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Broward County Broward County Public SchoolsPublic Schools

Benchmark Benchmark Assessment Test Assessment Test

(BAT)(BAT)2012 – 20132012 – 2013

http://http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/www.broward.k12.fl.us/sarsar

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Testing DatesTesting Dates

BAT #1: September 18-21, 2012BAT #1: September 18-21, 2012 Grades 3-12, state reporting Differentiated Grades 3-12, state reporting Differentiated

Accountability (DA) schools and opt-in Accountability (DA) schools and opt-in schoolsschools

BAT #2: December 3 – December 7, 2012BAT #2: December 3 – December 7, 2012 Grades 3-12, all schoolsGrades 3-12, all schools

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Test InformationTest Information BAT #1- state reporting (DA) schools must BAT #1- state reporting (DA) schools must

participate. Other schools may opt-inparticipate. Other schools may opt-in BAT #2- all non-charter and select charter BAT #2- all non-charter and select charter

schools schools Multiple choice questions onlyMultiple choice questions only Reading, Mathematics/Algebra/Geometry Reading, Mathematics/Algebra/Geometry

and Science/Biologyand Science/Biology 1-page answer sheet for Reading & 1-page answer sheet for Reading &

Math/Algebra /Geometry and 1-page answer Math/Algebra /Geometry and 1-page answer sheet for Science/Biologysheet for Science/Biology

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Test Information Cont’dTest Information Cont’d

Session length varies by grade and subject Session length varies by grade and subject areaarea

Separate Manuals for each school level Separate Manuals for each school level (middle, elementary and high)(middle, elementary and high)

MS students will now take Algebra and MS students will now take Algebra and Geometry, instead of the comprehensive Geometry, instead of the comprehensive grade level Mathemetics BATs, if enrolledgrade level Mathemetics BATs, if enrolled

Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math testtest

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All Students at Selected All Students at Selected Schools Participate in Schools Participate in

BATBATParticipation: Participation: • In 2012-13 all grade 3-5 students will participate in a In 2012-13 all grade 3-5 students will participate in a

comprehensive Math BAT.comprehensive Math BAT.• Most 6-8 grade students will take a comprehensive Math Most 6-8 grade students will take a comprehensive Math

BAT. However, those students enrolled in Algebra or BAT. However, those students enrolled in Algebra or Geometry in grades 6-8 will take either Algebra or Geometry in grades 6-8 will take either Algebra or Geometry instead of a comprehensive Math BAT. Geometry instead of a comprehensive Math BAT.

• Algebra/Geometry/BiologyAlgebra/Geometry/Biology are enrollment based. If a are enrollment based. If a MS or HS student (6-12) is enrolled in MS or HS student (6-12) is enrolled in one of the one of the classes on page 2 of the BAT manualclasses on page 2 of the BAT manual, they take the , they take the corresponding BAT EOC assessment.corresponding BAT EOC assessment.

• All 3-10 students will participate in a comprehensive All 3-10 students will participate in a comprehensive Reading BAT. Reading BAT.

• All grades 5 & 8 students will participate in a All grades 5 & 8 students will participate in a comprehensive Science BATcomprehensive Science BAT

• Exceptions: If a student normally does not take the FCAT Exceptions: If a student normally does not take the FCAT (i.e. ESE) or is a Retake student, school staff may exempt (i.e. ESE) or is a Retake student, school staff may exempt them from testing.them from testing.

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Administration ScheduleAdministration ScheduleElementaryElementary

Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Minutes (unless noted)Minutes (unless noted): : Day 1 -Reading Session 1 Day 1 -Reading Session 1 Day 2 – Reading Session 2Day 2 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 – Math Sessions 1 Day 3 – Math Sessions 1 Day 4 – Math Sessions 2Day 4 – Math Sessions 2 Day 5 Science Sessions 1 & 2 (60 Minutes) Day 5 Science Sessions 1 & 2 (60 Minutes)

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Administration ScheduleAdministration ScheduleMiddleMiddle

Grades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 55 minutesGrades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 55 minutes:: Day 1 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 *Day 1 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 * Day 2 – Reading Session 1Day 2 – Reading Session 1 Day 3 – Reading Session 2Day 3 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 - Science Session 1 & 2Day 3 - Science Session 1 & 2

*MS students (6-8) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will *MS students (6-8) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will take that assessment instead of a comprehensive Math take that assessment instead of a comprehensive Math assessment.assessment.

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Administration ScheduleAdministration ScheduleHighHigh

Grades 9 -12 - Session Length 50 minutesGrades 9 -12 - Session Length 50 minutes:: Day 1 – Reading Session 1Day 1 – Reading Session 1 Day 2 – Reading Session 2Day 2 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 Day 3 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2

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Day 4 - Biology Session 1 & 2 Day 4 - Biology Session 1 & 2 † †

**HS students (9-12) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will **HS students (9-12) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will take that assessment on Day 3 of the BAT assessment take that assessment on Day 3 of the BAT assessment window. window.

† † HS students (9-12) enrolled in Biology will take that HS students (9-12) enrolled in Biology will take that assessment on Day 4 of the window. There are no assessment on Day 4 of the window. There are no comprehensive Math or Science assessments in HS.comprehensive Math or Science assessments in HS.

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Make-Up ProceduresMake-Up Procedures

All testing must be completed within All testing must be completed within the administration windowthe administration window

Make-up sessions are not requiredMake-up sessions are not required Students who participate in only one Students who participate in only one

session of a subject area will session of a subject area will NOTNOT receive a scorereceive a score

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Administration Administration AccommodationsAccommodations

ESE & 504 StudentsESE & 504 Students PresentationPresentation RespondingResponding SchedulingScheduling SettingSetting Assistive DevicesAssistive Devices

ELL StudentsELL Students Flexible Setting Flexible Setting Flexible SchedulingFlexible Scheduling Flexible TimingFlexible Timing Assistance in the Assistance in the

Heritage LanguageHeritage Language Translation Translation

DictionaryDictionary

Administration Accommodations should reflect what students would receive in class and during FCAT administration.

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Test Materials- Reading & Test Materials- Reading & MathMath

Reading Test BookReading Test Book Mathematics Test Book or Algebra Test Book or Mathematics Test Book or Algebra Test Book or

Geometry Test Book Geometry Test Book 1-Page Reading and Math Answer Sheet1-Page Reading and Math Answer Sheet

Reading section is in Reading section is in PURPLEPURPLE and Math section in and Math section in GREENGREEN

Students participating in the Algebra or Geometry Students participating in the Algebra or Geometry test must have that test type marked on the front test must have that test type marked on the front of the answer document (preid) or in the of the answer document (preid) or in the corresponding bubble gridded in the Math section corresponding bubble gridded in the Math section (hand grid). (hand grid).

Calculators: Grades 7 & 8 and EOC (Geo=Scientific)Calculators: Grades 7 & 8 and EOC (Geo=Scientific) Mathematics Reference Sheets: Grades 5-10Mathematics Reference Sheets: Grades 5-10

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Test Materials - ScienceTest Materials - Science

Science or Biology Test BookScience or Biology Test Book 1-Page Science Answer Sheet1-Page Science Answer Sheet

Science section is in Science section is in BlueBlue Calculators: Grades 8 & BiologyCalculators: Grades 8 & Biology Science Reference Sheets: Grades 8 Science Reference Sheets: Grades 8

& Biology& Biology

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Answer SheetsAnswer Sheets All students record their answers on a separate 1-page All students record their answers on a separate 1-page

answer sheetanswer sheet Make sure that the correct answer sheet is being used Make sure that the correct answer sheet is being used

(Science/Biology vs. Reading & Math/Algebra/Geometry)(Science/Biology vs. Reading & Math/Algebra/Geometry) Students must write their names on the answer documentStudents must write their names on the answer document Preprinted with student identification informationPreprinted with student identification information

If preidentified information is CORRECT, do If preidentified information is CORRECT, do NOT grid student information. NOT grid student information.

If information is MISSING from preidentified If information is MISSING from preidentified answer sheet, you may grid the missing answer sheet, you may grid the missing information. information.

If information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; If information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; hand-grid a blank answer sheet.hand-grid a blank answer sheet.

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Test Test Invalidation Invalidation

& & Test Security Test Security ProceduresProcedures

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Test InvalidationTest Invalidation

1.1. Cheating or disruptive behaviorCheating or disruptive behavior

2.2. Illness during testing Illness during testing

3.3. Incorrect timeIncorrect time

4.4. Participation in only one session Participation in only one session within a subject areawithin a subject area

5.5. Filling in answers on a section Filling in answers on a section other than the current one.other than the current one.

6.6. Possession of an Electronic DevicePossession of an Electronic Device

Grid option “F” on item 100Grid option “F” on item 100 of the test of the test sectionsection that will be invalidated if there is an that will be invalidated if there is an occurrence of...occurrence of...

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Test SecurityTest Security Do Not Do Not

Read, reveal, or copy test itemsRead, reveal, or copy test items Interpret or read items to studentsInterpret or read items to students Change or interfere with student responsesChange or interfere with student responses Leave materials unsecured Leave materials unsecured

DoDo Follow security procedures and test administration Follow security procedures and test administration

directionsdirections Walk around the room while administering the testWalk around the room while administering the test Collect materials dailyCollect materials daily Count materials each time they change handsCount materials each time they change hands

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Test Test Administrator Administrator

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

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Test Administrator Test Administrator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Before TestingBefore Testing Read manual and participate in trainingRead manual and participate in training Prepare the room for testingPrepare the room for testing Assemble materials needed for testingAssemble materials needed for testing Receive test books and answer sheetsReceive test books and answer sheets Check preidentified answer sheetsCheck preidentified answer sheets

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Test Administrator Test Administrator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

During TestingDuring Testing Distribute materials appropriatelyDistribute materials appropriately Read scripts VERBATIMRead scripts VERBATIM Use #2 Pencil ONLYUse #2 Pencil ONLY Keep timeKeep time Maintain test securityMaintain test security Supervise test administrationSupervise test administration Address the class as a wholeAddress the class as a whole

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Test Administrator Test Administrator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

After TestingAfter Testing Ask students to erase stray marks on Ask students to erase stray marks on

their answer sheetstheir answer sheets Collect test materialsCollect test materials Separate TO BE SCORED from NOT TO Separate TO BE SCORED from NOT TO

BE SCORED materialsBE SCORED materials Return materials to the school testing Return materials to the school testing

coordinatorcoordinator Notify the school testing coordinator Notify the school testing coordinator

IMMEDIATELY of any missing materialsIMMEDIATELY of any missing materials

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School School Coordinator Coordinator

ResponsibilitiResponsibilitieses&&

Material Material ReturnReturn

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School Coordinator School Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Before TestingBefore Testing Receive and inventory test materialsReceive and inventory test materials Complete the enclosed Packing List and fax Complete the enclosed Packing List and fax

to Student Assessment & Research at (754) to Student Assessment & Research at (754) 321-4291321-4291

Write to: Write to: assessment.materials@browardschools.com for supplemental materialsfor supplemental materials

Train Test AdministratorsTrain Test Administrators Arrange for implementation of Arrange for implementation of

accommodationsaccommodations Provide necessary materials to Test Provide necessary materials to Test

AdministratorsAdministrators

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School Coordinator School Coordinator ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

During TestingDuring Testing Supervise test administrationSupervise test administration Maintain test securityMaintain test security

After TestingAfter Testing Collect materials, redistribute (from Collect materials, redistribute (from

one day to the next), and verify return one day to the next), and verify return of all secure materialsof all secure materials

Prepare materials for returnPrepare materials for return

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Material Return: Material Return: PREPARING TO BE PREPARING TO BE

SCORED ANSWER SHEETSSCORED ANSWER SHEETS Check student informationCheck student information Separate the Reading & Math (Algebra or Geometry is Separate the Reading & Math (Algebra or Geometry is

considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the Science/Biology answer sheets.the Science/Biology answer sheets.

Make sure students who took the Algebra or Geometry Make sure students who took the Algebra or Geometry BAT have that test type marked on the front of the BAT have that test type marked on the front of the answer sheet or the Algebra or Geometry bubble answer sheet or the Algebra or Geometry bubble gridded (hand grid)gridded (hand grid)

NONO post-its, paper bands, paper clips, rubber bands, post-its, paper bands, paper clips, rubber bands, dividing papers, or other materialsdividing papers, or other materials

No header sheet or count formsNo header sheet or count forms Make sure that Invalidated answer sheet section(s) Make sure that Invalidated answer sheet section(s)

have answer “F” of item 100 gridded.have answer “F” of item 100 gridded.

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Packaging Answer Packaging Answer SheetsSheets Place Reading & Math Place Reading & Math hand-griddedhand-gridded

answer sheets on top of Reading & Math answer sheets on top of Reading & Math pre-griddedpre-gridded answer sheets and Science answer sheets and Science hand-griddedhand-gridded answer sheets on top of the answer sheets on top of the Science Science pre-gridded pre-gridded answer sheets. answer sheets.

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL ANSWER SHEETS FACE THE SAME ALL ANSWER SHEETS FACE THE SAME DIRECTION!!!!DIRECTION!!!!

Place the Reading & Math answer sheets in Place the Reading & Math answer sheets in a box and affix a a box and affix a REDRED “to be scored” return “to be scored” return label on it.label on it.

Place the Science answer sheets in a box Place the Science answer sheets in a box and affix a and affix a NEON PINKNEON PINK “to be scored” “to be scored” return label on it.return label on it.

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Material Return BAT #1Material Return BAT #1PICK-UP OF TO BE PICK-UP OF TO BE

SCORED ANSWER SHEETS:SCORED ANSWER SHEETS:

Reading & Math - All SchoolsReading & Math - All Schools• Monday, Sept. 24 or Tuesday, Sept. 25Monday, Sept. 24 or Tuesday, Sept. 25

• All To Be Scored answer documents must All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Monday, Sept. 24be ready for pickup on Monday, Sept. 24thth..

Science – Grade 5Science – Grade 5• Tuesday, Sept. 25 or Thursday, Sept. 27Tuesday, Sept. 25 or Thursday, Sept. 27• All To Be Scored answer documents must All To Be Scored answer documents must

be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Sept. 25be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Sept. 25thth..

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Material Return BAT #2Material Return BAT #2 PICK-UP OF TO BE PICK-UP OF TO BE

SCORED ANSWER SHEETS:SCORED ANSWER SHEETS:

Reading & Math and Science- All SchoolsReading & Math and Science- All Schools• Monday or Tuesday, December 11 or Monday or Tuesday, December 11 or

12, 201212, 2012• All To Be Scored answer documents All To Be Scored answer documents

must be ready for pickup on Tuesday, must be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 11thDec. 11th

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Material ReturnMaterial Return NOT TO BE SCORED MaterialsNOT TO BE SCORED Materials

Test Books: Test Books: Picked up from schools after testingPicked up from schools after testing Separate each type of test book (reading, math, Separate each type of test book (reading, math,

algebra, geometry, biology & science)algebra, geometry, biology & science) Pack in boxes and sealPack in boxes and seal Affix Affix YELLOWYELLOW “not to be scored” return labels, “not to be scored” return labels,

note subject area, and number the boxesnote subject area, and number the boxes Destroy unused, preidentified answer sheetsDestroy unused, preidentified answer sheets Pony unused, blank answer sheets to Student Pony unused, blank answer sheets to Student

Assessment & School PerformanceAssessment & School Performance Retain manuals and reference sheets until Retain manuals and reference sheets until

all BAT administrations for this school year all BAT administrations for this school year are complete, then discardare complete, then discard

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Contact InformationContact Information

If you have any additional If you have any additional

questions or concerns,questions or concerns,

please contact please contact

Student Assessment & Student Assessment &

Research DepartmentResearch Department

at (754) 321-4250.at (754) 321-4250.