Cycle of Inquiry - Smarter Balanced Resources

Main Resources
Cycle of Inquiry Chart
CCSS ELA & Math Acronyms
Smarter Balanced Achievement Levels and Scale Scores
Smarter Balanced Interim Assessment Viewing System

The Five Component for the Cycle of Inquiry

1. Data Analysis - Protocol Facilitation Plan (Word Document)
Phase I: Predictions (Word Template)
Phase II: Go Visual (Word Template)
Phase III: Observations (Word Template)

2. Frame or Reframe Key Issues or Questions
Phase IV: Inferences

3. Investigate Literature and Fields of Expertise

- Smarter Balanced Summative Blueprint ELA (includes number of items per claim)
- Smarter Balanced Summative Blueprint Math (includes number of items per claim)


CAASPP Target Analysis for Aug 1st

Analysis template

Achieve the Core: Math Coherence Map

Smarter Balanced Claims - Target - DOK - Standards Alignment Documents

ELA Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Math Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

- SBAC ELA Table of Claims and Targets Grades 3-5 (maps claims and targets to the state standards)
- SBAC ELA Table of Claims and Targets Grades 6-8 (maps claims and targets to the state standards)
- SBAC Math Table of Claims and Targets Grades 3-8 (with CCSS document) (maps claims and targets to the state standards)


- Smarter Balanced Sample Summative Items for Teachers (Oregon Department of Education)

CDE Curriculum Frameworks
- ELA/ELD Framework
- Math Framework

- Schoolnet Resources on Instructional Materials Page (search by using keywords below)
***Tip: Log into Schoolnet first then click on link above:
Type Keyword(s)
Scope and Sequence
ELA Concept Organizer
Math Learning Progressions
Math Scope and Sequence
Curriculum Guides

New Lesson Plan Templates for 2016-17:
ELA Lesson Planning Template
Close Reading Lesson Plan Template
Close Reading LITERARY Text Lesson Plan Template
Close Reading INFORMATIONAL Text Lesson Plan Template

Math Lesson Planning Template

Cross Curricular Lesson Plan Template (Fillable PDF)
Cross Curricular Lesson Plan Template (Fillable Word Doc)
Cross Curricular Lesson Plan Template (Google Doc - will force you to make a copy)

4. Develop and Tune Action Plan
- SMART Goals Template
- SMART Goals for Improving Student Learning - ELA Sample
- SMART Goals for Improving Student Learning - Math Sample

5. Carry out Strategies and Data Collection

Additional Resource for Developing SMART Goals:
- Developing Smart Goals, Additional Guidance
- Trimester SMART Goal with Reflection Questions
- Professional Learning Teams (New 2016-17)

Student Goal Setting Sheets:
- Student Goal Sheet (intermediate)
- Goal Summary Sheet (intermediate)
- Student Goal Sheet (6-8)
- Goal Summary Sheet (6-8)


2018-2019 Assessment Calendar


Assessment Calendar

2018-2019 Assessment Calendar

Smarter Balanced
IAB Schedule and Blueprints


Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8


BAS and iReady Reading Grade Level Expectations

District English Language Arts
Performance Task Rubrics


Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3

Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8