Assessment Update
Wood Acres ElementaryFebruary 7, 2006
KPJ 2006
Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills
Administered Spring 2001 – 2005
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Wood Acres – CTBS Grade 2 Percent of Scores at/above 50th National Percentile
(Battery Index)
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
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100
PercentageBI R L LM M MC
Subtest
2004 - 2005 CTBS Grade 2 Profile
BI – Battery Index LM – Language MechanicsR – Reading M - MathL – Language MC – Math Calculation
Grade 2 Assessments
TerraNova Second Edition (TN/2)
TerraNova Tests of Basic Skills (CTBS)Previous Tool
New Tool
Why TN/2?•TN/2 was normed in 2000
•TN/2 will facilitate alignment of instruction to the Maryland School Assessment (MSA).
•The norm group includes students whose Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) specify testing accommodations.
Transition from CTBS to TN/2
Use of national percentile ranks to report performances
Common Features of the Two Assessments
Multiple choice items
Same subtests and objectives
Similar test administration times
Recording of students’ responses directly onto the test booklet
Sample 1 A
Sample 1 B
Sample 2 A
Sample 2 B
Compare Scores ?
TN/2 2006 Dates
March 1 – 7, 2006
Grades 3, 4 and 5What is The Maryland School Assessment (MSA)?
The MSA is a test of reading, math and, eventually, science achievement
This test provides educators, parents, and the public valuable information about student, school, school system, and state performance.
Facts About The MSA
The test meets the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
The test is administered annually to students in grades 3 through 8.
Scores from the March administration are expected to be available by late summer.
The test includes both multiple choice and brief constructed response (BCR) items.
MSA ScoresNorm Referenced
National Percentile Ranks
How well a student performed in readingand math compared to his/her peers nationally
Criterion - Referenced
C-R items provide proficiency scores expressed as Basic, Proficient, or Advanced
How well a student has masteredthe reading and math content specified in the MarylandContent Standards
MSA Dates
March 13 – 22, 2006
Questions