Message: RE: Alignment Work in Missouri

RE: Alignment Work in Missouri
RE: Alignment Work in Missouri

From | John Smithson | Date Tuesday, August 29, 2017 10:47 AM

To | Sireno, Lisa
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Subject | RE: Alignment Work in Missouri

Hi Lisa,

I’m working on a budget estimate for the alignment analysis work, and had a couple of questions:

You mentioned that you have rotating forms to be used over time. Will we be analyzing all the forms? It would be recommended to provide the best description of the assessment program, but I don’t know how many test forms that would entail, and/or how much overlap of items there may be between forms… all of which would affect the level of effort required.

I was able to access the standards for all subjects, so I’m set with that. For the moment I am estimating about 60 items per test form. If that is off, or if some assessments go substantially beyond that, please let me know.

One key issue I’m going to have to look at more closely is the extent of overlap between the MO standards and CCSS/NGSS. The science isn’t that critical since there are relatively few elements to code for science compared to math and ELAR. Though there will be some effort involved whether we cross-walk or re-code, I need to (and will) look a little more closely at the documents to get a sense of the best way to proceed and the level of effort involved.

For now, the number of forms to be coded for each assessment would be most helpful in moving forwards.

Thanks,

John

From: Sireno, Lisa [mailto:Lisa.Sireno@dese.mo.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 11:37 AM
To: John Smithson
Subject: Alignment Work in Missouri

Hello, John,

Missouri needs assistance with an independent alignment study of newly developed assessments aligned to new grade- and course-level expectations. We are in the process of developing the following for our Missouri Assessment Program (MAP):

MAP Grade-Level

Grades 3 – 8 in mathematics and English language arts (first operational administration in spring 2018)

Grades 5 and 8 in science (census field test in spring 2018, first operational administration in spring 2019)

MAP End-of-Course (EOC)

Algebra I, algebra II, geometry (first operational administration in fall 2017)

English II, English I (first operational administration in fall 2017)

Biology, physical science (census field test begins fall 2017, first operational administration in fall 2018)

I’m interested in discussing options for the alignment work. Would you have time to talk today or tomorrow?

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