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ERIC Number: ED667197
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 129
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-5160-7184-3
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Available Date: 0000-00-00
Design and Implementation of Preparation Strategies for Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Stakeholders
Judith Josephs
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Nova Southeastern University
This applied dissertation was designed to provide better access to current preparation strategies for passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test. The test preparation strategies did not meet the needs of the students. The students did not know how to use the computer to study for the test and did not know how to study at home for the test. Teachers also did not know of the availability of electronic information to enrich their lessons and increase the achievement of vocational high school students. The researcher developed strategies to train students and teachers on Bridges Transitions (1999) testGEAR and TestSCOPE as well as other strategies such as the development of a professional learning community, peer tutoring, and collaboration. Daily sessions on these minitests provided students and teachers with the latest training in test preparation. Teachers were encouraged to use this information for curriculum enrichment and as a source for curriculum integration. An analysis of the data revealed that students were more likely to use the on-line test preparation course. The most successful activities were determined by an analysis of the data received from the MCAS scores, Bridges TestSCOPE report, and a teacher survey questionnaire. The researcher developed a plan for teachers of English Language Arts MCAS preparation to learn how to incorporate the use of computerized adaptive testing in their specialized area of teaching. The plan emphasized (a) professional learning communities,(b) interpretation and use of MCAS test scores, and (c) the positive correlation between those students who utilized testGEAR the most and those who passed the MCAS test. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Massachusetts
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
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