connecticut sde 2013 cmt administration district test coordinator workshops january 22 and 24, 2013
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Connecticut SDE
2013 CMT Administration
District Test Coordinator
Workshops
January 22 and 24, 2013
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CMT Student Assessment Staff
Steve Martin, CMT Program [email protected]
Joe Amenta, Special [email protected]
Janet Stuck, Special [email protected]
CSDE Workshop Presenters:
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CMT Student Assessment StaffAbe Krisst,[email protected] 860-713-6894
Ron Michaels, [email protected] 860-713-6851
Deirdre Ducharme,[email protected]
860-713-6859
Joe Di Garbo, [email protected] 860-713-6863
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CSDE Websitewww.sde.ct.gov
Choose the Student Assessment link
CAPT/CMT Reportswww.ctreports.com
CT State Department of Education
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New for 2013
Supplemental Testing
There will be no paper-and-pencil CMT supplemental testing during the 2013 administration.
All supplemental testing
will delivered via computer.
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New for 2013Improved MIST Practice Web Site… Is free to the public with no password, Contains all CMT and CAPT grades and subjects, Includes multiple-choice and open-ended sample
items that can be answered online, Allows practice in using online testing tools, includes answer keys in some sessions, and Can be found at this link:
https://mist.measinc.com/Practice/CT
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New for 2013The Measurement Incorporated Secure Testing (MIST) Application
The MIST Proctor Web site is improved and includes improved training videos by topic.
The MIST Proctor Practice Web site now allows proctors to practice
MIST now supports the collection of these demographics through the proctor Web site. ELL Exempt Student Enrolled in this School after October 1, 2012 Student Enrolled in this District after October 1, 2012
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New for 2013
New Overages
Districts will receive more Test Examiner’s Manuals than in past years.
District will receive feweradditional test booklets than in past years.
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New for 2013New Additional Materials Ordering
The following materials are now only available through entering the students on the Accommodations Web site:
For Reference only MAS booklets. MAS test booklets for the “Respond in test booklet” accommodation. Large Print test booklets. Braille test booklets
These materials can no longer be ordered using the Additional Materials Request application
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New for 2013New Schedule for SDDV
The CAPT and the CMT are on different schedules this year relative to Student Demographic Data Verification (SDDV). Each program now will be completed in a separate 5-day window rather than a combined 10-day window. The CMT window for Student Demographic Data Verification (SDDV) is from May 20 – 24.
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Who Should Be Tested?
The Connecticut Mastery Test comes in three versions. They are:
the Standard CMT, the CMT MAS, and The CMT Skills Checklist.
All Grades 3 – 8, public-school students must be tested using at least one of these three instruments
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Training of Test Examiners
The District Test Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all test examiners are properly trained to administer the CMT.
The Test Coordinator’s Manual includes information about training test examiners on page 27.
CMT Training for Test Examiners PowerPoint presentations are available on the CSDE Web site.
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2013 CMT ScheduleDate Event
Prior to TestingDistricts submit Test Accommodations and Learner Characteristics Inventories on the CAPT/CMT Accommodations Data Collection Web site
January 28 - February 8
Districts receive test materials
February 1 - 25Districts notify MI of discrepancies and of any additional test materials needed
March 1 - March 28Administration of CMT, CMT MAS, and submission of the Skills Checklist
Tuesday, March 5 Administer Direct Assessment of Writing
Monday, April 8Last day for FedEx pickup (see TCM for Courier pickup schedule p. 45)
May 20 – May 24 Student Demographic Data VerificationPage 3 of TCM
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2013 Standard CMT Test SessionsMathematics
Test Session GradeTesting
TimeDirections
TimeTotal Time
Mathematics Session 1 3 - 6 and 8 60 minutes 10 minutes 70 minutes
Mathematic Session 1 7 70 minutes 10 minutes 80 minutes
Mathematics Session 2 3 - 7 60 minutes 10 minutes 70 minutes
Mathematics Session 2 8 70 minutes 10 minutes 80 minutes
Mathematics Session 3 5 - 8 60 minutes 10 minutes 70 minutesPage 4 of TCM
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2013 Standard CMT Test SessionsLanguage Arts and Science
Test Session GradeTesting
TimeDirections
TimeTotal Time
Reading Comprehension
Sessions 1 and 23 - 8 45 minutes 10 minutes 55 minutes
Degrees of Reading Power® 3 - 8 45 minutes 10 minutes 55 minutes
Editing & Revising 3 - 8 60 minutes 10 minutes 70 minutes
Direct Assessment of Writing 3 - 8 45 minutes 10 minutes 55 minutes
Science 5 65 minutes 10 minutes 75 minutes
Science 8 70 minutes 10 minutes 80 minutes
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2013 CMT MAS Test Sessions
MAS Test Session GradeTesting
TimeDirections
TimeTotal Time
Mathematics
Sessions 1 and 2 3 - 8 60 minutes 10 minutes 70 minutes
Mathematics Session 3 5 - 8 60 minutes10 minutes
70 minutes
Reading Comprehension Session 1 and 2
3 - 8 45 minutes 10 minutes 55 minutes
Degrees of Reading Power® 3 - 8 45 minutes 10 minutes 55 minutes
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Testing Schedule When creating a school/district schedule there are many
scheduling requirements.
Review the scheduling requirements for the standard CMT, CMT MAS, and test sessions administered on the MIST application.
(See pages 5 and 6 of the Test Coordinator’s Manual for specific requirements.)
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Reminders About SecurityPlease Keep All Test Materials Secure including:
•Test Booklets•Test Sessions on the MIST application •Direct Assessment of Writing Prompts
(even from the press and the Internet)•Usernames and passwords for the MIST
applicationThe following materials are not secure:
• Test Examiner’s Manuals• Test Coordinator’s Manuals• CMT Rulers• Mathematics Formula chart (Grade 8)• Do Not Disturb signs• Practice Tests• CMT Skills Checklist
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Questions?
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Staff at Measurement Incorporated
Nick Lingg, Program Manager
Measurement Incorporated (MI) Connecticut Help Line
Toll-free Phone: (866) 762-1060
Toll-free Fax: (866) 762-1057
e-mail: [email protected]
NEED HELP?
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What’s NOT New in 2013 Receiving Test Materials (except for
overage amounts and manuals – that’s new!)
Packing Lists Secure Materials Lists Inventorying Shipments Discrepancies Ordering Additional Materials (except for
MAS, Large Print, and Braille – that’s new!)
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Receiving Test Materials Two methods of shipment: FedEx and
Courier.
Materials are scheduled to arrive by Friday, February 8.
Materials are packed by school and shipped to the District Test Coordinator.
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Receiving Test Materials
District Test Coordinator also receives an overage shipment.
(NEW) The quantity of booklets in the district overage will be smaller than in past years.
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Packing Lists A packing list is included in box 1 for each
school’s shipment.
The packing list identifies the type and quantity of materials included in the shipment.
Each box contains a box list that identifies the materials in that box.
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Sample Packing ListCMT 2013
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Secure Materials List Test booklets have a security number printed on them.
Test booklets are shrink-wrapped by grade/content area.
Each shrink-wrapped package has a label that indicates the range of security numbers in the package.
Each school and district shipment contains a secure materials list that identifies the range of security lithocode numbers for the test booklets in its shipment.
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A list of all secure materials for a district can be found at the Web Portal via the District Security List application.
District Test Coordinators can either print out copies of the list or e-mail the list to schools.
Lists are provided as an Excel spreadsheet so that it may be sorted as needed.
A Cumulative list of all test booklets shipped to a district, including any shipped as additional materials.
Secure Materials List
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Sample Secure Materials ListCMT 2013
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Inventorying Shipments Separate boxes into district overage and
individual school shipments.
Inventory the materials received in each order by comparing them to the packing list.
Verify that all secure test materials listed on the secure materials list have been received.
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Discrepancies School Coordinators should report any
discrepancies to the District Test Coordinator.
District Test Coordinator should report discrepancies in any shipments to MI’s Connecticut Help Line. (866-762-1060)
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Additional Materials If schools need additional materials, use the
district overage.
If more materials are needed, the District Test Coordinator should order them using the Additional Materials Request application on the Web Portal.
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Additional Materials Request The Additional Materials Request application is
accessed through the Web Portal. The first screen provides 2 options
Option 1: View Existing Orders – allows the user to check the status of old orders, including the ability to track any boxes shipped via FedEx (e.g., previous additional materials orders).
Option 2: Order Additional Materials – allows the user to order additional test materials.
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Additional Materials RequestHow to order additional materials? After clicking the Order Additional Materials button,
there is a screen that provides some notes about ordering materials, including the address to which the materials will be shipped.
To begin ordering, click the Start Ordering Materials button.
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Bureau of Student Assessment
Additional Materials Request
To begin ordering materials, use the “Select Material to Order” Drop Down list.
Then select the first material to order, and enter the quantity needed in the Quantity box.
Then click “Add Material to Order” to add the material, or click “Cancel” if you have made an error.
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Bureau of Student Assessment
Additional Materials RequestStep 1: Select Material to Order
In this example, we have selected Grade 3 Practice Test
Step 2: Enter the quantity – in this example we have requested 8
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Bureau of Student Assessment
Additional Materials RequestStep 3: Click the “Add Material to Order” button.
In this example, the order has now been created as Order # 3895
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Bureau of Student Assessment
Additional Materials RequestStep 4: At this point, you may either add more materials to the order by following steps 1, 2, and 3, or submit the order for processing by clicking the “Submit Order” button.
If you realize that the order is incorrect you may either remove specific materials by clicking “Delete” next to the material in the list or cancel the entire order by clicking the “Cancel Order” button.
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MAS Tests MAS Tests in Mathematics and Reading are
administered on the MIST application.
The only MAS test booklets that are included in the school shipment are those for students who were registered for the For Reference Only accommodation or Respond in Test Booklet accommodation on the Data Collections Web Site prior to December 3, 2012.
There is no overage provided in the district overage shipment.
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MAS Tests (NEW) Additional MAS test booklets for students who are identified for
the For Reference Only accommodation or Respond in Test Booklet accommodation may no longer be ordered by using the Additional Materials Request application.
Only students that have been entered in the CAPT/CMT Accommodations Data Collection Web site as needing one of these two types of MAS test booklet will receive these booklets.
An order for these booklets will be placed automatically when the student is entered in the CAPT/CMT Accommodations Data Collection Web site.
Allow 5 to 8 days for the booklets to arrive.
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MAS Tests
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MAS Tests
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MAS TestsConditions 2 and 3
require:
MISTMIST Practice
SiteMIST TEM
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MAS Tests
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MAS TestsCondition 4
requires:
MIST MIST Practice
Site MIST TEM MAS For
Reference Only Booklet
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MAS Tests
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MAS TestsCondition 5 requires:
MAS Scannable Booklets
MAS Practice Test Materials (optional)
MAS TEM
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What’s NOT New in 2013 Braille and Large Print Tests (except for
ordering additional Large Print and Braille – that’s new!)
Boxes Student Barcode Labels Front Covers Back Covers
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Braille and Large Print Tests Braille and Large Print materials
are included in the school shipment.
There is no overage provided in the district overage shipment.
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Braille and Large Print Tests CMT Braille and Large Print test booklets are
shrink-wrapped with a corresponding regular, scannable test booklet and accommodated Practice Tests.
There are also MAS Braille and Large Print kits provided, when applicable.
Be sure to use the corresponding regular, scannable test booklet when transcribing multiple choice and grid-in answers.
Return the regular, scannable test booklet and accommodated test booklets together in special handling.
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Large Print and Braille (NEW) Similar to MAS, additional Large Print and Braille test booklets
for students who are identified for the these accommodations may no longer be ordered by using the Additional Materials Request application.
After the initial shipment of materials is received, only students that have been entered in the CAPT/CMT Accommodations Data Collection Web site as needing one of these two types of test booklet will receive these booklets.
An order for these booklets will be placed automatically when the student is entered in the CAPT/CMT Accommodations Data Collection Web site.
Allow 5 to 8 days for the booklets to arrive.
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Boxes Keep all boxes in which materials are shipped.
These boxes are needed for return shipping.
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Student Barcode Labels Pre-ID labels have been created using the PSIS
data that your district provided in Fall 2012.
Six Pre-ID labels are provided for each student in the PSIS data file.
Students who are present for testing, but were not included in the Fall 2012 PSIS data file, will need to use generic barcode labels.
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Student Barcode Labels Every test booklet must have either a Pre-
ID or a generic barcode label attached to the front cover.
Student barcode labels are used to link all of a student’s test/answer booklets together for reporting.
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Sample Pre-ID Labels- CMTPre-ID labels are used to link the student’s test/answer booklets to that student’s PSIS information.
* One set per
student
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Generic Barcode LabelsIMPORTANT: Generic barcode labels are printed
specifically for the school that receives them; they may not be shared between schools within a district.
The labels on a sheet of generic barcode labels must be used for one student only.
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Sample Generic Barcode Labels
* One set per
student
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Barcode Label Application
This Screen is a place holder for a presentation on the art of correctly applying the labels to the test booklets!
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How to Apply a Barcode Label
It is okay if the label is a little bit crooked as long as it is in the box area marked “Place Student Barcode Label in this Space.”
Do not attempt to remove a label once it is placed on the booklet.
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Front CoversPre-ID Labels Fill in Student Name,
Teacher Name, School, and District
Do not fill in any grids on front cover
Generic Barcode Labels
Fill in Student Name, Teacher Name, School, and District
Fill in all grids on front cover
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Back CoversOnly fill in the following grids for
students who have GENERIC BARCODE LABELS
All test booklets: State Assigned Student
Identification Number (SASID) – this links to the student’s PSIS information
Mathematics test booklets only: Ethnicity/Race Special Education English Language Learner Free/Reduced Meals Eligibility School and District Enrollment District of Fiscal Responsibility
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Back CoversFill in the following grids for all
appropriate students
Left Blank (all test booklets) ELL Eligible for Exemption
(Reading and Writing test booklets only)
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What’s NOT New in 2013 Test Irregularities Replacement Test Forms Prior to Returning Test Materials Absent and Left Blank Returning Test Materials Return Shipment, Fed-Ex and Courier Special Handling Boxes
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Test Irregularities The District Test Coordinator should call the
Student Assessment Office immediately.
860-713-6860
Use of a replacement test form may be required.
Refer to Appendix C of the Test Coordinator’s Manual for detailed information about test irregularities.
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Replacement Test Form If the Student Assessment Office verifies
the need for use of a replacement test form, MI will ship the replacement test materials within 2 business days.
Replacement tests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
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Prior to Returning Test Materials All secure test materials from all
schools in a district must be accounted for and returned.
All students must be accounted for with either standard test booklets, MAS Respond in Test Booklet test booklets, tests on the MIST application, or Skills Checklist submission.
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Absent and Left Blank All students (except for those assessed
with the MIST application or Skills Checklist) must have test booklets returned with either Pre-ID or generic barcode labels, even if they are absent for all test sessions in a content area.
If a student is present for testing, but leaves an entire test session blank, the left blank bubble must be filled in on the back of the test booklet.
The left blank bubble should be filled in only when a student does not respond to any test questions; if the student responds to even one question, then the left blank bubble should not be filled in.
Keep record of Left Blanks and verify during SDDV Review.
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Returning Test Materials What to return:
all test booklets all DAW prompt sheets
See the Test Coordinator’s Manual for information about packing test materials
Things to know about packing test materials Organize test booklets by grade/content area Test booklets from different schools may be put together
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Returning Test Materials Place all scorable test booklets, including
MAS Respond in Test Booklet test booklets, in boxes for return and apply a “CMT Scorable Test Materials” label to these boxes. This is a green label.
Place all non-scorable test booklets and DAW prompt sheets in boxes for return and apply a “CMT Non-Scorable Test Materials” label to these boxes. This is a yellow label.
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Returning Test Materials Once all boxes are prepared, number boxes
consecutively; for example, 1 of “N”, 2 of “N”, etc. with “N” being the total number of boxes. Blank spaces for this numbering are included on the test materials labels.
Use newspaper or other packing materials to fill any voids, however please do not use Styrofoam “peanuts” or shredded paper as packing materials.
Seal all boxes with packing tape.
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Special Handling Boxes No longer includes Word Processed Responses
because these are all submitted using MIST Each DTC receives a supply of special handling
boxes and Special Handling Cover Pages with instructions.
There are two types of special handling cases:1. Braille, Large Print, and Replacement Forms2. “Other”: These include students who use
multiple test booklets in one content area, students who answer in someone else’s test booklet(s), and any other issue that requires special handling
Contact the Student Assessment Office before returning any documents for special handling for these “other” reasons.
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Special Handling BoxesAll test booklets returned for special handling need to be returned using the following procedures:
Place the test booklets in the special handling box(es).
Place a CMT Special Handling Cover Page on top of the test booklets in the box. If more than one box is needed, place a separate cover page in each box. Each cover page should only identify the booklets in that box.
For those students listed under Other Special Handling Reasons, attach an explanation to each test booklet. Please identify, as clearly and concisely as possible, why special handling is needed.
No explanation is needed for Braille, Large Print, and Replacement Forms.
Return the special handling box(es) in the same shipment with all other testing materials.
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Non-Standard Response (NSR) NSR = Non-Standard Response It is to be written in the student’s open-ended answer
space when that answer is provided in a non-scannable booklet.
This includes answers in Large Print Booklets and Braille pages with responses
This does NOT include students who answered in a Replacement Form, using MIST, or in a MAS booklet.
Answers provided in Replacement Forms, MIST, and MAS booklets can be scored without noting NSR in the answer space of the scannable booklet.
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Bureau of Student Assessment
Return Shipment There are two methods of returning
test materials: ►FedEx ►Courier
See the Test Coordinator’s Manual for the method to be used by your district or school and directions for returning test materials.
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Return Shipment: FedEx Pickup The last day for FedEx pick-up is Monday, April 8, 2013.
Be sure each box has either a “Scorable Test Materials” or “Non-Scorable Test Materials” label attached. These labels serve as Address Labels.
Apply the FedEx airbill on box 1. Your FedEx driver will apply barcode labels to subsequent boxes of your shipment in order to link each box within the shipment to the master airbill.
Your airbill has been preprinted with all of the necessary information except for your shipping address and the total number of packages. Please fill in this information.
Please call 1-800-463-3339 for your FedEx pick up. You must allow at least two hours from the time you call until your packages are picked up.
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Return Shipment: Courier Pickup The dates for pickup of materials by courier
are pre-assigned.
Please be sure that all boxes are packed and ready to be picked up on the assigned date.
The pre-assigned dates can be found in the Test Coordinator’s Manual.
Pickup will occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Return Shipment Districts scheduled for FedEx return of test
materials should return materials as soon as they are ready.
Courier districts may return materials prior to the scheduled date; these arrangements can be made by calling the MI Connecticut Helpline at (866) 762-1060 and setting up an early pickup date.
All efforts will be made to accommodate requests for early returns when all (or most) of test booklets are ready. Small quantities can follow via FedEx.
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Questions?
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The Web PortalThe Web Portal (https://state2.measinc.com/wp) is used to access several MI
applications District Contact Verification (DCV) Student Demographic Data Verification (SDDV) Skills Checklist Additional Materials Request Secure Materials List Skills Checklist Certified Users Workshop Registration MIST Accounts (usernames/passwords) Data CD Other applications as appropriate during the year
Some Web Portal Tips Be sure to verify that your District Test Coordinator web portal profile is correct by
going to the My Account link. Call the MI Connecticut Helpline if you need assistance with usernames and
passwords, setting up new users for Skills Checklists or SDDV, or any other issues.
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What’s NOT New in 2013 DCV SDDV Skills Checklists Additional Materials Request Secure Materials List Skills Checklist Certified Users Workshop Registration MIST Accounts (Usernames/Passwords) Data CD
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Student Demographic Data Verification (SDDV)
SDDV is scheduled to occur from May 20– 24, 2013.
Why is SDDV important? It is the best way to ensure that all students are reported
correctly.
Some SDDV tips? During testing, keep a record of special cases.
Absent, Left Blank, ELL Exempt, etc.
Use the SDDV rosters of special cases to compare with district/school testing records.
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The Web Portal - DCV The District Contact Verification (DCV) is the program for
DTCs to use to update their district contact information. DTC name, phone, email, fax Secondary contact name and email Shipping and mailing addresses
Why is DCV important? It is the only way to ensure that DTCs receive materials, memos, etc.
Some DCV Tips Verify that the contact information is for you, the DTC The purpose of the secondary contact email is to provide emails to
more than one person within the district.
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The Web Portal - NEW The new and improved Web Portal is now
available. The main differences are in the look and feel of
the site. All of the applications previously available
through the Web Portal are still located there. An information center and ability to e-mail
messages are now included on the site.
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The Web Portal - NEWSign-in Screen
This is where you sign in.
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The Web Portal - NEWHome ScreenThere are now four tabs:HomeUsersInformationEMail
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The Web Portal - NEW The
Home Screen is very similar to the old My Programs screen.
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The Web Portal - NEW The Users screen is very similar to
the old User Manager screen.
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The Web Portal - NEW The Information screen is new.
The Information Center is where messages, links, and documents are available.
Availability to different documents changes depending on what is happening during the year.
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The Web Portal - NEWMessagesThis screen provides messages from CSDE or MI.
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The Web Portal - NEWLinksThis screen provides links to other important Web sites.
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The Web Portal - NEW
DocumentsThis screen provides documents such as manuals and practice tests.
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The Web Portal - NEW The Email Screen is new.
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The Web Portal - NEW On the Email screen, a user can
email other web portal users. A search feature is provided so a
user can send emails to specific users located by username, or first and/or last name, or to users with the same role, or working in the same district / system or school.
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Questions?
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MISTMIST is the Measurement Incorporated Secure Testing application.
Students must have access to a computer with an Internet connection.
The computer must have the 2013 MIST launcher installed.
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MISTAll test sessions are availableNew Students – ALL demographic
information must be entered (that is, all information that would normally be entered on the front and back covers of a Mathematics test booklet)
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MIST RosterStudents who were pre-identified on the
CAPT/CMT Test Accommodations Data Collection Web site by February 15 will be listed on the MIST rosters. New students may be added using the “Adding a New Student” feature on the proctor website. (These students must also be entered on the CAPT/CMT Test Accommodations Data Collection Web site.)
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MIST Proctor Web SiteThe MIST Proctor Web site is the place to go
to perform a variety of tasks.
These include selecting a test for a student, checking a student’s test status, adding a test for a student, marking a student Left Blank, entering a Non-Participant Code, updating some student-level demographic data, etc.
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MIST Proctor Web SiteDetailed instructions for completing these and other tasks are available in the MIST Proctor Quick-Start Guide.
This document is available on the MIST Proctor Web site.
Read this document before trying to perform these tasks on MIST.
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MIST Proctor Web Site There is
a FAQ section on the MIST Proctor Website.
The FAQ may be printed.
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MIST Proctor Web Site (NEW)Students who are tested using the MIST
application need to have the following reporting information provided through the MIST Proctor Web site, as applicable.
ELL ExemptStudent Enrolled in this School after
October 1, 2012Student Enrolled in this District after
October 1, 2012
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MIST Proctor Web Site (NEW)There is a MIST Proctor Practice Site for
proctors to practice most of the basic MIST tasks.
This site is accessed by logging in to the Proctor Web site with your proctor practice username and password.
There are also new, improved training videos available on the Proctor Web Site.
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Questions about using the MIST application should be directed to the MI MIST helpline at
(866) 691-1148.
MIST
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ProblemsWhat happens if… I think I have a special situation but I
am not sure? Contact the Student Assessment Office.
(860) 713-6860
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SPECIAL POPULATIONS
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OverviewTest Accommodations Students with Disabilities- (IEP Team Meetings) 504 Students- (Section 504 Plan Meeting) English Language Learners- (ELL Annual Review Meeting)
CMT/CAPT Skills Checklist CMT/CAPT Learner Characteristic Inventory (LCI) 2/15/2013 Skills Checklist On-line Submission 3/1/2013- 3/28/2013
Special Accommodations Exemptions
deadline: 1/28/2013
Emergency Medical
deadline: 4/8/2013
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Bureau of Student Assessment
http://solutions.emetric.net/TAForm
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CMT/CAPT Accommodation Forms
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2012-2013 Test Accommodations Logic
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Required to register students assessed with the CMT/CAPT Skills Checklist
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If a student is identified to be assessed with the CMT MAS, but scored at the Proficient or higher level on the standard CMT last year, the DTC is required to send a letter to the Bureau of Student Assessment explaining the PPT decision.
Students who scored proficient or higher on last year’s CMT MAS may still qualify for the MAS based on the eligibility criteria and PPT decision
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Test AccommodationsAccommodations must be electronically entered on
the CAPT/CMT Accommodations Data Collection Web site for every student who receives an accommodation on the CMT or CAPT.
Accommodations must be entered by:2012-2013 CMT/CAPT Accommodations Data Collection Dates
*After these dates you must still enter any new or changes to accommodations on the Accommodation Web site. You will also need to enter these students on the MIST application or the on-line Skills Checklist Web site
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CMT CMT MAS
SubjectComputer
Response/Typed Response Only
Text Reader for Test Items
(Including Directions )
Requires submission on
MIST
Computer Response/Typed Response Only
Text Reader for Test Items (Including
Directions )
Requires submission on
MIST
Mathematics (MA) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Degree of Reading Power® (DRP®) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reading Comprehension
(RC)Yes Yes Yes Yes
Direct Assessment of Writing (DAW) Yes YesEditing & Revising
(ER) Yes Yes Yes
Science (SC) Yes Yes YesSupplemental Yes No Yes
Replacement No No No
2013 CMT Test Accommodations Provided by the MIST Application
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2013 CAPT Test Accommodations Provided by the MIST Application
CAPT CAPT MAS
SubjectComputer
Response/Typed Response Only
Text Reader for Test Items (Including
Directions )
Requires submission on
MIST
Computer Response/Typed Response Only
Text Reader for Test Items (Including
Directions )
Requires submission on
MIST
Mathematics (MA) No Yes No Yes Yes Yes*Response to
Literature (RL) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reading for Information (RI) Yes Yes Yes YesInterdisciplinary
Writing (IW) Yes Yes YesEditing & Revising
(ER) Yes Yes Yes
Science (SC) Yes Yes Yes
Supplemental Yes No Yes
Replacement No No No
*CAPT MAS Math open-ended questions MUST be submitted in a test booklet
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CMT/CAPT - Modified Assessment System (MAS)
CMT Mathematics
and/or
Reading Comprehension
DRP
CAPT Mathematics
and/or
Response to Literature
Reading for Information
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CMT/CAPT Standard Assessment
CMT Direct Assessment of
Writing
Editing and Revising
Science
CAPT Interdisciplinary Writing
Editing and Revising
Science
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English Language Learners Students identified as ELL Eligible for Exemption may be
exempt from the Reading and Writing tests but must take the Mathematics and Science tests (Grades 5, 8 & 10) with any accommodations previously entered on the CAPT/CMT Accommodations Data Collection Web site.
For students to qualify as Eligible for ELL Exemption for CMT or CAPT, the following conditions must apply: The student is identified as ELL and enrolled for the first time
in a U.S. school after March 1, 2012; AND The student must be administered an appropriate language
proficiency assessment
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Reader Accommodations for ELL Students
Reader Test itemsReader For Test items Including Directions The “Text Reader for Test Items (Including Directions) on MIST Application”
accommodation must be provided using the text reader available on the MIST application for all applicable test sessions except any supplemental or replacement tests.
The “Reader for Test Items in English (Including Directions) by Certified Staff ONLY” accommodation must be provided by a certified staff member to individual students in a separate setting. These students are those who are unable to use the Text Reader function on the MIST application or whose disability precludes them from being assessed using the MIST application.
Native Language Reader Directions only (Certified Staff or Non-Certified Staff)May be provided to more than one student at a time in a separate setting.
Direct Assessment of Writing (DAW) Prompt must be read in English.
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CMT/CAPT Skills ChecklistSkills Checklists: Grade specific and non-secure document available on
the CSDE web site and must be used as “working copy” throughout the school year.
Must be completed by a CSDE trained Skills Checklist certified teacher
Grades 5, 8, and 10 includes Science
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The Web Portal to Online Skills Checklist
DTC is responsible for adding new users. Last years accounts still active.
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Bureau of Student AssessmentBureau of Student Assessment
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Documentation of Ratings
The paper copy of the Checklist that is used to complete the online version of the Checklist must be signed by the student’s primary special education teacher and saved for an audit, if requested by the State Department of Education.
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CMT/CAPT Skills Checklist Online Training
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Helpful Links CMT/CAPT Skills Checklist
CMT/CAPT Modified Assessment System (MAS)
Test Accommodations
Assessment Requirements for English Language Learners
CMT/CAPT Skills Checklist Online Training
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Special Accommodations & Emergency Medical Exemptions
Janet Stuck at (860) 713-6837 Joe Amenta at (860) 713-6855
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Smarter Balanced Pilot TestGail Pagano
Smarter Balanced Connecticut State Lead
Overview of the Scientific Pilot Test
• Purpose• Gather data on the functioning of items• Conduct initial scaling• Test the online delivery engine
• Schools selected throughout the Consortium based on certain demographic and psychometric values
• Testing Window: February 20 – May 10, 2013• Secure testing procedures must be followed
Overview of the Scientific Pilot Test
• Smarter Balanced portal: http://sbac.portal.airast.org/.
• Secure Browser• Test Coordinator’s Manual• Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) • Test Administration Manual (TAM)• Training modules and WebEx • Training Tests (TA and Student)
Overview of the Voluntary Pilot Test
• Purpose• Provide an early experience with the testing
platform and test items
• Items will be released as practice tests during summer 2013
• Testing Window: April 1 – May 10, 2013
www.smarterbalanced.org