Science Assessment Updates: Updated 'Test Design and Item Specifications' documents

Test Design and Item Specifications for the WCAS

Science Assessment Updates Test Design and Item Specifications Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) A complete set of item specifications are now available for grade 5, grade 8, and high school. Updated drafts of the Test Design and Item Specifications have been posted to the science assessment webpage. Grade 5 Test Design and Item Specifications (August 2019) Grade 8 Test Design and Item Specifications (August 2019) High School Test Design and Item Specifications (August 2019)  The drafts include updated test design information and a complete set of item specifications for all Performance Expectations (PEs) for each grade. Item specifications describe how item clusters (stimuli and items) and standalone items for the WCAS assessments are developed to assess the state science standards. We extend a big THANK YOU to the Washington State educators who provided input during the development and revision of the item specifications. We look forward to your continued participation as we update the documents annually, based on your feedback. A Modifications Log has been posted to show differences between the January 2019 and August 2019 drafts. New Team Member We are happy to announce that Korey Peterson joined the Science Assessment team in July, 2019. Korey comes to us all the way from the state of New Jersey, and brings excellent classroom and content expertise to the team. Do you have colleagues interested in receiving email/text updates from Science Assessment? Share this link to the OSPI Email Updates page to subscribe or update your subscriptions. Questions? Email science@k12.wa.us ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives. STAY IN TOUCH Website | Twitter | Facebook | Flickr | YouTube | Contact Us SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Equity and Civil Rights Director, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, 360-725-6162 (TTY: 360-664-3631), equity@k12.wa.us. This email was sent to bmacnevin@nwesd.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction · 600 Washington St. S.E. · Olympia, WA 98504