Using ACCUPLACER to Enhance College and Career Readiness for High School Students Agenda ►The Big Issues ►Design of ACCUPLACER ►Use of ACCUPLACER scores ►How is ACCUPLACER different? ►Introducing ACCUPLACER Diagnostics ►Intervention with MyFoundationsLab ►Preparing Students to Take ACCUPLACER The Big Issues The Big Issues for College Bound Students Eligibility Admission Persistence Affordability Completion Graduation College Readiness is the concept ACCUPLACER as a measure Design of ACCUPLACER ACCUPLACER is the most widely used Placement Assessment in the US Used in all 50 states And in 19 countries Institutions: 49% — 2 year 37% — 4 year 14% — High schools State or system‐wide ACCUPLACER use ACCUPLACER Platform ►Internet-based, on-demand testing ►Computer-adaptive ►Placement ►Reliable testing format and Diagnostic exams and Valid ACCUPLACER Tests ESL Suite Placement • Reading Comprehension (20) Reading Skills (20) Sentence Meaning (20) • Language Usage (20) • Listening (20) • WritePlacer ESL • • • Sentence Skills • Arithmetic • Elementary Algebra • College Level Math • WritePlacer • Computer Skills Placement • “Local” Tests (20) (17) (12) (20) (30/70) Diagnostics Reading Comprehension Sentence Skills (40) • Arithmetic (40) • Elementary Algebra (40) • • (40) Test Blueprint Arithmetic Computation—fractions Computation—decimal numbers Problems involving percent Estimation, ordering, & number sense Word problems & applications Sentence Skills Sentence Structure Sentence Boundaries Modifiers Diction/Logic Agreement Elementary Algebra Real Numbers Linear equations, inequalities, and systems Quadratic expressions & equations Algebraic expressions & equations (other than linear and quadratic) Word problems & applications Reading Comprehension Passage-Based Reading: Main Idea PBR: Supporting Detail PBR: Inference PBR: Author's Purpose/Rhetorical Strategies Sentence Relationships Use of ACCUPLACER Scores Computer Adaptive Testing Typical Pattern of Student Responses Increased Difficulty Score is calculated and the next best item is selected based on: Middle Difficulty • Difficulty • Content • Test Specifications Decreased Difficulty Branching Profiles: Test Scores Placement College Level Math Elementary Algebra 70-90 Placement Arithmetic Placement Diagnostic Testing MyFoundationsL ab Retesting Sample College Placement Policy Sample Community College Cut Scores ACCUPLACER Diagnostics Test Blueprint Arithmetic Computation—fractions Computation—decimal numbers Problems involving percent Estimation, ordering, & number sense Word problems & applications Sentence Skills Sentence Structure Sentence Boundaries Modifiers Diction/Logic Agreement Elementary Algebra Real Numbers Linear equations, inequalities, and systems Quadratic expressions & equations Algebraic expressions & equations (other than linear and quadratic) Word problems & applications Reading Comprehension Passage-Based Reading: Main Idea PBR: Supporting Detail PBR: Inference PBR: Author's Purpose/Rhetorical Strategies Sentence Relationships Student Diagnostic Score Report Intervention with MyFoundationsLab The ACCUPLACER diagnostic assessment is paired with proven MyFoundationsLab remediation. This powerful combined experience enhances college preparedness and student success. Independent Study: Student provides own access to technology and monitors own improvement Independent Study with Instructor/Teacher Guidance: Student provides own access to technology but is monitored by teacher/instructor Blended Learning: Teacher/instructor integrating technology into curriculum. Lab: Student is given access to technology and is monitored by instructor. Implementation Possibilities Include: • Creating a College Readiness course for Seniors which reviews the skills measured on ACCUPLACER and blends traditional instruction with MyFoundationsLab. • Use MyFoundationsLab as part of an ongoing English and/or Math course • Provide opportunities for independent study, preferably with teacher guidance • Create an intervention program such as a Summer Boot Camp. ApersonalizedstudyplanhasbeencreatedforyoubasedonyourACCUPLACER testresults.Within24hrsyouwillreceiveanemailwithyourlogincredentials andinstructionsonhowtoaccessyourpersonalizedstudyplan.Ifyouhavenot providedanaccurateemailaddressplease.Seeyourproctortoupdateyour information. Students enter the remediation tool. Click on the Learning Path. The activities include reading, videos, animations, practice assignments, Writing Activity and low-stakes assignments… with immediate feedback. And the assignments include a variety of learning aids for justin-time help. 3. Students can demonstrate topic mastery by taking a post-test with a mastery score or achieving a mastery score on all activities. (This is an instructor setting.) There is also a focus on study skills. Preparing Students to Take ACCUPLACER Taking ACCUPLACER Tests Computer adaptive • Untimed • On the screen: • • • • • • Only one question per screen Must answer before moving ahead Cannot skip questions Cannot review and change answers Can stop and finish later Student Preparation Information on test content and design • Sample Questions for Students • Study App • User Resources Resources Inside ACCUPLACER ► Getting Started with ACCUPLACER ► ACCUPLACER User’s Guide ► ACCUPLACER Program Manual ACCUPLACER Implementation Resources Online http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/professionals/accuplacer-resources ► ► 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 Student Preparation Tools ► iPhone Study App ► Web Study App ► Validity Studies ► Overview ► Handbook ► Sample Report ► Professional Development Resources http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/professionals/professionaldevelopment ► 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 ACCUPLACER Outreach and Support Teams The Outreach Team ACCUPLACER Support ► Sr. Assessment Managers ► Staff dedicated to troubleshooting, problem solving, Q/A ► Provide service to institutions at the campus, system, and state levels ► Available 12 hours/day – 6 days/week ► Phone: 866-607-5223 ► Email: [email protected] ► Live chat ► Consultation, training, professional development, and advocacy ► On campus, face-to-face service ► Virtual service via webcast and phone Questions? ► If you have additional questions after reviewing this recording, please contact ACCUPLACER at [email protected] or call 866-607-5223.
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