MEMORANDUM NO. 029-15M ASI
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May 12, 2015
May 12, 2015 (X) Action Required Due: May 26, 2015
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MEMORANDUM NO. 029-15M ASSESSMENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION
TO: Educational Service District Superintendents
School District Superintendents
Educational Service District Assistant Superintendents
School District Curriculum Directors
School District Assessment Coordinators
High School Building Principals
High School Mathematics Educators
FROM: Randy I. Dorn, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
RE: Application for High School Mathematics Achievement Level Descriptors Committee Members
CONTACT: Jennifer Judkins, Mathematics Assessment Specialist
360-725-6440, TTY: 360-664-3631
As we transition to the new Washington State K–12 Mathematics Learning Standards (Common Core State Standards for Mathematics) and the assessments of those standards, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mathematics Assessment Office is convening educator committees to articulate new Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs) for the mathematics end-of-course (EOC) exit exams. ALDs are intended to describe the performance on the state assessment exhibited by students at a particular achievement level to educators and parents. Implementation of the new high school learning standards provides the opportunity to develop new, clear, and concise ALDs with the help of educators.
The committees will meet July 20–21, in the SeaTac area. We are seeking a broad audience of educators to participate in this important step to review and approve the drafted ALDs. The final recommendations by the committees will be reflective of the whole group rather than the opinions of individual members.
The ALDs will articulate the expectations of the achievement levels for the exit exams and guide educators in planning for the instructional needs of their students. The ALDs will also inform language that will appear on the Individual Student Reports (ISRs) sent to families in the fall. This language can enhance families’ understanding of their child’s academic strengths and weaknesses.
We intend to assemble two 15 member ALD committees for one day each—one for the year 1 mathematics EOC exit exams (Algebra I/Integrated Mathematics I) and one for the year 2 mathematics EOC exit exams (Geometry/Integrated Mathematics II). These committees should represent Washington’s diverse student population. Applicants must have a full-time certificated contract for the 2014–15 or 2015–16 school year with either a district or an educational service district (ESD). Additionally, the ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
· At least three years experience working in the mathematics course for which they are applying. Preference will be given to educators who have classroom experience in the mathematics course in the past three years.
· Ability to function well in large and small groups and to respond professionally to the input of diverse opinions.
· Ability to communicate thoughts clearly and to listen well.
· Ability to attend the day-long meeting, in its entirety.
Meeting details and links to access the committee applications are provided below:
Date: July 20 and July 21 (each committee will run for one day)
Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: SeaTac (specific location TBD)
Application: http://ospi.2015-EOC-Mathematics-ALD-Application.sgizmo.com/s3/
Applications are due May 26 at noon, to be considered for this committee work. Applications will only be accepted via electronic application (application link above). Notifications will be made by June 1.
ALD committee members on an active certificated contract inclusive of these meeting dates will be compensated at a rate of $100 per full day. All expenses for travel, lodging, and meals will be covered or reimbursed, within state guidelines, for this event. Free clock hours are available.
If you have questions regarding the mathematics ALD committees, please contact Jennifer Judkins at 360-725-6440 or . The agency TTY number is 360-664-3631.
This information is also available at: http://www.k12.wa.us/bulletinsmemos/.
K–12 EDUCATION
Gil Mendoza, Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent
ASSESSMENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION
Robin G. Munson, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent
Cinda Parton
Director of Assessment Development
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