Project Based AssessmentsSchool Administrator Overview
August 2013
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Project Based Assessments (PBA)
The Department will develop a project-based assessment system that isaligned with the modules for eachKeystone Exam for students who areunable to demonstrate proficiency on aKeystone Exam or Keystone Exammodule.
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PBA System
A student who did not score proficient on aKeystone Exam, or Keystone Exam module,shall be provided supplemental instructionconsistent with the student’s educationalprogram by the student’s school district, AVTSor charter school, including a cyber charterschool, until the student can demonstrateproficiency in the subject area via the KeystoneExam or the student begins a project-basedassessment.
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Chapter 4
The project-based assessment system shallbe administered by schools and scored bystatewide panels composed of teachers,principals and curriculum specialistsassembled by PDE. The statewide reviewpanels shall score student projectsaccording to scoring protocols and rubricsdeveloped by PDE.
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PBA Exceptions
Grade 12 student may move to PBA afterone unsuccessful attempt
An IEP may prescribe when a studentaccesses the PBA
Religious opt out may provide anexception
CTC students may move to biology PBAafter one unsuccessful attempt
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Roles in the PBA
LEA/School Assessment Coordinator
Test Administrator
Tutor
Student
PBA Evaluators/Statewide Review Panel
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LEA/School Assessment Coordinator
•Ensures that students have participated in asatisfactory manner in supplemental instructionprior to PBA
•Supports environment to ensure accuracy andsecurity
•Completes enrollment process for students forthe appropriate project(s); registers and assignstutors
•Determines number of modules to be completedat any one time (for students who have failedmultiple modules/Keystone Exams)
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LEA/School Assessment Coordinator
•Determines timeline for completion and monitorsprogress
•Notifies student of PBA start date and ensuresstudents and tutors have been trained on siteaccessibility
•Schedules students’ supervised sessions towork on projects before, during, and after school
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Test Administrator
•Supports environment to ensure accuracyand security
•Provides log on information for students towork on projects
•Monitors students as they work tomaintain a test environment
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Tutor
Supports environment to ensure accuracy andsecurity
Reviews project activities at designatedcheckpoints to permit student to move to next task
Provides instruction/remediation on the EligibleContent based upon student need (Does NOT tutoror instruct on specific activities in PBA)
Reviews project utilizing scoring guide; submitsproject for evaluation to review panel
If project is returned as unsatisfactory, providesremediation for revisions
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Student
Supports environment to ensure accuracy andsecurity
Gains an understanding of PBA portal, projectcomponents, and expectations
Completes PBA tasks and submits for tutorreview
Requests help from tutor as needed
Completes PBA within prescribed timeline
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PBA Evaluators/Statewide Review Panel
Composed of teachers, principals andcurriculum specialists assembled by theDepartment.
Evaluates PBAs through an online portal
Awards satisfactory/unsatisfactory evaluationand provides annotation for unsatisfactoryprojects
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Project Essentials
Scaffolded activities designed to assessKeystone Exam Eligible Content
Tutor review of student work at definedcheckpoints and remediation as necessary
Access to SAS resources to assist studentswith remediation
Scoring guide for project
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Questions for Reflection
Is our curriculum aligned to the standards andreflective of the Keystone Assessment Anchorsand Eligible Content?
What remediation options will be in place forstudents after the first unsuccessful attempt?
What will be in place for students after asecond unsuccessful attempt?
How will we implement projects? Availableresources?
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Next Steps
Planning for Project Implementation
Training for All PBA Participants
Registering Students
Informing Stakeholders
Recruiting Evaluators
Accessing Information
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If you have questions…
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SAS
Email: helpdesk@pdesas.org
Toll Free: 1.877.973.3727
Content Related
Biology:davbauman@pa.gov
ELA: jmdyszel@verizon.net
Math: kmauro@pa.gov
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The mission of the department is to academically prepare children and adultsto succeed as productive citizens. The department seeks to ensure that thetechnical support, resources and opportunities are in place for all students,whether children or adults, to receive a high quality education.