ACUITY INSTRUCTIONAL PROBES For Math and RLA Grades

ACUITY INSTRUCTIONAL PROBES For Math and RLA – Grades 3 -8 and Algebra I

What are Instructional Probes? Ø Short pre-made assessments based on spiraling CSOs Ø CSO specific; based on deconstruction of CSO skills Ø Available Probes § Math grades 3 -8 & Algebra I § RLA grades 3 -8 Ø Utilized by teachers & interventionists

Instructional Probe Structure Instructional Probe for Math (Skill: Addition) Probe Contents: 3 questions from MA. 5. 1. 7 3 questions from MA. 4. 1. 7 3 questions from MA. 3. 1. 8 3 Probes for each objective/skill (Form A, B, C) Example: WVDE M 5 1 7 Instructional Probe – Addition, Form A WVDE M 5 1 7 Instructional Probe – Addition, Form B WVDE M 5 1 7 Instructional Probe – Addition, Form C

Purposes of Instructional Probes Ø Moving from reactive data (WESTEST 2) to proactive data (Acuity) Ø Data-driven instruction at Core, Target, and Intensive levels Ø Effective and efficient teaching practices Ø Independent or collaborative data analysis

Uses of Instructional Probes Core: Classroom assessments; Bell-ringers; Classroom instruction v. Details class-wide student mastery of specific grade level CSOs Ø Use before, during, and after instruction Ø Use data to provide differentiated instruction

Uses of Instructional Probes Targeted: Small group assessments on targeted CSOs v Details individual student mastery of specific, grade level CSO or identifies the missing prerequisite skill Ø Use data to provide scaffolded instruction Ø Monitor progress by reassessing with the multiple forms

Uses of Instructional Probes Intensive: Small group assessments on targeted CSO skills v. Details individual student mastery of specific skills embedded in the CSO Ø Use data to drive explicit instruction Ø Monitor progress with probes Ø Provide motivation to students performing below grade level Ø Opportunities to experience success/progress Ø Appropriate data is collected for SAT referral and/or eligibility requirements Ø Progress monitoring enhances learning

Reports in Acuity for IPs Group Reports: Ø Summary Report Ø Classroom Matrix Report Ø Roster Report Ø Item Analysis Report ØView Distractor Analysis Individual Student Reports: Ø Student Summary Report Ø Student Item Analysis Report ØView Distractor Analysis