3. What is INSPECT®?
Five-Star Pivot provides schools with all the tools they need for better insight into student data and
continuous improvement for students and staff in one flexible cloud-based platform. Five modules
work independently or in concert to help you not only assess students, but make student data
actionable with a variety of search, reporting, and dashboard functionalities. Five-Star’s team of highly-
respected Indiana educators, covering all regions of the state, stand ready to be your assessment and
professional development partners.
INSPECT®
An innovative bank of assessment items and set of pre-built assessments specifically designed to
measure student mastery of the IAS, comprised of:
30,000+ IAS aligned assessment items
200+ pre-built assessments and checkpoints
Access - Online and Paper-Pencil Administration
4. Why INSPECT®?
✓ Provides easy-to-use, IAS aligned Formative Benchmark Assessments
✓ Includes ISTEP+ blueprint aligned end-of-year assessments
✓ Allows for specific formative feedback for teachers and students
✓ Supports classroom teachers with ongoing, formative assessment needs
✓ Allows for reliable curriculum and instruction evaluation and adjustment
✓ Ensures valid and reliable assessments and data
✓ Gives robust reporting and analytics
✓ Delivers online
✓ Makes implementation easy
✓ Provides the most value for your investment
5. Why INSPECT®?
✓ Provides easy-to-use, IAS aligned Formative Benchmark Assessments
✓ Includes ISTEP+ blueprint aligned end-of-year assessments
✓ Allows for specific formative feedback for teachers and students
✓ Supports classroom teachers with ongoing, formative assessment needs
✓ Allows for reliable Curriculum and Instruction evaluation and adjustment
✓ Ensures valid and reliable assessments and data
✓ Gives robust reporting and analytics
✓ Delivers online
✓ Makes implementation easy
✓ Provides the most value for your investment
6. ∙ All included with INSPECT® Comprehensive Assessment Solution:
o IAS Formative Benchmark Assessment Suite
o ISTEP+ Aligned End-of-Year Assessments
o Performance Tasks/PBA (3 Sets)
o Classroom Checkpoints
o MS Math Acceleration Placement Tests
o English Language Learner Assessment Suite
∙ Continuously monitored for reliability and validity
∙ Robust reporting available through Five-Star’s Pivot Platform
7. IAS Formative Benchmark
Assessment Suite
∙ Three Formative Benchmark Assessments for year-long
progress monitoring
∙ Available for grades K-12 for E/LA
∙ Available for grades K-Algebra II for math
∙ Named by color for suggested administration
∙ Orange: early October
∙ Green: early December
∙ Pink: early February
∙ Can be modified to match each corporation’s specific needs
8. ISTEP+ Blueprint Aligned
End-of-Year Assessments
• Developed using ISTEP+ Blueprints
• Aligned with the IDOE Instructional and
Assessment Guidance
--Critical, important, and additional content
• Fixed form assessments
--ISTEP+ practice for students
--Predictive beginning in the 2016-17 school
year
--Formative assessment data to drive
instruction/intervention before ISTEP+
9.
10. Why INSPECT®?
✓ Provides easy-to-use, IAS aligned Formative Benchmark Assessments
✓ Includes ISTEP+ blueprint aligned end-of-year assessments
✓ Allows for specific formative feedback for teachers and students
✓ Supports classroom teachers with ongoing, formative assessment needs
✓ Allows for reliable Curriculum and Instruction evaluation and adjustment
✓ Ensures valid and reliable assessments and data
✓ Gives robust reporting and analytics
✓ Delivers online
✓ Makes implementation easy
✓ Provides the most value for your investment
11. • Innovative IAS Item Bank that measures student mastery
of the 2014 Indiana Academic Standards (IAS)
• Over 30,000 E/LA and Math Items
• Allows for creation of Classroom Formative Assessments
• Hundreds of items added each month
• Pre-built Checkpoint Assessments
12. INSPECT® Item Development
• INSPECT® items are written, processed, and formatted
to conform to the following specifications:
• Standard(s) alignment
• Content and skill level
• Use of academic vocabulary
• Standard use and articulated in the item
specifications
• Range in cognitive complexity
• DOK and Revised Bloom’s
13. INSPECT® Item Development
(cont.)
Distractors
Reflect the most likely cognitive disconnect in learning
Rationales
Documentation of the most likely reason (rationale) a student would
arrive at each distractor
Appropriate text complexity
Qualitative measures
Quantitative measures
Continuous review for quality assurance
Reliability and validity
Comprehensive rubrics with sample responses
14. IAS Subject Areas and Grades:
• English/Language Arts grades K-12
• Mathematics grades K-8
• High School Mathematics through Algebra II
15. INSPECT® E/LA Item Types
• Multiple choice, single correct response
• Multiple choice, multiple correct responses
• Short text/Constructed response
• Complete Rubrics
• Sample Student Responses
• Evidence-based selected response
• Hot text: select text
• Technology Enabled
• Drag and drop
• Listening
16. INSPECT® Math Item Types
• Multiple choice, single correct response
• Multiple choice, multiple correct responses
• Short text
• Equation/Numeric
• Fill-in tables
• Drag and drop
• Graphing
• Matching tables
18. K.RL.2.3: Identify important elements of the text (e.g., characters, settings, or events).
Difficulty: Medium
Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy: 2 Understanding
Depth of Knowledge: 2
Kindergarten E/LA - Reading
Multiple Choice INSPECT®
19. Grade 1 E/LA - Writing
Multiple Choice INSPECT®
1.W.6.2a: Capitalization – Capitalizing the first word of a sentence, dates, names of people, and the pronoun I.
Difficulty: Medium
Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy: 1 Remembering
Depth of Knowledge: 1 Recall
20. Grade 2 E/LA - Reading
Multiple Choice INSPECT®
2.RV.3.2: Determine the meanings of words and phrases in a nonfiction text relevant to a second grade topic orsubject
area.
Difficulty: Medium
Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy: 2 Understanding
Depth of Knowledge: 2 Skill/Concept
21. Kindergarten Math
Multiple Choice INSPECT®
MA.K.NS.11: Develop initial understandings of place value and the base 10 number system by showing equivalent forms
of whole numbers from 10 to 20 as groups of tens and ones using objects and drawings
Difficulty: High | Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy: 2 Understanding | Depth of Knowledge: 1 Recall | Mathematical Process
Standards 2, 4, 6
22. Grade 1 Math
Multiple Choice INSPECT®
MA.1.G.4: Partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal parts; describe the parts using the words halves,
fourths, and quarters; and use the phrases half of, fourth of, and quarter of. Describe the whole as two of, or four of, the
parts. Understand for partitioning circles and rectangles into two and four equal parts that decomposing into equal parts
creates smaller parts.
Difficulty: High | Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy: 2 Understanding | Depth of Knowledge: 1 Recall | Mathematical Process
Standards 7
23. Grade 2 Math
Equation/Numeric INSPECT®
MA.2.CA.3: Solve real-world problems involving addition and subtraction within 100 in situations involving lengths that
are given in the same units (e.g., by using drawings, such as drawings of rulers, and equations with a symbol for the
unknown number to represent the problem).
Difficulty: High | Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy: 2 Understanding | Depth of Knowledge: 2 Skill/Concept| Mathematical
Process Standards: 1, 5, 8
24. Grade 3-4 E/LA – Reading
Evidence-based Selected Response
Sample ISTEP+®
Standard: 3.RN.2.2: Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain
how they support the main idea.
25. Grade 3 E/LA – Reading
Evidence-based Selected Response
INSPECT®
Standard: 3.RN.2.2: Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
Difficulty: Medium
Depth of Knowledge: 2 – Skill/Concept
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 – Understanding
26. Grade 3-4 E/LA – Reading
Drag and Drop Sample ISTEP+®
Standard: 3.RN.2.3: Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in
processes or procedures in a text, using words such as first, next, finally, because, problem, solution, same, and different.
27. Grade 4 E/LA – Reading
Drag and Drop INSPECT®
Standard: 4.RN.2.3: Explain the relationships between events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, based on
specific information in the text.
Difficulty: Low
Depth of Knowledge: 2 – Skill/Concept
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 – Understanding
28. Grade 5-6 E/LA – Writing
Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct
Response ISTEP+®
Standard: 6.W.5: Conduct short research assignments and tasks to build knowledge about the research process and the
topic under study.
● Gather relevant information from multiple sources, and annotate sources.
29. Grade 5 E/LA – Writing
Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct
Response INSPECT®
Standard: 5.W.5: Conduct short research assignments and tasks on a topic.
Identify and acquire information through reliable primary and secondary sources.
Difficulty: High
Depth of Knowledge: 2 – Skills/Concepts
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 – Applying
30. Grade 7-8 E/LA – Reading
Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct
Response Sample ISTEP+®
Standard: 8.RN.2.2: Analyze the development of a central idea over the course of a text, including its
relationship to supporting ideas; provide a detailed, objective summary of the text.
31. Grade 7 E/LA – Reading
Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct
Response INSPECT®
Standard: 7.RN.2.2: Analyze the development of two or more central
ideas over the course of a text; provide a detailed, objective summary
of the text.
Difficulty: High
Depth of Knowledge: 2 – Skills/Concepts
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 – Understanding
32. Grade 7-8 E/LA – Vocabulary
Multiple Choice Sample ISTEP+®
Standard: 7.RV.2.1: Use context to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
33. Grade 7 E/LA – Vocabulary
Multiple Choice INSPECT®
Standard: 7.RV.2.1: Use context to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
Difficulty: Low
Depth of Knowledge: 1 – Recall
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 – Understanding
34. Grade 3-4 Math
Equation/Numeric Sample ISTEP+®
Standard: 3.AT.2: Solve real-world problems involving whole number multiplication and division within 100 in situations
involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities (e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the
unknown number to represent the problem).
35. Grade 3 Math
Equation/Numeric INSPECT®
Standard: 3.AT.2: Solve real-world problems involving whole number multiplication and division within 100 in
situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities (e.g., by using drawings and equations with a
symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem).
Difficulty: Low
Depth of Knowledge: 1 – Recall
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: 2 – Understanding
Mathematical Process Standards: 1, 4
36. Grade 7-8 Math
Drag and Drop Sample ISTEP+®
Standard: 7.NS.3: Know there are rational and irrational numbers. Identify, compare, and order rational and common
irrational numbers (√2, √3, √5, Π) and plot them on a number line.
37. Grade 6 Math
Drag and Drop INSPECT®
Standard: 6.AF.1: Apply the properties of operations (e.g., identity, inverse, commutative, associative, distributive
properties) to create equivalent linear expressions and to justify whether two linear expressions are equivalent when
the two expressions name the same number regardless of which value is substituted into them.
Difficulty: Medium
Depth of Knowledge: 2 – Skills/Concepts
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy: 3 – Applying
Mathematical Process Standards: 1, 4
38. HS Math
Multi-Part INSPECT®
MA.AII.Q.2: Use completing the square to rewrite quadratic functions into the form y = a(x + h)^2 + k, and graph these
functions with and without technology. Identify intercepts, zeros, domain and range, and lines of symmetry. Understand
the relationship between completing the square and the quadratic formula.
Difficulty: Medium| Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy: 2 Understanding| Depth of Knowledge: 2| Mathematical Process
Standards 1, 5, 7
44. Why INSPECT®?
✓ Provides easy-to-use, IAS aligned Formative Benchmark Assessments
✓ Includes ISTEP+ blueprint aligned end-of-year assessments
✓ Allows for specific formative feedback for teachers and students
✓ Supports classroom teachers with ongoing, formative assessment needs
✓ Allows for reliable Curriculum and Instruction evaluation and adjustment
✓ Ensures valid and reliable assessments and data
✓ Gives robust reporting and analytics
✓ Delivers online
✓ Makes implementation easy
✓ Provides the most value for your investment
45. INSPECT® Item Development Process
Mathematical Process Standards:
MA.6.GM.4: Find the area of complex shapes composed of polygons by composing or decomposing into simple shapes; apply this technique to solve
real-world and other mathematical problems.
47. Why INSPECT®?
✓ Provides easy-to-use, IAS aligned Formative Benchmark Assessments
✓ Includes ISTEP+ blueprint aligned end-of-year assessments
✓ Allows for specific formative feedback for teachers and students
✓ Supports classroom teachers with ongoing, formative assessment needs
✓ Allows for reliable Curriculum and Instruction evaluation and adjustment
✓ Ensures valid and reliable assessments and data
✓ Gives robust reporting and analytics
✓ Delivers online
✓ Makes implementation easy
✓ Provides the most value for your investment
62. Why INSPECT®?
✓ Provides easy-to-use, IAS aligned Formative Benchmark Assessments
✓ Includes ISTEP+ blueprint aligned end-of-year assessments
✓ Allows for specific formative feedback for teachers and students
✓ Supports classroom teachers with ongoing, formative assessment needs
✓ Allows for reliable Curriculum and Instruction evaluation and adjustment
✓ Ensures valid and reliable assessments and data
✓ Gives robust reporting and analytics
✓ Delivers online
✓ Makes implementation easy
✓ Provides the most value for your investment
63. Included Professional Development
• Pivot/INSPECT® Training
• Professional Development
• Using Data to Guide Instruction
• Formative Assessment Feedback
• Regional Network Meetings
• Sharing of Best Practices
65. What’s Next with INSPECT®?
All included at no additional cost!
• Benchmarks and End-of-Year Assessments in
Spanish to Support Indiana’s Dual Language and
Immersion Programs (Fall 2015-16)
• Applied Skills Assessments (December 2015)
• Alignments of Indiana IAS for Science and Social
Studies (2016-17)
66. Top 10 Reasons Why
1. Administer easy-to-use, IAS aligned Formative Benchmark Assessments
2. Use any of the over 200, IAS aligned pre-built assessments
Including ISTEP+ blueprint-aligned end-of-year assessments
3. Customize assessments to meet your corporation’s pacing
4. Provide specific formative feedback to students
5. Support classroom teachers with ongoing, formative assessment needs
6. Ensure valid and reliable assessments and data
7. Administer assessments online to meet your schools’ needs
8. Use robust reporting and analytics that drill down to standards, items, and students
9. Ensure easy implementation
10. Get the most value for your investment
INSPECT®