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Missouri Assessment Program

News and Updates

Spring 2012 District Self-Monitoring Quality Assurance

As part of the Department’s Quality Assurance (QA) process this year, we are continuing the district QA self-monitoring tool for the spring of 2012. This form is designed to be used by District Test Coordinators (DTCs) as part of their regular supervision process throughout the assessment window. DTCs should complete this form twice during the Spring 2012 assessment window – once for one Grade-Level classroom and once for one End-of-Course classroom. If you are a K-8 district, please complete this form for two Grade-Level classrooms.

Spring 2012: EOC Assessments Training

The Department provides two separate required training sessions for administration of the Spring 2012 End-of-Course Assessments. One pre-recorded webinar is geared towards DTCs and STCs, but is useful for any district personnel that has a part in test administration. The second pre-recorded webinar is meant for test examiners.

Additionally, resources are available through iTester, the new online system. By accessing the iTester Admin help tab you can view:

Spring 2012 Grade-Level Assessments Trainings

Two separate required trainings are available for the Spring 2012 Grade-Level Assessments - One geared for District and School Test Coordinators and the other for Test Examiners.

District Test Coordinator Annual Training and Updates

The Missouri Assessment Program has created a training that defines the DTC’s responsibilities as they relate to the Department and testing vendors. This training is for both new and current DTCs.

2012 Assessment Calendar

January - May

DATES
ASSESSMENT
EVENT
1/16/12 - 3/23/12
2nd SPRING Pre-Code Window
2/27/12 - 5/25/12
SPRING Test Window
2/27/12 - 5/25/12
SPRING Test Window
4/2/12 - 4/27/12
SPRING Test Window
4/13/12
Deadline for Ordering Additional Testing Materials Without Incurring Additional Shipping Costs
4/23/12
Final deadline for ordering Additional Materials
4/30/12
Deadline to Contact CTB for Test Material Pickup
5/10/12 - 5/12
Reports are shipped to districts

Federal Status of Assessment Program

Under section 1111(b)(3) of the No Child Left Behind act, the Missouri Assessment Program has the following status:

Grade Content Status
3-8
Communication Arts
Approved
3-8
Math
Approved
5, 8, 11
Science
Approved
3-8, 11
MAP-A - Communication Arts
(Based on Alternate Achievement Standards)
Approved
3-8, 10
MAP-A - Mathematics
(Based on Alternate Achievement Standards)
Approved
5, 8, 11
MAP-A Science
(Based on Alternate Achievement Standards)
Approved

EOC
Algebra I, Biology, English II
Pending

 


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