t est a dministrator t raining (r equired for dtc s, stc s, and ta s ) may 2013
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Understand the roles and responsibilities of test administrators
Understand how to use valid test administration practices
Learn where to find test administration resources and tools
Be aware of what’s new this year in the statewide assessment system 2
Test Administrators
Big Picture Objectives
Training will cover the following topics:TA Training OverviewAccommodationsTest SecurityAdministering the Kindergarten Assessment
Test Administrators
Training Overview
Before testing: Provide students with an opportunity to
become familiar with the test format and procedures
Review student IEPs or education plans to identify appropriate test formats and accommodations
Review Test Administration Manual
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TA Roles and Responsibilities
During testing: Ensure that students receive the
appropriate test Enforce test environment requirements
Supervision at all times by a trained TA Quiet environment void of distractions Only allowable resources made available
to students upon request Limited interaction with students
Read student directions Administer accommodations
appropriately No coaching
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Test Environment Requirements
Kindergarten Assessment added to Oregon’s Statewide Assessment System
New Appendix L for Kindergarten Assessment
ODE will post the final 2013-14 Test Administration Manual by August 1, 2013.
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What’s new ?
ODE has identified the following practices as standard testing conditions available for all students: Dividing testing into several testing events, including providing students with extended time or frequent breaks as needed. Reading or rereading student directions to students.
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What’s new ?
Do’sTAs must:
Read the Test Administration Manual
Receive annual test administration and security training, and
Sign an Assurance of Test Security form
before administering state tests.
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Do’s and Don’ts
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Do’s and Don’ts, cont’dDo’sTAs may only provide students with allowable resources listed by content area in the Test Administration Manual.
TAs must read verbatim the student directions provided in the Assessor Materials of the Kindergarten Assessment.
Don’tsTAs may not allow untrained aides, volunteers, or substitutes to assist with test administration.TAs may not coach students (including requiring students to show their work).Students may not access non-allowable resources such as textbooks, class notes, or cell phones during testing.Students may not talk to or help other students during testing. 10
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Do’s and Don’ts, cont’d
TA reviews the Test Administration Manual before testing, focusing on test security and allowable resources and accommodations.TA seeks clarification from STC on any rules that are unclear before administering testsTA reads student directions verbatim and ensure proper testing conditions.TA makes available but does not require students to use allowable resources.
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Promising Practices
TAs must receive training each yearTAs enforce valid test environment
for studentsWhen in doubt about a particular
testing practice, before testing begins: Check the Manual Check your training notes Ask your School Test Coordinator If all else fails, assume the answer is
“no”12
Test Administrators
In a Nutshell
Test Administration Manual
Accommodations Manual http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=487Best Practices Guide
Promising Testing Practices
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Test Administration Resources