mistâ„¢ for meap coordinators and test administrators

MIST™ for

MEAP Coordinators and

Test Administrators

Presented September 19, 2013

To access:

1. Log onto http://meeting.measinc.com/id=12822809

2. Call (800) 501-8969 with access code 6832431

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http://meeting.measinc.com/id=12822809

Introductions • Measurement Incorporated

• Jodie Hagenberger

• Rachel Hoke

• Michigan Department of Education

• Kate Cermak

• Matt Ayotte

• Gayle de Jong

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Agenda and Webinar Objectives

By the end of this meeting you should:

• Be familiar with the Online MEAP Timeline

• Know where to find Online MEAP Resources

• Know your Role and Responsibilities

• Be familiar with the format of the Online MEAP Tests

• Be familiar with the MIST Tester Station

• Be familiar with the MIST Administrator Website

• Recognize the importance of Test Security and Integrity

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Communications

• The Educational Entity Master (EEM) is the

single source of contact information for fall

2013 MEAP online testing communications.

• Ensure the following roles are correct:

• District Assessment Coordinator

• District MEAP Coordinator

• District Technology Director

• Building Lead Administrator

• Building MEAP Coordinator

• Building Technology Director

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Online MEAP Timeline Date Activity

August 15 Download and install MIST

August 21 Test Administrator Practice site

opens

September 3 Student MIST Practice Site opens

September 23 Student Rosters available

October 16 Test window opens

November 5 Test window closes

November 7 Test Administrator site closes

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Online MEAP Resources

• Go to www.michigan.gov/meap

• Click the “Fall 2013 MEAP Online Testing” link

• Documents available • MIST Technical Guide

• MIST User Guide

• MEAP Online Test Administration Manuals

• MEAP Online Scheduling Template

• MIST Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Student Practice Test for MIST Information

• MIST for Technology Directors Webinar recording

• MIST for MEAP Coordinators & Test Administrators Webinar recording

• Help Desk Information • MEAP Call Center

• 877-560-8378, option 2

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http://www.michigan.gov/meap

Additional Online MEAP Resources • Resources on the Test Administrator Website

• Go to https://mi.misttest.com

• Login with the following credentials:

• Username: admin2013

• Password: admin2013

• Documents available

• MIST Technical Guide

• MIST User Guide

• Instructional Videos

• MIST Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Student Practice Site for MIST

• https://mi.misttest.com/practice

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Roles and Responsibilities

District/Building MEAP Coordinators

• Before Testing

• Pre-ID students on BAA Secure Site

• Unselect students taking paper-and-pencil test

versions

• Work with IT staff to install MIST software

• Provide professional development on test

administration

• Develop test schedule

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District/Building MEAP Coordinators (cont.)

• During Testing

• Support Test Administrators

• Work with IT staff to solve technical issues

• Monitor progress of testing

• Report testing irregularities

• After Testing

• Ensure student information is updated

• Demographic information

• Non-Participant information

• Verify that student test tickets are destroyed

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MEAP Test Administrators and Proctors

• Before Testing

• Prepare testing room and make seating

arrangements

• Administer MIST Student Practice Test

• Check test roster on MIST Test Administrator

Website

• Prepare for student login process: proctor login or

use student test tickets

• If using student test tickets, print and store in a

secure location

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MEAP Test Administrators and Proctors (cont.)

• During Testing • Distribute student test tickets or login students

• Administer and monitor testing

• Troubleshoot technical problems

• Report testing irregularities to Building MEAP Coordinator

• After Testing • Ensure all student tests submitted

• Destroy student test tickets

• Check test roster including demographics

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Overview of the Online MEAP Tests

• Social Studies and Science MEAP Tests

• Grades 5 and 8: Science

• Grades 6 and 9: Social Studies

• Included in state accountability measures

• Fixed form

• Mirror the paper-and-pencil tests

• Fixed form

• Two parts

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Overview of the Online MEAP Tests (cont.)

Test

Grade

Part/Session

# of

Questions

Estimated

Time

Science 5 Part 1 30 50 minutes




Social Studies 6 Part 1 30 40 minutes




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Additional time is necessary to log students onto MIST, complete class/roster code information (if used), read test directions to students, and answer student questions. (Note: the estimated times are based on the recommended times for paper-and-pencil tests.)

Overview of the Online MEAP Tests (cont.)

• Administered in two parts: Part 1 then Part 2

• These are untimed tests

• Administered to all students, excluding:

1. Students whose IEP, 504, or ELL Plan specify an

accommodated version of MEAP

2. Students whose IEP team determine that the online

assessment is not appropriate

3. Home-schooled students who do not have a UIC

• Students excluded from online testing take the

appropriate paper-and-pencil versions • All paper-and-pencil tests must be administered by 10/25/2013

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MIST Tester Station

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MIST Test Administrator Website

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MIST Test Administrator Website

• Navigate the website

• Set up a MIST Tester Station

• Check the test roster

1. Prepare for testing

2. Plan for make-up tests

3. Monitor testing

4. Verify post-test follow-up

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MIST Test Administrator Website • Print Student Test Tickets

• Edit student demographics

1. Add research codes

2. Add accommodation or report codes

(including student prohibited behavior)

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MIST Test Administrator Website • Monitor Testing

• Pause and resume test for approved

absences

• Move student to another computer

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Test Interruptions

• Work with Building Coordinator to troubleshoot:

1. Lost internet connectivity, computer malfunction

2. Fire drill, school emergency

3. Latency (slow processing)

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Non-Participant (Do Not Score)

• Mark a test Do Not Score, if necessary: • Test started – student moved to another school

• Test started – emergency test administered

• Student prohibited behavior

• Nonstandard accommodation provided

• Test misadministration

• Student is not taking the MEAP at this school

• Paper-and-pencil test administered

• Other

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Test Integrity and Security

• Log off of all applications before logging into

MIST.

• Students accessing the computer for any reason other

than taking the test must be marked with Student

Prohibited Behavior

• Ensure adequate spacing between work

stations—use visual barriers if necessary

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• Maintain a quiet test environment

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Outside NoiseIntercom

AnnouncementsOther

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• Remove visual materials that provide students

with clues or answers to test questions

• Allow students to leave testing room only when

absolutely necessary and only one at a time

(test must be paused)

• Plan for early finishers

• No electronic devices

• Includes eBooks

• Treat Student Test Tickets and System

Passwords as secure materials

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Test Integrity and Security Contact Building Coordinator and MEAP

Call Center for assistance if:

• Student submits a test part before finished

• Building emergency (i.e. fire drill) where test

security is not maintained

• Other incidents that interfere with the testing

process that cannot be resolved locally

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Questions?

• Call the MEAP Call Center at: • 877-560-8378, option 2

• Email: [email protected]

Thank you

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