A model system of assessment of NGSS for California
The model system of assessments was designed to satisfy multiple goals:
- to support the vision of teaching and learning with NGSS laid out in the K-12 Science Framework;
- to facilitate the teaching and learning of science at all levels in K-12;
- to address all three dimensions of the performance expectations of NGSS;
- to provide data on performance at the student, class, school, district and state level; and
- to fulfill federally mandated requirements while prioritizing the preceding goals.
Overview of the model system of assessment
| Part I. Federally-Mandated tests | Part II. Periodic classroom assessments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Component A: Multi-item types | Component B: Short Performance Assessments (SPA) | Component C: Stand-alone Short Performance Assessments (SPA) | Component D: Instructionally-Embedded Performance Assessments (IEA) | |
| Test Year | Grades 5,8,11 | Grades 5,8,11 | Every year (optional) | Offered for each year, required some years |
| Format | Variety of short item types, incl. selected response | Two short performance assessments (20-30 minutes), matrix assigned | Short performance assessments (20-30 minutes) | Long (3-5 day) performance assessment |
| Development & Distribution | State developed | State developed | State or district developed | Task bank, state curated and quality controlled (eventually includes consortium/district developed tasks), teachers select from three options |
| Scoring & Reporting | Computer scored | Scored by trained group of teachers | Teacher scored, use of tasks is reported, scores not reported to state but may be used in districts | Teacher scored, scores & use of tasks may be reported |
