Oklahoma recognizes that a robust assessment system is tied closely to students’ learning and teachers’ instructional practices by valuing and promoting local, classroom-based formative assessments that help make student learning visible. At the same time, that system should provide a strong summative assessment program that fits as a component within a multifaceted state, district and school accountability system. Oklahoma ESSA Plan (p 48)
The OSDE supports an assessment system by working with Oklahoma Educators and Stakeholders to:
The OSDE defines Assessment literacy as the set of beliefs, knowledge and practices about assessment that lead a teacher, administrator, policymaker or student to use assessment to improve student learning and achievement. Such literacy is essential as we move into ESSA where the focus is on student growth as they move through our K-12 systems.
From | To |
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From one assessment on one day | A system where different types of assessments serve different purposes |
Solely for Accountability | Teaching and Learning Tool |
After Learning for a grade | Ongoing before, during, and after learning to guide learning |
One measure condensed to produce a "Score" | Descriptive evidence from multiple measures to provide feedback and support growth |
Adults "do" the Assessment to students | Adults and students are actively engaged in collecting evidence of learning and providing feedback |
The OSTP Data Interpretation Guidebooks provide content specific information about the OSTP assessments and statewide assessment results.
English Language Arts | Math | Science New! 8/1/19
These modules were devloped by the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment and include a recording, connecting slides, ready to use materials and supporting readings and research. To access, go to https://osdeconnect.ok.gov/. Create an account and then add the content. Particpants will recieve a certificate for professional learning when complete.
Balanced Assessment Systems for School Leaders; or
Classroom Assessments for Teachers.
Please visit: https://sde.ok.gov/oklahoma-school-testing-program-ostp-families
Reminder - The 2016-17 testing marked a total reset and established a new baseline year.
2016-17 Hitting the Reset Button: CCRA Toolkit Preview
By Superintendent Joy Hofmeister and Dr. Jeanene Barnett
This video provides an overview of the 2016-17 Reset