Keystone+Exams

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 * PdeSAS Reference Material: []

Keystone Info Summary
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 * Intro: Overview of the Keystone Exams: Fall 2010 will include a test of Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. Online and/or paper-pencil tests available. The mathematics exam will consist of two modules:


 * =  ||||=  Module 1  ||||=  Module 2  ||||=  Total  ||
 * =  ||=  Multiple Choice Items  ||=  Constructed Response Items  ||=  Multiple Choice Items  ||=  Constructed Response Items  ||=  Multiple Choice Items  ||=  Constructed Response Items  ||
 * = Number of Operational Items ||= 18  ||=  3  ||=  18  ||=  3  ||=  36  ||=  6  ||
 * = Number of Field Test Items ||= 5  ||=  1  ||=  5  ||=  1  ||=  10  ||=  2  ||
 * = Total ||= 23  ||=  4  ||=  23  ||=  4  ||=  46  ||=  8  ||


 * Testing Timelines:


 * < Field Tests and Operational Assessments  ||
 * <  ||< Field Test ||< Operational ||
 * < Algebra I, Biology, Literature ||< November 1-19, 2010 ||< May 2011 ||
 * < Algebra II, Geometry, English Composition ||< May 2011 ||< Winter 2011 ||
 * < US History ||< Fall 2012 ||< May 2013 ||
 * < Chemistry, Civics & Govt, World History ||< May 2015 ||< TBD ||


 * Graduation Requirements: Algebra I’s best graduation choice is to have it count as a stand-alone graduation requirement. This way it will not need to count as 1/3 of a student’s grade.


 * Classroom Diagnostic Tool (CDT): - not to be used as a replacement to a benchmark assessment - this can be found at []. It is online and administered in a computer adaptive format - meaning that answers are presented dependent upon questions answered correct/incorrect. It is all multiple-choice and has a recommended effective use of 3 times. The email addresses used to set up the CDT must be the same email account used to set up a SAS account. Only 5 attempts per student will be listed although it can be taken more times than this. The math (grades 6-12) is currently active and ready for use. CDT set up can be found at [].


 * Curriculum should be designed around the Academic Standards; not the Anchors/Eligible Content Standards. The Anchors do not “hit” every Academic Standard.