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    Test Administrators Manual20092010 School Year

    MS00003745

    MISSISSIPPISUBJECT AREA TESTING PROGRAM,

    SECOND EDITION

    SATP2

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    This document has been produced under a contract with the Mississippi Department of Education. Neither the Department

    nor any other entities, public or private, shall hold copyright on this document. However, security requirements for the

    Subject Area Testing Program do not permit reproduction of this document, in any form or for any purpose, without the

    Departments prior written approval. PEARSONis a registered trademark registered in the United States of America and/or

    other jurisdictions.

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    TABLEOF CONTENTS

    Whats Important ..............................................................................................................4

    Mississippi Subject Area Test Administration Tables for the 20092010 School Year .............5

    General Directions for Administering the Subject Area Tests ................ ................ ................ ....8

    When Students Ask for Help ....................................................................................................15

    Standard Administrations

    Answer SheetDirections for Completing the Student Information Page .............................16

    Algebra ISpecific Directions for Administration .................................................................20

    Biology ISpecific Directions for Administration .................................................................23

    English II Multiple-ChoiceSpecific Directions for Administration .....................................26

    U.S. HistorySpecific Directions for Administration ............................................................30

    Special Versions

    Directions for Administering and Handling Special Versions ................. ................ ................ .33

    Make-up Sessions

    Directions for Administering Make-up Sessions......................................................................34

    Returning Materials

    Directions for Preparing Materials for Return to the School Test Coordinator .......................35

    Appendix

    Algebra I, Biology I, and U.S. History

    Sample Answer SheetStudent Information Page ..................................................................37

    English II Multiple Choice

    Sample Answer SheetStudent Information Page ..................................................................38

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    WHATS IMPORTANTSCHOOL YEAR20092010

    The purpose of this page is to familiarize you with changes in the Mississippi Subject Area Testing Program

    (MSATP) that are reflected in this document.

    There are updated English II Multiple-Choice Student Reports and Algebra I Student Reports forfirst-timetest takers.

    Students enrolled in Algebra I and/or English II for the first time PRIOR to 2007-2008, MUST take retestsbased upon the OLD framework curriculumMississippi Mathematics Framework 2000 and/orMississippi

    Language Arts Framework 2000, respectively. These retests are provided during online administrations only.

    Students enrolled in Algebra I and/or English II for the first time in 2007-2008, and any subsequentyear, MUST take the tests and retests based upon the NEW framework curriculum2007 Mississippi

    Mathematics Framework, Revisedand/or2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework, Revised,

    respectively. These tests and retest opportunities are provided during paper/pencil administrations only.

    In order to meet graduation requirements to earn a diploma, students must earn a passing score on theAlgebra I and/or English II subject area tests based upon the curriculum used for instruction the year

    they were first enrolled in the courses. It is imperative that students participate in the appropriate retestopportunities as described above.

    Students who are continuing to retest to earn a passing score for Biology I and U.S. History must participatein the 2009-2010 September, December, and April online administrations.

    Seniors last opportunity to take a Subject Area Test before the May 2010 graduation will be the April 7-9and 12 online or paper/pencil administration.

    All seniors retesting in Biology and/or U.S. History MUST participate in the online administration.

    All seniors retesting in English II and/or Algebra I OLD framework curriculum MUST participate in theonline administration.

    All seniors retesting in English II and/or Algebra I NEW framework curriculum MUST participate inthe paper/pencil administration.

    In very few instances, seniors may be first time test takers.

    If seniors are enrolled for the first time in Biology I or U.S. History, they MUST participate in theonline administration.

    If seniors are enrolled for the first time in Algebra I or English II, they MUST participate in the paper/pencil administration.

    Very Important

    Students enrolled in English II prior to 2008-2009 participated in the Subject Area Testing Program English

    II Writing Assessment; those students who still need to retest to earn a passing score for the SATP English II

    Writing RETEST will participate in scheduled retest opportunities as noted on the 2009-2010 Test Calendar at

    http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/acad/osa/cal.html.

    These administrations will be handled by the Office of Student Assessment at the Mississippi Department of

    Education. To obtain information for the English II Writing Assessment (the writing component of the English

    II Subject Area Test), please access the Office of Student Assessment website at

    http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/acad/osa/EngIIWritingRETEST.

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    MISSISSIPPI SUBJECT AREA TEST ADMINISTRATION DATES

    FORTHE 20092010 SCHOOL YEAR

    September 2009

    DatesAdministrations Description

    Monday, September 21 Biology I Online All Retesters

    Tuesday, September 22 U.S. History Online All Retesters

    Wednesday, September 23

    Algebra I OnlineRetesters on Old Framework

    Curriculum

    Algebra I Paper/PencilRetesters on New Framework

    Curriculum

    Thursday, September 24

    English II Multiple-Choice OnlineRetesters on Old Framework

    Curriculum

    English II Multiple-Choice Paper/Pencil

    Retesters on New Framework

    Curriculum

    Friday, September 25

    Make-up Biology I, U.S. History,

    Algebra I, and English II Multiple-Choice

    Online

    Retesters on Old Framework

    Curriculum

    Make-up Algebra I and English II

    Multiple-Choice Paper/Pencil

    Retesters on New Framework

    Curriculum

    MISSISSIPPI SUBJECT AREA TEST ADMINISTRATION TABLESFORTHE 20092010 SCHOOL YEAR

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    MISSISSIPPI SUBJECT AREA TEST ADMINISTRATION DATES

    FORTHE 20092010 SCHOOL YEAR

    December 2009

    DatesAdministrations Description

    Tuesday, December 1Biology I Online All Retesters

    Biology I Paper/Pencil First-time test takers 4x4 only

    Wednesday, December 2U.S. History Online All Retesters

    U.S. History Paper/Pencil First-time test takers 4x4 only

    Thursday, December 3

    Algebra I OnlineRetesters on Old Framework

    Curriculum

    Algebra I Paper/PencilFirst-time test takers and Retesters on

    New Framework Curriculum

    Thursday, December 4

    English II Multiple-Choice OnlineRetesters on Old FrameworkCurriculum

    English II Multiple-Choice Paper/PencilFirst time test-takers and Retesters on

    New Framework Curriculum

    Monday, December 7

    Make-up Biology I, U.S. History,

    Algebra I, and English II Multiple-Choice

    Online

    Retesters on Old Framework

    Curriculum

    Make-up Biology I, U.S. History,

    Algebra I, and English II Multiple-Choice

    Paper/Pencil

    First-time test takers (all subjects) and

    Retesters (Algebra I and English II

    Multiple-Choice) on New Framework

    Curriculum

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    MISSISSIPPI SUBJECT AREA TEST ADMINISTRATION DATES

    FORTHE 20092010 SCHOOL YEAR

    April 2010 Dates Administrations Description

    Wednesday, April 7 Biology I Online* All Retesters

    Thursday, April 8 U.S. History Online* All Retesters

    Friday, April 9

    Algebra I Online*Retesters on Old Framework

    Curriculum

    Algebra I Paper/Pencil*Retesters on New Framework

    Curriculum

    Monday, April 12

    English II Multiple-Choice Online*Retesters on Old Framework

    Curriculum

    English II Multiple-Choice Paper/Pencil*Retesters on New Framework

    Curriculum

    Tuesday, April 13

    Make-up Biology I, U.S. History, Algebra

    I, and English II Multiple-Choice Online*

    Retesters on Old Framework

    Curriculum

    Make-up Algebra I and English II Multiple-

    Choice Paper/Pencil*

    Retesters on New Framework

    Curriculum

    Monday, April 26 Biology I All First-time test takers

    Tuesday, April 27 U.S. History All First-time test takers

    Wednesday, April 28 Algebra I

    All First-time test takers and All

    Retesters except seniors who will

    graduate in May 2010

    Thursday, April 29 English II Multiple-Choice

    All First-time test takers and All

    Retesters except seniors who willgraduate in May 2010

    Friday, April 30

    Make-up Biology I, U.S. History, Algebra

    I, and English II Multiple-Choice Paper/

    Pencil

    First-time test takers (all subjects)

    and Retesters (Algebra I and

    English II Multiple-Choice) on New

    Framework Curriculum

    * Last opportunity for Seniors graduating in May 2010.

    NOTE: There are no online retests for the new curriculum for Algebra I and English II Multiple-

    Choice Subject Area Tests. Students must earn a passing score on the Algebra I and/or English

    II subject area test based upon the curriculum used for instruction the year they were first

    enrolled in the course.

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    GENERAL DIRECTIONS

    FORADMINISTERINGTHE SUBJECT AREA TESTS

    Online AdministrationsThe instructions for preparation and administration of the online tests are NOT included in this manual. For

    this reason, a separate Online Test Administrators Manual(OTAM) is available in electronic form and can

    be downloaded before each online administration. Schools participating in online testing must be equipped

    with specific hardware and software described in the OTAM. Validation is required for students taking online

    assessments. Specific instructions are available in the OTAM.

    Administration of the 20092010 Mississippi Subject Area Testing Program (MSATP) is an important

    professional responsibility. The usefulness of the test results depends on the accuracy of the results for each

    student. Experience shows that students performance is highly dependent upon their motivation and attitude

    toward the tests, preparedness of the teacher administering the tests, physical arrangement of the rooms, and

    adherence to instructions.

    The person responsible for administering any of the Subject Area Tests must be able to carry out standard

    testing procedures. To ensure accurate and reliable results, the Test Administratormust become thoroughly

    familiar with these procedures before attempting to administer the test. The Test Administrator should

    carefully read through these directions prior to beginning the test administration and must participate in staff

    development training in his/her district.

    Test Environment

    The test environment should allow for comfortable seating, good lighting, quiet setting, and adequate

    working space. It is imperative that students be tested under optimal physical conditions. During the

    test administration, Test Administrators should try to maintain a natural classroom atmosphere, which willencourage students to do their best. All subject-related materials must be covered or removed from testing

    rooms.

    Ensuring Security

    Test Administrators, School Test Coordinators or their designees, and District Test Coordinators will sharethe responsibility for ensuring that all test materials are handled in a professional, secure, and confidential

    manner and in accordance with security mandates and other general procedures.

    Test materials must be kept in a designated, locked, and secure place at all times, except during the actualtest administration. The contents of the test, including student responses, must not be reproduced or

    disclosed. The bands around the packages of test booklets are to remain unbroken until the District Test

    Coordinator or the School Test Coordinator breaks them and counts the test booklets. Distribution to Test

    Administrators will occur on the day of testing.

    Secure test materials must always be in the possession of two staff members who have been trained in testsecurity procedures.

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    No one other than students taking the test should read the test. The Test Administrator will use onecopy of the test booklet during administration for demonstration purposes only. This booklet should be

    returned to the stack of remaining secure test booklets. In the event that a reading accommodation must be

    provided for a student, the Test Administrator who reads the test to the student must sign a confidentiality

    statement assuring that the test questions will not be reproduced or disclosed. Anyone else who reads test

    items will be in violation of requirements stipulated in Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards,

    2008. The Reading/Vocabulary section of the English II Subject Area test cannot be read aloud as an

    accommodation.

    The Test Administrators Manual(TAM) should be used for training purposes and/or TestAdministrator orientation prior to testing.All copies of the TAM must be accounted for and kept in a

    secure environment when not in use. After testing is complete for each administration of the MSATP, all

    materials, including this manual, must be returned to the School Test Coordinator or his/her designee, as

    specified on page 35. It is important to keep this manual for use in all paper/pencil administrations

    during the school year.

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    Verifying Students Identification and Eligibility to Test

    An important task of the Test Administrator at the beginning of each testing session is to verify that all students

    sitting for the test are eligible for the MSATP test. Class rosters must be used to ensure eligibility, and the Test

    Administrator should be familiar with the students to verify their identification.

    Materials Required for TestingAdministrators

    This section provides information concerning all required test administration materials that the Test

    Administrator must provide.

    For any of the Subject Area Tests Each Test Administrator must have the following:

    a copy of this1. Test Administrators Manual(This manual should be reviewed in advance of test

    administration.)

    one test booklet for each student and one test booklet to be used by the Test Administrator for2.

    demonstration (No one other than students taking the test is allowed to read any test question

    except in special accommodation situations.)

    one answer sheet per subject area for each student taking a multiple-choice Subject Area Test and one3.

    answer sheet per subject area to be used by the Test Administrator for demonstration

    a supply of sharpened, soft-lead (No. 2) pencils with erasers, plus extras available during testing4.

    (Note: Answer sheets marked in ink or crayon cannot be machine scored.)

    a Do Not Disturb/Testing in Progress sign for the door5.

    a watch or clock6.

    For the Algebra I Subject Area Test In addition to the materials in the list above, each TestAdministrator must have the following:

    one formula chart for each student and one formula chart to be used by the Test Administrator for1.

    demonstration

    a supply of acceptable graphing calculators, rulers, and scratch paper (2. Note: See page 11 for a list of

    acceptable graphing calculators. Any type of straightedge can be used, and any type of scratch paper,

    e.g., graph paper, is acceptable.)

    Note: Scratch paper is allowed for the Algebra I Subject Area Test only.

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    Materials Required for TestingStudents

    This section provides information concerning all materials that each student must have at the time of testing.

    For all of the Subject Area Tests Each student taking a test must have the following:

    a test booklet1.

    an answer sheet2.

    sharpened, soft-lead (No. 2) pencils with erasers3.

    For the Algebra I Subject Area Test In addition to the materials listed above, each student taking theAlgebra I Subject Area Test must also have the following:

    an Algebra I formula chart1.

    an acceptable graphing calculator, a ruler, and scratch paper2.

    Information about Calculator Use on the Algebra I Subject Area Test: It will not be necessary for Test

    Administrators or students to clear the graphing calculators. This decision has been reached after considerable

    research into the issue and on the advice of officials from College Board, publisher of the SAT, and from

    ACT, Inc., publisher of the ACT. Local school districts may elect to have calculators cleared, and in these

    cases, it will be the responsibility of the districts to conduct and monitor the clearing procedures. Prior to the

    testing day, teachers should announce that students may bring their own graphing calculators or that the school

    will provide them access to graphing calculators. Calculators do not have to be cleared between testing sessions.

    Sharing calculators among students in the same testing session is prohibited.

    If students bring their own calculators to use during the Algebra I Subject Area Test, they should be

    fully acquainted with their calculators applications. Most calculators that students bring will be acceptable,

    including calculators with alphanumeric keypads (e.g., TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84, TI-84 Plus, HP 38g,

    ALGEFX1.0, FX7400, CFX-9850G Plus, EL-9600C).

    Students ARE NOT allowed to use calculators with any of the following features:

    Computer Algebra System (CAS), e.g., TI-89, TI-92 Plus, TI-Nspire *, ALGEFX2.0, ALGEFX2.0 Plus,CFX-9970;

    QWERTY keyboards (similar to typewriter keyboards);

    attached electronic pens;

    printing attachments;

    distracting sound effects;

    raised screens;

    attached cords; or

    electronic devices that have calculators, such as Palm Pilots, cellular phones, BlackBerries , iPods,Bluetooth technology devices, etc.

    *Exception: The TI-Nspire calculator is allowed only when the TI-84 faceplate is on and in workingmode. It is the responsibility of the test administrators to ensure that all calculators used on the Algebra I

    Subject Area Test are allowable. Use of a TI-Nspire calculatorwithout the TI-84 faceplate is considered a

    testing irregularity and will result in the students score being invalidated.

    Note: It may be necessary to schedule more than one testing session if there is a shortage of graphing

    calculators. Additional testing sessions (up to three) must be conducted on the same day. The Algebra I Subject

    Area Test is the only test that may be administered in more than one session.

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    Preliminary Planning

    Most students will have some experience in taking this type of test. Those students should not have a problem

    using an answer sheet to code identifying information and fill in answer spaces. On the other hand, there may be

    some students who are not accustomed to taking such tests. They may require a pre-test orientation in order to

    become familiar with testing procedures.

    Prior to the scheduled testing session, obtain from the School Test Coordinator (or his/her designee) the testbooklets and student answer sheets for your classroom, as well as an extra test booklet and answer sheet for

    demonstration purposes.

    The school should provide satisfactory physical conditions in the room where the test is to be given. Be surethat lighting and ventilation are adequate and that students are seated so that there is enough space between

    them to maintain confidentiality of responses.

    Post a Do Not Disturb/Testing in Progress sign on the door to prevent interruptions. There must be at leastone Test Administrator in each testing area and a minimum of one Proctor for every 33 students.

    A list of student names may be prepared. Include a space to record information about assessment

    participation. This can be used to coordinate make-up testing at the school level. For make-up testingdirections, see page 34.

    Ensure that arrangements have been made for special accommodations for any student with an IndividualEducation Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan that specifies allowable testing accommodations. Your District Test

    Coordinator can provide a copy of the accommodations for each subject area. This information is also

    available on the MDE website using the following link:

    http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/acad/osa/accommodations.pdf.

    Ensure that special arrangements have been made for any student who does not finish by the end of therecommended test administration time. Students may take as much time as necessary to complete the test.

    Ensure that students who stop testing to take a restroom break or to go to lunch are supervised at all times.

    Students are not allowed to discuss items on the Subject Area Tests.

    Test Description

    Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and U.S. History Tests These tests each contain multiple-choicequestions. School districts should set aside an uninterrupted block of time for the administration of each

    test.

    English II Multiple-Choice Test This test contains two sections: Vocabulary/Reading (Part I) andWriting/Grammar (Part II). The pages in the English II Multiple-Choice Test Booklet will display a code

    (VR = Vocabulary/Reading; WG = Writing/Grammar) in the upper outside corner to indicate the part of the

    test. School districts should set aside an uninterrupted block of time for the administration of the multiple-

    choice component of the English II Subject Area Test.

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    Students Leaving the Testing Area and Students Not Completing the Test

    If a student must leave the testing area for any reason before completing the test, collect his/her testingmaterials. If the student will be returning to the testing session, he/she should be escorted to and from

    the testing area. When the student comes back, return the testing materials to him/her. No student will be

    allowed to leave the testing area with any test materials.

    If a student does not complete the test for any reason, he/she will not be eligible to retake orfinish the testduring the make-up sessions. Make-up testing is for ONLY those students who were not present during the

    original testing session.

    Pre-Printed Answer Sheets

    Scannable pre-printed answer sheets contain the student information necessary to identify the student taking a

    given test and eliminate the need to hand-grid sections B through F of the answer sheets (section A must still be

    completed).

    The primary purpose of the scannable pre-printed answer sheet is to ensure that a correct Mississippi StudentIdentifier System (MSIS) ID number is captured for each student. The name and student information printed

    on the answer sheet represent the data in the MSIS system approximately two months prior to testing.

    If a pre-printed answer sheet is not available for a student or if a pre-printed answer sheet is not used,gridding the correct MSIS number and student information on the document is critical. If a student has

    transferred from one school to another within the district, the scannable pre-printed answer sheet can be

    transferred with the student.

    The school name will be determined through the Group Information Sheet (GIS) at the time of processing.Therefore, if the school name and code are incorrect but the student is still in the district, the pre-printed

    answer sheet can still be used and it is not necessary to grid another document.

    Reading the pre-printed answer sheets On the pre-printed section of the answer sheet immediately tothe right of the word GRADE is a number that indicates the subject area. Although the word GRADE is

    printed, the code indicates the subject area, not the students grade. The codes are as follows.

    01 = Algebra I

    02 = U.S. History

    03 = Biology I

    05 = English II Multiple-Choice

    DO NOT discard any unused pre-printed answer sheets. DO NOT use them for a different testadministration. The scannable bar code on the pre-printed answer sheet matches correctly only to the data

    file from which the answer sheet was printed. Send all unused pre-printed answer sheets back to Pearson.

    Procedures for Reading Test Directions

    Allow 30 minutes prior to the test period to distribute materials, read the directions to the students, anddemonstrate proper testing procedures.

    Districts should document in their district/school test security plans, the block of time allotted for testing,as well as the procedures that will be used if only a few students remain testing after other students have

    completed testing.

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    The following sections contain directions that are to be read to students as they complete the StudentInformation Page of the answer sheet and then as they prepare to take one of the Subject Area Tests.

    The directions for completing the Student Information Page of the answer sheet are the same for each

    Subject Area Test and appear on pages 1619. (See also the Appendix, page 37, for a sample Student

    Information Page.)

    The directions for each Subject Area Test are in separate sections on pages 2032.

    In the following sections, all the directions that are to be read to students are in bold type and in a larger

    font size so that they stand out from other text.

    Read these directions exactly as they are written, using a natural tone and manner.1.

    Do not give help on specific test items.2.

    If you make a mistake in reading directions, stop and say,3. No, that is wrong. Listen again. Then

    read through the directions again.

    Guidelines for Answering Questions about the Test

    During the test, the Test Administrator may remind students to follow directions.

    The rigor of the test and the intensity of the testing situation will probably generate questions from somestudents.

    The table that follows on page 15When Students Ask for Helpillustrates the types of teacherinterventions that are permissible and in the best interest of the student.

    On the day of testing, no content instruction should occur in a room being used for test administration.

    Test administrators, proctors, and other staff may NOT answer any content-related questions from studentsafter entering the testing room.

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    WHEN STUDENTS ASKFORHELP

    When Students Ask... You May... DO NOT...

    for general help or advice: remind students to followdirections.

    recommend that studentscheck their work carefully.

    make specific suggestions relative tostudents work.

    for advice regarding test-taking strategies:

    suggest that studentstry unspecified alternate

    strategies.

    recommend a specific strategy.

    about the difficulty of atest item:

    encourage students to keeptrying.

    comment about the difficulty level ofany question.

    whether particular answers

    are right or wrong:

    use a neutral response such

    as Choose the answer youthink is correct and then

    continue.

    tell students that particular answers

    are right or wrong.

    cue correct answers through vocalinflection, facial expressions, signs, or

    gestures.

    about the meaning of aword, phrase, or sentence:

    encourage students to re-readthe complete question and

    then, if necessary, to skip a

    difficult question and come

    back to it after completingother questions.

    define a content word or phrase orexplain the meaning of a sentence.

    about their progress on thetest:

    remind students that theywill be provided ample time

    to finish.

    ask students to work faster.

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    Standard Administrations

    ANSWERSHEET

    DIRECTIONSFORCOMPLETINGTHE STUDENT INFORMATION PAGE

    No matter which of the Subject Area Tests the students are taking, they will need to fill in the necessaryidentification information.

    For the Algebra I, Biology I, English II Multiple-Choice, and U.S. History Subject Area Tests, studentswill fill in the necessary identification information on the back of the answer sheet.

    It may be helpful to have an enlarged facsimile of the identification box (Box A) with all the information but

    the students name entered. (See the Appendix, page 37.) Verify all students eligibility and identification before

    proceeding.

    Prior to beginning these test directions, have all desks cleared. Each student should have two No. 2 pencils with

    erasers. These directions are common to all four of the tests: Algebra I, Biology I, English II Multiple-Choice,

    and U.S. History. When reading these instructions to students, be sure to say the name of the test that

    students are preparing to take.

    Proceed with the following directions for completing the answer sheet.

    Say: Today you will take the [Algebra I/Biology I/English II Multiple-Choice/U.S. History] component

    of the Mississippi Subject Area Testing Program. We will begin by preparing the answer

    sheet that you will use.

    Distribute the answer sheet for the test that students will take.

    Algebra IBlue answer sheet

    Biology IRed answer sheet

    English II Multiple-ChoiceGreen answer sheet

    U.S. HistoryPurple answer sheet

    VERY IMPORTANTREAD CAREFULLY

    On the answer sheet, most students will have a pre-printed student information section that contains

    all of the information requested in Boxes AF. For this reason, students who have a pre-printed answer

    sheet do not need to complete Boxes BF, only section A. However, students who do not have a pre-

    printed student information section on their answer sheet do need to complete Boxes AF.

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    Say: Turn the answer sheet over so that the front cover is facing down. Some of you may have

    a pre-printed student information section on your Student Information Page, and some

    of you may not have a pre-printed student information section. For those of you who

    have a pre-printed student information section, please sit quietly until the others fill in

    the identification information. For those of you who do NOT have a pre-printed student

    information section, you will now fill in the information in Boxes AF on the back cover.Mark only in the sections that I tell you to mark; do not mark in any other sections.

    Find Box A. (Point.) On the appropriate lines, fill in the following information: student

    name, subject area teacher, school, and district. Does anyone have a question?

    Specific identification information may be displayed for student reference (e.g., written on the blackboard).

    Answer students questions. While students are filling in information, walk around the room to see that they are

    following instructions. Give help as needed. After all students have finished, continue.

    Say: If you do NOT have a pre-printed student information section on your answer sheet, find

    the section labeled LAST NAME in Box B. (Point.) In the blocks provided, carefully

    print your last name. Print one letter in each block, beginning in the far-left block. If your

    last name has more than eleven letters, print only the first eleven letters.

    Answer students questions. After students have finished, continue.

    Say: Beneath each letter you wrote, darken the circle that has the same letter. For each block

    left empty, darken the empty circle at the top of the column. For example, if your last

    name were Lee, you would fill in circle L in the first column, circle E in the second

    column, circle E in the third column, and the empty circle at the top of each of the

    other columns. Does everyone understand what to do?

    Answer students questions. After students have finished, continue.

    Say: In the section labeled FIRST NAME (point), print your first name in the blocks. If yourfirst name has more than nine letters, print only the first nine letters.

    After students have finished, continue.

    Say: Now, beneath each letter you wrote, darken the circle that has the same letter. For each

    block left empty, darken the empty circle at the top of the column.

    After students have finished, continue.

    Say: In the section labeled MI (point), write the first letter of your middle name. Then

    darken the circle that has the same letter. If you do not have a middle name, darken the

    empty circle at the top of the column.

    After students have finished, continue.

    Say: Now find Box C, labeled DATE OF BIRTH. (Point.) In the section labeled MONTH

    (point), find the circle for the month of your birthday and darken it.

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    After students have finished, continue.

    Say: The next section is labeled DAY. (Point.) In the blocks provided, write the day of the

    month on which you were born. For example, if your birthday is the 5th day of the

    month, write 0 in the first block and 5 in the second block. If your birthday is the

    12th day of the month, write 1 in the first block and 2 in the second block. Doesanyone have a question?

    Answer students questions. After students have finished, continue.

    Say: Beneath each number you wrote, darken the circle that has the same number you wrote

    in the block.

    After students have finished, continue.

    Say: The next section is labeled YEAR. (Point.) In the blocks provided, write the last two

    digits of the year in which you were born. Then beneath each block, darken the circle that

    has the same number.

    After students have finished, continue.

    Say: Find Box D, labeled GENDER. (Point.) Darken the circle next to FEMALE or

    MALE, according to your gender.

    Answer students questions. After students have finished, continue.

    VERY IMPORTANTREAD CAREFULLY

    The next step is to complete the MSIS number in Box D for each student who does not have

    a pre-printed student information section on the answer sheet. If the School Test Coordinator

    has determined that school personnel will code the MSIS number, then skip Box D and go on

    to Box E. If the students are to code their own MSIS number, then proceed with the following

    instructions.

    Say: Find Box D, labeled MSIS Student Identifier. (Point.) In the blocks provided, write the

    nine-digit number that has been assigned to you.

    If appropriate, the Test Administrator may tell students where to find their MSIS number.

    Say: Beneath each number you wrote, darken the circle that has the same number.

    Answer students questions. After students have finished, continue.

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    THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AREFORALL STUDENTS

    Say: Now I will give you a test booklet. When you get your booklet, leave it on your desk with

    the front cover facing down. Do not open it until I tell you to do so.

    Distribute test booklets with the front cover facing down. Make sure each student receives a test booklet.

    Say: On the back cover of the test booklet, print your first and last name in the Student

    Name box.

    After students have finished, continue.

    VERY IMPORTANTREAD CAREFULLY

    ALL students must complete Box F of the Student Information Page. Two columns are

    provided. The first column identifies the test administration. Number 1 denotes a December

    administration, number 2 denotes an April administration, and number 3 denotes aSeptember administration. The second column identifies the test form. Referring to the

    form number and letter printed on the top-right corner of the test booklet cover, students must

    write the numeral identifying the administration in the space provided in the first column

    and the letter identifying their test form in the second column. Students will then darken the

    corresponding circles.

    Say: Turn your test booklet so that the front cover is facing up. Find the form number and

    letter printed at the top-right corner.

    Point to the form number and letter on a sample test booklet.

    Say: On your answer sheet, find Box F. You will see two blocks. Refer to your test

    booklet cover and write the number of the form in the first block and the letter of theform in the second block. Beneath the number and letter you wrote, darken the circle that

    corresponds to each.

    It is critical for proper scoring that the correct form number and letter be gridded by every student. Watch

    carefully as students fill in Box F. After students have finished, continue.

    Say: Stop. Put your pencils down.

    When students have completed the Student Information Page of the answer sheet, they are ready to

    begin the test.

    For the Algebra I Test, go to page 20.

    For the Biology I Test, go to page 23.

    For the English II Multiple-Choice Test, go to page 26.

    For the U.S. History Test, go to page 30.

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    ALGEBRA I

    SPECIFIC DIRECTIONSFORADMINISTRATION

    Make sure that each student has a ruler (or straightedge) and an acceptable or allowable graphing calculator (see

    page 11). Distribute the Algebra I formula chart and scratch paper (may include graph paper) to each student.

    Scratch paper and formula charts are considered secure materials and must be collected and returned to Pearson.

    To begin administering the test,

    Say: Look at the formula chart. (Demonstrate.) You may use this chart to help you with test

    questions that require the use of a formula. It is permissible to write on the chart if

    needed.

    Answer any questions. When finished,

    Say: Use the eraser end of your pencil to break the wafer seal, and open your test booklet topage 3.

    Demonstrate. Make sure all students have the correct pages showing.

    Say: There are 65 multiple-choice problems on the Algebra I Subject Area Test. Look at the

    directions at the top of the page. Read them to yourself as I read them aloud.

    Directions: Read each problem carefully. Then work the problem, find your answer

    among the answer choices, and mark it carefully in the space provided on your answer

    sheet.

    You will not receive credit for answers written in the test booklet.

    Now look at SAMPLE A in the shaded box below the directions. Read the sample

    problem to yourself as I read it aloud.

    What value ofxmakes the equation 2x+ 1 = 7 true?

    The correct answer is B.

    Now find the SAMPLES section on your answer sheet.

    Demonstrate.

    Say: In the shaded box labeled SAMPLES, the space for the letter B has been darkened

    because B is the letter of the correct answer for SAMPLE A. Are there any questions?

    Answer all questions.

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    Say: Now look at SAMPLE B in your test booklet. Read and work the problem on your test

    booklet or your scratch paper, and mark the space for your answer on your answer sheet.

    Pause while students work the problem and mark the answer on their answer sheets.

    Say: The correct answer is J. Are there any questions?

    Answer all questions.

    Say: You are to complete all the problems in the test. Sometimes there will be a graph or a

    picture that you will have to look at carefully to solve the problem. You may use any

    space in your test booklet or your scratch paper to work the problems. You may use your

    calculator whenever you want to.

    Remember to work each problem carefully, find your answer among the answer choices,

    and mark the space for your answer on your answer sheet.

    Be sure to answer each question completely.

    Guidelines for answering students questions appear on pages 1415. Be sure you are familiar with the

    guidelines before answering any students question.

    Say: (If districts have a designated time allowed for students to complete a test, this time must be

    stated here.) You will have as much time as you need to complete the test as long as you are

    on task. If you finish early, you may check your work. If youre not sure about an answer,

    do the best you can, but dont spend too much time on any one question.

    Are there any questions?

    Answer any questions the students may have.

    Say: You may begin.

    Move around the room after the test has started in order to make sure that everyone is following directions. You

    may give additional instructions to individual students who seem confused, but do not give help on specific

    test questions. Make sure that students are marking their answers properly on the answer sheet. Encourage all

    students to do their best.

    Do not give a direct answer when a student asks whether his/her answer to a particular problem is correct. Use a

    neutral response such as Choose the answer you think is correct and then continue.

    The Algebra I Subject Area Test is untimed, and students should be permitted to continue working until they

    have completed the test. District Test Coordinators should arrange testing conditions to allow students as much

    time as they need to complete the test. Districts may require all students to remain in the room until everyone

    is finished and dismiss students as a group, or they may release students as they finish the test. Students who

    continue to work may be moved to another location or may finish the test in their original location. Districts

    must ensure that test security is maintained and that distractions are minimized for students who are still testing.

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    When the testing block is over,

    Say: (If districts have a designated time allowed for students to complete a test, this time must be

    stated here.) This is not a timed test; please take as much time as you need to finish your

    test.

    If students are still testing when they are scheduled to go to lunch and the decision is made for them to stop

    testing for this reason, follow the procedures that are outlined in your District Test Security Plan. Always ensure

    that students who stop testing to go to lunch are supervised at all times. Students are not allowed to discuss

    items on the Algebra I Subject Area Test.

    When all of the students are finished testing, Test Administrators must collect and account for all test booklets,

    answer sheets, formula charts, and scratch paper and return them to the School Test Coordinator.

    This completes the Algebra I Subject Area Test.

    Turn to page 35 for directions on preparing test materials for return to your School Test Coordinator.

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    BIOLOGY I

    SPECIFIC DIRECTIONSFORADMINISTRATION

    No scratch paper is allowed.

    To begin administering the test,

    Say: Use the eraser end of your pencil to break the wafer seal, and open your test booklet to

    page 3.

    Demonstrate. Make sure all students have the correct pages showing.

    Say: There are 89 multiple-choice questions on the Biology I Subject Area Test. Look at the

    directions at the top of the page. Read them to yourself as I read them aloud.

    Directions: Read each question and choose the correct answer. Then mark the spaceon your answer sheet for the answer you have chosen.

    You will not receive credit for answers written in your test booklet.

    Now look at SAMPLE A in the shaded box below the directions. Read the sample

    question to yourself as I read it aloud.

    Which of the following tools would a biologist MOST likely use to help magnify

    specimens?

    A Hand lens and ruler

    B Microscope and hand lens

    C Camera and computer

    D Telescope and compass

    The correct answer is B, Microscope and hand lens.

    Now find the SAMPLES section on your answer sheet.

    Demonstrate.

    Say: In the shaded box labeled SAMPLES, the space for the letter B has been darkened

    because B is the letter of the correct answer for SAMPLE A. Are there any questions?

    Answer all questions.

    Say: Now look at SAMPLE B in your test booklet. Read the question and mark the space for

    your answer on your answer sheet.

    Pause while students read the question and mark the answer on their answer sheets.

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    Say: The correct answer is G, Carnivore. Are there any questions?

    Answer all questions.

    Say: You are to complete all the questions on the Biology I Subject Area Test. Sometimes there

    will be a diagram, chart, or graph that you will have to look at carefully to answer the

    questions. Remember, choose the correct answer for each question and mark the space

    for your answer on your answer sheet.

    Guidelines for answering students questions appear on pages 1415. Be sure you are familiar with the

    guidelines before answering any students question.

    Say: (If districts have a designated time allowed for students to complete a test, this time must be

    stated here.) You will have as much time as you need to complete the test as long as you are

    on task. If you finish early, you may check your work. If youre not sure about an answer,

    do the best you can, but dont spend too much time on any one question.

    Are there any questions?

    Answer any questions students may have.

    Say: You may begin.

    Move around the room after the test has started in order to make sure that everyone is following directions.

    You may give additional instructions to students who seem confused, but do not give help on specific test

    questions. Make sure that students are marking their answers properly on the answer sheets. Encourage all

    students to do their best.

    Do not give a direct answer when a student asks whether his/her answer to a particular question is correct. Use a

    neutral response such as Choose the answer you think is correct and continue.

    The Biology I Subject Area Test is untimed, and students should be permitted to continue working until theyhave completed the test. District Test Coordinators should arrange testing conditions to allow students as much

    time as they need to complete the test. Districts may require all students to remain until everyone is finished and

    dismiss students as a group, or they may release students as they finish the test. Students who continue to work

    may be moved to another location or may finish the test in their original location. Districts must ensure that test

    security is maintained and that distractions are minimized for students who are still testing. When the testing

    block is over,

    Say: (If districts have a designated time allowed for students to complete a test, this time must be

    stated here.) This is not a timed test; please take as much time as you need to finish your

    test.

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    If students are still testing when they are scheduled to go to lunch and the decision is made for them to stop

    testing for this reason, follow the procedures that are outlined in your District Test Security Plan. Always ensure

    that students who stop testing to go to lunch are supervised at all times. Students are not allowed to discuss

    items on the Biology I Subject Area Test.

    When all of the students are finished testing, Test Administrators must collect and account for all test booklets,

    answer sheets, and TAMs and return them to the School Test Coordinator.

    This completes the Biology I Subject Area Test.

    Turn to page 35 for directions on preparing test materials for return to your School Test Coordinator.

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    ENGLISH II MULTIPLE-CHOICE

    SPECIFIC DIRECTIONSFORADMINISTRATION

    No scratch paper is allowed.

    To begin administering the test,

    Say: Use the eraser end of your pencil to break the wafer seal, and open your test booklet

    to page 3.

    Demonstrate. Make sure all students have the correct page showing.

    Say: There are two parts to the English II Multiple-Choice Test. Part I is Vocabulary/Reading.

    The pages in this part have VR in the upper outside corner. There are 40 multiple-

    choice questions in the Vocabulary/Reading part. Part II is Writing/Grammar. The

    pages in this part have WG in the upper outside corner. There are 38 multiple-choicequestions in the Writing/Grammar part. Look at the directions. Read them to yourself as

    I read them aloud.

    The English II Multiple-Choice Test is divided into two parts. Part I is Vocabulary/

    Reading, and Part II is Writing/Grammar. Some Vocabulary/Reading items will be

    related to passages, and others will be stand-alone items.

    The items associated with passages may reference particular lines in the passages.

    Every fifth line is numbered to help you locate these referenced lines.

    Stand-alone items may reference a stimulus for you to study before you respond to the

    question.

    Pause.

    Say: Please listen carefully.

    Once you complete Part I: Vocabulary/Reading and turn to Part II: Writing/

    Grammar, you are not allowed to return to Part I. Therefore, if you plan to review

    your answers in Part I, you must review them before you begin Part II.

    The following four boxes contain samples of Vocabulary/Reading and Writing/

    Grammar items.

    Look at SAMPLE A in your test booklet. Read the sample to yourself as I read it aloud.

    Read the following sentences.

    Sentence 1: The good news of the evening mitigated the mornings bad news just as

    anesthesia acts against pain.

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    Sentence 2: The lawyers pleading did not mitigate the harsh sentence of the judge;

    indeed, the lawyers pleading only exacerbated the extent of the punishment as if

    throwing fuel into fire.

    Which explanation below shows the relationship between mitigate and exacerbate as

    they are used in the contexts above?

    A Mitigate is to listen as exacerbate is to hear.

    B Mitigate is to explain as exacerbate is to learn.

    C Mitigate is to oppose as exacerbate is to agree.

    D Mitigate is to soften as exacerbate is to intensify.

    The correct answer is D, Mitigate is to soften as exacerbate is to intensify.

    Now find the SAMPLES section on your answer sheet.

    Demonstrate.

    Say: In the shaded box labeled SAMPLES, the space for the letter D has been darkenedbecause D is the letter of the correct answer for SAMPLE A.

    Pause to make sure all students have found the SAMPLES box.

    Say: Now look at SAMPLE B in your test booklet. Read the question and mark the space for

    your answer on your answer sheet.

    Pause while students read the question and mark the answer on their answer sheets.

    Say: The correct answer is H, Chapter 5: Reaching the Pinnacle. You should have darkened

    the space for the letter H because H is the letter of the correct answer for Sample B.

    Now look at SAMPLE C in your test booklet. Read the sample item to yourself as I read

    it aloud.

    Read the following paragraph.

    Bolting from my bed as I heard the awful clamor of the alarm clock, I quickly jumped

    into my clothes, stumbled down the stairs, and turned the corner into the kitchen.

    As I buttered my toast, I listened to the meteorologists forecast while the thunder

    clapped outside. I quickly perused my list of things to do and wondered how I ever

    would finish without getting soaked. Stuffing the list into my pocket and grabbing my

    umbrella, I braced myself for the cold rain and headed out the door.

    Which of the following sentences concludes the paragraph while maintaining thenarrative mode and the voice already established?

    A The rain was coming down in buckets, and I looked down, seeing that I was

    soaked to the skin.

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    B Falling to the ground, the rain continued its deluge on my neighborhood as I was

    standing there uncovered.

    C Sprinting to the car, I slipped on the slick surface of the driveway and fell

    headlong into the rose bush, not the best omen for beginning the day.

    D The meteorologist had not prepared me for the amount of precipitation that was

    falling to the ground, and I could see that my efforts were going to be tested by theweather.

    The correct answer is C, Sprinting to the car, I slipped on the slick surface of the

    driveway and fell headlong into the rose bush, not the best omen for beginning the day.

    In the shaded box labeled SAMPLES, the space for the letter C has been darkened

    because C is the letter of the correct answer for SAMPLE C.

    Now look at SAMPLE D in your test booklet. Read the question and answer choices, then

    mark your answer on your answer sheet.

    Pause while students read the question and mark the answer on their answer sheets.

    Say: The correct answer is H, Sentence 3 because the arrangement provides a clear reference

    between the pronoun and the antecedent.

    Remember, you must darken the space for the correct answer for each question on your

    answer sheet. Once you have started the Writing/Grammar part of the test, you are not

    allowed to go back to the Vocabulary/Reading part of the test.

    Are there any questions?

    Answer all questions.

    Say: Be sure to answer each question.

    You will not receive credit for answers written in your test booklet.

    Guidelines for answering student questions appear on pages 1415. Be sure you are familiar with the guidelines

    before answering any students question.

    Say: Now turn to page 7 of your test booklet. (If districts have a designated time allowed for

    students to complete a test, this time must be stated here.) You will have as much time as you

    need to complete the test as long as you are on task. If you finish early, you may check

    your work. If youre not sure about an answer, do the best you can, but dont spend too

    much time on any one question. Remember that you may only check your work in the

    Vocabulary/Reading part of the test before you begin the Writing/Grammar part of the

    test. You are not allowed to return to the Vocabulary/Reading part of the test once you

    begin the Writing/Grammar part.

    Are there any questions?

    Answer any questions students may have.

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    Say: You may begin.

    Move around the room after the test has started in order to make sure that everyone is following directions. You

    may give additional instructions to individual students who seem confused, but do not give help on specific

    test questions. Make sure that students are marking their answers properly. Encourage all students to do their

    best and remind them that they cannot turn back to Vocabulary/Reading after the start of Writing/Grammar.

    Do not give a direct answer when a student asks whether his/her answer to a particular question is correct. Use a

    neutral response such as Choose the answer you think is correct and continue.

    The English II Multiple-Choice Test is not timed, and students should be permitted to continue working until

    they have completed the test. District Test Coordinators should arrange testing conditions to allow students

    as much time as they need to complete the test. Districts may require all students to remain until everyone is

    finished and dismiss students as a group, or they may release students as they finish the test. Students who

    continue to work may be moved to another location or may finish the test in their original location. Districts

    must ensure that test security is maintained and that distractions are minimized for students who are still testing.

    When the two-hour testing block is over,

    Say: (If districts have a designated time allowed for students to complete a test, this time must bestated here.) Those of you who are still working will be allowed to keep working until you

    finish your test. This is not a timed test; please take as much time as you need to finish.

    If students are still testing when they are scheduled to go to lunch and the decision is made for them to stop

    testing for this reason, follow the procedures that are outlined in your District Test Security Plan. Always ensure

    that students who stop testing to go to lunch are supervised at all times. Students are not allowed to discuss

    items on the English II Multiple-Choice Subject Area Test.

    When all of the students are finished testing, Test Administrators must collect and account for all test booklets,

    answer sheets, and TAMs and return them to the School Test Coordinator.

    This completes the multiple-choice component of the English II Subject Area Test.

    Turn to page 35 for directions on preparing test materials for return to your School Test Coordinator.

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    U.S. HISTORY

    SPECIFIC DIRECTIONSFORADMINISTRATION

    No scratch paper is allowed.

    To begin administering the test,

    Say: Use the eraser end of your pencil to break the wafer seal, and open your test booklet to

    page 3.

    Demonstrate. Make sure all students have the correct page showing.

    Say: There are 89 multiple-choice questions in the U.S. History Subject Area Test. Look at the

    directions at the top of page 3 in your test booklet. Read them to yourself as I read them

    aloud.

    Directions: Read each question and choose the correct answer. Then mark the space

    on your answer sheet for the answer you have chosen.

    You will not receive credit for answers written in your test booklet.

    Now look at Sample A in the shaded box below the directions. Read the sample question

    to yourself as I read it aloud.

    Which of the following events was NOT associated with the Cold War Era?

    A Berlin Blockade

    B Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

    C Vietnam War

    D Korean War

    The correct answer is B, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

    Now find the SAMPLES section on your answer sheet.

    Demonstrate.

    Say: In the shaded box labeled SAMPLES, the space for the letter B has been darkened

    because B is the letter of the correct answer for SAMPLE A. Are there any questions?

    Answer all questions.

    Say: Now look at SAMPLE B in your test booklet. Read the question and mark the space for

    your answer on your answer sheet.

    Pause while students read the question and mark the answer on their answer sheets.

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    Say: The correct answer is F. Are there any questions?

    Answer all questions.

    Say: You are to complete all the questions on the U.S. History Subject Area Test. Sometimes

    there will be a map or a picture that you will have to look at carefully to answer the

    questions. Remember, choose the correct answer for each question and mark the space

    for your answer on your answer sheet.

    Guidelines for answering students questions appear on pages 1415. Be sure you are familiar with the

    guidelines before answering any students question.

    Say: (If districts have a designated time allowed for students to complete a test, this time must be

    stated here.) You will have as much time as you need to complete the test as long as you are

    on task. If you finish early, you may check your work. If youre not sure about an answer,

    do the best you can, but dont spend too much time on any one question.

    Are there any questions?

    Answer any questions students may have.

    Say: You may begin.

    Move around the room after the test has started in order to make sure that everyone is following directions. You

    may give additional instructions to individual students who seem confused, but do not give help on specific

    test questions. Make sure that students are marking their answers properly on the answer sheet. Encourage all

    students to do their best.

    Do not give a direct answer when a student asks whether his/her answer to a particular question is correct. Use a

    neutral response such as Choose the answer you think is correct and continue.

    The U.S. History Subject Area Test is untimed, and students should be permitted to continue working until theyhave completed the test. District Test Coordinators should arrange testing conditions to allow students as much

    time as they need to complete the test. Districts may require all students to remain until everyone is finished and

    dismiss students as a group, or they may release students as they finish the test. Students who continue to work

    may be moved to another location or may finish the test in their original location. Districts must ensure that test

    security is maintained and that distractions are minimized for students who are still testing.

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    When the testing block is over,

    Say: (If districts have a designated time allowed for students to complete a test, this time must be

    stated here.) Those of you who are still working will be allowed to keep working until you

    finish your test. This is not a timed test; please take as much time as you need to finish

    your test.

    If students are still testing when they are scheduled to go to lunch and the decision is made for them to stop

    testing for this reason, follow the procedures that are outlined in your District Test Security Plan. Always ensure

    that students who stop testing to go to lunch are supervised at all times. Students are not allowed to discuss

    items on the U.S. History Subject Area Test.

    When all of the students are finished testing, Test Administrators must collect and account for all test booklets,

    answer sheets, and TAMs and return them to the School Test Coordinator.

    This completes the U.S. History Subject Area Test.

    Turn to page 35 for directions for preparing test materials for return to your School Test Coordinator.

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    General InformationSpecial Versions

    DIRECTIONSFORADMINISTERINGAND HANDLING

    SPECIAL VERSIONS

    Pearson provides Braille and Large Print booklets to districts upon request. Students also receive a regular

    answer sheet for transcription of multiple-choice answers. Special versions are secure materials that will appear

    on security checklists and that must be returned to Pearson. The District Test Coordinator or his/her designee

    will provide instructions for the handling of these materials.

    Braille and Large Print Booklets

    Any student testing with a Braille or Large Print test booklet will record his/her answers by using the method

    documented in the students IEP. Follow the procedures below for transcribing Braille and Large Print

    responses.

    For Multiple-Choice Responses:

    Ensure that the Student Information Page, including the For Administrative Use Only section, of the1.regular answer sheet is complete. (See the DistrictorSchool Test Coordinators Manualfor instructions

    on completing the For Administrative Use Only section of the Student Information Page of the answer

    sheet.)

    Verify that the multiple-choice responses have been transferred to the appropriate regular answer sheet2.

    (for Algebra I, Biology I, English II Multiple-Choice, or U.S. History). School or District personnel

    must transfer all multiple-choice answers to a regular scorable answer sheet. District personnel

    who transfer answers must sign a confidentiality statement assuring that test questions and student

    answers will not be reproduced or disclosed.

    Place the students transcribed answer sheet with the other regular answer sheets for that subject area.3.

    Return the students Braille or Large Print materials to the School Test Coordinator to pack with the4.

    non-scorable materials.

    .

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    General InformationMake-up Sessions

    DIRECTIONSFORADMINISTERING

    MAKE-UP SESSIONS

    After the schools regular testing has ended, it will be necessary to administer a make-up test to any student

    who missed the primary scheduled multiple-choice testing session. Scheduling make-up sessions must be

    coordinated with the School Test Coordinator to eliminate conflicts and to ensure that the students will be taking

    make-up tests under the same conditions as the other students.

    General Points

    For the make-up session, distribute and collect the answer sheets and test booklets as described in the

    instructions for the regular sessions, and administer the test according to the instructions found in this manual.

    School Test Coordinators must maintain test materials in a locked, secure storage area except during test

    administration. School Test Coordinators cannot distribute test materials to Test Administrators until the time

    of the make-up test administration. Test Administrators will receive only the specific make-up test booklets and

    answer sheets needed for the students who are taking a subject area make-up test.

    Once a student completes testing, the Test Administrator will prepare test materials to return to the

    School Test Coordinator, as explained on the following pages. Once the Test Administrator returns the

    make-up materials, all test materials, used and unused, must be kept in locked storage under the School

    Test Coordinators authority.

    The School Test Coordinator or his/her designee will then return the test materials to the District Test

    Coordinator.

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    DIRECTIONSFORPREPARING MATERIALS

    FORRETURNTOTHE SCHOOL TEST COORDINATOR

    The following directions will help you prepare your students answer sheets for the Algebra I, Biology I,

    English II Multiple-Choice, and U.S. History tests for scoring by Pearson.

    Inspecting the Scorable Answer Sheets

    The Mississippi Department of Education requires this inspection to take place in a controlled setting.

    Immediately after testing, stack the answer sheets. Each answer sheet must be checked as follows:

    Make sure the students marks have been made with a No. 2 pencil (soft, black lead). Light marks and marksmade with colored pencils, ink, or felt-tip pens cannot be detected by scanners at the Scoring Center and will

    not be scored properly. Light marks and marks made with other writing instruments must be marked over

    with a No. 2 pencil.

    Check that student information is correct.

    Verify that all students have accurately completed Section F, labeled FORM.

    Incorrect or incomplete gridding of the test form used by the student can result in a delay of the test resultsreport.

    Inventorying Test Materials

    Prior to returning the test materials, test booklets, and answer sheets for the Algebra I, Biology I, English II

    Multiple-Choice, and U.S. History tests, and scratch paper and formula charts for Algebra I must be inventoried.

    The number of test booklets, answer sheets, and formula charts to be returned must equal the number issued,

    unless those not returned are being used for extended-time testing and will be collected later. This count

    includes test materials for each student scheduled for testing and an extra set for demonstration purposes. All

    test booklets, used and unused answer sheets, and TAMs must be accounted for.

    Returning Test Materials

    All test materials must be returned to the School Test Coordinator or his/her designee.

    After testing has ended, answer sheets for the Algebra I, Biology I, English II Multiple-Choice, and U.S.History tests have been inspected, and test materials have been inventoried, all test booklets and answer

    sheets should be immediately returned to the School Test Coordinator or his/her designee, except for the

    materials being used by students needing additional testing time. All materials should be returned by the Test

    Administrator.

    After students who need additional testing time have completed their tests, all answer sheets must be

    completed, inspected, and inventoried as previously directed. Then all remaining test materials should bereturned immediately to the School Test Coordinator or his/her designee.

    All scratch paper and formula charts must be returned to the District Test Coordinator. This paper will besent in the non-scorable boxes to Pearson for disposal.

    The District Test Coordinator or his/her designee will destroy all copies of the Test Administrators Manualin July 2010.

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    Thank you for participating in the

    Mississippi Subject Area Testing Program.

    Returning Materials

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