San Leandro UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT New State Tests - “SBAC” Parent Information 2014-2015

San LeandroUNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

New State Tests - “SBAC”

Parent Information 2014-2015


ObjectivesHelp Parents Understand:● Why Common Core (CC) state standards matter● What the new Common Core state tests look like● How to help at home● Where to find Parent Resources


Why does SLUSD believe in Common Core?❖ Students mastering CC Math and English standards will be prepared for

higher education and the demands of the 21st century careers.

❖ The standards require students to consistently think critically at a deeper level than ever before.

❖ Historically, students have learned and been assessed on skills in isolation; the CC standards require students to put multiple skills together to solve problems and produce work.


Why Change?The world is changing rapidly…We must retool education to better prepare our students

Let’s talk about Jamal…Jamal begins Kindergarten this year and will graduate from high school in 2028 and from college in 2032.


College and Career Readiness

How will Common Core benefit Jamal?


Common Core State Standard Explained

Links to video

ENGLISH: http://vimeo.com/51933492

SPANISH

http://vimeo.com/51947947





http://youtube.com/v/5s0rRk9sER0


4 Cs = Common Core “Super” Skills


What’s New in Testing Common Core?

SBAC System

Interim Assessments--Individual Blocks--Comprehensive Blocks

Summative Assessments--End of Year

Digital Library--Classroom Activities

California chose the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium, also know as SBAC.

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End of Year State Testing DatesSBAC 2015● Grades 3-8 opens March 16th● Grades 11 opens April 27th

Science CST 2015 (+ CMA/CAPA)● Grades 5, 8 and 10 opens April 16th● Paper and Pencil


End of Year State Test Comparison

CST/CMA● Science● Paper and pencil● Identical test for all

students● Multiple choice only● Results in 2 ½ months

SBAC● English and Math● Computer-based● Adaptive test (unique)

for all students● 4 Item Types +

Performance Task● Results in 2-4 weeks


End of Year State Test ComparisonOld CST/CMA Math New SBAC Math


SBAC Preparation at Schools● September through January

o Chromebook practiceo Interim Assessments in grades 3-12

● February and Marcho SBAC Training Test - onlineo SBAC Practice Test - online

Computer Adaptive & Performance Task(s)


Live Demonstration


Online Access

Practice Tests are accessible on the following web browsers from anywhere with internet access:

● Chrome 31+● Internet Explorer 10 or 11● Mozilla Firefoz 10+● Safari 5+


Practice Activity: Practice TestsGo to https://sbacpt.tds.airast.org/student

1. Click on 2. Sign in as guest (click sign in)3. Select the Grade 3 Performance Task4. Select indicated accessibility features5. Be prepared to share your impressions!

https://login4.cloud1.tds.airast.org/student/V85/Pages/LoginShell.aspx?c=SBAC_PT


Signing In

A. Make sure the checkboxes next to “Guest User” and “Guest Session” are checked.

B. Select [Sign In]

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Starting a Practice Test1. Select a grade level.

a. After logging on, select a grade level from the “Grade” drop-down list.

b. Select [Yes] to continue.2. Select a practice test.

Note: Do not select Training Tests as they do not have answer keys and are not grade specific.

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Starting a Practice Test (continued)3. Choose test settings.

a. Select the option(s) you want for each available test setting.

b. Select [Select] to continue

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Support for Special Populations


Starting a Practice Test (continued)4. Begin the test.

a. Read the information on the “Test Instructions and Help” page, which is the final introductory page.

b. Select [Begin Test Now] at the bottom of the screen. The first page of the test will automatically appear.

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Practice Test Scoring/Answer Guideshttp://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/resources/#scoring

http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/resources/%23scoring


How Can Parents Help?

SFUSD - Andrew Grumfield


Online Activities To Do with Your Child21st Century Skills1. Keyboarding Resources2. SBAC Keyboard Commands

Online Testing Practice3. Compass Learning K-12 CCSS-aligned lessons4. Khan Academy K-12 some SBAC-like math questions5. StarFall Learn to read6. BrainPOP some free animated videos and quizzes in multiple subject

areas

https://docs.google.com/a/slusd.us/document/d/1-9SGgcO0VyVAo9yQpc9484CVad64p1g-KM5wb2E3ggE/edit?usp=sharing

http://sbac.portal.airast.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KeyboardCommandsForStudents.pdf

https://www.thelearningodyssey.com/

https://www.khanacademy.org/math

http://www.starfall.com/%20

https://www.brainpop.com/%20


Backpacks: What you should seeReal-world examples that makes what they’re learning in English and math make more sense

Math homework that asks students to write out how they got their answer Books that are both

fiction and non-fiction

Math homework that ask students to use different methods to solve the same problem

Writing assignments that require students to use evidence instead of opinion


Questions To Ask Your ChildHow did you do that?

How do you know that is correct?

Is there another way you can do that?

How often did you use math today?

How did you use evidence in school today?

Did you learn any new words in class today?

What do they mean?


Resources and Support


District Websitewww.slusd.us

Visit our district webpage and select the [Parents] tab to view additional resources.


Internet SafetyInternet safety is more important than ever. Visit our district web page and select [Digital Citizenship] under the Parents tab to learn more about what we are doing in San Leandro to keep children safe.


Questions?


Documents

San Leandro UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT New State Tests - “SBAC” Parent Information 2014-2015