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Friday - October 4, 2013
Smarter Balanced Field Test: Districts Encouraged to Participate
Wednesday - September 25, 2013
Spring Writing Appeals 2012-13
Wednesday - September 25, 2013
Writing Appeals Deadline Nears
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2012 -2013 Subject Specific Assessment Updates
The Office of Assessment and Information Systems (OAIS) have developed new Assessment Updates for the 2012-2013 school year. These one page handouts are available for English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Sciences (ELPA will be posted later this school year). Information related to achievement standards (cut scores), test specifications and blueprints, OAKS online Sample Tests, Local Performance Tasks (Work Samples), Essential Skills, as well as web links to valuable subject specific resources that are available on the Oregon Department of Education Website.
ELA Update 2012-13
Associated Topics
Achievement/Performance Standards
These standards define how well students must perform on state assessments leading to the high school diploma.
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Content and Assessment Panels
English Language Arts Sample Tests
The Oregon Department of Education provides paper-pencil sample tests to demonstrate the types of reading selections and questions students at grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and high school might encounter on the Oregon Statewide Assessment administered each year.
Essential Skills/Local Performance Assessment
Oregon’s assessment system is comprised of three components: multiple choice tests, performance assessments, and classroom work samples.
ODE-Provided Assessment Resources
Scoring Guides
Test Administration Manual
The Test Administration Manual outlines policies and procedures that all school and district staff involved in administration of the Oregon Statewide Assessments are required to know and understand before administering any Oregon Statewide Assessment.
Writing State Tests
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Academic Content Standards
Academic Content Standards identify what Oregon students are expected to know and be able to do in the content areas of English language arts, mathematics, health, physical education, science, second language, social sciences, and the arts.
Assessment/Testing
This site contains information about the development, administration, and reports of the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS), along with materials such as sample tests and scored student work.
DISCS (Dynamic Interactive Scoring Calibration System)
Dynamic Interactive Scoring Calibration System is an online scoring guide training tool designed to aid educators in calibrating to the Oregon Official State Scoring Guides in the Essential Skills of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
Writing Resources
Contacts
Ken Hermens
(503) 947-5830
Assessment and Accountability - Specialist, English Language Arts
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