Spring 2014 FCAT Math, & Science Paper

TestAdministrator Training

Welcome Important Dates &

Schedules Teacher/Student

assignments What’s New?

Reminders! Test Security Responsibilities Invalidations Collecting/returning

materials Questions?

AGENDA

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April 14 

9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 1:10:FCAT Math (7th Grade, 8th Grade, 6th Grade – Group 1) 1:10 – 3:05: 3rd Period & Lunches 3:10 – 3:55: 5th Period

April 15 

9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 1:10:8th Grade – FCAT Science7th Grade – Practice Science6th Grade – Group 2 – FCAT Math (CBT) 1:00 – 2:55: 2nd Period & Lunches 3:00 – 3:55: 4th Period

April 16 

9:15 – 10:30: 1st Period 10:35-12:15: 3rd Period & Lunches 12:20 – 1:35: 6th Period 1:40 – 2:55: 7th Period 

April 17 

9:15 – 10:25: 2nd Period 10:30 – 12:05: 4th Period & Lunches 12:15 – 1:25: 5th Period 1:30 – 2:40: 6th Period 2:45 – 3:55: 7th Period 

April 18 

No School!!  FCAT Schedule (Week 1)

All times are tentative and may change based on testing needs.

Testing times are highlighted.

  

April 21 

9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:6th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 1st Period 11:20 – 1:00: 3rd Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:6th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 5th Period 2:55 – 3:55: 7th Period

April 22 

9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:6th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 2nd Period 11:20 – 1:00: 4th Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:6th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 6th Period 2:50 – 3:55: 8th Period (NO IMPACT)

April 23 

9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:7th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 1ST Period 11:20 – 1:00: 3RD Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:7th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 5th Period  

April 24 

9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:7th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 2nd Period 11:20 – 1:00: 4th Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:7th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 6th Period 2:55 – 3:55: 7th Period

April 25 

 FCAT Schedule (Week 2)

 Alternate Bell Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!

April 28 

9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:8th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 1st Period 11:20 – 1:00: 3rd Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:8th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 5th Period 2:55 – 3:55: 7th Period

April 29 

9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:8th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 2nd Period 11:20 – 1:00: 4th Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:8th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 6th Period 2:50 – 3:55: 8th Period (NO IMPACT)

April 30 

Regular Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!

May 1 

Regular Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!

May 2 

 FCAT Schedule (Week 3)

Regular Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!

Bell schedules have been posted to LEAD21. Please pay attention to each day’s schedule since they do vary.

Lunches are scheduled by sectors. No bells during testing please follow the schedule for

each day. When your students are dismissed please actively

monitor hallways and stair wells.

BELL SCHEDULE

Work copy will be provided to you Please review and make sure all students are

accounted for Some students may be tested in an ESE, 504

or ESOL test site You may be receiving students from another

teacher Your RAI will include all students assigned to

you Separate lists will be given for each grade

level and CBT

Teacher/Student Assignments

Student Test Rules Acknowledgment “I understand the testing rules that were just read

to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Rules include wording for electronic posting.

Students signs in Session 1 of test book, therefore all students must take session 1 before being administered session 2

If a student refuses to sign, must be removed from test session and scheduled into makeup session. Contact Diane.

WHAT’S NEW?

Reference Sheets for grades 7-8 Math and grade 8 Science WILL BE provided by DOE in hard-copy

Ensure students have a chance to review the reference sheets prior to testing (Sample Test) Must use official reference sheet on days of

testing Students must sign reference sheet and work

sheet. Once used becomes secure item.

REFERENCE SHEETS

Test Administrators must allow the exact amount of time allotted for each test session. They must indicate starting and stopping times in a place easily viewable by students during testing, and must give the 10-minute warning on time. Post blue page on door with stop and start time.

Test administrators may collect test materials once student verifies they are finished with test. Once materials are collected they may not be returned to the student.

Schools may choose whether students are allowed to read once student verifies they are finished with test and their materials have been collected.

REMINDERS

School Coordinator and Test Administrator Checklists in Appendix C to be used as guidelines for before, during, and after test processes

Classroom Signs, Answer Document Header Sheets, Security Agreement and Prohibited Activities Form, Security Log, Reference Sheets in Appendix C

REMINDERS

SECURITY REMINDERS AND FORMS

No electronic devices permitted during testing Students CANNOT have any electronic device (e.g., cell

phone, mp3 player, game system, etc.) on them OR within arm’s reach even if they do not use them, including during breaks in their test session

Cause for immediate invalidation of test If a student begins a session and leaves campus without

finishing (due to an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete that session. No exceptions will be made once the student leaves

the school’s campus, so parents and students must be made aware of this policy.

A student with the accommodation of extra time MUST complete one session before continuing to the next session. They must complete the session by the end of the day.

REMINDERS

Teachers/staff should NOT discuss test items with students or each other at any time

Students should NOT handle testing materials at any time outside of their test sessions

A parent is never allowed to be in the testing room with their student during testing

Rooms must be prepared according to guideline on page 26 of test administration manual. A walk-through of all testing rooms should be performed prior to beginning testing.

REMINDERS

Appendix C of TAM (p. 327)

Collect and make copy for your file, return originals

Must be signed by School Test Coordinator School Principal Test Administrators Proctors Anyone handling test

materials

FCAT SECURITY AGREEMENT FORM

Must be signed prior to testing by Test Administrators Proctors

Collect and make a copy for your files, return originals

Must include teacher certificate number for Test Administrators

TEST ADMINISTRATORPROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AGREEMENT

Security Log Must be completed by everyone who enters room for purpose of

administering or monitoring test Must be completed even if no one relieves you. Include all the

info on top and complete all areas.

REQUIRED ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

Will be provided to you Track students, test sessions, materials, and attendance and accommodations provided and used Record book # when assigning test books to students (pg 20 indicates location of security

numbers on test books) The group code is on your RAI. The script will indicate for students to bubble this code in the

back of their answer books

REQUIRED ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

Seating Chart/Diagram (sample on next slide) Copy provided or your own form For a list of what must be on each seating chart,

reference page 26 in the Test Administration Manual

Remember to make charts for each day

SEATING CHART

SEATING CHART

* Test Administrator is the one overseeing testing process, reading scripts, etc. Must be certified or hold professional license

* Proctor is the person assisting in the room but does not read script, answer student questions, etc.

* Both must be trained in security guidelines and testing protocol, and must sign Security Agreement and Prohibited Activities forms

* Cannot be in testing room with students related to them in any way

* UCF Interns – cannot be used in any capacity for FCAT Testing

TEST ADMINISTRATORS / PROCTORS

TEST SECURITY PROCEDURES

Keep test materials in locked storage when not in use before and after testing Administrative team will be picking up testing

materials from each teacher after testing – please remain in your room until materials are picked up.

Never leave materials unattended. Never allow students to handle test materials except

their own during testing. Report Missing Materials, Breaches of Test Security,

Testing Irregularities to Diane immediately

Student must complete this

portion- this is in the script!!!!!

Most will have a Pre-ID label, those that

don’t will be bubbled in by guidance. DO

NOT HAVE STUDENTS BUBBLE ANYTHING ON THE

FRONT EXCEPT THE TEST FORM NUMBER WHICH

WILL BE SOMEHWERE NEAR

THE BLUE BOX.Students will bubble

in their GROUP CODE on the back

of the answer book PER THE SCRIPT

TEST ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

TEST ADMINISTRATOR BEFORE TESTING

Before testing responsibilities ( pages 26-30)

Read Test Administration Manual and attend training

Be familiar with allowable test accommodations if you will administer to students with accommodations

Review and agree to security guidelines/signs security forms prior to testing

Prepare room for testing

Pick up test materials and verify test books and answer documents the morning of testing

All students will have pre-ID answer documents and new students will have documents bubbled

Test are to be taken with #2 pencils only (provided) Calculators will be provided for 7th and 8th only – no other calculator can

be used (will be placed in mail boxes this week)

Distribute materials per script Make sure each student has the answer document pre-identified for

that student Read test administration script VERBATIM paying attention to

information between “Say” boxes Students will be directed to write their name, school name and

district…Also write and bubble group code for each test session and bubble test book form # on answer documents

Students will be directed to sign the testing rules acknowledgement Maintain test security at all times Keep accurate time

TEST ADMINISTRATORDURING TESTING

TEST ADMINISTRATORDURING TESTING

Actively supervise test session (page 32) Test materials only on student desk Use # 2 pencil Students have signed below the Testing Rules

Acknowledgement Quietly encourage students to stay on task Watch for cheating or any security issues Make sure students are working in the correct session No writing once test is complete Do not discuss test items Do not use phone (unless emergency), computer, read book, grade paper, etc. during the test session

TEST ADMINISTRATORAFTER TESTING

Verify that all materials have been collected from students

Make sure seating chart, RAIF, and security log are completed

Make sure that any accommodation provided has been bubbled for ESE, 504, ELL

Prepare materials for return according to return plan list

Complete Test Administrator Survey at www.PearsonAccess.com/fl

Read Appendix A (pg. 285-318) Must review accommodations needs prior to testing

to be sure all arrangements are made Must provide allowable accommodations even if

student chooses not to use Bubble only the accommodation(s) actually used

during testing Bubble under the correct box (either ESE/504 or

ELL)

ACCOMODATIONS

The purpose of invalidation is to identify when the validity of test results has been compromised

Contact Diane with all invalidation situations Must Invalidate if:

Student is disruptive Student is cheating/has unauthorized help/returns to

previously completed test session Student has electronic device within reach Student is unable to finish or is not given correct amount of

time Student is either given inappropriate accommodation, or not

given appropriate accommodation

INVALIDATIONS

Determine if acceptable amount of time has been given for student to complete test If yes, submit for scoring if not soiled If no, bubble in DNS bubble on front of test document

and submit with To Be Scored materials If soiled and can be transferred to new document do

so, then place in ziplock bag Provide memo regarding situation, attach to ziplock bag Return with Not To Be Scored Notify Colleen DNS Type 2

INVALIDATION – STUDENT BECOMES SICK

COLLECTING AND RETURNING MATERIALS

Pencils/calculators (keep until final day testing) Manuals (keep for 8th grade science test) Required Administration Information Form Security Log Seating Charts “Absent students” cover sheet Answer documents for students needing make ups Test Books for students needing make ups “Not to be scored” cover sheet “Not to be scored” answer documents (ex. Withdrawn students, invalidated,

defected) To be scored” cover sheet “To be scored” answer documents Outside test taker cover sheet (Home ed, SCVS, etc.) Outside test taker “To be scored” answer documents Remaining test books Math reference sheets Science reference sheets

Materials will be picked up from you. Do not send by a student/proctor.

RETURNING MATERIALS

In the event you need some one to relieve you please post yellow sign on the outside of your door (signs will be provided)

One of the administrators on the floor will be monitoring and will check for posted signs

Discipline call Mrs. Leenen 31358 Other calls to Mrs. Dean 31354

NEED RELIEF

Mr. Ougel will distribute testing location info for 7th and 8th grade CBT at least one week before testing

CBT

Primary Contact Diane Taylor 31354 Diane_Taylor@scps.k12.fl.us

Secondary Contacts Lisa Callovi- 7th grade FCAT math- 31316 Patricia Durand- 8th grade FCAT math/sci-

31314

CONTACT INFORMATION

QUESTIONS???