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Using HPCS III to Guide Instruction : 

Using HPCS III to Guide Instruction

Current or Past InitiativesSelf System: 

Current or Past Initiatives Self System 3R’s Relevance Relationships General Learner Outcomes #2 Resiliency CSSS

Current or Past InitiativesMetacognitive System: 

Current or Past Initiatives Metacognitive System Rubrics Self-assessment General Learner Outcomes #1 #4 #5 #6 Reading Strategies Problem Solving Strategies Brain Research

Current or Past InitiativesCognitive System: 

Current or Past Initiatives Cognitive System 3R’s Rigor General Learner Outcomes #3 #6 HCPS III Bloom’s Higher Order Thinking Skills Gilford’s Structure of Intellect

Homework from Day 1: 

Homework from Day 1 Reflect and jot-down Where do the taxonomy and taxonomic levels fit into the big picture of the system of standards? How are the 3 systems of Marzano’s taxonomy (self, meta-cognitive, cognitive) related to the DOE system of standards and other initiatives?

Purpose of this Session: 

Purpose of this Session Learn to create/adapt existing instructional activities or assessment tasks so that they are aligned with HCPS III.

Overview of the Session: 

Overview of the Session Elements of HCPS III Developing tasks by adapting existing activities Steps for adapting tasks Developing tasks by adapting Sample Performance Assessments in HCPS III Developing task-specific rubrics Types of rubrics

Big Ideas: 

Big Ideas Assessment tasks can be created from existing activities or from the Sample Performance Assessments that are part of HCPS III There are specific steps teachers can take to adapt existing tasks to align with HCPS III

More Big Ideas: 

More Big Ideas The rubrics that are part of HCPS III are designed to reflect what the standards writers thought was the most important aspect of performance for students to demonstrate 8 different focuses of performance are included in HCPS III

More Big Ideas: 

More Big Ideas The rubrics in HCPS III can be used to develop task specific rubrics for tasks that are aligned with the benchmarks Benchmark maps can be used to develop tasks that address more than one benchmark

What’s in HCPS III?: 

What’s in HCPS III?

Activity: The Elements of HCPS III: 

Activity: The Elements of HCPS III Review the example from HCPS III included in the handout. Notice that the labels for the various parts have been left blank. Read the definitions that follow the HCPS III example and place the appropriate label in each of the blanks.

Definitions: 

Definitions Strand = themes or “Big Ideas” that organize standards Standard = a broad statement of what a student needs to know or be able to do Topic = organizes the benchmarks into related ideas Benchmark = a specific statement of what a student should know or be able to do (related to the topic) at a specific grade level or grade level cluster

More Definitions: 

More Definitions Rubric = a description of levels of performance in relation to a benchmark Sample Performance Assessment = a generalized description of how a student might demonstrate significant aspects of the benchmark Benchmark Map = document created by OCISS which illustrates benchmarks clustered by quarters with accompanying major understandings and big ideas

Developing Tasks: 

Developing Tasks Consider … content of the benchmark level of difficulty of the benchmark expected level of performance

Creating Tasks from Sample Performance Assessments in HCPS III: 

Creating Tasks from Sample Performance Assessments in HCPS III

Example 1A: Task from SPA: 

Example 1A: Task from SPA

Example 1B: Task from SPA: 

Example 1B: Task from SPA

Example 1C: Task from SPA: 

Example 1C: Task from SPA

Example 2: Task from SPA: 

Example 2: Task from SPA

Example 3: Task from SPA: 

Example 3: Task from SPA

Example 4: Task from SPA: 

Example 4: Task from SPA

Example 5: Task from SPA: 

Example 5: Task from SPA

Example 6: Task from SPA: 

Example 6: Task from SPA

Example 7: Task from SPA: 

Example 7: Task from SPA

Example 8: Task from SPA: 

Example 8: Task from SPA

Example 9: Task from SPA: 

Example 9: Task from SPA

Example 10: Task from SPA: 

Example 10: Task from SPA

Example 11: Task from SPA: 

Example 11: Task from SPA

Example 12: Task from SPA: 

Example 12: Task from SPA

Example 13: Task from SPA: 

Example 13: Task from SPA

Example 14: Task from SPA: 

Example 14: Task from SPA

Example 15: Task from SPA: 

Example 15: Task from SPA

Example 16: Task from SPA: 

Example 16: Task from SPA

Example 17: Task from SPA – Grade Span Benchmarks: 

Example 17: Task from SPA – Grade Span Benchmarks

Example 1: Task from Benchmark: 

Example 1: Task from Benchmark

Activity: Creating a Task from a Sample Performance Assessment: 

Activity: Creating a Task from a Sample Performance Assessment Work in groups of 2 or 3 Select a benchmark from the samples provided Develop a specific task to address the benchmark, using the Sample Performance Assessment or the benchmark as a starting point

SPA to Specific Task: 

SPA to Specific Task

Sample 1: 

Sample 1

Sample 2: 

Sample 2

Sample 3: 

Sample 3

Sample 4: 

Sample 4

Combining Benchmarks: 

Combining Benchmarks

Steps for Adaptation: 

Steps for Adaptation Determine if the content of the activity is addressed by a benchmark in HCPS III If no, the activity is likely not useful If yes, proceed to the next step Determine if the level of difficulty of the activity matches the level of difficulty of the selected benchmark and the focus of performance of the general rubric If no, revise the task to match the level of difficulty of the benchmark and/or focus of performance of the general rubric If yes, proceed to the next step Develop task-specific rubric

Slide46: 

Flow Chart for Developing a Task from an Existing Activity

Example 1: Developing a Task from an Existing Activity – Step 1: 

Example 1: Developing a Task from an Existing Activity – Step 1 Original Activity Groups show and describe their maps/pictorials of each region. Students use question starters such as: What if they discovered fire sooner? Why did they settle in cold climates? Who might…, How could…Where could… etc. Step 1: Is the content addressed in HCPS III? Yes – Compare the physical and human characteristics of different communities and regions (Topic: Places and Regions; Benchmark SS.3.7.2)

Example 1: Developing a Task from an Existing Activity – Step 2: 

Example 1: Developing a Task from an Existing Activity – Step 2 Original Activity Groups show and describe their maps/pictorials of each region. Students use question starters such as: What if they discovered fire sooner? Why did they settle in cold climates? Who might…, How could…Where could… etc Step 2: Is the activity at the same difficulty level as the benchmark and does it have the same focus of performance as the general rubric for the benchmark?

Difficulty Level Match: 

Difficulty Level Match Difficulty of the benchmark Compare the physical and human characteristics of different communities and regions Difficulty of the activity Groups show and describe their maps/pictorials of each region (early Africa, Eurasia, and the Americas). Students use question starters such as: What if they discovered fire sooner? Why did they settle in cold climates? Who might…, How could…Where could… etc. Are these difficulty levels the same?

Slide50: 

Discuss with a partner how the teacher might modify the activity so that it matches the difficulty level of the benchmark.

Activity: Adapting Existing Activities: 

Activity: Adapting Existing Activities Work in small grade-level or content groups Select an activity from a textbook or other source (e.g., HCPS II) Follow the steps to determine whether the activity can be used “as is” to address a benchmark in your content area or revise the activity as necessary

Examples of Existing Activities: 

Examples of Existing Activities As part of language study, students may compile lists—either by class or individually—of acronyms and initialisms. They seem to be in increasing use in the world of electronic media and popular culture. You might also ask them to reflect on what communication would be like without acronyms and initialisms. (grade 8) Ask students to look for posters in and out of school and study the art work and the kinds of information on a poster. Then have them create their own poster for a school event, e.g., craft fair, fund raiser, food drive, “Jump for Heart,” etc. They are to add posters on their list of “My Writing.” (grade 1)

Examples of Existing Activities: 

Examples of Existing Activities Explore and describe ways to include physical activities into a lifetime physical activity plan. Explain how selected personal goals and level of participation relate to a healthy lifestyle. Develop strategies for maintaining and adjusting goals. (PE, grade 10) Have pairs compare, share, and read each others’ notes on rules. Talk about similarities and differences. Ask children to work in groups to write rules. (SS, grade 3)

Examples of Existing Activities: 

Examples of Existing Activities Work with a partner to create and improvise characters using costume pieces randomly selected. Describe areas that need improvement. Use the assessment form and rubrics developed by the group to self-assess. (Drama, grade 5) Below is a fruit punch recipe that will be used for the 8th grade luau. If each serving is ¾ of a cup, how many cups of syrup do you need to make 360 servings? If syrup is sold only in gallon containers, how many gallons of syrup would you need to buy to make 360 servings? Syrup 3 cups Water 4 cups Lemon Lime Soda 2 cups (Math, grade 8)

2 Minute Write: 

2 Minute Write Reflect on what you have learned about adapting existing activities to align with benchmarks. Record the important ideas you want to remember.

Rubrics : 

Rubrics

General Rubric: 

General Rubric Benchmark: SC.6.6.4: Describe and give examples of different types of energy waves

Types of Rubrics: 

Types of Rubrics Holistic Analytic Task Specific General

Focus of Performance : 

Focus of Performance 1. Consistency Difficulty Error Level of detail Significance of Detail Quality Speed and Fluency Variety

Focus provides the means for distinguishing between rubric levels : 

Focus provides the means for distinguishing between rubric levels

Activity: Getting to Know Rubric Types: 

Activity: Getting to Know Rubric Types Form groups of six Count off 1 to 6 in your group Go to your assigned expert table; take your handout with you Read and discuss your assigned information Prepare information to share with your home group Share information with home group (3-5 minutes per expert)

Rubric Types: 

Rubric Types Consistency Difficulty Error Level of Detail Significance of Detail Quality Speed and Fluency Variety (The above are included in the handout, “Rubric Types”)

Rubrics with Consistency as the Focus: 

Rubrics with Consistency as the Focus Used to assess if knowledge and/or skill can be used over time and/or in variety of situations Associated with skills or processes Implies numerous observations and not single performance

Consistency Rubric: 

Consistency Rubric

Rubrics with Error as the Focus : 

Rubrics with Error as the Focus Applied to knowledge or skill with definite right or wrong answer Rubric can establish degree of proficiency by significance of error made or overall number of mistakes made Math or World Languages would use this type of rubric

Error Rubric: 

Error Rubric

Error Rubric: 

Error Rubric

Rubrics with Difficulty as the Focus : 

Rubrics with Difficulty as the Focus Used in conjunction with well-designed taxonomy of educational objectives Used to determine level of difficulty appropriate for mastery of the content Used to characterize nature of difficulty above and below desired level of performance

Taxonomic Rubric (Difficulty): 

Taxonomic Rubric (Difficulty)

Rubrics with Level of Detail as the Focus : 

Rubrics with Level of Detail as the Focus Allow teachers to assess the depth of student knowledge about a particular topic Work well on content with many layers of information Teacher determines desired degree of knowledge on topic in order to express expectations for proficient performance

Level of Detail Rubric: 

Level of Detail Rubric

Rubrics with Significance of Detail as the Focus : 

Rubrics with Significance of Detail as the Focus Used when content is complex, containing much information, some of which may not be as important Focus on significant relationships within a concept, rather than details Not effective for benchmarks with items of equal importance or narrow topics

Significance of Detail Rubric: 

Significance of Detail Rubric

Rubrics with Quality as the Focus : 

Rubrics with Quality as the Focus Used when student is expected to explain, design, produce, or create a product with no easily discernable “right” answer Should be flexible and accurately describe the characteristics or content of the desired product Make use of adjectives to describe levels of performance

Quality Rubric: 

Quality Rubric

Rubrics with Speed and Fluency as the Focus : 

Rubrics with Speed and Fluency as the Focus Most appropriate when the speed of recall and automaticity of a skill are of primary importance Benchmarks most suited for fluency usually focus on basic knowledge and skills in math and reading Used in observation, one-on-one assessment settings

Speed & Fluency Rubric: 

Speed & Fluency Rubric

Rubrics with Variety as the Focus : 

Rubrics with Variety as the Focus Appropriate when there is a set of ideas commonly associated with a topic or a variety of contexts associated with a topic that students should know Not useful for benchmarks which explicitly state a very limited list of items

Variety Rubric: 

Variety Rubric

One focus or many?: 

One focus or many? Often the rubric focuses on only one aspect of performance related to the benchmark, even if more than one could be identified. In some cases, multiple traits appear in the rubric to capture a number of critical aspects of performance related to the benchmark.

Example 1: Mixed Model: 

Example 1: Mixed Model

Example 2: Mixed Model: 

Example 2: Mixed Model

Example 3: Mixed Model: 

Example 3: Mixed Model

Example 4:Mixed Model: 

Example 4:Mixed Model

Activity: Focus of Content Area Rubrics: 

Activity: Focus of Content Area Rubrics Work in small groups with others who teach the same content Select one standard For each associated benchmark, determine the focus of the rubric (e.g., quality, significance of detail)

Revisiting Example 1: Developing a Task from an Existing Activity – Step 2: 

Revisiting Example 1: Developing a Task from an Existing Activity – Step 2 Original Activity Groups show and describe their maps/pictorials of each region. Students use question starters such as: What if they discovered fire sooner? Why did they settle in cold climates? Who might…, How could…Where could… etc. Step 2: Is the activity at the same difficulty level as the benchmark and does it have the same focus of performance as the general rubric for the benchmark?

Revisiting Example 1: 

Revisiting Example 1 Original Activity Groups show and describe their maps/pictorials of each region. Students use question starters such as: What if they discovered fire sooner? Why did they settle in cold climates? Who might…, How could…Where could… etc. Social Studies Benchmark 3.7.2 Compare the physical and human characteristics of different communities and regions

General Rubric for Benchmark SS.3.7.2: 

General Rubric for Benchmark SS.3.7.2

Slide91: 

Discuss with a partner how the teacher might modify the activity so that it matches the difficulty level of the benchmark and the focus of performance of the general benchmark rubric.

General vs. Specific Task Rubrics: 

General vs. Specific Task Rubrics Benchmark: SC.6.6.4: Describe and give examples of different types of energy waves

General to Specific Rubric: 

General to Specific Rubric Benchmark SS.8.3.8: Examine the impact of the Seneca Falls Convention and major abolitionists, including Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison

Example 5: Task from SPA – Grade Span Benchmarks: 

Example 5: Task from SPA – Grade Span Benchmarks

PE Example: Rubrics for Each Task from Grade Band Benchmarks: 

PE Example: Rubrics for Each Task from Grade Band Benchmarks

Activity: Writing Task Specific Rubrics: 

Activity: Writing Task Specific Rubrics Work with a partner. Read the original SPA and rubric for the example on the next page of your handout. Read the specific task on the page that follows it. Develop a task specific rubric for the task

Original SPA & Rubric: 

Original SPA & Rubric

Adapted Task & Rubric: 

Adapted Task & Rubric

Combining Benchmarks: 

Combining Benchmarks

Teachers struggling to teach an overloaded curriculum!: 

Teachers struggling to teach an overloaded curriculum!

Slide102: 

TOPIC Summarizing the Day

Slide103: 

My self-system has gone on overload!