Aligning with state and national standards and certifications whenever possible› AWS endorsement, AIPB, OSDH

Assisting Skills Centers and Student Organizations› Life Skills› Competitive events

~98,000+ tests administered in FY12› 130+ skill standards & 130+ assessments› Tests free to OK teachers

Increasing development efforts towards national assessments› National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE)› National Law, Public Safety, Security and Corrections Core

Assessment

State/National Industry Association Driven › 50% Aligned or Endorsed

Oklahoma Industry Validated › 3:1 Industry to Instructor Committee Ratio

Provides Students & Employers Independent Measure of Competency Provides Valuable Analyses

› Student…remediation› Program…program improvement› State…professional development› Item…assessment improvement

Increase Number of Skills Standards & Assessments

Increase Alignments & Endorsements

Maintain Excellent Online Infrastructure

The Sky’s the Limit!

Skills Standards

Competency Tests

Curriculum

Include a body of knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform in an occupation

Are developed and validated by industry representatives

Are tied to industry standards whenever possible Provide a basis for identifying/developing

curriculum materials Drive competency test development

Four Key CharacteristicsFour Key Characteristics

Measures readiness for a specific occupation

Follows the Skills Standards for that occupation

Aligns with occupational certification whenever possible

Provides meaningful information for program improvement

Once the Skills Standards list is completed, frequencyfrequency and criticalitycriticality ratings are used to determine the number of test questions

Questions are written by subject matter experts

Questions are then compiled and reviewed by a committee of subject matter experts before the test is administered to students

ANY/EVERY student who…

is enrolled in the program for which the test was developed.

has completed training for an occupation and passed all related performance evaluations for an occupation.

is READYREADY to take the test according to the instructor.

determine which test is to be administered be sure that each student who is being

tested is READYREADY to test schedule a time/date to test the student(s)

with the Testing Liaison (complete test referral form?)

provide the test number and the PIDPID CodeCode to the Testing Liaison

Instructors should…

Prior to administering any assessment, it is the responsibility of the testing liaison to obtain the following information for each student:

• WAVE ID (obtained from Department of Education), the Student’s Social Security Number or a local Student ID number or some other number unique to that student

• PID code (a unique code given to each program to identify it)

• Instructor’s Last Name• Student’s First & Last Names• The type of program the student is enrolled in• The type of student (high school or post secondary)

Testing LiaisonsTesting Liaisons

Administrators at each school designate a Testing LiaisonTesting Liaison to administer the competency tests in a SECURESECURE testing environment.

NEVERNEVER give out username and password Tests are not to be used for pre- or post-

testing Testing Liaisons are to maintain physical

control of testing materials at all times Instructors are NOT allowed to view tests

(unless participating in the annual test review) A student may use a unique ID in lieu of their

SSN (Ex: a student ID number with zeros that precede it to create a nine character ID)

A set of instructions is provided at the beginning of each assessment.› In this set of instructions, any reference materials that

may be used will be listed here.

At the end of the assessment, a link is provided to the Coaching Report.› Don’t forget that a copy should be provided to the

student, the instructor, and that the testing liaison should also keep a copy

The testing environment should be such that participants can concentrate on their assessments with minimal distractions.

Considerations regarding the testing environment include:› Consistent/adequate lighting levels› Temperature at a comfortable level with proper

ventilation› Space is quiet with minimal distractions› Participants should be asked to behave consistently (no

eating, getting up and moving about)› Avoid/delay the test administration when a participant

appears hurried, troubled, or ill

• Participant authentication: a picture ID should always be shown and login should be handled quickly and quietly by the proctor

• Protection of the security of the online testing system. Username AND password should NEVER be revealed

• PROHIBIT THE USE OF ALL COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEVICES (photos of test items and text messaging are common problems)

• Computer usage: Monitor whether participants are trying to access the internet or other programs

• The proctor should be vigilant in their observance of the testing environment: Note passing, hand gestures, etc.

• Reference materials, texts, notes, etc., are not allowed in the testing area unless specifically allowed for in the exam or in a student’s Individualized Education Plan

• If a candidate is caught cheating during an examination, testing will stop immediately The candidate will receive a failing result and the incident will be reported to the CareerTech Testing Center (CTTC)

• Students with an IEP may have special accommodations as specified in an IEP, IRP, 504, LEP, and ELL

In the event a participant fails his or her first (1st) attempt to pass a CTTC test examination (score was less than 70%), the CTTC does not require any specific waiting period between the first (1st) and second (2nd) attempt to pass such examination.

Remediation is required prior to the 2nd or any subsequent administration.

After the second (2nd) attempt, the participant will be required to wait three (3) calendar days to retake the examination. All subsequent attempts require a wait of three calendar days to retake the examination.

If any candidate is caught cheating during an examination, testing will stop immediately The candidate will receive a failing result and the incident will be reported to the CareerTech Testing Center (CTTC).

Several factors to consider when cheating occurs:Widespread cheating (e.g., answer copying)

throws into question the validity of resultsLeaking of items from your repository is

expensive and damaging to an organizations reputation.

New technologies used in cheating.

COACHINGREPORT

The Coaching Report provides:

Mean performance by duty area

Percentage Score

Document competency attainment

Identify relative areas of individual remediation

A method for individual program improvement

A method for state program improvement

The website address for the CareerTech Testing Center:http://www.okcareertech.org/about/state-agency/divisions/testing

The Updates section on the testing website should be checked often:

› You will find information on new alignments, endorsements, and various other information

› If any test numbers change, that information will be listed here

 

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Some topics are original thought, some inspired by the world around us and some are articles and reports generated by others that have application to Testing and career and technology education in Oklahoma and throughout.

We invite you to read and use the information that is provided. Please be aware that some links will lead to articles that do not represent an official view of ODCTE and we are not responsible for their content or accuracy.

We hope that you find our Blog useful and informative! J.T.

CareerTech Testing Center

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education

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Stillwater, OK  74074

Main Office:  405-743-5412

FAX:  405-743-6885Kerry Eades 405.743.5411

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