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Best Practices in Implementing 

ACCUPLACER//MyFoundationsLab

Agenda

►The Basics

►Measuring Progress

► Implementation Models

►Pilot Results

►Developing and Planning Interventions

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The Basics

The ACCUPLACER diagnostic assessment is paired with proven 

MyFoundationsLab remediation. This powerful combined experience 

enhances college preparedness and student success.

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Diagnostic Individual Score Report

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Modules Assigned

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Learning Path Based on Diagnostics

Measuring Progress

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How Can Results Be Measured?

► Increases in Placement scores from pre- to post-testo Overall growth

►Gains in course placement as measured by placement testing

o Bypassing courses saves time and money

► Increases in Diagnostic domain scores from pre- to post-test

o Growth in the specific areas measured on Diagnostics

►Performance in subsequent courseso Sustainable achievement gains

Implementation Models

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Flexible Implementation

► Independent StudyStudent provides own access to technology and monitors own improvement

► Independent Study with Instructor/Teacher GuidanceStudent provides own access to technology but is monitored by teacher/instructor

►LabStudent is given access to technology and is monitored by instructor

►Blended LearningTeacher/instructor integrating technology into curriculum

Interventions Go by Many Names

►Enhanced 11th-12th grade courses in Math/English

► Independent Study

►College Readiness course

►After School Program

►Saturday Academy

►Summer Boot Camp

►Developmental Ed courses

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Pilot Results

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Enhancing Developmental EdMississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

Audience: Incoming Freshmen across 8 campuses

Time: 9 weeks

Measure: Increase in Placement Scores

Implementation: Academic Support Lab

Average Score Gains Pretest Posttest Gain

Elementary Algebra 39.82 56.83 17.01

Reading Comprehension 50.68 53.11 2.43

Sentence Skills 64.43 70.19 5.76

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Improving Course PlacementEast LA College Summer Boot Camp (CA)

Audience: Entering college freshmen

Time: 2 weeks (10 hours total)

Measure: Increase in placement test scores and course placement

Results: 38% of students using ACCU//MFL increased placement by 1 or more courses. Students using other instructional software bypassed no courses.

Enhancing Achievement in CTEJefferson Community College (NY)

Audience: High school students in CTE programs

Time: 36 weeks

Measure: Increase in Diagnostic domain scores

Results: Various implementation models were used with all achieving gains. The Lab format provided the strongest gains.

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Enhancing Achievement in CTEJefferson Community College (NY)

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Reading Sentence Skills Arithmetic Elementary Algebra

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Independent Study: Culinary Arts

Independent Study with Guidance: New Visions

Lab: Criminal Justice

Audience: 11th graders

Time: 36 weeks

Measure: Increase in placement test scores and course placement

Results: Improved placement scores for students using AMFL vs. other resources

Enhancing College ReadinessMontgomery County Public Schools (MD)

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Enhancing College ReadinessDelaware DOE

Audience: 11th-12th graders in high schools across the state

Time: 10 weeks

Measure: Increase in Diagnostic domain scores

Results: Improved domain scores even with a small amount of time devoted to intervention

Available TopicsAverage Number of 

Topics Assigned

Average Number of 

Topics Completed

Average Time Per 

Student

Math 77 61 15.0 4:07

Reading/Writing 40 26 1.0 2:30

All 117 90 1.5 4:54

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Integers andFractions

Decimal Numbers Percent Estimation, Ordering,Number Sense

Word Problems

Arithmetic Pre-to-Post Testing

Proficient Limited Needs Improvement

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Developing and Planning Interventions

Developing an Intervention

Defining Goals

Defining Instructional Strategies

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical Considerations

Educator Professional Development

Timeline

Resources from ACCUPLACER

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Defining Goals – Identifying Students

Facing placement testing

Not meeting PSAT/NMSQT or SAT college-readiness benchmarks

Academic difficulty – grades or state test scores

Not planning on college…for now

Younger students planning for dual enrollment

Defining Goals – Measures of Success

• Pre- to post-testing with placemento Score gainso Placement gains

• Pre- to post-testing with Diagnostics• Success in subsequent courses

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Defining Instructional Strategies

Instructional Model

► Independent Study

► Independent Study with Guidance

► Computer Lab

► Blended Learning

Instructional Delivery

► Existing Dev Ed or high school coursework

► High school college readiness course

► Summer Boot Camp

► After school or Saturday programs

► Independent study

► Other

Overall Implementation Process

ACCUPLACER account set up and management

Testing

Registering students in MyFoundationsLab

Instruction using MyFoundationsLab

Re-testing

Roles

► IT staff

► Classroom teachers / instructors

► Counselors / advisors

► Testing center personnel

► Administration / leadership

► Students / parents

Roles and Responsibilities

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Technical Considerations

Testing

• Sufficient hardware access

• Testing time varies

• System Requirements check

Intervention

• Sufficient hardware access in computer lab, classroom, and/or home

• System requirements check

Professional Knowledge

ACCUPLACER

• Account setup

• Testing

• Reporting

MyFoundationsLab

• Activating student accounts

• Student experience

• Instructor Grade Book

• Data analysis and instructional decisions

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Timelines

► ACCUPLACER account setup

► Addition of MyFoundationsLab to ACCUPLACER

► Professional Development/Training

► Testing Time

o ACCUPLACER untimed

o Implementation design may require additional testing such as Placement > Diagnostics > Placement

► MyFoundationsLab

o Topics require 1 – 1 ½ hours each

o Math: 77 topics / Reading: 20 topics / Writing: 20 topics

► Post-testing to determine outcomes

Implementing Planning Guide

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User Resources

► Getting Started with ACCUPLACER

► ACCUPLACER User’s Guide

► ACCUPLACER Program Manual

Resources Inside ACCUPLACER

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► Multiple Weighted Measures

► Introduction

► White Paper

► Setting MWM Up in ACCUPLACER

► Intervention Tools

► Executive Summaries

► Individual Case Studies

► Software-based and non-software based intervention

► Best Practices Guide

http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/professionals/accuplacer-resources

ACCUPLACER Implementation Resources Online

► Student Preparation Tools

► iPhone Study App

► Web Study App

► Validity Studies

► Overview

► Handbook

► Sample Report

► Live webcasts held on a monthly schedule

► Recorded sessions on a variety of topics

► ACCUPLACER Account Setup presentation

► Setup process overview

► Step by step instructions

► Links to video demonstrations

http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/professionals/professional-development

Professional Development Resources

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The Outreach Team

► Sr. Assessment Managers

► Provide service to institutions at the campus, system, and state levels

► Consultation, training, professional development, and advocacy

► On campus, face-to-face service

► Virtual service via webcast and phone

ACCUPLACER Support

► Staff dedicated to troubleshooting, problem solving, Q/A

► Available 12 hours/day – 6 days/week

► Phone: 866-607-5223

► Email: info@accuplacer.org

► Live chat

ACCUPLACER Outreach and Support Teams