ORED Annual Report 2012

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mississippi assessment center The Mississippi Assessment Center brings together faculty and staff with demonstrated experience in researching, developing and disseminating statewide career and technical assessments to participate in test alignment and validation reviews. Dedicated and professional staff, efficient timelines and valuable experience enable the MAC to deliver the required materials and services in the most timely and economic manner for the Mississippi Department of Education and the Mississippi Community College Board. The MAC offers high-quality assessments and professional development aligned with the state curriculum.

1-2-3 Assessment by the Numbers: • 18,498 students tested electronically • 59 postsecondary tests developed • 80 secondary tests developed • 198 assessments, including an estimated 3,000 MS-CPAS2 items delivered • 39 alignment, reliability and validity reviews • 105 teachers participated in alignment, reliability and validity reviews and facilitated test days. • 44 students tested for emergency Subject Area Testing Programs for all districts • 467 teacher assessments administered for IC3® and Propulse®

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