DA Convening 2024

Smarter Tools for CAASPP English Language Arts and Math

Differentiated Assistance Convening March 6th and 7th , 2024

Presentation Team

Ruben Valles
Chief Academic Officer, Educational Services

Stephanie Fortunato
Coordinator III, California School Leadership Academy

Stephen Bartlett
Coordinator III, Assessment, Curriculum & Instructional Services

 

Materials

Folder Link Links to an external site.
Agenda Link Links to an external site.
Presentation Link Links to an external site.
Survey Link Links to an external site.
Question Stems Handouts Link Links to an external site.
Interactive Tool ELA Link Links to an external site.
Interactive Tool Math Link Links to an external site.
Smarter Content Explorer Link Links to an external site.
Flyer Smarter Content Explorer: Easy-to-Use Tool for Educators Link Links to an external site.

 

Overview

Support teaching and learning, engage students to think critically, and assess the range of knowledge and skills that are important for college and career readiness.  Attendees will walk away with an interactive tool and experience using the Smarter Content Explorer website to connect test items to academic standards. Explore the connection between claims, targets, and standards with English Language Arts and Mathematics question stems that can be used by educators in the classroom today!

 

Tools for Teachers Resources

• How to Self-Register for Tools for Teachers - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/documents/qrgt4tselfregister.pdf Links to an external site. 5/23 

• The Tools for Teachers website - https://smartertoolsforteachers.org/ Links to an external site..

• The Tools for Teachers and Other Formative Assessment Online Tools - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/documents/t4tformativetools.pdf Links to an external site. 12/21 

• The Smarter Content Explorer: Easy to Use Tool for Educators  https://portal.smarterbalanced.org/library/en/smarter-content-explorer.pdf Links to an external site. 10/28/22

Resources to Support Use of the Interim Assessments

• The Interim Assessment User Guide - https://ca-toms-help.ets.org/interim-assessments/ Links to an external site.. 2023

• The Interim Assessments At-a-Glance - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/documents/interimsataglance23.pdf Links to an external site.  7/23

• The Interim Assessments by Grade  - https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/documents/interimsbygrade23.pdf Links to an external site.  8/23 

• The Interim Assessment Viewing System (requires login) - https://capt.tds.cambiumast.com/student/?a=ResponseEntry Links to an external site.. 2023

Other "Smarter" Resources

• The Interim Assessment Item Portal -  https://interimitems.smartertoolsforteachers.org/ Links to an external site.. 2023

• Using Smarter Balanced Interim Assessment Connections Playlists (Professional Learning Resource in Tools for Teachers)  https://smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1412 Links to an external site.. 2023