Scorers must confirm that: the student has addressed the skill in the context of an academic (i.e., standard-based) activity. This question usually, but not always, refers to students addressing access skills. (See line 4, Strand Cover Sheet.) Examples: Academic activities expose the student to the tools, concepts, and materials of the content area required for assessment, such as: Student will turn her communication device on or off during an addition, subtraction, and/or counting activity. Student will visually track a geometric shape for a specified amount of time during a lesson on shapes. Student will grasp and release tools during a lesson on proper tool safety. Non-academic activities might include: Carrying a jug of water Engaging in personal hygiene (e.g., brushing; cleaning; washing clothes) or self-help activities (e.g., crossing the street) Choosing a motivational reward The scoring rubric is the basis for the score in Level of Complexity. The AltScore program will score this area automatically, based on scorers’ responses to the AltScore questions. “Complexity” SCORING RUBRIC: Level of Complexity (LOC) 1 2 3 4 5 Portfolio reflects little or no Student addresses social, Student addresses Curriculum Student addresses a narrow sample Student addresses a broad range basis in, or is unmatched to, motor, and communication Framework learning standards of Curriculum Framework learning of Curriculum Framework learning Curriculum Framework skills” during that have been modified below standards (1 or 2) at grade-level standards (3 or more) at “access learning standards required instruction based on Curriculum grade-level expectations (i.e., expectations in this strand. level expectations in this strand. for assessment. Framework learning standards points”) in this strand. (Portfolio must be reviewed by (Portfolio must be reviewed by “entry (“NO” to Complexity in this strand. Content Experts) Content Experts) questions 1 or 2) Scoring: Completeness Does the strand include a data chart with the student’s correct name and at least two pieces of primary evidence? For all strands (except ELAWriting), scorers must confirm that the strand includes at least:
Scorers must confirm that: the student has addressed the skill in the context of an academic (i.e., standard-based) activity. This question usually, but not always, refers to students addressing access skills. (See line 4, Strand Cover Sheet.) Examples: Academic activities expose the student to the tools, concepts, and materials of the content area required for assessment, such as: Student will turn her communication device on or off during an addition, subtraction, and/or counting activity. Student will visually track a geometric shape for a specified amount of time during a lesson on shapes. Student will grasp and release tools during a lesson on proper tool safety. Non-academic activities might include: Carrying a jug of water Engaging in personal hygiene (e.g., brushing; cleaning; washing clothes) or self-help activities (e.g., crossing the street) Choosing a motivational reward The scoring rubric is the basis for the score in Level of Complexity. The AltScore program will score this area automatically, based on scorers’ responses to the AltScore “Complexity” questions. SCORING RUBRIC: Level of Complexity (LOC) 1 2 3 4 5 Portfolio reflects little or no basis in, or is unmatched to, Curriculum Framework learning standards required for assessment. (“NO” to Complexity questions 1 or 2) Student addresses social, motor, and communication “access skills” during instruction based on Curriculum Framework learning standards in this strand. Student addresses Curriculum Framework learning standards that have been modified below grade-level expectations (i.e., “entry points”) in this strand. Student addresses a narrow sample of Curriculum Framework learning standards (1 or 2) at grade-level expectations in this strand. (Portfolio must be reviewed by Content Experts) Student addresses a broad range of Curriculum Framework learning standards (3 or more) at expectations in this strand. (Portfolio must be reviewed by Content Experts) Scoring: Completeness Does the strand include a data chart with the student’s correct name and at least two pieces of primary evidence? For all strands (except ELAWriting), scorers must confirm that the strand includes at least: level
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