[DistrictEmisCoordinators] FW: WebXam Newsletter

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Learn what is new with the WebXam Online Testing System and information about important upcoming dates.
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September 2022

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Pretests close September 30, 2022

The fall pretesting window closes on September 30, 2022. Pretests are recognized by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to measure student gain from beginning to end-of-course. CETE is offering pretests as Category B (ODE-Approved Vendor) for this year (Student Gain and High-Quality Student Data).

WebXam News <https://news.webxam.org/>

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End-of-Course Testing Opens October 10, 2022

On October 10, 2022, WebXam will release all available practice tests, posttests, and field tests. This date also opens the teacher effectiveness windows for districts using pre and post tests for student gain measurements.

Teachers and administrators are encouraged to reference the FY22 and FY23 Assessment Matrixes<https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/CTE-Data-and-Accountability/Career-Technical-Education-Program-and-Assessment> on ODE's website for guidance on which tests are available for your courses. WebXam also offers additional information about each test and links to course outlines and test blueprints on the WebXam About the Tests webpage<https://www.webxam.org/public/AboutTheTests>.

Be sure to have your student rosters uploaded to WebXam and ready to go before the testing window officially opens. District administrators are encouraged to review the Bulk Student Roster Uploads<https://www.webxam.org/Public/Upload> webpage for additional information.

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2022 WebXam User's Workshop

WebXam's annual Virtual User's Workshop is coming soon! If you are a new teacher or administrator, it's a fantastic opportunity to learn more about using WebXam, the test development process, and the science behind testing. The workshop will be held Tuesday, October 18th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. A link to this virtual event's video stream will be made availble at the link below the day of the event. We hope you can attend.

Learn more<https://news.webxam.org/users-workshop/>

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Transportation Systems Field Testing

Transportation Systems tests (including tests cross-listed in non-Transportation Pathways) are being field tested this year. These newly written item banks are aligned to the updated content standards for the Transportation Career Field. Field Tests are longer than other WebXam tests, must be completed sooner, and may not be retaken in the current school year.

What is Field Testing<https://news.webxam.org/field-tests/>

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Changes to Student Test Activation and Authentication

The student login process is changing. Instead of permanent passwords, students will be assigned time-limited access codes generated as a testing session is scheduled. To log into WebXam students will use their username and the access code.

We encourage teachers to schedule their testing sessions a few days in advance using the WebXam "Activate Test" process. Teachers can schedule a testing session up to 1 week in advance and a printable PDF will be provided with student usernames and access codes after the tests are activated.

Learn More<https://news.webxam.org/blog/2022/07/21/changes-to-test-activation-for-2022-2023/>

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The Item-Writing Year has Begun - be a SME!

We are going to be writing for Business, Finance, and Marketing during the 2022-2023 school year. If you are an instructor for these career fields in any of the courses, we need you to help us write new items for course tests. If you are interested in participating in these writing workshops, please visit https://go.osu.edu/bfmparticipationsurvey and tell us more about yourself. Virtual item-writing workshops start in November; this workshop style means less time away from the classroom, no need for a substitute, and the stipend is often paid directly to YOU! You can check out our calendar here<https://news.webxam.org/item-writing/calendars/>.

Be sure to sign up today - SMEs are KEY to CETE!

Contact CETE Recruiting with questions<mailto:cete-recruiting at osu.edu>

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Business, Finance, and Marketing Blueprint Survey

As part of this planning process for item writing workshops, we ask instructors in Business, Finance, and Marketing to provide us with input on which content standards are most important for each course. If you are a Business, Finance, and/or Marketing instructor who would like to participate in this survey, please contact Bridget McHugh at mchugh.159 at osu.edu<mailto:mchugh.159 at osu.edu> with your name and preferred email address to receive a link to the survey. This is a great way to have a say in the test content even if you cannot help us write test questions by participating in the Item-Writing Workshops.

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WebXam Teacher Review Workshops

WebXam and CETE staff are resuming Teacher Review Workshops in the 2022-2023 school year. Due to University policies, there is a limited number of spaces available, and they are currently only scheduled through December. All University protocols must be followed for participation. Please see the link below for more information.

Teacher Review Workshops<https://news.webxam.org/teacher-reviews/>

Learn More About the Tests

CTE Program and Assessment Matrix

The CTE Program and Assessment Matrix is designed to help educators identify the tests required for their district's CTE pathway programs. Details about programs and their required assessments can be downloaded from ODE's website.

Read More<http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/CTE-Assessment-System>

About the Tests

WebXam's About the Tests page lists important details about the CTE tests currently offered in WebXam. Details include how many questions are in the test, if the test is in field testing, cutoff scores, if pretests are available, and what the rules are for passing the pathway test.

Read More<https://www.webxam.org/Public/AboutTheTests>

09/30

Fall Pretesting Closes

Last day for pretests until winter window.

10/10

First day Field Tests and Finalized Tests Released

Post Tests are available for testing.

10/18

WebXam User's Workshop

More information can be found here.<https://news.webxam.org/users-workshop/>

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