Message: Q & A for Assessments

Q & A for Assessments
Q & A for Assessments

From | Potter, Sarah | Date Wednesday, August 23, 2017 4:25 PM

To | Neale, Chris;Strand, Jocelyn
Cc | Freeman, Kevin;DESE Communications
Subject | Q & A for Assessments

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Chris and Jocelyn,

Can you both review this Q&A on assessment? What else do we need to tell districts this week about this situation? I bet we get some more good questions from the advisory groups, but when is Commissioner meeting with them?

Thanks,

Sarah

Sarah Potter, APR | Communications Coordinator | 573‐751‐3469 | dese.mo.gov

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August 23, 2017

EOC Questions & Answers for Schools

At its August 18 meeting, Missouri’s Technical Advisory Committee for state assessments recommended that the state not use the End-of-Course assessment scores for Algebra I and English II for accountability purposes due to year-to-year comparability issues. This group of assessment experts determined that the 2017 EOCs are not comparable to tests from previous years. Therefore, the 2017 EOC district and statewide results will not be released in those subjects.

What will happen with the growth measures without these EOCs?

The growth metric will remain in place for the 2017 Annual Performance Reports. Algebra I will not be used for status or progress points, but it will be used for the individual student growth measure.

How will the state handle the APR calculations moving forward?

The state will not use the 2017 EOCs for Algebra I or English II in APR calculations this year or in future years.

How will this change affect ESSA determinations for Title I schools?

We do not expect the exclusion of these tests to have a big impact on many Title I schools. There is a very small percentage (%?) of schools that could be affected.

How should districts handle individual students’ EOC scores?

Most school districts have already delivered EOC test results to students. We do recommend that students receive their results for Algebra I and English II. We do encourage educators to look at raw scores on all assessments instead of the cut scores of below basic, basic, proficient and advanced.

What about students that need proficiency in Algebra I for the A+ scholarship?

Students may continue to use the 2017 Algebra I test to qualify for the A+ scholarship.

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