Demystifying DSAT

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Sally HoughtJoyce LyleCyndi FurrDemystifying DSAT

The Marshmallow TestFocused TargetLots of PracticeTools & StrategiesFeedback

Sally Hought-Miller 2007-08 DSAT/CST Correlation Data

Robert Marzano will be the Keynote Speaker at CUE this year. To register and for more information go to www.cue.orgRobert Marzano2006The most powerful single modification that enhances achievement is feedback.Marzanos Findings on FeedbackType of FeedbackPercentile Gain/LossRight/Wrong-3Provide correct answer8.5Criteria understood by students 16Explain20Repeat until correct20Displaying results graphically26Teacher interpretation of assessment results32Marzano (2006)

Item Analysis Break Down by Student

Standard Summary

Wrong Answer Analysis

Wrong Answer Analysis

Linda KnightMichael Daugherty8th Grade Language ArtsIndio Middle SchoolTesting Data in the Classroom14Access to DSAT data Easier than you think. . . DSUSD Portal accessPre/Post questions as lessonsQuestion Bank: Site support Matched to SMART GoalDSAT Data: Immediate; Aligned to CST

Assessing DSAT dataBroad & Focused Information . . .Grade, class, teacher reportsCurriculum supportUse raw scores and rankingsData is standards-basedInsight/planning based on facts

Viewing DSAT dataIndividual & Group Assessment

Review data by class, rank, student and standard

Assess Alignment Report for 8th Grade at IMS on the DSAT 1 test; according to standard

Highlight standards relevant to his students performance

Evaluate results for future smart goals.

17SMART Goal Template Armed with testing data, grade level team meets to detail:Success/ChallengesFuture instructionPredict outcomesAction Steps:Focus on lowest score with the most test questions

Plan curriculum to organize next teaching cycle

Implement process

Review test Re-teach

18Writing the SMART GoalCollaborative EffortSet measureable goalsReview benchmarksEstablish timelinesDevelop strategiesFocus practiceEvaluate/Set process

SMART Goal

Classroom Implementation

Indio Middle SchoolRobert QuintanaPretests and Post-testsGives you a starting point to measure growthAllows you to compact or accelerate instruction Saves timeShows wording of questionsParent Conferences

Using the DSAT To Teach Test Taking SkillsMike Holtz English I & II CPLa Quinta High SchoolObjectivesStudents will:Review concepts/ standards from previous quarterReinforce test taking techniques:Learn how to think like a test-maker Identify key words Analyzing question framesPractice oral presentation skills

PreparationCheck out item analysis results found on PORTALLocate 10 lowest scoring questions and determine what standards are associated with them

Item Analysis

ProcedureArrange students into heterogeneous groupsAssign each group a questionStudents will analyze their questionStudents will present their findings to the class Question AnalysisStudents must complete the following:Rewrite the question in your own words. What is the question asking you? Focus on key termsWhat are the test makers testing you on? (which standard?)

What was the correct answer? Why?

Why were the other three distracters incorrect?Analyze each possible answer independently

How did the test try to trick you? What was the next best answer choice? Why would someone have chosen this over the correct answer?

Student PresentationsStudents record their work on a transparencyTeacher announces percentage of students who answered the question correctlyTwo presenters from each group share their analysis to the classExample Transparency

Example Transparency

Robert Marzano2006The most powerful single modification that enhances achievement is feedback.Thank You!Questions?How to Reach UsSally Hought-Miller [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Linda [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Michael [email protected]

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DSAT 07-08CST 08Min. Prof. %Averge Percent Correct07-08 DSAT/CST Correlation Data Grade 11 ELA La Quinta High School

Sheet1Word Anal. & Voc.Reading Comp.Lit. Response & Anal.Written Con.Writing Strat.DSAT 07-086763637063CST 086661666765Min. Prof. %6664717169

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DSATCSTAverage Percent Correct2007-08 DSAT/CST Comparison Data Literary Response and AnalysisGrade 6

Sheet1School #1School #2School #3DistrictDSAT73626670CST58494954

Grade 6 ELA Exam 1

58% 44% 45%

Grade 10 ELA Exam 151% 49% 47%

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Pre-Test Results Average - 49% Post-Test Results Average - 65%Pre-Test 1Post-Test 1StandardAverage Percent Correct08-09 ELA Grade 6 Exam 1

Sheet1R1.3R2.1R2.4R3.2R3.3W1.1W1.2W1.6C1.1Pre-Test 1486341635249393352Post-Test 1775756777449596269

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Pre-Test Results Average - 39% Post-Test Results Average - 56%Pre-Test 1Post-Test 1StandardAverage Percent Correct08-09 ELA Grade 6 Exam 1English Learners

Sheet1R1.3R2.1R2.4R3.2R3.3W1.1W1.2W1.6C1.1Pre-Test 1425140534431193142Post-Test 1705838666638436061

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