Weekly Update: Tulsa Testing
10/20/2015
MAP/MPG FYI
Do you have a student who missed out on the MAP/MPG test? Students in K-1 can take the Screener for Early Literacy or Math and receive an overall RIT score on these tested skills. Also, students in grades 2-3 can take the Surveys in Reading and Math and also receive an overall RIT score.
Do you have teachers who aren't familiar with how to apply MAP/MPG results into their instruction? Check out the Interactive Activities to Support RIT scores (bottom left of the webpage) here. Khan Academy has developed MANY resources associated to RIT range that are also a great free resource!
Do you still have questions about MAP? Reach out to Erin or Natalie and we can help!
Winter OAAP Testing
The 2015-2016 Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP) will utilize two different assessment systems. Social Studies will be assessed through the Pearson Portfolio system. The subject areas of Math, English/Language Arts and Science will be assessed through the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment System.
WINTER (DLM) December 3, 2015 to January 8, 2016-ELA and Math
WINTER (Pearson Portfolio) November 16, 2015 to January 8, 2016- U.S. History
Please note, only 2nd time test takers and high school seniors are allowed to test during the winter window. The winter window is only available for EOI subjects in ELA, Math and U.S. History.
In order to set up testing for students needing to test during the winter EOI OAAP window, please complete the student roster, submitting one roster per school site. Include the following information:
- Subject (English 2, English 3, Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, or US History)
- School Name
- State Student ID
- TPS Student ID
- Student First and Last Name
- Roster teacher information, including the teacher’s certification number
Please email Erin or Becky if you need the Excel template to create the roster for your school.
All rosters for winter OAAP testing must be submitted to Becky Baker, bakerre@tulsaschools.org using the Excel template by November 11th.
DLM Training Opportunity
Special Education and Assessment are teaming up for an open lab for new and returning teachers who will be using the Dynamic Learning Maps platform on Tuesday, October 20th from 1:30pm- 5:00pm in the Enrollment Center computer lab. We will be assisting teachers in completing the required training modules for administering the DLM assessments.
ASPIRE testing is only 3 weeks away! Here's some tips on how to be prepared for the day of testing:
- Check to make sure your student rosters are up to date with student transfers- don't forget to enroll new students in a Test Session!
- Check your computer labs. The ASPIRE TestNav icon should be appearing on your student computers (when you log in as a student). If you don't have the icon, please send Erin the computer name and we'll get it loaded for you.
- Check computer spacing and room set up.
- Train the test administrators/proctors. Keep a sign off for your records.
UPDATED District Testing Calendar
If you have any questions, please contact Erin.
******OCCT/EOI Trainings-REQUIRED*******
After you have attended a training, you will receive a certificate from the SDE. Please mail or email a copy of your participation certificate to Vicki Shannon.
We will have a refresher training in the Spring prior to state testing in April.
State Testing Accommodations
The recently updated information on the Non-Standard Accommodations, including Read Aloud, is available on the SDE's website.
Test Scores on PowerSchool
PD360
Important Dates
Oct 20 DLM Open Lab 1:30pm-5pm (if you need to test in winter, teachers are welcome to come)
Oct 21 First SDE Training seminar (online)
Oct 29 SDE Training in Owasso
**Don't forget to attend an SDE Testing webinar or training!**
Nov 9-13 ASPIRE Testing (10th Grade)
Nov 11 OAAP Winter Testing Roster Due
Nov 16-25 EOI Online Retest Window
Nov 30-Dec 11 EOI Paper/Pencil Winter Test Window
Nov 30- Jan 8 EOI Online Test Window
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Tulsa Assessment Team
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Becky Baker- bakerre@tulsaschools.org
918-746-6503
Vicki Shannon- shannvi@tulsaschools.org
918-746-6473
Email: lesteer@tulsaschools.org
Website: http://www2.tulsaschools.org/assessment.shtm
Location: 2819 S New Haven Ave, Tulsa, OK, United States
Phone: (918)746-6255
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