Detailing Ideal Assessment System 20 minutes Teri Siskind

Detailing Ideal Assessment System 20 minutes Teri Siskind Deputy Superintendent Division of Accountability South Carolina Department of Education November 17, 2009

TSGD By 2020 all students will graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete successfully in the global economy, participate in a democratic society, and contribute positively as members SC EAA of families and communities. …K-12 standards that are internationally benchmarked and that build toward RTTT college and career readiness… elicit complex responses… higher order content and skills

The System • • • National Tests Summative Tests Interim Tests Formative Tests Extended Projects

Project Management • • • Fiscal Agent Ownership Management Late Joiners State laws and policies • Decision-making – – – – – Measurement guidelines Blueprints Item types Test calendars Psychometric methods Scoring requirements Standard setting Reporting Contractors Yadayada

Melvin Math 3 years (adoption of $350, 000 common core) - 50% for LEAs + 3 years (development of / 50 SEAs test to assess the ___________ common core) Too little for each state ___________ 24 months to spend RTTT assessment funds

Last Best ? ? Advice • Don’t require students to participate in ESEA system and RTTT system • Start with the end in mind • For every component/decision, try to think about all possible unintended negative consequences • Consequential validity

Fine Line • Rigorous test/enhancing achievement • Accountability for all/high stakes • Defeat and demoralization • Fostering innovation in developing loopholes • Unintended negative consequences for education system • Public perception