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History of CTB in Adult Education Assessment TABE 1 & 2 1967 TABE 3 & 4 1975 TABE 5 & 6 1983 TABE 7 & 8 1994 TABE 9 & 10 2003 TABE 9&10 Online 2006 TABE CLAS-E (ESL) 2007 TABE Adaptive Online 2012 TASC (High School Equivalency) 2013 TABE Free Formative CCR Tests 2014 TABE 11 & 12 2016-2017
The National TASC Landscape Current States: California TASC, HiSET, GED Illinois TASC, HiSET, GED Indiana TASC New York TASC Nevada TASC, HiSET, GED New Jersey TASC, HiSET, GED North Carolina TASC, HiSET, GED Oklahoma TASC, HiSET, GED South Carolina TASC, GED West Virginia TASC Wyoming TASC, HiSET, GED Pending Status: Texas Pennsylvania Michigan Ohio Rhode Island Delaware Virginia 3
National Acceptance of TASC States continue to issue the credential Raising Awareness of shifts in High School Equivalency: US Department of Education OCTAE (Adult Education) HEP/CAMP Financial Aid (approved) US Military (the state credential still qualifies based on quotas) US Chamber of Commerce US Department of Labor National Association of Workforce Boards American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) Correctional Education Association 4
The TASC Test The Basics, Format, Design, Item Types
TASC Test Overview TASC is a secure, reliable and valid assessment that indicates whether test-takers have knowledge in core content areas equivalent to that of graduating high school students: Three forms available English and Spanish (each year) Available Paper/Pencil and Computer-Based (CBT) Originally Launched on January 2, 2014 5 Sections Include: Reading Writing Math Science Social Studies 6
TASC Development and Validation Norms based on nationally representative sample of high school seniors Passing scores set in fall 2013 based on TASC high school norms and supplemental validity evidence Item mapping validity study Support interpretation of TASC scale scores Support validity of college readiness score Support colleges in establishing TASC admissions criteria Copyright 2015 CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. 7
TASC Test Overview Nationally normed to provide high school equivalency scores and assesses college and career readiness TASC Test supports full registration and reporting process TASC Test supports accommodations (large print, Braille, audio and online) Cost to test centers: $52 ($10.40 per content area) Includes 2 free retests per student
TASC Content Frameworks Reading/Writing Common Core State Standards College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education Mathematics Traditional pathway of the Common Core State Standards College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education Science Next Generation Science Standards Social Studies CTB Social Studies Standards are based on national frameworks in the areas of US history, world history, civics and government, and economics
Content Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Framework Level 1 Recall Recall of a fact, information or procedure Level 2 Skill/Concept Use information or conceptual knowledge, two or more steps, etc. Level 3 Strategic Thinking Requires reasoning, developing a plan or sequence of steps, some complexity, more than one possible answer Level 4 Extended Thinking Requires an investigation, time to think and process multiple conditions of the problem or task 10
DOK 1 Distribution Content Test DOK 1: Recall 2014 2015 2016 Reading 15% 10-15% 10% Writing (SR) 20% 15% 10-15% Writing (Essay) Mathematics 15% 15-20% 10-20% Science 20-25% 20-25% 15-20% Social Studies 15% 9% 8%
DOK 2 Distribution Content Test DOK 2: Application of Skill/Concept 2014 2015 2016 Reading Writing (SR) 70% 65-70% 65% 75% 70-75% 65-70% Writing (Essay) Mathematics Science Social Studies 75% 65-85% 55-75% 65-70% 65-70% 65-70% 60% 84% 72%
DOK 3 Distribution Content Test DOK 3: Explanation/ Analysis 2014 2015 2016 Reading 15% 20% 25% Writing (SR) 5% 10-15% 20% Writing (Essay) Mathematics 10% 10-20% 20-30% Science 5-10% 5-10% 15-20% Social Studies 25% 12% 20%
DOK 4 Distribution Content Test DOK 4: Extended Thinking 2014 2015 2016 Reading Writing (SR) Writing (Essay) 100% 100% 100% Mathematics Science Social Studies
TASC Content Emphases - Reading High Emphasis Standards: Informational Reading: Key Ideas and Details Informational Reading: Craft and Structure Literature Reading: Key Ideas and Details Language: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 15
TASC Content Emphases Mathematics Algebra: Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions Algebra: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities Algebra: Creating Equations Algebra: Seeing Structure in Expressions Functions: Interpreting Functions Functions: Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models Geometry: Geometric Measurement with Dimension Geometry: Modeling with Geometry Number and Quantity: The Real Number System 16
TASC Content Emphases Science Physical Sciences Matter and Its Interactions Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions Energy Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer Life Sciences From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Earth and Space Sciences Earth s Place in the Universe Earth s Systems Earth and Human Activity 17
TASC Content Emphases Social Studies U.S. History: Post-War United States (1945-1970s) U.S. History: The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945) U.S. History: Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) Civics and Government: U.S. Constitution: Embodies the Purpose, Values, and Principles of American Democracy Civics and Government: Civic Life, Politics, and Government Civics and Government: Foundations of the American Political System Economics: Government and Economics Economics: Microeconomics 18
TASC Content Emphases Writing The essay subtest is a writing performance assessment for which an examinee writes a textbased essay Informative essay: draws upon information from two texts on a related topic Argumentative essay: develops and supports a claim based on ideas presented in two texts Exemplars and rubrics are available online at TASCTest.com. 19
TASC Test Blueprint Item Focus More critical thinking less memorization; more reasoning & problem solving not necessarily more difficult Increased depth of knowledge Item Types Selected-response (SR) Evidence based selected response (EBSR) Gridded-response (GR) Technology-enhanced (TE) Constructed-response (CR) TASC Subtest Overview High Emphasis Standards 20
Passing the TASC Test Examinees Must: Reach a minimum 500 on each subtest No cumulative scoring Receive a minimum of a 2 on Essay TASC Test Scale ranges from 300-800 21
Receiving Results Paper/Pencil: Send to CTB/McGraw-Hill TASC Scoring Facility Highly qualified staff read and holistically score student essays Allow 5-10 days for all scoring (current avg. 2-3 days) Examinees and Examiner TASC portal to retrieve results Computer-Based Testing (CBT): Preliminary results on multiple-choice portions available immediately Highly qualified staff read and holistically score student essays Allow 5-10 days for hand-scoring essay section (current avg. 2-3 days) Examinees and Examiner TASC portal to retrieve results 22
TASC Candidate Report Subject Area Score and Pass Status Subject Area Diagnostic Information 23
Candidate Report Available on Examinee portal Accessible after testing under Testing Profile Reports are associated to test events
TASC Readiness Assessment Free Practice Test: TASCtest.com Official (Practice) TASC Readiness Test Developed and Field Tested with TASC Half the length of TASC Provides Predictive and Diagnostic information for TASC Available both Computer-Based and Paper Based Paper Test Locally scored locally/online scored immediately $10 per student 25
Communication TASC Test Website www.tasctest.com Social Media Facebook.com/TheTASCTest Twitter.com/TheTASCTest TheTASCTest.Wordpress.com/ 26
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Test Center and Student Portals Use this to register and schedule examinees and generate a Unique User ID (UUID) For both paper-based and computer-based tests 29
Registration and Scheduling System Test Center Registration System allows test centers to: Register Examinee s for testing Generates TASC system Unique User ID (UUID) Assign examinee for online or PBT testing Schedule assessments Generate roster for testing day Examinee self-registration portal allows examinees to: Self-register and generate UUID Request test availability at local test center Pay for assessment Check preliminary results Request duplicate transcripts if needed 30
Getting Started 31
Locate My State North Carolina: To register online, request a test date, access test scores, or find a test center please visit 32
Select a Test Center 33
Schedule & Pay for Tests Pay Now
Individual Test Ticket 35
CBT Examinee Access Examinee access through desktop icon Examinees need their username, password and access code to test http://learnoas.ctb.com 36
After Testing: The Certificate Process 37
Test Center Reporting System Access at tascreports.ctb.com Used to create reports Used for both paper-based and computer-based tests 38
Diplomas Examinees can find information on where to get transcripts and diplomas in the Examinee Profile where they can view their testing history Issuance of diplomas varies by state NY and NJ diplomas are issued by the state IN, NV, WV, WY, CA, SC, NC and OK diplomas are issued by the vendor, DiplomaSender IL will follow the existing process 39
Additional Diagnostic Support on TASCTest.com http://www.tasctest.com/resources.html 40 40
Student Roster Report 41
Group Reports Copyright 2015 CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. 42
Summary Dashboard Copyright 2015 CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC. 43
TASC Training and Professional Development Live Webinars for Test Centers Regional Training In-services Training Digital Library of Recorded Webinars Lunch and Learn Webinars Multiple Training Resources at TASCtest.com 44
Regional Trainings In-service for: Paper Based Testing Computer Based Testing Testing in Corrections Linking Results to Instructional Materials Best Practices Post Secondary Transitions Connections to Employers 45
TASC Testing Resources TASC Test Training Links Examinee Self-Registration and Virtual Scheduling http://www.brainshark.com/ctb/tasc2015_examinee_reg_sched Paper-based Testing http://www.brainshark.com/ctb/tasc2015_pbt Computer-based Testing http://www.brainshark.com/ctb/tasc2015_cbt Returning of Test Materials http://www.brainshark.com/ctb/tasc2015_return_materials Readiness Assessment http://www.brainshark.com/ctb/tasc_readiness_assess_training OAS/TASC Online http://www.brainshark.com/ctb/tasc_oas_training Accommodations Process Online Reporting System http://www.brainshark.com/ctb/tasc_accommodations_training http://www.brainshark.com/ctb/tasc_reporting_training 46
Customer Support TASC Test Help Desk TASCTest_HelpDesk@ctb.com Toll Free: (888) 282-0589 Hours: 7:30am 8pm EST Monday-Friday When you call the TASC Test Help Desk, please: Please keep a record of the date, time, name of the customer service representative, and your case number 47
TABE Current Status TABE 9/10 is approved at least through 2017 Most asked questions, alignment to HSE and 11/12 TABE Online is helping to field test new items now Testlets are the bridge between the 2014 HSE changes and the new NRS of 2016 More customers still use paper than computer based State Contracts for TABE Online have proven effective TABE CLAS-E approved in 20 states CCRS pending for Adult ESL 48
NRS Changes Public Comment period for WIOA draft regulations is closed www.nrsweb.org Rules for all parts of NRS testing/reporting and AEFLA funding Oct. 1,2016 is the first purposed application date for publishers 49
TABE Plans for 2015 and Beyond New FREE Formative tests released in October Aligned to College and Career Readiness Standards Included new Technology Enabled items Only available in to TABE Online customers Provides exposure to new CCR Standards based items Does not affect TABE scores for NRS reporting Content areas include Reading, Math and Language Testlets are optional and can be used at anytime after initial TABE Online test Currently the only Adult Ed test with an interim solution 50 50
TABE 11&12 Field Testing late December/January Almost 600 customers have expressed interest College and Career Readiness Standards New length of the test Changes to Math sections Improved Locator design Reading, Math and Language tests only Spanish version under review Alignment to all 3 HSE exams 51 51
TABE Plans for 2015 and Beyond TABE PC New Platform planned for TABE 11/12 Several options being discussed TestMate TABE New Scanning option for TABE 11/12 Uploading to a central internet database TABE CLAS-E New NRS Functional Levels and CCR Standards Computerized Testing option Approved at least through 2017 52 52
Questions? Mike Johnson National Manager, Adult Ed mike.johnson@ctb.com 630-789-4586 53 53