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Nebraska State Accountability Spring 2011
Test Administration TrainingFebruary 28 – March 2, 2011
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NeSA Program to Date
NeSA-R & M Fully Operational 3 - 8 & 11 NeSA-Science Field Test grades 5, 8 & 11 NeSA-Science operational testing of all students
in grades 5, 8 & 11 in 2012 and beyond
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2011 NeSA Key Dates
Test Administration Training March 9
Building Train School Personnel and Distribute Materials
Week of March 21
Testing Window March 28-May 6
Deadline to Send Test Materials to District Office May 9
Please note
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Scheduling the TestNeSA-Reading, Mathematics, and Science – two sessions eachFlexibility during the 6-week windowNeSA-Reading and Mathematics - make-ups requiredNeSA-Science Field Test – no make-ups requiredRecommend scheduling early in the windowRecommend avoiding Mondays and FridaysPaper/Pencil Logistics of Reading & Math
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Agenda• Preparing to Test—Sue & Denise
• Testing—Chad
• Tools—Julie
• Post-Test—Denise
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Accommodated MaterialsBraille and Large Print versions of the test booklets available for NeSA-Reading and MathematicsSpanish translations of NeSA-Mathematics paper/pencil test booklets availableOnline version of NeSA-Mathematics Test available in SpanishSpanish translation versions of the NeSA-Reading test materials available from NDENo accommodated versions for NeSA-Science Field Test – Braille, Large Print, and Spanish available in 2012
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Accommodations
Online visual accommodations available to all students if requested prior to printing of ticketsAccommodations for Students with IEP or 504 Plans and English Language Learners must be reported – Answer Sheets and Student EditorSee NDE website for the Approved Accommodations Document
http://www.education.ne.gov/Assessment/documents/NeSA_Accommodations.pdf
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Accommodations - Paper/Pencil
NeSA-Reading and MathematicsGrades 3 - 8 & 11
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Spanish Translation – Paper/PencilNeSA-Reading and Mathematics
Grades 3 - 8 & 11
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Accommodations - Online
Completed by District Office
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Reporting Students Not Tested The reason a student was not tested in NeSA-Reading and Mathematics must be reported. Bubble on Answer Sheet. Recently Arrived LEP (RAL) is not applicable to NeSA-Mathematics and Science.
Grades 3 - 8 & 11
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Reporting Students Not Tested The reason a student was not tested in NeSA-Reading and Mathematics must be reported. Edit for each Content Area in Student Editor. RAL-Recently Arrived LEP is not applicable to NeSA-Mathematics and Science.
Completed at District
Office
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Prepare Students for Testing Inform students of the scheduled test sessions in advance. Explain to the students why they are being given the test and how the results will be used. Students should realize that doing their best is important.
Please emphasize this with staff!
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Prepare Testing Locations
Plan ahead – check schedules. Organize test materials: Including Graph and
Scratch Paper & #2 Pencils Provide a testing location with good lighting
and comfortable seating and as free of outside disturbances as possible.
Remove visual aids/clues. Post a “Testing: Do Not Disturb” sign.
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Test Security for Test Administrators Test is not to be viewed by anyone prior to administration. NeSA-Reading, Mathematics, and Science materials may not be reproduced. No coaching or feedback with regard to content. Move around the testing site and be aware that students are following instructions. See administration manuals for comprehensive test security information.
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Test Security for Students Restrict electronic devices (e.g., Palm Pilots, cell phones, PDAs, wristwatches with electronic displays, calculators, iPods,
MP3 players, etc.) Recommend one assistant/proctor per 12 students, in addition to Test Administrator. Students must not be left alone with test materials. Students cannot take test materials out of the testing site.
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Agenda• Preparing to Test—Sue & Denise
• Testing—Chad
• Tools—Julie
• Post-Test—Denise
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Online Testing Accessing Management Tools via eDIRECT Student Tutorials and Practice Tests Test Preparation Test Administration Test Wrap-up
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Logging On to eDIRECT
DRC’s eDIRECT web portal: https://ne.drcedirect.comSecure log on is required to access Management Tools.
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Online Management Tools
Management Tools are accessed in theOnline Testing dropdown menu.
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Online Management ToolseDIRECT Access Levels
School & Test Administrator Level/Role – Intended for School Test Coordinators- Only able to access the system for the school(s) specified by District Assessment Contacts.- Has access to information for all students enrolled in the assigned school.
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Live Demonstration of Online Testing Software
CAL Version 6.6
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Student Tutorials and Practice Tests are currently available. Make sure students have practiced using software and tools. Use the NeSA shortcuts on the computer desktop to access the Practice Tests and
Tutorials.
Online Tutorials and Practice Tests
Practice Tests Tutorials
Do These with Kids!!
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Online Tutorials and Practice Tests
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Agenda• Preparing to Test—Sue & Denise
• Testing—Chad
• Tools—Julie
• Post-Test—Denise
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Online Management Tools Testing Main Page- Monitor Status
• Reactivate Tickets (same day)
• Student Status Spreadsheet
- View Results (Preliminary Individual Test Results and Group Summary) for Reading and Mathematics
- Audit Spreadsheet
If you get a new student during the testing window, contact Denise with student name, previous school and grade
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Monitor Status
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Monitor Status
Monitor Test Sessions- Color coded testing status icons.- Test Sessions may be taken out of
order. View/Print Student Status Spreadsheet- Excel-compatible format of status screen.- Status, test duration, start times, and end
times by test session for each student.
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Monitor Status
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Reactivation Test Session Tickets (login passwords) are only active for 90
minutes after a student logs into test. Tests are not timed and students will never be forced out of a
test. Pause functionality (15 minutes). Inactivity of 15 minutes during testing will cause the system
to log student out of test. Internet connectivity issues and unexpected interruptions can
happen (fire drill, emergency, computer freezes up, power outage).
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Reactivation
Reactivation of ticket will be required if it has been more than 90 minutes since login.
Same day only. Reactivations will expire at the end of day. District Assessment Contacts (Chad) may email
NDE at [email protected] with any questions about reactivation procedures.
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Reactivation
Same day reactivation only
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View Results
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View Results
Preliminary individual student test results and group summary information for NeSA-Reading and Mathematics only.
Students must complete both sessions. Student Test Results – Raw Scores and Percent
Correct (embedded field test items excluded). Students testing paper/pencil and/or taking the
Alternate Assessment are not included in Group Summary information.
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View Results
Embargoed Data!!!
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View Results
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Audit Spreadsheet
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Audit Spreadsheet
Use this report to verify that all students in your district, school, or grade have been tested.
The Audit Spreadsheet is updated nightly.
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Agenda• Preparing to Test—Sue & Denise
• Testing—Chad
• Tools—Julie
• Post-Test —Denise
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Online Testing: Wrap-Up Disposal of Test Session Tickets- Tickets are secure materials and must be distributed and
collected as such.- School Test Coordinator to collect and return to District. Online Manual for Test Coordinators and Administrators- Posted on NDE website, eDIRECT Documents, Documentation
on CAL’s NeSA Main Page, and Testing Main Page.- Provides information for test preparation and administration
directions for testing day.- Includes Directions for Administering the 2011 NeSA-Reading,
Mathematics, and Science Tests.
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Spring 2011 NeSAPaper/Pencil Procedures
The week of March 21: Inventory materials. Notify Denise if missing items. Train Test Administrators and prepare for testing. Retain original shipping boxes.
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Test Materials School – Administrative Materials- 2011 NeSA-Reading Manuals for Test Coordinators and Administrators- 2011 NeSA-Mathematics Manuals for Test Coordinators and
Administrators- 2011 NeSA-Science Manuals for Test Coordinators and Administrators- School Packing List- Security Checklist
School – Secure Materials- Test booklets and answer sheets
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Test Booklets and Answer Sheets
Provided in shrink-wrapped packs of 5 with range sheets.
Store securely. Record distribution on Security Checklist. Do not distribute to Test Administrators until day
of test, unless to affix PreID Labels. Return to secure storage ASAP after each day of
testing.
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Barcode Labels PreID Labels – plain white- Student data is taken from NSSRS.- Eliminate the need to hand-bubble.- All embedded PreID info will override anything hand-bubbled.
Districts/School Labels – yellow stripe- Intended for students without PreID labels.- Use label and hand-bubble demographic info.
Do Not Score Labels – green stripe- Contain barcodes that indicate the sheets should NOT be scored.
Blank Barcode - preprinted- Completely unused answer sheets have a barcode in place that will indicate they
have not been used.
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Barcode Labels – Answer Sheets
School personnel must affix the labels to answer sheets, and should check the label to make sure it is correct.
Do not attempt to remove any incorrect label – instead cover with the appropriate label.
Do not write on labels. Destroy any labels containing inaccurate information. If a Pre-ID Label cannot be used, use a District/School
Label and hand-bubble demographics.
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Materials Return School Test Coordinator- Return answer sheets and test booklets.
- Use original boxes.
- Separate answer sheets from test booklets.
- Materials do no need to be grouped by class or grade.
- Return scratch paper and manuals to District Office.
- Check: All used answer sheets have labels; No answer sheets are left in test booklets; No scratch paper is left in answer sheets or test booklets.
- Return Security Checklist to District Office.
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Reporting
Spring 2011 NeSA-Reading and Mathematics results will be reported in August 2011 pending establishment of Mathematics Performance Level cut scores.
2011 NeSA-Reading and Mathematics Reporting Workshops will be conducted via WebEx in August 2011.
NeSA-Science Field Test results will be used for item analysis only. NeSA-Science reporting to start after the Spring 2012 assessment.
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2011 NeSA-Reading and Mathematics Score ReportsImmediate Online Results via CAL
Test Results (Number & percent correct for students tested online) Group Summary
Online via eDIRECT Student Data Files Performance Level Summary (State, District, School) Reading and Mathematics Indicator Summaries (State, District, School) District Report of School Performance School Student Roster NEW! Individual Student Report also available online
Printed Individual Student Report – 2 copies