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CASAS eTests andAdult Education…Staying Alive!
Use Technology to Streamline
Assessment and Reporting
Theme adapted from the CCAE South Coast Section Fall Conference 2009
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Use Technology to Streamline Assessment and ReportingPresented by
Dawn Montgomery CASAS Project Coordinator
Professional Development &
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Three Keys to Implementing Change1. Motivation
a. Some good reason to give up the status quo
2. Visiona. A clear and practical vision of the desired future
state
3. Next Stepsa. An understanding of the next steps required to progress
toward the vision
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Motivation + Vision = Next StepsNo one is going to come willingly unless
they understand:
The reasons why the change is necessary
Where the change is leading
How it is going to be accomplished
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Technology Change AgentComputer-Based and Computer-
Adaptive Testing Software Program
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Advantages & BenefitsTest on demand Immediate results Accurate scoringNo “bubbling” or scanning Place students with highest precision in least
timeImproved test security Automatic administration of next testStudents learn computer skills in real-life
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Key FeaturesAppraisals, pretests, and post-tests Reading, math, and listening Multiple test seriesTiming optionOption to combine appraisal & pretest in one
sittingRetention of demographic and test historyBasic Reports – group, student, gains Import/export data with TOPSpro
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Includes Test SeriesLife SkillsLife and Work
SeriesSecondary Level
AssessmentEmployability
Competency System
Workforce Learning Systems
o Matho Reading and
Listeningo Reading and Math
o Reading and Math
o Reading and Math
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Test AdministrationsComputer Test Units
(CTU)One test
administration requires one CTU
Order in increments of 50, 100, 500, or 1000
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Database InstallationsStandalone computer
available on independent workstations – not networked
Local Area Network – LANavailable on multiple networked computers
Wide Area Network – WANavailable across separate LANs
CASAS-hosted Server pilot coming soon!contact Richard Ackermann if interested
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General Architecture
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Streamline Assessment
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Appraisal PlaceRegisterEnroll
Instruct Pretest Instruct Post-test
Appraisal Pretest Place Register
Enroll Instruct Post-test
Register Locator+Pretest Place & Enroll
Instruct Post-test
Common
Practice
Improved
Practice
With CASAS eTests
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Simultaneous Administration
• ESL• ABE• ASE-GED/HSD• CTE/WFR
Programs
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As Simple as 1-2-3
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Immediate Results
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Get to Reports QuicklyCASAS eTests
• Export student data out of CASAS eTests• Manually or automatically
TOPSpro • Import student data into TOPSpro• Manually or automatically
Reports
• Reports ready for• Students• Teachers• Program Coordinators• School Administrators
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Let’s see how this worksTest Module
Experience CASAS eTests from a student perspective
Admin ModuleExperience CASAS eTests from an
administrative perspective
TOPSproExperience the ease of data transfer
Sign-up for Training today!
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Training OptionsJoin a general Web-based session on Monday mornings at 11:00 amContact Dawn Montgomery to receive a meeting eVite
Need a different day and time?Contact Dawn Montgomery to check availability
Have several staff members wanting training together?Contact Dawn Montgomery to schedule a day
and time to meet exclusively with your staff
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Got CASAS eTests?Try out the New CASAS eTests Sampler on our Web site Go to www.casas.org Login w/username and password Select Products and Services & Sample Test Items from
left side bar
Spread the CASAS "e" and join the CASAS eTests Forum Go to www.casas.org Login w/username and password Select Forums from top tab
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Contact InformationDawn Montgomery
Project Coordinator, CASAS [email protected]
800.255.1036, x126
Carol FarrellResearch & Planning, CASAS
[email protected], x123
CASAS Tech [email protected]
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