Message: RE: Math EOC Issues

RE: Math EOC Issues
RE: Math EOC Issues

From | Adam Johnson | Date Wednesday, June 7, 2017 11:03 AM

To | Elliot Dunn;Sireno, Lisa;Ellis, Jeremy (DESE);Josh Borton;Bates, Shaun
Cc | Kitchens, John;Sandra Durden;Sandra Durden
Subject | RE: Math EOC Issues

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Good morning,

Here are Questar’s notes for the EOC Algebra I plan discussed last Thursday in Lake Ozark:

Fall 2017 Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry

Form “A” is used, which contains the limited graphing item types (pilot content and newly written field test content) for use in the PEs (linear graphing).

Spring 2018 Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry

Form “B” is introduced, which contains the graphing items field tested in spring 2017 operational PE slots (graphing with axis labeling and title).

At this time, we are still working with our Product team to establish the timing in summer/fall 2017 when this functionality will be ready to start implementing graphing content for spring 2018 forms. As soon as we have the specifics, I will give you a call to clarify the details.

Thanks,

Adam

From: Elliot Dunn
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2017 10:41 AM
To: Sireno, Lisa ; Ellis, Jeremy (DESE) ; Josh Borton ; Adam Johnson ; Bates, Shaun
Cc: Kitchens, John
Subject: RE: Math EOC Issues

Hi Lisa,

We need to meet with our Product team first (today) and then we can circle back with DESE on next steps.

Thank you,

Elliot

Elliot Dunn

State Director - Program Management

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From: Sireno, Lisa [mailto:Lisa.Sireno@dese.mo.gov]
Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 10:19 AM
To: Ellis, Jeremy (DESE) <Jeremy.Ellis@dese.mo.gov>; Josh Borton <jborton@questarai.com>; Adam Johnson <ajohnson@questarai.com>; Bates, Shaun <shaun.bates@dese.mo.gov>
Cc: Elliot Dunn <edunn@questarai.com>; Kitchens, John <John.Kitchens@dese.mo.gov>
Subject: RE: Math EOC Issues

Adam,

It would be helpful for all to have an update right away on the status of each these items and the plan for next steps. Jeremy’s notes do not capture our most recent conversations.

Thanks,

Lisa

Lisa Sireno | Standards and Assessment Administrator | Office of College and Career Readiness

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | 573-751-3545 | dese.mo.gov

From: Ellis, Jeremy (DESE)
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 4:45 PM
To: Josh Borton; Adam Johnson; Sireno, Lisa; Bates, Shaun
Cc: Elliot Dunn
Subject: Math EOC Issues

Notes from our meeting.

1. It is not possible to change the graphing interface in the new testing system for the 2017-2018 school year.
2. The graphing interface will support the following in 2018-2019 for field testing, and in 2019-2020 for operational:

1. All the functionality it currently offers
2. Unlimited linear functions (lines, segments, rays, solid and dashed)
3. Inserting movable textbooks (horizontal and vertical)
4. Free-hand tool
5. Non-Linear tool

3. We will attempt to find three PEs (Form 1, Form 2 and Pretest) for the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years that allow students to communicate their mathematical reasoning without a robust graphing interface.

1. Some method of communicating to the field how PEs will be different.
2. We will revisit the issues with reintroducing robust graphing on PEs in the 2019-2020 school year.

i. Psychometric issues.

ii. Communicating the change to the field issues.

4. We need to ensure that the pretest forms mirror the operational forms in each course.
5. One point items in session 1 and multi-point items is session 2 (PE)
6. Session 2 items (PE) can have dependencies that can be considered in scoring.

If this is incorrect please let me know.