oswego high school psae 2004-2005. what is the psae test? psae = prairie state achievement exam ...
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Oswego High SchoolOswego High School
PSAE
2004-2005
What is the PSAE test? PSAE = Prairie State Achievement Exam Mandatory, two-day test given to all
Juniors in the State of Illinois Must start year with 13 credits to qualify Combines ACT test (no cost to you) and
ISAT test Measures your progress towards meeting
the Illinois State Learning Standards Assesses knowledge in (3) core areas
High Stakes Test Results go on your transcript for 60
years Greatly impacts your post graduation
options – College entrance, scholarships, college placements and also workplace – employers can request your transcripts
High Stakes Test
The results are a snapshot of your abilities compared to other juniors in the state.
Reflection on our school/community Regardless of your post-high school plans
– 4 year college, 2 year school, military, work world, this test is important.
DO YOUR VERY BEST!
Things to bring with you
#2 Pencils Calculator Individual needs: water/kleenex/etc No food in testing area (Snacks provided at
the break)
Other items to remember:
Be here and on time (you must make-up everything you miss if absent)
Get some sleep and eat breakfast Have a positive attitude!
How does the PSAE rate you? OHS gets results in August Tested in (3) areas: Reading, Math, and
Science Score falls in one of four categories: Exceeds Meets Does not meet Academic Warning
School Goals
All students in Meets and Exceeds categories.
Remember: Meets = 75% or Grade of “C” In order to assist your efforts and provide
additional motivation we have provided some School Incentives. After polling many of you we can provide:
Incentives/Rewards
For every Meets or Exceeds rating (3 chances) Name goes into drawing for:
Prom/Homecoming Tickets Prom Limos, Picture Packets, Yearbooks Gas Cards and Gift Certificates Free Parking
Added Incentive
Off-campus lunch passes For every Meets/Exceeds Rating you get
two “Off-Campus Lunch Passes” Punch Card could have up to “6” OCLs PSAE PICNIC – Invitations for students
that at least meet in all three categories. Picnic is during the school day!!
This Week’s Schedule Today – Report to testing rooms after break to
fill out Test Information and for short review session (Student Guide). Normal 3rd/4th Blocks
Wednesday and Thursday – Report to testing rooms by 7:45 a.m. ready to go!
There will be 15 min. breaks both days with food/drink provided
Est. Release time – Wed – 12:00, Thurs – 10:30 Must arrange your own transportation or LRC
Big Picture PSAE is important to both you and OHS We have tried to meet your needs by
providing food, incentives, and “student friendly” schedule
Demonstrate “Academic Responsibility” by doing your best and cooperating with staff and testing schedules
TESTING ROOMS
A – BEA 219 BEC – K. BROWN 221 T. BROWN - CH 223 CI – DEC 227 DEL – EC 229 ED – FL 230 FO – GON 231
TESTING ROOMS Cont:
GOO – HA 233 HE - JAH 234 JAM – KEE 235 KEM – LAW 237 LE – MANN 238 MANO – L. MEDINA 239 N. MEDINA - MUR 240
TESTING ROOMS Cont: MUS - OU 241 OV – P 243 Q-ROH 244 ROM – SCHN 245 SCHU – SO 246 SP – TIB 247 TID – WAG 248 WAL – WOL 249 WOO – Z 250
What tests do we give now?
Explore Test – Incoming Freshmen Ball Foundation – 9th graders (Oct.) PLAN Test – 10th graders (Oct.) PSAT – 11th graders (Oct.)
PSAE – 11th graders (April)
Areas of focus:
What tests do we give at OHS? What is the PSAE? The Big Picture Departmental test preparation Timeline of events Performance incentives/rewards
Who Made These Plans?
Collaborative efforts from: Department Chairs PSAE SIT Committee (with reps from all
core curricular areas) Administration
Departmental Preparation Overall Philosophy: PSAE content should be
addressed in each content area throughout the school year (not just in a crash course review session).
Each of the Core Departments should have a PSAE plan and review in place
Extra test emphasis should be given in both English and Social Studies as these are the purest Junior classes (Make time each term)
Testing Plan Timeline
Sept. – All-Staff meeting to discuss entire testing program and yearlong plans
Early Oct. – All-school Homeroom to make students aware of testing program/purpose
Oct. – Conduct Explore, Ball, PLAN and PSAT Oct.- March – Content area reviews in Core
Timeline cont. (Start this year)
After Spring Break– Media Blitz (TV4, Daily Announcements, etc) promoting test and incentives
Classroom Poster displayed about PSAE Strategies and reminders
Early April – Junior/Senior Teacher Test Proctor meeting (Wed)
Timeline cont. (Test Week)
Tuesday, April 27th – 1st hr Junior Assembly to discuss importance of test and incentives
Tuesday, April 27th – 2nd hr Junior Test Strategies Review and complete pre-test material (45/45) in testing rooms with proctors
Wed. and Thurs. – PSAE TESTS
Incentives/Rewards
Rewards should focus on the lower to middle level achievers
Rewards should be broadened and increased
Must have guaranteed rewards – No Lottos Advertise rewards on TV4, do student
testimonials
Incentive/Reward ideas
Free and preferred parking Off-campus lunch passes Prom/Homecoming/SC Tickets Limos, yearbooks, picture packets Gas cards, gift certificates, etc
Improvement starts Improvement starts with planning and with planning and
practice!practice!We must get better!!We must get better!!