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TA Script of Student Test Direcons Smarter Balanced Paper-Pencil Spring 2018 Mathematics Summative Assessments Grade 4: Sessions 1, 2, & 3 This document contains the TA Script of Student Directions (SAY). TAs are required to use this transcript when administering the Smarter Balanced mathematics Grade 4 paper-pencil assessments for sessions 1, 2, & 3. Available at: http://wa.portal.airast.org © Smarter Balanced Assessment Consorum and Washington State: 2017-18 Published April 12, 2018

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TA Script of Student Test DirectionsSmarter Balanced Paper-Pencil

Spring 2018

Mathematics Summative Assessments Grade 4 Sessions 1 2 amp 3

This document contains the TA Script of Student Directions (SAY) TAs are required to use this transcript when administering the Smarter Balanced mathematics Grade 4 paper-pencil assessments for sessions 1 2 amp 3

Available at httpwaportalairastorg

copy Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium and Washington State 2017-18 Published April 12 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRIOR TO TESTING 3

Before Testing (day prior or morning of) 3

During Testing 3

After Testing 3

SUMMATIVE TA INSTRUCTIONS 4

Introduction 4

Ensuring Test Security 4

Monitoring Test Progress 4

Supplemental Student Directions During Testing 4

TAs Now 4

Final Processing Steps for TAs 5

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 1 6

Monitoring Testing 9

Ending Students Test Session 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2 10

Monitoring Testing 11

Ending Students Test Session 11

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3 13

Monitoring Testing 14

Ending Students Test Session 14

REVISION LOG 15

Copyrightcopy 2018 by State of Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction All rights Reserved

PRIOR TO TESTING

This document contains the TA Script of Student Directions for the Smarter Balanced math paper-pencil summative assessment administration It is required that Test Administrators (TAs) review the test specific script and directions prior to administering a state assessment Contents of this document include best practices for testing (before during and after) and the student directions (SAY) boxes It is highly recommended to allow students an opportunity to practice on the training andor practice tests prior to taking the summative assessment

Before Testing (day prior or morning of) For all before testing activities refer to the

Checklist for TAs in Appendix A of the TAM It is recommended to print the TA Script of Stu-

dent Directions (SAY) boxes prior to testing TAs should try to maintain a natural classroom

atmosphere during the test administration Be-fore each test begins he or she should encour-age students to do their best

During Testing For all during testing activities refer to the

Checklist for TAs in Appendix A of the TAM Follow professional practices and test security

protocols as outlined in the PIRG At least one trained TA is required to supervise

students at all times during the test sessionand until materials have been collected and ac-counted for Students left unattended will havetheir test results invalidated

Provide all accessibility features according toeach studentrsquos plan If the correct features areunavailable do not continue testing and notifyyour SC immediately

TAs must ensure that students do not haveaccess to non-approved digital electronic ormanual devices during testing

Break schedules should be followed accordingto the TAM Additional breaks may be providedbased on student needs and TA judgement

bull Students who have not completed theassessment must be monitored duringbreaks and lunches

Should a testing incident occur during your ses-sion you should stop testing immediately andnotify your SC

Share your plan for students who finish earlyHow are materials processed and accountedfor Do students leave the testing room and ifso where do they go If students remain in thetesting room what quiet activity is availableElectronics are not permitted

Each test specific script must be used andfollowed exactly when a test is administeredWhen reading directions to studentsbull Do not paraphrase the directionsbull Read the directions to students exactly as

they are written using a natural tone andmanner If you make a mistake in reading adirection stop and say ldquoListen againrdquo Thenread the direction again Never deviatefrom the directions as written Deviatingfrom the printed directions is a testingviolation Read all material printed in boxesnext to the word SAY The italicized textoutside of the SAY boxes is information foryou and should not be read to students

bull You may repeat any part of these directionsas many times as needed

Do not provide suggestions to students onhow to respond to the task or evaluate studentwork

For detailed instructions on TA support that ispermitted during testing sessions see sectionSupplemental Student Directions During Test-ing

After Testing Review early and follow the instructions in the

Final Processing Steps for TAs section prior toreleasing students from the testing location

Page 3Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18

SUMMATIVE TA INSTRUCTIONS IntroductionThis document is required to administer Sessions 1 through 3 of the Smarter Balanced grade 4 mathematics paper-pencil summative assessment TAs must refer only to this script for student directions

Ensuring Test SecurityThe security of the summative assessment instruments and the confidentiality of student information are vital to maintaining the validity reliability and fairness of the results

All summative test items and test materials are secure and must be appropriately handled Secure handling protects the integrity validity and confidentiality of summative assessment items prompts and student information Any deviation in test administration must be reported as a test incident to ensure the validity of the summative assessment results

For additional information regarding the mathematics paper-pencil test administration see the TAM

Monitoring Test ProgressOnce students have started their tests TAs should circulate through the room to ensure all conditions of test security are maintained If a TA witnesses or suspects a possible test security incident the TA should stop the students test session and the SC should be contacted immediately in accordance with the schoolrsquos Test Security and Building Plan (TSBP)

Supplemental Student Directions During TestingIf a student asks for assistance with their paper-pencil test form TAs are permitted to bull Re-read student directions in English or the

studentrsquos native languagebull Acknowledge that the studentrsquos response is

clearly recorded in the test bookletbull Turn pages to help the student get to the cor-

rect page

Off Task If you notice that a student is off task you may read the statement below verbatim

SAY It is important that you do your best

Do you need to close your test booklet and answer booklet and take a break

Item Concern If a student is concerned about an item you may support the student by reading the script below verbatim

SAY I cannot help you check your work

You may read the question again and think about what the question is asking you to do

Try your best and choose the answer that makes the most sense to you

TAs Now Verify that all test and answer booklets have

been identified to each student (pre-ID label)Students will be instructed to write their nameson their test booklets and ancillary papers

Verify quantities of materials to ensure thateach student has his or her own test bookletanswer booklet scratch paper state approvedglossary and two sharpened No 2 pencils witherasersGraph paper is allowed for students in grades3ndash5 and should be made available

Ensure students know how or where to getother materials as permitted by the test con-tent or student plan (aligning to the GTSA)

Page 4 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18

Final Processing Steps for TAsIf students are allowed to leave the testing room when they finish testing explain the procedures for leaving without disrupting others and where they are expected to report once they leave Prior to releasing students who have completed their test you must collect and account for all test-ing materials provided to students during this test session If students are expected to remain in the room until the end of the session instruct them on what activities they may engage in when finished testing Electronic devices are not permit-ted1 For security reasons only trained TAs may

handle secure test materials2 Collect and account for all test booklets

answer booklets individual ancillary materi-als as distributed and permitted for each testsession (eg scratch paper glossaries andgraph paper)

3 Per your district approved testing plan stu-dents who need more time may remain in thesame testing room or move to another loca-tion to finish the assessmentbull For students remaining in the same room

redistribute test materials and instructstudents to continue with the assessment

bull For students moving to a new location goto the new location and then redistributetest materials and instruct students tocontinue with the assessment Studentsare not permitted to transfer securematerials

4 When testing has completed promptly returnall test materials (eg accommodated formstest and answer booklets glossaries scratchand graph paper) to your SC according to yourschoolrsquos TSBP

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 5

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 1Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 1 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information Calculators are NOT allowed for any portion of this test

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific session

ALL

SAY Please make sure your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet Students will record their answers in their answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and write your name in the ldquoStudent Namerdquo area Now make sure you have the answer booklet with your name printed on the white label on the front cover Raise your hand if you do not have the answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take session 1 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Open your test booklet to page 1 Now open your answer booklet to page 1

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 6 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Do not read the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY We will begin by doing some sample questions Your test booklet contains several different types of questions as shown below Each sample shows what a certain type of question looks like in the test booklet You will mark your answers to the sample questions in the SAMPLES box above Session 1 in your answer booklet After you have marked your answer to the sample question we are working on please wait quietly for further instruction When marking your answers be sure to fill in bubbles completely and make your marks heavy and dark If you want to change an answer completely erase the mark you made before making a new mark Letrsquos practice

For Sample A fill in only the bubble that goes with the answer you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample AStudents should respond to the sample items in their answer booklet The correct answers to the sample items are shown in the test booklet on page 2 However wait until students answer all sample items (A-E) in their answer booklet before directing them to check their answers on page 2

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample B For some questions in the test there will be more than one correct

response Sample B is an example of this type of test question For Sample B fill in the two bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample B

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample C For some questions in the test there will be more than one part

Sample C is an example of a question which contains three parts For Sample C you will need to complete parts a b and c Fill in the bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample C

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample D For some questions in the test you will need to write your own response

Other questions on the test may contain blank lines for you to write your answer For Sample D draw a point on the number line to show your answer

Pause Give students time to answer Sample D

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

Page 7Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL SAY Now go to Sample E For some questions in the test there are blank boxes for you to write your

answer Answer Sample E by writing your answer in the box

Pause Give students time to answer Sample E

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questionsMake sure that the students are on the correct pages Give students time to answer Sample EDo not read the answers to the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY Now turn to page 2 in your test booklet At the top of page 2 yoursquoll see a completed answer key for the sample questions A-E Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to the sample questions in your answer booklet Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell you to Are there any questions

Make sure that the students are on the correct page Give students time to read the sample responses in their test booklet Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud The Sample Item answers are pro-vided here for your information Sample A choice B Sample B choice A and B Sample C a N b N c Y Sample D Point placed at the line representing the number 4 Sample E 23

Pause to answer any questions

ALL

SAY This session of the test includes different types of questions Read each problem carefully and follow the directions You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Pause

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 1 You may not look ahead to any other session Work through each question in Session 1 onlyWhen you have finished Session 1 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students under-stand the directions

ALL SAY Please check to see that your answer booklet is on page 1 Now turn to page 6 in your test

booklet You may now begin testing

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 8 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

End Session 1 Continue Session 2 Today

End

Sess

ion

1Se

ssio

n 2

Toda

y

SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Pause Once session 1 is complete do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session you will refer to the next Math grade 4 session 2 section beginning on page 10 under the header Begin here when ad-ministering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper and access to new graph paper in session 2

Be sure to give students a break between sessions 1 and 2 Test booklets and answer booklets must re-main closed on studentsrsquo desks

End Session 1 Session 2 on Another Day

End

Sess

ion

1

Sess

ion

2 An

othe

r Day SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 1

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18 Page 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

if

New

Ses

sion

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

Page 10 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Begin here when administering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1 Pass out new scratch paper and have available new graph paper

Conti

nuin

g

from

Ses

sion

1

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

Page 11Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18Page 12

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

Page 13Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL

SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Page 14 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

REVISION LOGUpdates applied to this script after April 10 2018 will be noted below

Page Section Description of Revision Revision Date

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRIOR TO TESTING 3

Before Testing (day prior or morning of) 3

During Testing 3

After Testing 3

SUMMATIVE TA INSTRUCTIONS 4

Introduction 4

Ensuring Test Security 4

Monitoring Test Progress 4

Supplemental Student Directions During Testing 4

TAs Now 4

Final Processing Steps for TAs 5

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 1 6

Monitoring Testing 9

Ending Students Test Session 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2 10

Monitoring Testing 11

Ending Students Test Session 11

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3 13

Monitoring Testing 14

Ending Students Test Session 14

REVISION LOG 15

Copyrightcopy 2018 by State of Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction All rights Reserved

PRIOR TO TESTING

This document contains the TA Script of Student Directions for the Smarter Balanced math paper-pencil summative assessment administration It is required that Test Administrators (TAs) review the test specific script and directions prior to administering a state assessment Contents of this document include best practices for testing (before during and after) and the student directions (SAY) boxes It is highly recommended to allow students an opportunity to practice on the training andor practice tests prior to taking the summative assessment

Before Testing (day prior or morning of) For all before testing activities refer to the

Checklist for TAs in Appendix A of the TAM It is recommended to print the TA Script of Stu-

dent Directions (SAY) boxes prior to testing TAs should try to maintain a natural classroom

atmosphere during the test administration Be-fore each test begins he or she should encour-age students to do their best

During Testing For all during testing activities refer to the

Checklist for TAs in Appendix A of the TAM Follow professional practices and test security

protocols as outlined in the PIRG At least one trained TA is required to supervise

students at all times during the test sessionand until materials have been collected and ac-counted for Students left unattended will havetheir test results invalidated

Provide all accessibility features according toeach studentrsquos plan If the correct features areunavailable do not continue testing and notifyyour SC immediately

TAs must ensure that students do not haveaccess to non-approved digital electronic ormanual devices during testing

Break schedules should be followed accordingto the TAM Additional breaks may be providedbased on student needs and TA judgement

bull Students who have not completed theassessment must be monitored duringbreaks and lunches

Should a testing incident occur during your ses-sion you should stop testing immediately andnotify your SC

Share your plan for students who finish earlyHow are materials processed and accountedfor Do students leave the testing room and ifso where do they go If students remain in thetesting room what quiet activity is availableElectronics are not permitted

Each test specific script must be used andfollowed exactly when a test is administeredWhen reading directions to studentsbull Do not paraphrase the directionsbull Read the directions to students exactly as

they are written using a natural tone andmanner If you make a mistake in reading adirection stop and say ldquoListen againrdquo Thenread the direction again Never deviatefrom the directions as written Deviatingfrom the printed directions is a testingviolation Read all material printed in boxesnext to the word SAY The italicized textoutside of the SAY boxes is information foryou and should not be read to students

bull You may repeat any part of these directionsas many times as needed

Do not provide suggestions to students onhow to respond to the task or evaluate studentwork

For detailed instructions on TA support that ispermitted during testing sessions see sectionSupplemental Student Directions During Test-ing

After Testing Review early and follow the instructions in the

Final Processing Steps for TAs section prior toreleasing students from the testing location

Page 3Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18

SUMMATIVE TA INSTRUCTIONS IntroductionThis document is required to administer Sessions 1 through 3 of the Smarter Balanced grade 4 mathematics paper-pencil summative assessment TAs must refer only to this script for student directions

Ensuring Test SecurityThe security of the summative assessment instruments and the confidentiality of student information are vital to maintaining the validity reliability and fairness of the results

All summative test items and test materials are secure and must be appropriately handled Secure handling protects the integrity validity and confidentiality of summative assessment items prompts and student information Any deviation in test administration must be reported as a test incident to ensure the validity of the summative assessment results

For additional information regarding the mathematics paper-pencil test administration see the TAM

Monitoring Test ProgressOnce students have started their tests TAs should circulate through the room to ensure all conditions of test security are maintained If a TA witnesses or suspects a possible test security incident the TA should stop the students test session and the SC should be contacted immediately in accordance with the schoolrsquos Test Security and Building Plan (TSBP)

Supplemental Student Directions During TestingIf a student asks for assistance with their paper-pencil test form TAs are permitted to bull Re-read student directions in English or the

studentrsquos native languagebull Acknowledge that the studentrsquos response is

clearly recorded in the test bookletbull Turn pages to help the student get to the cor-

rect page

Off Task If you notice that a student is off task you may read the statement below verbatim

SAY It is important that you do your best

Do you need to close your test booklet and answer booklet and take a break

Item Concern If a student is concerned about an item you may support the student by reading the script below verbatim

SAY I cannot help you check your work

You may read the question again and think about what the question is asking you to do

Try your best and choose the answer that makes the most sense to you

TAs Now Verify that all test and answer booklets have

been identified to each student (pre-ID label)Students will be instructed to write their nameson their test booklets and ancillary papers

Verify quantities of materials to ensure thateach student has his or her own test bookletanswer booklet scratch paper state approvedglossary and two sharpened No 2 pencils witherasersGraph paper is allowed for students in grades3ndash5 and should be made available

Ensure students know how or where to getother materials as permitted by the test con-tent or student plan (aligning to the GTSA)

Page 4 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18

Final Processing Steps for TAsIf students are allowed to leave the testing room when they finish testing explain the procedures for leaving without disrupting others and where they are expected to report once they leave Prior to releasing students who have completed their test you must collect and account for all test-ing materials provided to students during this test session If students are expected to remain in the room until the end of the session instruct them on what activities they may engage in when finished testing Electronic devices are not permit-ted1 For security reasons only trained TAs may

handle secure test materials2 Collect and account for all test booklets

answer booklets individual ancillary materi-als as distributed and permitted for each testsession (eg scratch paper glossaries andgraph paper)

3 Per your district approved testing plan stu-dents who need more time may remain in thesame testing room or move to another loca-tion to finish the assessmentbull For students remaining in the same room

redistribute test materials and instructstudents to continue with the assessment

bull For students moving to a new location goto the new location and then redistributetest materials and instruct students tocontinue with the assessment Studentsare not permitted to transfer securematerials

4 When testing has completed promptly returnall test materials (eg accommodated formstest and answer booklets glossaries scratchand graph paper) to your SC according to yourschoolrsquos TSBP

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 5

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 1Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 1 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information Calculators are NOT allowed for any portion of this test

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific session

ALL

SAY Please make sure your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet Students will record their answers in their answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and write your name in the ldquoStudent Namerdquo area Now make sure you have the answer booklet with your name printed on the white label on the front cover Raise your hand if you do not have the answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take session 1 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Open your test booklet to page 1 Now open your answer booklet to page 1

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 6 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Do not read the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY We will begin by doing some sample questions Your test booklet contains several different types of questions as shown below Each sample shows what a certain type of question looks like in the test booklet You will mark your answers to the sample questions in the SAMPLES box above Session 1 in your answer booklet After you have marked your answer to the sample question we are working on please wait quietly for further instruction When marking your answers be sure to fill in bubbles completely and make your marks heavy and dark If you want to change an answer completely erase the mark you made before making a new mark Letrsquos practice

For Sample A fill in only the bubble that goes with the answer you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample AStudents should respond to the sample items in their answer booklet The correct answers to the sample items are shown in the test booklet on page 2 However wait until students answer all sample items (A-E) in their answer booklet before directing them to check their answers on page 2

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample B For some questions in the test there will be more than one correct

response Sample B is an example of this type of test question For Sample B fill in the two bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample B

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample C For some questions in the test there will be more than one part

Sample C is an example of a question which contains three parts For Sample C you will need to complete parts a b and c Fill in the bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample C

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample D For some questions in the test you will need to write your own response

Other questions on the test may contain blank lines for you to write your answer For Sample D draw a point on the number line to show your answer

Pause Give students time to answer Sample D

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

Page 7Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL SAY Now go to Sample E For some questions in the test there are blank boxes for you to write your

answer Answer Sample E by writing your answer in the box

Pause Give students time to answer Sample E

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questionsMake sure that the students are on the correct pages Give students time to answer Sample EDo not read the answers to the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY Now turn to page 2 in your test booklet At the top of page 2 yoursquoll see a completed answer key for the sample questions A-E Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to the sample questions in your answer booklet Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell you to Are there any questions

Make sure that the students are on the correct page Give students time to read the sample responses in their test booklet Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud The Sample Item answers are pro-vided here for your information Sample A choice B Sample B choice A and B Sample C a N b N c Y Sample D Point placed at the line representing the number 4 Sample E 23

Pause to answer any questions

ALL

SAY This session of the test includes different types of questions Read each problem carefully and follow the directions You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Pause

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 1 You may not look ahead to any other session Work through each question in Session 1 onlyWhen you have finished Session 1 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students under-stand the directions

ALL SAY Please check to see that your answer booklet is on page 1 Now turn to page 6 in your test

booklet You may now begin testing

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 8 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

End Session 1 Continue Session 2 Today

End

Sess

ion

1Se

ssio

n 2

Toda

y

SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Pause Once session 1 is complete do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session you will refer to the next Math grade 4 session 2 section beginning on page 10 under the header Begin here when ad-ministering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper and access to new graph paper in session 2

Be sure to give students a break between sessions 1 and 2 Test booklets and answer booklets must re-main closed on studentsrsquo desks

End Session 1 Session 2 on Another Day

End

Sess

ion

1

Sess

ion

2 An

othe

r Day SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 1

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18 Page 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

if

New

Ses

sion

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

Page 10 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Begin here when administering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1 Pass out new scratch paper and have available new graph paper

Conti

nuin

g

from

Ses

sion

1

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

Page 11Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18Page 12

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

Page 13Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL

SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Page 14 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

REVISION LOGUpdates applied to this script after April 10 2018 will be noted below

Page Section Description of Revision Revision Date

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 15

PRIOR TO TESTING

This document contains the TA Script of Student Directions for the Smarter Balanced math paper-pencil summative assessment administration It is required that Test Administrators (TAs) review the test specific script and directions prior to administering a state assessment Contents of this document include best practices for testing (before during and after) and the student directions (SAY) boxes It is highly recommended to allow students an opportunity to practice on the training andor practice tests prior to taking the summative assessment

Before Testing (day prior or morning of) For all before testing activities refer to the

Checklist for TAs in Appendix A of the TAM It is recommended to print the TA Script of Stu-

dent Directions (SAY) boxes prior to testing TAs should try to maintain a natural classroom

atmosphere during the test administration Be-fore each test begins he or she should encour-age students to do their best

During Testing For all during testing activities refer to the

Checklist for TAs in Appendix A of the TAM Follow professional practices and test security

protocols as outlined in the PIRG At least one trained TA is required to supervise

students at all times during the test sessionand until materials have been collected and ac-counted for Students left unattended will havetheir test results invalidated

Provide all accessibility features according toeach studentrsquos plan If the correct features areunavailable do not continue testing and notifyyour SC immediately

TAs must ensure that students do not haveaccess to non-approved digital electronic ormanual devices during testing

Break schedules should be followed accordingto the TAM Additional breaks may be providedbased on student needs and TA judgement

bull Students who have not completed theassessment must be monitored duringbreaks and lunches

Should a testing incident occur during your ses-sion you should stop testing immediately andnotify your SC

Share your plan for students who finish earlyHow are materials processed and accountedfor Do students leave the testing room and ifso where do they go If students remain in thetesting room what quiet activity is availableElectronics are not permitted

Each test specific script must be used andfollowed exactly when a test is administeredWhen reading directions to studentsbull Do not paraphrase the directionsbull Read the directions to students exactly as

they are written using a natural tone andmanner If you make a mistake in reading adirection stop and say ldquoListen againrdquo Thenread the direction again Never deviatefrom the directions as written Deviatingfrom the printed directions is a testingviolation Read all material printed in boxesnext to the word SAY The italicized textoutside of the SAY boxes is information foryou and should not be read to students

bull You may repeat any part of these directionsas many times as needed

Do not provide suggestions to students onhow to respond to the task or evaluate studentwork

For detailed instructions on TA support that ispermitted during testing sessions see sectionSupplemental Student Directions During Test-ing

After Testing Review early and follow the instructions in the

Final Processing Steps for TAs section prior toreleasing students from the testing location

Page 3Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18

SUMMATIVE TA INSTRUCTIONS IntroductionThis document is required to administer Sessions 1 through 3 of the Smarter Balanced grade 4 mathematics paper-pencil summative assessment TAs must refer only to this script for student directions

Ensuring Test SecurityThe security of the summative assessment instruments and the confidentiality of student information are vital to maintaining the validity reliability and fairness of the results

All summative test items and test materials are secure and must be appropriately handled Secure handling protects the integrity validity and confidentiality of summative assessment items prompts and student information Any deviation in test administration must be reported as a test incident to ensure the validity of the summative assessment results

For additional information regarding the mathematics paper-pencil test administration see the TAM

Monitoring Test ProgressOnce students have started their tests TAs should circulate through the room to ensure all conditions of test security are maintained If a TA witnesses or suspects a possible test security incident the TA should stop the students test session and the SC should be contacted immediately in accordance with the schoolrsquos Test Security and Building Plan (TSBP)

Supplemental Student Directions During TestingIf a student asks for assistance with their paper-pencil test form TAs are permitted to bull Re-read student directions in English or the

studentrsquos native languagebull Acknowledge that the studentrsquos response is

clearly recorded in the test bookletbull Turn pages to help the student get to the cor-

rect page

Off Task If you notice that a student is off task you may read the statement below verbatim

SAY It is important that you do your best

Do you need to close your test booklet and answer booklet and take a break

Item Concern If a student is concerned about an item you may support the student by reading the script below verbatim

SAY I cannot help you check your work

You may read the question again and think about what the question is asking you to do

Try your best and choose the answer that makes the most sense to you

TAs Now Verify that all test and answer booklets have

been identified to each student (pre-ID label)Students will be instructed to write their nameson their test booklets and ancillary papers

Verify quantities of materials to ensure thateach student has his or her own test bookletanswer booklet scratch paper state approvedglossary and two sharpened No 2 pencils witherasersGraph paper is allowed for students in grades3ndash5 and should be made available

Ensure students know how or where to getother materials as permitted by the test con-tent or student plan (aligning to the GTSA)

Page 4 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18

Final Processing Steps for TAsIf students are allowed to leave the testing room when they finish testing explain the procedures for leaving without disrupting others and where they are expected to report once they leave Prior to releasing students who have completed their test you must collect and account for all test-ing materials provided to students during this test session If students are expected to remain in the room until the end of the session instruct them on what activities they may engage in when finished testing Electronic devices are not permit-ted1 For security reasons only trained TAs may

handle secure test materials2 Collect and account for all test booklets

answer booklets individual ancillary materi-als as distributed and permitted for each testsession (eg scratch paper glossaries andgraph paper)

3 Per your district approved testing plan stu-dents who need more time may remain in thesame testing room or move to another loca-tion to finish the assessmentbull For students remaining in the same room

redistribute test materials and instructstudents to continue with the assessment

bull For students moving to a new location goto the new location and then redistributetest materials and instruct students tocontinue with the assessment Studentsare not permitted to transfer securematerials

4 When testing has completed promptly returnall test materials (eg accommodated formstest and answer booklets glossaries scratchand graph paper) to your SC according to yourschoolrsquos TSBP

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 5

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 1Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 1 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information Calculators are NOT allowed for any portion of this test

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific session

ALL

SAY Please make sure your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet Students will record their answers in their answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and write your name in the ldquoStudent Namerdquo area Now make sure you have the answer booklet with your name printed on the white label on the front cover Raise your hand if you do not have the answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take session 1 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Open your test booklet to page 1 Now open your answer booklet to page 1

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 6 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Do not read the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY We will begin by doing some sample questions Your test booklet contains several different types of questions as shown below Each sample shows what a certain type of question looks like in the test booklet You will mark your answers to the sample questions in the SAMPLES box above Session 1 in your answer booklet After you have marked your answer to the sample question we are working on please wait quietly for further instruction When marking your answers be sure to fill in bubbles completely and make your marks heavy and dark If you want to change an answer completely erase the mark you made before making a new mark Letrsquos practice

For Sample A fill in only the bubble that goes with the answer you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample AStudents should respond to the sample items in their answer booklet The correct answers to the sample items are shown in the test booklet on page 2 However wait until students answer all sample items (A-E) in their answer booklet before directing them to check their answers on page 2

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample B For some questions in the test there will be more than one correct

response Sample B is an example of this type of test question For Sample B fill in the two bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample B

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample C For some questions in the test there will be more than one part

Sample C is an example of a question which contains three parts For Sample C you will need to complete parts a b and c Fill in the bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample C

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample D For some questions in the test you will need to write your own response

Other questions on the test may contain blank lines for you to write your answer For Sample D draw a point on the number line to show your answer

Pause Give students time to answer Sample D

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

Page 7Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL SAY Now go to Sample E For some questions in the test there are blank boxes for you to write your

answer Answer Sample E by writing your answer in the box

Pause Give students time to answer Sample E

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questionsMake sure that the students are on the correct pages Give students time to answer Sample EDo not read the answers to the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY Now turn to page 2 in your test booklet At the top of page 2 yoursquoll see a completed answer key for the sample questions A-E Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to the sample questions in your answer booklet Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell you to Are there any questions

Make sure that the students are on the correct page Give students time to read the sample responses in their test booklet Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud The Sample Item answers are pro-vided here for your information Sample A choice B Sample B choice A and B Sample C a N b N c Y Sample D Point placed at the line representing the number 4 Sample E 23

Pause to answer any questions

ALL

SAY This session of the test includes different types of questions Read each problem carefully and follow the directions You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Pause

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 1 You may not look ahead to any other session Work through each question in Session 1 onlyWhen you have finished Session 1 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students under-stand the directions

ALL SAY Please check to see that your answer booklet is on page 1 Now turn to page 6 in your test

booklet You may now begin testing

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 8 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

End Session 1 Continue Session 2 Today

End

Sess

ion

1Se

ssio

n 2

Toda

y

SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Pause Once session 1 is complete do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session you will refer to the next Math grade 4 session 2 section beginning on page 10 under the header Begin here when ad-ministering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper and access to new graph paper in session 2

Be sure to give students a break between sessions 1 and 2 Test booklets and answer booklets must re-main closed on studentsrsquo desks

End Session 1 Session 2 on Another Day

End

Sess

ion

1

Sess

ion

2 An

othe

r Day SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 1

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18 Page 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

if

New

Ses

sion

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

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Begin here when administering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1 Pass out new scratch paper and have available new graph paper

Conti

nuin

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from

Ses

sion

1

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

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ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18Page 12

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

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ALL

SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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REVISION LOGUpdates applied to this script after April 10 2018 will be noted below

Page Section Description of Revision Revision Date

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 15

SUMMATIVE TA INSTRUCTIONS IntroductionThis document is required to administer Sessions 1 through 3 of the Smarter Balanced grade 4 mathematics paper-pencil summative assessment TAs must refer only to this script for student directions

Ensuring Test SecurityThe security of the summative assessment instruments and the confidentiality of student information are vital to maintaining the validity reliability and fairness of the results

All summative test items and test materials are secure and must be appropriately handled Secure handling protects the integrity validity and confidentiality of summative assessment items prompts and student information Any deviation in test administration must be reported as a test incident to ensure the validity of the summative assessment results

For additional information regarding the mathematics paper-pencil test administration see the TAM

Monitoring Test ProgressOnce students have started their tests TAs should circulate through the room to ensure all conditions of test security are maintained If a TA witnesses or suspects a possible test security incident the TA should stop the students test session and the SC should be contacted immediately in accordance with the schoolrsquos Test Security and Building Plan (TSBP)

Supplemental Student Directions During TestingIf a student asks for assistance with their paper-pencil test form TAs are permitted to bull Re-read student directions in English or the

studentrsquos native languagebull Acknowledge that the studentrsquos response is

clearly recorded in the test bookletbull Turn pages to help the student get to the cor-

rect page

Off Task If you notice that a student is off task you may read the statement below verbatim

SAY It is important that you do your best

Do you need to close your test booklet and answer booklet and take a break

Item Concern If a student is concerned about an item you may support the student by reading the script below verbatim

SAY I cannot help you check your work

You may read the question again and think about what the question is asking you to do

Try your best and choose the answer that makes the most sense to you

TAs Now Verify that all test and answer booklets have

been identified to each student (pre-ID label)Students will be instructed to write their nameson their test booklets and ancillary papers

Verify quantities of materials to ensure thateach student has his or her own test bookletanswer booklet scratch paper state approvedglossary and two sharpened No 2 pencils witherasersGraph paper is allowed for students in grades3ndash5 and should be made available

Ensure students know how or where to getother materials as permitted by the test con-tent or student plan (aligning to the GTSA)

Page 4 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18

Final Processing Steps for TAsIf students are allowed to leave the testing room when they finish testing explain the procedures for leaving without disrupting others and where they are expected to report once they leave Prior to releasing students who have completed their test you must collect and account for all test-ing materials provided to students during this test session If students are expected to remain in the room until the end of the session instruct them on what activities they may engage in when finished testing Electronic devices are not permit-ted1 For security reasons only trained TAs may

handle secure test materials2 Collect and account for all test booklets

answer booklets individual ancillary materi-als as distributed and permitted for each testsession (eg scratch paper glossaries andgraph paper)

3 Per your district approved testing plan stu-dents who need more time may remain in thesame testing room or move to another loca-tion to finish the assessmentbull For students remaining in the same room

redistribute test materials and instructstudents to continue with the assessment

bull For students moving to a new location goto the new location and then redistributetest materials and instruct students tocontinue with the assessment Studentsare not permitted to transfer securematerials

4 When testing has completed promptly returnall test materials (eg accommodated formstest and answer booklets glossaries scratchand graph paper) to your SC according to yourschoolrsquos TSBP

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 5

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 1Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 1 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information Calculators are NOT allowed for any portion of this test

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific session

ALL

SAY Please make sure your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet Students will record their answers in their answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and write your name in the ldquoStudent Namerdquo area Now make sure you have the answer booklet with your name printed on the white label on the front cover Raise your hand if you do not have the answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take session 1 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Open your test booklet to page 1 Now open your answer booklet to page 1

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 6 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Do not read the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY We will begin by doing some sample questions Your test booklet contains several different types of questions as shown below Each sample shows what a certain type of question looks like in the test booklet You will mark your answers to the sample questions in the SAMPLES box above Session 1 in your answer booklet After you have marked your answer to the sample question we are working on please wait quietly for further instruction When marking your answers be sure to fill in bubbles completely and make your marks heavy and dark If you want to change an answer completely erase the mark you made before making a new mark Letrsquos practice

For Sample A fill in only the bubble that goes with the answer you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample AStudents should respond to the sample items in their answer booklet The correct answers to the sample items are shown in the test booklet on page 2 However wait until students answer all sample items (A-E) in their answer booklet before directing them to check their answers on page 2

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample B For some questions in the test there will be more than one correct

response Sample B is an example of this type of test question For Sample B fill in the two bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample B

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample C For some questions in the test there will be more than one part

Sample C is an example of a question which contains three parts For Sample C you will need to complete parts a b and c Fill in the bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample C

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample D For some questions in the test you will need to write your own response

Other questions on the test may contain blank lines for you to write your answer For Sample D draw a point on the number line to show your answer

Pause Give students time to answer Sample D

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

Page 7Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL SAY Now go to Sample E For some questions in the test there are blank boxes for you to write your

answer Answer Sample E by writing your answer in the box

Pause Give students time to answer Sample E

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questionsMake sure that the students are on the correct pages Give students time to answer Sample EDo not read the answers to the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY Now turn to page 2 in your test booklet At the top of page 2 yoursquoll see a completed answer key for the sample questions A-E Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to the sample questions in your answer booklet Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell you to Are there any questions

Make sure that the students are on the correct page Give students time to read the sample responses in their test booklet Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud The Sample Item answers are pro-vided here for your information Sample A choice B Sample B choice A and B Sample C a N b N c Y Sample D Point placed at the line representing the number 4 Sample E 23

Pause to answer any questions

ALL

SAY This session of the test includes different types of questions Read each problem carefully and follow the directions You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Pause

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 1 You may not look ahead to any other session Work through each question in Session 1 onlyWhen you have finished Session 1 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students under-stand the directions

ALL SAY Please check to see that your answer booklet is on page 1 Now turn to page 6 in your test

booklet You may now begin testing

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 8 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

End Session 1 Continue Session 2 Today

End

Sess

ion

1Se

ssio

n 2

Toda

y

SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Pause Once session 1 is complete do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session you will refer to the next Math grade 4 session 2 section beginning on page 10 under the header Begin here when ad-ministering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper and access to new graph paper in session 2

Be sure to give students a break between sessions 1 and 2 Test booklets and answer booklets must re-main closed on studentsrsquo desks

End Session 1 Session 2 on Another Day

End

Sess

ion

1

Sess

ion

2 An

othe

r Day SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 1

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18 Page 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

if

New

Ses

sion

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

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Begin here when administering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1 Pass out new scratch paper and have available new graph paper

Conti

nuin

g

from

Ses

sion

1

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

Page 11Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18Page 12

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

Page 13Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL

SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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REVISION LOGUpdates applied to this script after April 10 2018 will be noted below

Page Section Description of Revision Revision Date

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 15

Final Processing Steps for TAsIf students are allowed to leave the testing room when they finish testing explain the procedures for leaving without disrupting others and where they are expected to report once they leave Prior to releasing students who have completed their test you must collect and account for all test-ing materials provided to students during this test session If students are expected to remain in the room until the end of the session instruct them on what activities they may engage in when finished testing Electronic devices are not permit-ted1 For security reasons only trained TAs may

handle secure test materials2 Collect and account for all test booklets

answer booklets individual ancillary materi-als as distributed and permitted for each testsession (eg scratch paper glossaries andgraph paper)

3 Per your district approved testing plan stu-dents who need more time may remain in thesame testing room or move to another loca-tion to finish the assessmentbull For students remaining in the same room

redistribute test materials and instructstudents to continue with the assessment

bull For students moving to a new location goto the new location and then redistributetest materials and instruct students tocontinue with the assessment Studentsare not permitted to transfer securematerials

4 When testing has completed promptly returnall test materials (eg accommodated formstest and answer booklets glossaries scratchand graph paper) to your SC according to yourschoolrsquos TSBP

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 5

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 1Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 1 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information Calculators are NOT allowed for any portion of this test

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific session

ALL

SAY Please make sure your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet Students will record their answers in their answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and write your name in the ldquoStudent Namerdquo area Now make sure you have the answer booklet with your name printed on the white label on the front cover Raise your hand if you do not have the answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take session 1 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Open your test booklet to page 1 Now open your answer booklet to page 1

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 6 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Do not read the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY We will begin by doing some sample questions Your test booklet contains several different types of questions as shown below Each sample shows what a certain type of question looks like in the test booklet You will mark your answers to the sample questions in the SAMPLES box above Session 1 in your answer booklet After you have marked your answer to the sample question we are working on please wait quietly for further instruction When marking your answers be sure to fill in bubbles completely and make your marks heavy and dark If you want to change an answer completely erase the mark you made before making a new mark Letrsquos practice

For Sample A fill in only the bubble that goes with the answer you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample AStudents should respond to the sample items in their answer booklet The correct answers to the sample items are shown in the test booklet on page 2 However wait until students answer all sample items (A-E) in their answer booklet before directing them to check their answers on page 2

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample B For some questions in the test there will be more than one correct

response Sample B is an example of this type of test question For Sample B fill in the two bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample B

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample C For some questions in the test there will be more than one part

Sample C is an example of a question which contains three parts For Sample C you will need to complete parts a b and c Fill in the bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample C

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample D For some questions in the test you will need to write your own response

Other questions on the test may contain blank lines for you to write your answer For Sample D draw a point on the number line to show your answer

Pause Give students time to answer Sample D

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

Page 7Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL SAY Now go to Sample E For some questions in the test there are blank boxes for you to write your

answer Answer Sample E by writing your answer in the box

Pause Give students time to answer Sample E

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questionsMake sure that the students are on the correct pages Give students time to answer Sample EDo not read the answers to the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY Now turn to page 2 in your test booklet At the top of page 2 yoursquoll see a completed answer key for the sample questions A-E Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to the sample questions in your answer booklet Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell you to Are there any questions

Make sure that the students are on the correct page Give students time to read the sample responses in their test booklet Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud The Sample Item answers are pro-vided here for your information Sample A choice B Sample B choice A and B Sample C a N b N c Y Sample D Point placed at the line representing the number 4 Sample E 23

Pause to answer any questions

ALL

SAY This session of the test includes different types of questions Read each problem carefully and follow the directions You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Pause

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 1 You may not look ahead to any other session Work through each question in Session 1 onlyWhen you have finished Session 1 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students under-stand the directions

ALL SAY Please check to see that your answer booklet is on page 1 Now turn to page 6 in your test

booklet You may now begin testing

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 8 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

End Session 1 Continue Session 2 Today

End

Sess

ion

1Se

ssio

n 2

Toda

y

SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Pause Once session 1 is complete do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session you will refer to the next Math grade 4 session 2 section beginning on page 10 under the header Begin here when ad-ministering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper and access to new graph paper in session 2

Be sure to give students a break between sessions 1 and 2 Test booklets and answer booklets must re-main closed on studentsrsquo desks

End Session 1 Session 2 on Another Day

End

Sess

ion

1

Sess

ion

2 An

othe

r Day SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 1

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18 Page 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

if

New

Ses

sion

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

Page 10 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Begin here when administering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1 Pass out new scratch paper and have available new graph paper

Conti

nuin

g

from

Ses

sion

1

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

Page 11Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18Page 12

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

Page 13Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL

SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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REVISION LOGUpdates applied to this script after April 10 2018 will be noted below

Page Section Description of Revision Revision Date

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017ndash18 Page 15

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 1Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 1 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information Calculators are NOT allowed for any portion of this test

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific session

ALL

SAY Please make sure your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet Students will record their answers in their answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and write your name in the ldquoStudent Namerdquo area Now make sure you have the answer booklet with your name printed on the white label on the front cover Raise your hand if you do not have the answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take session 1 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Open your test booklet to page 1 Now open your answer booklet to page 1

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 6 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Do not read the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY We will begin by doing some sample questions Your test booklet contains several different types of questions as shown below Each sample shows what a certain type of question looks like in the test booklet You will mark your answers to the sample questions in the SAMPLES box above Session 1 in your answer booklet After you have marked your answer to the sample question we are working on please wait quietly for further instruction When marking your answers be sure to fill in bubbles completely and make your marks heavy and dark If you want to change an answer completely erase the mark you made before making a new mark Letrsquos practice

For Sample A fill in only the bubble that goes with the answer you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample AStudents should respond to the sample items in their answer booklet The correct answers to the sample items are shown in the test booklet on page 2 However wait until students answer all sample items (A-E) in their answer booklet before directing them to check their answers on page 2

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample B For some questions in the test there will be more than one correct

response Sample B is an example of this type of test question For Sample B fill in the two bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample B

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample C For some questions in the test there will be more than one part

Sample C is an example of a question which contains three parts For Sample C you will need to complete parts a b and c Fill in the bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample C

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample D For some questions in the test you will need to write your own response

Other questions on the test may contain blank lines for you to write your answer For Sample D draw a point on the number line to show your answer

Pause Give students time to answer Sample D

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

Page 7Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

ALL SAY Now go to Sample E For some questions in the test there are blank boxes for you to write your

answer Answer Sample E by writing your answer in the box

Pause Give students time to answer Sample E

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questionsMake sure that the students are on the correct pages Give students time to answer Sample EDo not read the answers to the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY Now turn to page 2 in your test booklet At the top of page 2 yoursquoll see a completed answer key for the sample questions A-E Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to the sample questions in your answer booklet Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell you to Are there any questions

Make sure that the students are on the correct page Give students time to read the sample responses in their test booklet Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud The Sample Item answers are pro-vided here for your information Sample A choice B Sample B choice A and B Sample C a N b N c Y Sample D Point placed at the line representing the number 4 Sample E 23

Pause to answer any questions

ALL

SAY This session of the test includes different types of questions Read each problem carefully and follow the directions You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Pause

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 1 You may not look ahead to any other session Work through each question in Session 1 onlyWhen you have finished Session 1 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students under-stand the directions

ALL SAY Please check to see that your answer booklet is on page 1 Now turn to page 6 in your test

booklet You may now begin testing

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

Page 8 Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

End Session 1 Continue Session 2 Today

End

Sess

ion

1Se

ssio

n 2

Toda

y

SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Pause Once session 1 is complete do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session you will refer to the next Math grade 4 session 2 section beginning on page 10 under the header Begin here when ad-ministering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper and access to new graph paper in session 2

Be sure to give students a break between sessions 1 and 2 Test booklets and answer booklets must re-main closed on studentsrsquo desks

End Session 1 Session 2 on Another Day

End

Sess

ion

1

Sess

ion

2 An

othe

r Day SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 1

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18 Page 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

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SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

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SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

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ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

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ALL

SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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Do not read the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY We will begin by doing some sample questions Your test booklet contains several different types of questions as shown below Each sample shows what a certain type of question looks like in the test booklet You will mark your answers to the sample questions in the SAMPLES box above Session 1 in your answer booklet After you have marked your answer to the sample question we are working on please wait quietly for further instruction When marking your answers be sure to fill in bubbles completely and make your marks heavy and dark If you want to change an answer completely erase the mark you made before making a new mark Letrsquos practice

For Sample A fill in only the bubble that goes with the answer you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample AStudents should respond to the sample items in their answer booklet The correct answers to the sample items are shown in the test booklet on page 2 However wait until students answer all sample items (A-E) in their answer booklet before directing them to check their answers on page 2

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample B For some questions in the test there will be more than one correct

response Sample B is an example of this type of test question For Sample B fill in the two bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample B

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample C For some questions in the test there will be more than one part

Sample C is an example of a question which contains three parts For Sample C you will need to complete parts a b and c Fill in the bubbles that go with the answers you choose

Pause Give students time to answer Sample C

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

ALL SAY Now go to Sample D For some questions in the test you will need to write your own response

Other questions on the test may contain blank lines for you to write your answer For Sample D draw a point on the number line to show your answer

Pause Give students time to answer Sample D

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions

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ALL SAY Now go to Sample E For some questions in the test there are blank boxes for you to write your

answer Answer Sample E by writing your answer in the box

Pause Give students time to answer Sample E

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questionsMake sure that the students are on the correct pages Give students time to answer Sample EDo not read the answers to the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY Now turn to page 2 in your test booklet At the top of page 2 yoursquoll see a completed answer key for the sample questions A-E Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to the sample questions in your answer booklet Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell you to Are there any questions

Make sure that the students are on the correct page Give students time to read the sample responses in their test booklet Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud The Sample Item answers are pro-vided here for your information Sample A choice B Sample B choice A and B Sample C a N b N c Y Sample D Point placed at the line representing the number 4 Sample E 23

Pause to answer any questions

ALL

SAY This session of the test includes different types of questions Read each problem carefully and follow the directions You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Pause

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 1 You may not look ahead to any other session Work through each question in Session 1 onlyWhen you have finished Session 1 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students under-stand the directions

ALL SAY Please check to see that your answer booklet is on page 1 Now turn to page 6 in your test

booklet You may now begin testing

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

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Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

End Session 1 Continue Session 2 Today

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SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Pause Once session 1 is complete do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session you will refer to the next Math grade 4 session 2 section beginning on page 10 under the header Begin here when ad-ministering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper and access to new graph paper in session 2

Be sure to give students a break between sessions 1 and 2 Test booklets and answer booklets must re-main closed on studentsrsquo desks

End Session 1 Session 2 on Another Day

End

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r Day SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 1

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18 Page 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

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sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

if

New

Ses

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SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

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SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

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ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18Page 12

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

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ALL

SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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ALL SAY Now go to Sample E For some questions in the test there are blank boxes for you to write your

answer Answer Sample E by writing your answer in the box

Pause Give students time to answer Sample E

ALL SAY Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questionsMake sure that the students are on the correct pages Give students time to answer Sample EDo not read the answers to the sample questions aloud

ALL

SAY Now turn to page 2 in your test booklet At the top of page 2 yoursquoll see a completed answer key for the sample questions A-E Check to be sure you correctly bubbled in your answers to the sample questions in your answer booklet Do not look ahead to the next page until I tell you to Are there any questions

Make sure that the students are on the correct page Give students time to read the sample responses in their test booklet Do not read the samples aloud or answers aloud The Sample Item answers are pro-vided here for your information Sample A choice B Sample B choice A and B Sample C a N b N c Y Sample D Point placed at the line representing the number 4 Sample E 23

Pause to answer any questions

ALL

SAY This session of the test includes different types of questions Read each problem carefully and follow the directions You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Pause

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 1 You may not look ahead to any other session Work through each question in Session 1 onlyWhen you have finished Session 1 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students under-stand the directions

ALL SAY Please check to see that your answer booklet is on page 1 Now turn to page 6 in your test

booklet You may now begin testing

Make sure that the students are on the correct pages

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Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

End Session 1 Continue Session 2 Today

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SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Pause Once session 1 is complete do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session you will refer to the next Math grade 4 session 2 section beginning on page 10 under the header Begin here when ad-ministering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper and access to new graph paper in session 2

Be sure to give students a break between sessions 1 and 2 Test booklets and answer booklets must re-main closed on studentsrsquo desks

End Session 1 Session 2 on Another Day

End

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r Day SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 1

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

Smarter Balanced Grade 4 Spring 2017-18 Page 9

SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

if

New

Ses

sion

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

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Begin here when administering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1 Pass out new scratch paper and have available new graph paper

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SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

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SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

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SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

End Session 1 Continue Session 2 Today

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SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Pause Once session 1 is complete do not go to any additional SAY boxes in this session you will refer to the next Math grade 4 session 2 section beginning on page 10 under the header Begin here when ad-ministering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1

Students will need to be provided new scratch paper and access to new graph paper in session 2

Be sure to give students a break between sessions 1 and 2 Test booklets and answer booklets must re-main closed on studentsrsquo desks

End Session 1 Session 2 on Another Day

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r Day SAY We are nearing the end of session 1 When you finish you should check your work and

make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in session 1 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed session 1 place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 1

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

if

New

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sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

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SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

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SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

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SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

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SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 2Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 2 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional material information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to administering Sessions 1 and 2 in the same day or different days

Read the following three SAY boxes when administering Session 2 on another day from Session 1

Read

if

New

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sion SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any

other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

Read

if

New

Ses

sion SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer

booklet until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

Read

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SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you

Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

Now continue to the next ALL SAY box on page 11

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SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

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SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

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SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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Begin here when administering Session 2 on the same day as Session 1 Pass out new scratch paper and have available new graph paper

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SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items and write your name on the top of your paper I will collect your papers at the end of the test session

Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Pause

ALL

SAY You will now take session 2 of the mathematics assessment You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Read each problem carefully and follow the directions For test questions with bubbled answer choices completely fill in the bubble for your answer You may do your work in this test booklet or on the scratch paper provided You may also mark underline or circle key words and strikethrough answers in this test booklet

Be sure to mark your final answers in your answer booklet

Are there any questionsPause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 2 You may not go back to Session 1 in your test booklet Work through each question in Session 2 only

When you have finished Session 2 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your hand

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY Turn to page 16 in your test booklet Now turn to page 3 in your answer booklet You may now

begin testing

Make sure that students are on the correct pages

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of the test

security are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Pro-gress section page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Directions DuringTesting section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test SessionWhen there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warn-ing

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SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

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SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of Session 2 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 2 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 2

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

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SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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SUMMATIVE STUDENT DIRECTIONS―MATH GRADE 4 SESSION 3Before beginning administration of the math grade 4 Session 3 paper-pencil assessment verify that you have all necessary materials to support this testing session Refer to the TAs Now section on page 4 for additional mate-rial information

Read the SAY directions verbatim to the students Each SAY box has a label to the left specifying whether the instruction pertains to the whole test (ALL) or a specific portion of the test

ALL

SAY Please make sure that your desk is cleared of all items If you have a bag cell phone or any other electronic device raise your hand and I will show you where to place it before the test begins Use of a non-approved electronic device during this test session will need to be reported and your test may not be scored

Pause Show students where to place their electronics and bags and verify that work spaces have been cleared

ALL SAY I am now going to pass out your test materials Do not open your test booklet or answer booklet

until I tell you to

Pause Distribute test booklets and answer booklets two number 2 pencils with erasers and plain or lined scratch paper to students Graph paper and a state approved glossary are also allowed and should be made available Show students where the glossary and graph paper are locatedMake sure the students have their own test booklet and answer booklet

ALL

SAY On this assessment the only additional materials you are permitted to use are scratch paper graph paper and a glossary If you would like to use the graph paper or glossary please raise your hand and I will help you Please write your name on the top of your papers I will collect your papers at the end of the test session Look on the front cover of your test booklet and answer booklet Make sure that you have the test booklet and answer booklet with your name on it and not another students Raise your hand if you do not have the test booklet or answer booklet with your name on it

Are there any questions

Pause to allow students time to write their names and verify materials Assist students as needed

ALL

SAY You will now take Session 3 of the mathematics assessment

You may only use a No 2 pencil with an eraser when taking this test Pens highlighters or other writing tools are not allowed

Pause

ALL SAY Please open your test booklet to page 30 Now open your answer booklet to page 5 Read the

directions at the top of page 30 in your test booklet along with me as I read them aloud

Pause Make sure students are on the correct pages

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SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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ALL

SAY This session includes a Performance Task Read the following information about your task Then provide answers for each of the six problems that follow referring back to this information as often as neededBe sure to write your final answers in your answer bookletAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

ALL

SAY When you come to the STOP symbol at the bottom of the page you have finished Session 3 You may not look back to any other sessions Work through each question in Session 3 onlyWhen you have finished Session 3 please close your test booklet and answer booklet and raise your handAre there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have When you are sure that the students understand the directions

ALL SAY You may now begin testing

Monitoring Testingbull As students are testing you should circulate through the room to ensure that all conditions of test security

are maintained and that students are working independently Refer to the Monitoring Test Progress sec-tion page 4

bull When a student is off task or asks for assistance refer to the Supplemental Student Direction During Test-ing section for SAY directions page 4

Ending Students Test Session When there are approximately ten minutes left in the test session the TA should give students a brief warning

ALL

SAY We are nearing the end of session 3 When you finish you should check your work and make sure there are no unanswered questions on any page in Session 3 only When you are checking your work make sure none of the pages are stuck together I cannot help you check your work

When you have completed your test place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials Are there any questions

Pause to answer any questions the students might have

When it is time to end this test session

ALL SAY If you have not finished and need additional time please raise your hand

Pause Refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs for instructions on page 5 for extended time testers

ALL SAY If you have answered all the questions and have finished reviewing your answers in Session 3

only place your scratch paper graph paper and glossary in your answer booklet and close your test booklet and answer booklet Please raise your hand and I will collect your test materials

TAs must now refer to the Final Processing Steps for TAs on page 5

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