IACTE Colleagues –

It is important to know that at the State Board of Education meeting on May 1st, Pearson presented the proposed passing scores for the CORE assessments in 59 different content areas.  In the documentation that Pearson provided, the Board members received the number of questions on each test, the recommended passing scores and the two standard errors of measurement for the proposed passing scores on either side.  The documentation is attached.

During the discussion about these proposed passing scores, several members suggested that the proposed scores were too low.  In response, Nancy Hahn from Pearson explained that the passing scores cannot be viewed as simple percentages of the total number of questions.  In fact, the tests have been designed as criterion-referenced and sections of each CORE assessment are weighted, reflective of the Indiana Teacher Standards.  Sending the proposed passing scores out for 30 days of public comment finally was approved by the Board.  The opportunity to provide comment is noted below.

IACTE Colleagues –

At the State Board of Education meeting this morning, REPA 2 was on the agenda.  The article below describes well what transpired.  It starts all over again.  There will be a new opportunity for public comments, and please know that IACTE will encourage your involvement and comments.  We will see the “new” REPA 2 at the May State Board of Education meeting from which we will be able to identify the issues to address.

http://stateimpact.npr.org/indiana/2013/04/03/why-the-state-board-will-have-to-revisit-repa-ii-teacher-licensure-requirements/

Jill
IACTE Executive Secretary