Smarter Balanced Assessment

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Smarter Balanced Overview Presentation

English Language Arts

Mathematics

Text Complexity Resources

  • The Text Complexity presentation (recorded version) can be used is to explain how to determine text complexity levels for informational and literary texts as defined by the Connecticut Core Standards.
  • The Reader and Task Guiding Questions will support educators when considering the use of a specific text with their students. These questions are meant to stimulate ideas about and reflection on the text, students, and any tasks associated with a piece of writing.
  • The Information and Literary Text Rubrics are designed to support teachers in developing a common language to describe and discuss texts, and allow educators to easily evaluate important elements of a text that are not considered by readability formulas.
  • The Text Complexity Placemat is a useful tool for educators to document the aspects of the text and the final determination of difficulty levels based on the rubric.

Information

Resources for English Language Arts and Mathematics

Resources for Mathematics

Formative Assessment Resources