Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Curriculum Benchmark Assessments 2007-2008
 

cbasm2.jpg (4834 bytes)The Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Departments are creating Curriculum Benchmark Assessments (CBAs) to be used in conjunction with the Horizontal Alignment Planning Guides in mathematics, science, social studies, and reading/language arts. The results of these assessments will be available through Campus Online to assist teachers and principals in monitoring student progress.
  
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Currriculum Benchmark Assessments 2007-2008 Memorandum
What's New
  
Cycle 6 Secondary Curriculum Benchmark Assesssments
The testing window for the secondary Curriculum Benchmark Assessments is scheduled for the week of May 27.
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Printing Services Order Form for Secondary - Sixth 6-weeks (Cycle 6) *new
   Note: *fax# 713-556-6054
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Elementary Test and Form Names for use with TeachersWorkbench - Sixth 6-weeks (Cycle 6) *new
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Cycle 4 Elementary Curriculum Benchmark Assesssments
The testing window for elementary Curriculum Benchmark Assessments is scheduled for May 5-9.
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Printing Services Order Form for Elementary - Fourth 9-weeks (Cycle 4) 
   Note: *fax# 713-556-6054
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Elementary Test and Form Names for use with TeachersWorkbench - Fourth 9-weeks (Cycle 4)
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Self-Analysis documents can be used to help guide discussions about CBA results after the tests has been taken, thus turning test-taking into a more interactive and informative process for both teachers and students. Now available for CBA4 cycle. *new
What's New Archives - Information from previous What's New announcements can be reviewed from this link.

What Are Curriculum Benchmark Assessments?
Curriculum Benchmark Assessments (CBAs) are a complement to the Horizontal Alignment Planning Guides (HAPG) and serve to address the alignment between the written, taught, and tested curriculum. Curriculum Benchmark Assessments are:
  • composed of 10-15 items modeled after, but not limited to, TAKS-like items. 
  • developed for each six-weeks grading period in secondary and for each nine-weeks grading period in elementary.
  • curriculum-based and designed to test key HISD objectives addressed in the Horizontal Alignment Planning Guides for the specific grading period.
  • designed to be administered in one class or instructional period.
  • designed to inform instruction and intervention.

What Curriculum Benchmark Assessments are NOT?
Curriculum Benchmark Assessments (CBAs) are not:
  • a comprehensive assessment of all objectives taught during a grading period.
  • regional office assessments.
  • common assessments which are collaboratively developed by classroom teachers.
  • commerically produced assessments.
Are Curriculum Benchmark Assessments implemented district-wide in all schools?
For the 2007-2008 school year, all unacceptable schools (Tier I and Tier II) will administer Curriculum Benchmark Assessments in the specified content areas and grades.
Participation for other schools will be determined by the regional office administration. 
Each region will develop a CBA implementation plan based on their needs and expectations.
  • Administrative Regions will be responsible for creating a regional system which guarantees integrity and ensures participation, distribution, monitoring, and support. Each region has assigned a CBA representative to support and facilitate CBA implementation for the region.
  • Campus Online will be used to create/scan answer documents.
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) CBA Flowchart
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Region CBA Contacts
 
What content areas and grade levels will the CBAs address?
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Schedule and Timeline for Secondary
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Schedule and Timeline for Elementary
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Guidelines for Students with Special Needs
psform.gif (1995 bytes)Printing CBA Tests  
Assessments may be printed at the campus or ordered from Printing Services. Forms to facilitate ordering from Printing Services are available below.
Tests will be made available to region contacts. Distribution to schools will be handled by each region in accordance to the procedures outlined in their CBA Plan.
   
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Printing Services Order Form for Secondary - Sixth 6-weeks (Cycle 6) *new
When using TeachersWorkBench, the user must know the test name and form type. The documents below provide that information for testing at the elementary level.
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Secondary Test and Form Names for use with TeachersWorkbench (TWB) *new
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Sample Forms used with Elementary CBAs
Support and Updates
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) CBA Updates - Breaking News
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) HISD HelpDesk e-mail or 713-892-7378
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Questions regarding administration of CBAs - Region CBA Contacts
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Printing Services - Dolores Gonzales at 713-556-6041 or copycenter@houstonisd.org
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Questions regarding content of secondary tests and answer keys - Kelli Kirkland
bluedotjpg.jpg (671 bytes) Questions regarding content of elementary tests and answer keys - Louise Gwosdz