAST interim assessment will consist of two segments: one discrete segment and one performance task (PT) segment. The PT consists of four to six items, including one constructed response item worth 2 points that must be hand-scored.

CAST Interim Assessment Organization Flyer

Blueprints

Item Specifications

Item specifications describe how items for the CAST are developed to assess the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).

CAST Item Specifications web page

CAST Constructed Response Annotated Examples

These annotated examples were created for selected constructed response items on the CAST practice tests. Practice test scoring guides and more can be found on the Online Practice Test Scoring Guides, PFAs, and DFAs web page.

Last Reviewed: September 19, 2023

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Test Administrator Resources for the administration of California tests.

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Read recommended questions and answers that will help you better understand and use the Smarter Content Explorer.

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Home Page - Smarter Balanced Sample Items

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Smarter Balanced Annotated Response Tool

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Writing tasks challenge students to demonstrate critical thinking skills. In each task, students examine sources on a topic and write a response based on a specific purpose described in state academic standards. Read more about “purpose” under Terms to Know.

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Online Practice Tests Scoring Guides, Preparing for Administration, and Directions for Administration web page

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Online Practice Tests Scoring Guides, Preparing for Administration, and Directions for Administration web page

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Online Practice Test Scoring Guides, Preparing for Administration (PFAs), and Directions for Administration (DFAs)

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Test Administrator Resources for the administration of the CAASPP Smarter Balanced Practice and Training Tests.

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California Educator Reporting System Resources

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The California Educator Reporting System (CERS) allows teachers and administrators to access their students’ individual and aggregate test results from state summative and interim assessments.

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5.    How could you use this resource in your own setting?

6.    What reflections do you have on your noticing-and-wondering process?

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Smarter Balanced Supporting Remote and Hybrid Teaching and Learning

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Smarter Balanced Supporting Remote and Hybrid Teaching and Learning

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The Smarter Balanced assessment system includes a comprehensive suite of standards-aligned assessments and tools-including instructional supports, interim assessments, and summative assessments-to support effective teaching and maximize learning for each individual student.

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Developed by Teachers for Teachers At the center of our work is a commitment to equity, accessibility, and ensuring that teachers are equipped with what they need to support students of diverse backgrounds and abilities for successful productive futures. A Smarter Assessment System The Smarter Balanced assessment system includes a comprehensive suite of standards-aligned assessments...

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California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for English Language Arts/Literacy

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California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for English Language Arts/Literacy

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California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for Mathematics

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California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for Mathematics

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Video: Understanding the Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments

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California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for Science

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California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for Science

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Students with specific learning needs may require accessibility resources to fully engage and demonstrate mastery of content during instruction and on assessments. To better serve them, the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), including the Alternate ELPAC, provides a wide range of resources to ensure that the administration of the test meets the needs of all students, including those with disabilities. The California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix displays the embedded and non-embedded universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations allowed as part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and ELPAC systems.

Teachers are encouraged to review these resources early in the school year and provide opportunities for students to experience them throughout the year in classroom instruction and assessment. Some resources are embedded into the technology platform for computer-administered tests. Others are considered non-embedded, since they are provided by the local educational agency.

The Importance of Implementing CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Resources: Voices from Educators (Video; 08:31) focuses on our conversations with California educators to learn more about the importance of implementing accessibility resources for assessments. This training video serves as a starting point for staff who are developing accessibility processes and deciding how to implement accessibility resources for students.

Types of Student Accessibility Resources

Universal tools are available to all students on the basis of student preference and selection.

Designated supports are available to all students when determined for use by an educator or team of educators (with parent/guardian and student input, as appropriate) or specified in the student's individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan.

Accommodations must be permitted to all eligible students taking CAASPP and ELPAC tests if specified in the student's IEP or Section 504 plan.

Unlisted resources are not universal tools, designated supports, or accommodations. Unlisted resources shall be made available if specified in the eligible student's IEP or Section 504 plan and only with approval from the California Department of Education (CDE). See the Unlisted Resources web page for more information.

To preview these student accessibility resources in the test delivery system, visit the Accessibility Resource Demonstration Videos web page.

Test Administration Manuals and Administrative Tools

ISAAP Tool

IEP Resources

Test Administration Templates

California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix and Student Assessment Accessibility Graphics

CA Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix , a CDE web page, with information about universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations.

Student Accessibility Resources , a CDE web page, with information about California Student Assessment Accessibility graphics, available on the CDE include one-page graphics that show which accessibility resources are available on each assessment.

Accessibility Training

Accessibility Resource Demonstration Videos

Training Videos

Accessibility Resources Virtual Training Series

This asynchronous training provides guidance on the appropriate assignment of accessibility resources in the classroom and for the CAASPP and the ELPAC.

Configuring Testing Devices for Students with Visual Impairments

Translated Test Directions

CAASPP and ELPAC Special Request for Paper Exams

Please visit the CAASPP and ELPAC Special Request for Paper Exams web form to request CAASPP and ELPAC braille, large-print, or paper-pencil assessments for students with an IEP or Section 504 plan.

View the Entering Student Responses and Scores into the DEI (Video; 08:17) for a demonstration on how to use the DEI for the following scenarios:

Initial ELPAC: Enter Scores for Speaking and Writing domains for all grade levels

Initial ELPAC: Enter Responses for Listening and Reading for all grade levels

Summative ELPAC: Enter Scores for Speaking for grades three through twelve

Summative ELPAC: Enter Responses for Listening, Reading, and Writing for grades three through twelve

Braille and Large-Print Instructions for the Paper-Pencil Exams

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California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for the Computer-Based ELPAC

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California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for the Computer-Based ELPAC

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Video: Importance of Implementing CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Resources: Voices from Educators

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Video: Importance of Implementing CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Resources: Voices from Educators

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Importance of Implementing CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Resources: Voices from Educators

This video focuses on our conversations with California educators to learn more about the importance of implementing accessibility resources for assessments. Best practices used by educators in the field are highlighted in this video.

To help understand the types of accessibility resources are available to students, please refer to the CAASPP Accessibility Resources web page and the ELPAC Student Accessibility Resources web page.

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Importance of Implementing CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Resources: Voices from Educators

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This video focuses on our conversations with California educators to learn more about the importance of implementing accessibility resources for California State Assessments.

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2023 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series Evaluation Form

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2023 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series Evaluation Form.

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I am unable to sign in.  Do we need to?  I did not for module 1

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I am unable to sign in.  Do we need to?  I did not for module 1

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Zoom is presenting technical difficulties for some participants. Once logged into Zoom a screen like the one pictured here might appear. Instead of clicking the "Sign in to Start" button, CLICK THE TEXT LINK at the bottom of the screen "Join Meeting as an Attendee"

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Can you please refresh my memory with assessment of learning vs assessment for learning?

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When will the new question bank for 9-10th grade be ready?

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Can parents access the SBAC scores for their students (some have asked about scores).

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Can parents access the SBAC scores for their students (some have asked about scores).

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Are the ELPAC Interim Assessments solely Comprehensive, or will there also be blocks based on different domains or ELD standards?

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Hello! I cannot find the link to the two resources Sally just mentioned in my resource guide?

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Awesome video showing Interim assessment especially in collaboration. Where can I find the entire video I can watch and learn from? 

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Awesome video showing Interim assessment especially in collaboration. Where can I find the entire video I can watch and learn from? 

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Since the interim ELPAC assessments are optional, how can we receive training for site staff if the district office chooses not to support our use of the assessments? Also, since we are submitting scores, will the results be posted for us / students to access once done?

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I can't seem to find the video resource for the non-standardized use of Interims

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I can't seem to find the video resource for the non-standardized use of Interims

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Are Interim Assessments available for Grades TK-2 as well?

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Are Interim Assessments available for Grades TK-2 as well?

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Do they ICAs give a Lexile and Quantile like the full CAASPP?

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When will the button for IAHSS be changed to Teacher Hand Scoring System? (on caaspp under interim assessment administration resources)

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When will the button for IAHSS be changed to Teacher Hand Scoring System? (on caaspp under interim assessment administration resources)

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Will the summative assessment return to the full-form length or stay in the shortened form moving forward? If it will remain shortened will the ICA be revised to match?

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Can HS teachers use IAs designed for lower grades (ex: 7th / 8th)?

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Will dual immersion classrooms be taking the Spanish CAASPP? Are there plans for the interims to be in Spanish?

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Will dual immersion classrooms be taking the Spanish CAASPP? Are there plans for the interims to be in Spanish?

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Where can we see the number of questions that are in the interim assessments that will need hand scoring for planning purposes?

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Where can we see the number of questions that are in the interim assessments that will need hand scoring for planning purposes?

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Difference: Standardized vs Non-Standardized 

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Difference: Standardized vs Non-Standardized 

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When will the CAASPP accessibility graphics be updated for 23-24?

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When will the CAASPP accessibility graphics be updated for 23-24?

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Public documents that explain CAST and ELPAC interim roll-out

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Public documents that explain CAST and ELPAC interim roll-out

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Do you have a link to any existing public documentation about both new interims that we can share with staff. We had expected them to be fully operational by October, now learning that student reports are 13 months away. Any PDF we can share with staff now to manage expectations? Thank you!

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Will K-2 be paper based or online? The rest of the grade levels will be online?

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Just need to clarify, we do not need to admin all parts of the interim ELPAC but will still get a score report in January for the tests given?

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If FIABs are used as pre/post assessments, what recommendations do you have about sharing student progress with parents in a way that upholds the security requirements?

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Scoring responses: Would an ELPAC Test Examiner/Coordinator who has completed calibration/training for the ELPAC Summative Assessment need to undergo any additional special training to score the interim, or will the previous training suffice?

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Need understanding on CAST release of assessments

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Need understanding on CAST release of assessments

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Sorry for this simple question as this is new to me. What does "–One interim assessment released per grade level " mean?

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Hello, you mentioned that the Formative Assessments like the ICA are available for grades 9 and 10. Are there new ones designed specifically for these grades or are they the same one the 11th graders would take?

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Does CERS report data for standardized and non standardized interim assessments?

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Last May when giving the ELA SBAC we had students who were listed in the completion section as no longer able to take test or paused indefinitiely. Theses students had not finished and were not able to go back and finish even though the teaching window was still open

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Is interim data on CERS publicly available to all stakeholders or is it specific to educators and their own sites?

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Is interim data on CERS publicly available to all stakeholders or is it specific to educators and their own sites?

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Can you provide the link to the CAST Interim Webinar? I don't see it in the Resource Guide. Thank you.

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A registration link for CERS training for teachers? The Zoom link is for Admin. 

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A registration link for CERS training for teachers? The Zoom link is for Admin. 

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Does/Will Tools for Teachers have ELPAC-oriented resources that map to the ELPAC IABs?

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Does/Will Tools for Teachers have ELPAC-oriented resources that map to the ELPAC IABs?

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Is there a way to batch print student reports and/or a short version of the student answers so that when the teacher reviews test questions, students can see what they chose for the answer?

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Will there be another Interim ELPAC training besides the Sept. 26? And will this be for teachers?

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Will there be another Interim ELPAC training besides the Sept. 26? And will this be for teachers?

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Will items be available for CAST and ELPAC in the IAIP?

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Will items be available for CAST and ELPAC in the IAIP?

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Can you re-post the link to The Tools for Teachers and Other Formative Assessment Online Tools At-a-Glance? 

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Can you re-post the link to The Tools for Teachers and Other Formative Assessment Online Tools At-a-Glance? 

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Can someone drop the link here to the one pagers of all the resources?

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Smarter Balanced Annotated Response Tool

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Smarter Balanced Annotated Response Tool

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1. What I noticed about the resource is that there are examples, rubrics, and graded responses to the Performance Task questions.
2. I wonder how we could leverage this resource to support our students
3. My main question is how I can adapt this resource so it is easy for our teachers to use
4. I need to spend time exploring the resource so I can find out a way to present it to our teachers
5. I can use this resource here at school to create professional development opportunities for our teachers.
6. My biggest take away is that I am mostly concerned with how to share this information in a way that makes it easy for our teachers to utilize it in their teaching

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Math
Communicating reasoning
Opportunities for

math talks every day

Peer collaboration

Writing to explain

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Teachers can use these questions with their students so they can become familiar with the style/format of the test.

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Do students need to take all 4 domains in the Interim ELPAC? Could students just take 3 domains  and still receive a score? 

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Do students need to take all 4 domains in the Interim ELPAC? Could students just take 3 domains  and still receive a score? 

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1. I notice that there are many examples of different students' work that scored in the range of NS-4.
2. I wonder how useful it would be for my students to go through sample essays when their reading/literacy scores are not proficient.
3. How useful have these sample essays been for teachers who have used them before?
4. Teachers' experiences using this resource.
5. I would have students work in pairs and grade each essay and discuss why they gave the scores that they did. This would be a great activity for students to better understand what they need to do to earn a score that satisfies their goals.
6. I think this additional step of looking at example essays is a great tool to help students better understand how writing looks like in different forms. This goes beyond just taking practice tests, as it gives them a look in upon how other students performed on their tests.

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1. What I notice about this resource is that it gives me the data I need to know where my students are--ELA levels and what I need to do to help them grow.
2. What I wonder about this resource is the data based on the previous year or where they are currently.
3. Why do I have so many different links or students if I only had five classes/periods last year? Is this because the students are separated into individual levels or groups?
4. I need to go through each of the links and evaluate who is in what group and maybe what are their similarities and differences?
5. I could use this setting to help me make goals for myself and my students. I can figure out ways I can give assessments to improve y students learning and growth.
6. I wonder what ways I can implement strategies to help my students. This is a great resource for me to discover the assessment data and what I can do to help them improve on their reading and writing levels.

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Interim Viewing System Exploration & Smarter Content Explorer

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Interim Viewing System Exploration & Smarter Content Explorer

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1.  I noticed the Content Explorer helps me better align CAASPP practice questions to the specific standards we cover in class that day if needed.

2 & 3. On the viewing system do the ICAs and IABs have the same questions?

While exploring the Interim Viewing System for math ICAs and IABs I realized how great this tool is for getting exit slip problems to use in my classroom as daily formative assessments that align with standards as well as expose my students to the CAASPP question formatting for math

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The Content Explorer shows that all IABs for High School ELA and Math Interim assessments are 11th grade. Can they be used with grades 9 & 10?

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The Content Explorer shows that all IABs for High School ELA and Math Interim assessments are 11th grade. Can they be used with grades 9 & 10?

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How do you interpret the data in CERs for achievement level and range? Does it provide a detailed snapshot for each student?

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How do you interpret the data in CERs for achievement level and range? Does it provide a detailed snapshot for each student?

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I got slightly confused trying to see the IAs. I clicked on the tests, but couldn't see answer keys or the full test. Do I have to take the entire test? Or is there a way to print out a full test and use certain questions as bellringers? Exit slips? Etc.?

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I got slightly confused trying to see the IAs. I clicked on the tests, but couldn't see answer keys or the full test. Do I have to take the entire test? Or is there a way to print out a full test and use certain questions as bellringers? Exit slips? Etc.?

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I went down from the grade level that I teach and I noticed that this is a good source for my students who are below or not met. I also noticed a lot of similarities between the grade levels

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1. I noticed that it seems comprehensive.
2. I wonder where to go first.
3. How will I integrate these activities into my lessons and class time?
4. I need to know how much time I should devote to integrating these tools.
5. I could use this resource to familiarize myself and my students with the test formats, and also as excellent teaching tools.
6. This site provides loads of excellent resources.

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What I notice about the IAB assessments - 

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What I notice about the IAB assessments - 

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It was easy to use and the assessments are quite simple as well. I could see how they would be a great way to pre assess how well students understood what was expected of them, but I could also see how after going reviewing the student's work, I could create mini lessons based on the same assignments that could incorporate the whole class.
I also wonder if could use the information to create smaller groups to re-teach or teach the concept while allowing students who did well on the assessment to move on to something more challenging.

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I notice that this resource has many great sample questions that can be used to give students an idea of what kinds of questions will be on the test.
This would be a great resource for a new teacher as well that has never seen or experienced giving the assessments.
There are filters that can provide direct connections to content standards as well.
Sharing this with my colleagues could help them as well.

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I noticed that in CERS Sandbox is very detailed and provides visual graphs and number for students achievements. I wonder how to analyze the data to provide insights for next steps in teaching for whole class and individual students. 

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I noticed that in CERS Sandbox is very detailed and provides visual graphs and number for students achievements. I wonder how to analyze the data to provide insights for next steps in teaching for whole class and individual students. 

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I noticed that this is a good tool to have in order to identify your students proficiency levels.

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I noticed that my students would be able to practice how to navigate the simple practice test (CAASPP- ELA) before the actual test alleviating stressors they might have.

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I noticed that my students would be able to practice how to navigate the simple practice test (CAASPP- ELA) before the actual test alleviating stressors they might have.

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I chose "sample item website" and then I clicked on the tab "about test items" and it gave me examples of types of items students may encounter in a question. Good for practice.

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1) I notice that there are even more resources available for me here that I can use for warm ups or other assessment types.

2) I wonder if there is a way to compile this information a little differently.

3) The main question I have is, why is my school paying for a curriculum I hate when I can get so many resources here....

4) I need to know how editable and flexible these materials can be and try to see what the curriculum has already done to compile some of these resources.

5) I will be using this resource to create a standard based curriculum for my school.

6) I felt more pressure to stay focused on the activity because of the activity at the end, but I will have to think carefully on how to apply it to high school math.

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This is powerful. I wonder if it would be ok to share these models with our students too.
Teachers would definitely benefit from looking at these to calibrate student work.

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Sample items from Smarter Balanced can be used to encourage collaborative discussions (whole group or partner talk) about a specific concept. I would also use these questions for proficient students to teach a partner student who needs support. Support does not always have to come from me. Great resources.

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Sample items from Smarter Balanced can be used to encourage collaborative discussions (whole group or partner talk) about a specific concept. I would also use these questions for proficient students to teach a partner student who needs support. Support does not always have to come from me. Great resources.

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Noticed: It is not very complete. I was trying to disaggregate longitudinal data, and it only gave me one year. It did not have a sample district to compare to the state scores. I would like to drill down by subgroup for individual teachers. I also tried to look at managing groups and it was not very helpful. I got to grade levels but not to teachers. Was this because there was no data?

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I noticed that I can easily access all the IABs on one page.

I am wondering about my use of the ICAs, how would this be webbed in?

My next step is to concentrate on the FIABs, where to use them with our curriculum and how they can inform me with lesson modifications, interventions, etc.

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I've always wished there was a way to see the content of the ELA questions- like if they are related to history or science so that those questions could be used as prompts in those classes.  And I found that  this link gives topics of the perf tasks: https://smart.smarterbalanced.org/examples?page=4&order=ASC&order-by=grade

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I've always wished there was a way to see the content of the ELA questions- like if they are related to history or science so that those questions could be used as prompts in those classes.  And I found that  this link gives topics of the perf tasks: https://smart.smarterbalanced.org/examples?page=4&order=ASC&order-by=grade

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I love that it is organized by grade level and specific standards. It was very easy to search and find what I was looking for. These could easily be used as math warm ups. The performance tasks would be great for collaborative work.

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I did notice that there wasn't an answer key. This can be problematic because I may think I am answering correctly but I am not.

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I wonder if it would be more helpful for educators to access content with a different color coding so these sections are clearly identified as training and practice.  I also wonder whether this will be a useful tool for below level students who need considerable support, including EL students.  I can see this as a valuable tool to use for discussions and planning during our PLC meetings.  It could also be helpful as a resource for parents who ask about the testing.

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I wonder if it would be more helpful for educators to access content with a different color coding so these sections are clearly identified as training and practice.  I also wonder whether this will be a useful tool for below level students who need considerable support, including EL students.  I can see this as a valuable tool to use for discussions and planning during our PLC meetings.  It could also be helpful as a resource for parents who ask about the testing.

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I apologize if this was already addressed. Will we have access to the recording. It's a great resource to go back to?