IN 727814

2005 ADMINISTRATOR’S MANUAL

FOR THE

ALGEBRA END-OF-COURSE

ASSESSMENT

Prepared by Educational Testing Service

Princeton, New Jersey

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED STUDENT ANSWER SHEETS AS SOON AS TESTING IS COMPLETED.

DEADLINE FOR RETURNING ANSWER SHEETS TO ETS FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2005, FOR THE MAY ADMINISTRATION

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005, FOR THE JUNE ADMINISTRATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Copyright © 2005 ETS. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher. ETS and the ETS logo are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION • This assessment should not be used as the sole factor for passing, failing,

or placing a student in any grade, program, or school.

• If test materials are missing from your shipment or if you have problems concerning return of test materials, please call 800-241-5393.

• It is essential that you locate your School and District Identification

Numbers on the shipping notice that was sent with your test materials. If you cannot locate these numbers or the shipping notice is missing, please contact ETS prior to the date of testing at 800-241-5393 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Accurate and timely score reports can only be generated if the School and District Numbers are filled out correctly on the student answer sheets.

• To facilitate the return of materials, international schools should call their local DHL office in advance to arrange for pickup (www.dhl.com). The exact location of the pickup and the hours during which the shipment will be available will need to be specified.

• All student information is kept confidential by ETS. ETS will not disclose

any student information to anyone other than the ordering entity.

• Student scores are kept on file at ETS for one year only. • Remember, this is a secure assessment. Once testing is completed, schools

that plan to reuse this assessment next year must secure the test booklets under lock and key at a district or regional office. Do not allow students to write in the test booklets.

• If you have any questions or concerns about the Algebra End-of-Course

Assessment, please call toll free 800-241-5393 or send an e-mail to algebra@ets.org.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................1 Purpose of the Assessment..............................................................................................1 Components of the Assessment......................................................................................1 2005 Assessment Administration Schedule ..................................................................1 Test Security.......................................................................................................................2

STUDENT PARTICIPATION......................................................................................................3 Eligible Students................................................................................................................3 Exempt Students ...............................................................................................................3

PREPARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT.....................................................................................3 Checking Test Materials...................................................................................................3 Scheduling the Session(s).................................................................................................4

CONDUCTING THE ASSESSMENT.........................................................................................5 Setting Up...........................................................................................................................5 Checking In Students........................................................................................................5 Defective Booklets.............................................................................................................5 Supervising the Session....................................................................................................6 The Administration Script ...............................................................................................6 Student Answer Sheet − Student Information.......................................................... 6-7 Collecting Test Materials .................................................................................................8

RETURNING MATERIALS TO ETS ..........................................................................................8 Packing Materials..............................................................................................................8 Sending Materials to ETS............................................................................................. 8-9

APPENDIX A: Checklist for Test Administrators............................................................ 10-12 APPENDIX B: Return Inventory Form ....................................................................................13 APPENDIX C: Script and Administration ....................................................................... 14-21

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INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the Assessment The purpose of the Algebra End-of-Course Assessment is to determine what students have learned and can apply to problems that require algebraic thinking, regardless of the course or teaching strategy used. Students who take this end-of-course assessment will receive a balanced collection of questions that permit them to demonstrate their level of proficiency in algebraic concepts, processes, and skills as identified by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Algebra Standard.

Components of the Assessment The assessment, which consists of two sections (Section I and Section II), is in one test booklet. Each section takes 40 minutes to complete. Each section of the assessment consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. There is also a five-question survey at the end of the test booklet. Although the assessment does not require that students use calculators to solve any of the problems, schools may choose to allow students to use calculators. The school or the students themselves are expected to provide calculators. The following devices are not recommended for use in taking the Algebra End-of-Course Assessment.

• minicomputers • electronic writing pads (Newton) • pocket organizers (PDAs) • calculators with typewriter (QWERTY) keyboards such as

o TI-92 o HP-95

• calculators with paper tapes • calculators that make noise or “talk” • any device that requires an electrical outlet • calculators that allow for symbolic manipulation, such as

o TI-89 o Casio FX2.0

2005 Assessment Administration Schedule There are two 2005 testing windows: one in May and the other in June. Completed student answer sheets must be returned to Educational Testing Service (ETS) as soon as testing has been completed. For the May administration, completed student answer sheets must be returned to ETS no later than Friday, May 6, 2005 in order for ETS to mail score reports by June 3, 2005. For the June administration, completed student answer sheets must be returned to ETS no later than Friday, June 10, 2005 in order for ETS to mail score reports by July 8, 2005.

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Test Security Maintaining security of the test materials is critical. You are responsible for ensuring the protection of the test materials from loss, duplication, or unauthorized access at all times. To meet this responsibility, you must

• Arrange for secure conditions for receiving test materials. Test materials are considered to be secure once they are locked in a container, compartment, or storage area. You must take reasonable care to assure that the location of and access to the storage area and the strength of its lock are sufficient to deter access to the test materials by unauthorized persons. No more than 5 people should have access to the lock combination of the storage area in which the test materials are located.

• Check shipments of test materials within 24 hours after receipt to ensure that the full

shipment has arrived and is free from tampering or damage. Report any irregularities to ETS immediately by calling 800-241-5393.

• Make certain that no student has access to the test materials before and after the

administration, that no one reads the content of the assessment prior to the administration, and that no one reproduces, copies, photographs, or records any of the test questions or takes secure test materials from your school before and after the administration of the assessment.

• Ensure that the test materials are distributed to and collected from each student

individually. • Provide students with an opportunity to complete the Student Information section of the

student answer sheet prior to the actual testing session. This will save time and give teachers the opportunity to check the accuracy of the information provided by students. If this is done prior to the testing session, teachers must collect the student answer sheets, store them in a secure location, and redistribute them to the proper students on the day of the assessment. Accurate student information is vital to receiving accurate score reports on time from ETS.

• Do not return test booklets to ETS. If the test booklets will be used for next year’s

administration, the school must secure the test booklets under lock and key at the district or regional office at the conclusion of the testing session(s). The questions in the test booklets cannot be used for future classroom instruction.

• Return all completed student answer sheets by FedEx for schools located within the

United States (national) and by DHL for schools located outside the United States (international) to ETS in New Jersey. Preprinted airbills are provided for their return.

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STUDENT PARTICIPATION

Eligible Students This assessment is intended for students currently taking Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Integrated Mathematics, Honors Algebra, Applied Mathematics, or Sequential Mathematics courses that will end by June 2005.

Exempt Students All students taking the assessment should be able to function in a group-testing environment. Schools may make special accommodations for students with identified needs. These students might include:

• Students who have limited English proficiency and cannot read English • Students who are classified as having a learning disability and are typically excluded

from standardized testing • Students who are classified as having a functional disability (temporary or permanent

physical disability) and cannot perform in an assessment setting. Schools may exempt any student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) on file that includes a specific recommendation that the student not be assessed. Students should not be excluded from testing because of poor academic performance or discipline problems.

PREPARING FOR THE ASSESSMENT

Checking Test Materials You may use Appendix A at the back of this manual as a checklist to ensure that you have received the following materials:

• Shipping Notice with your School Number and District Number. If your school and district numbers do not appear or you cannot locate the shipping notice, please contact ETS by calling 800-241-5393.

• Test booklets, shrink-wrapped in groups of 10 • Student answer sheets, shrink-wrapped in groups of 10 • Administrator's Manual(s) • Student Roster(s) • Administrator Test Control Form(s) • Individual Classroom Return Envelope(s) • Return shipping materials, including a FedEx return kit for schools located in the United

States (national) or a DHL return kit for schools located outside the United States (international)

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Without opening each shrink-wrapped packet, count the test booklets and student answer sheets. Verify that enough test booklets and student answer sheets have been received for the number of students taking this assessment. Notify ETS immediately, using the contact information on the information page, if you are missing materials or do not have enough test booklets or student answer sheets to administer the assessment to the number of students that you indicated on your order form.

Scheduling the Session(s) The assessment consists of two 40-minute sections. In addition to the 80 minutes of testing time, extra time should be scheduled to allow time for students to complete the Student Information portion on the student answer sheet, time for a break between the two testing sections, and time for students to complete the five survey questions at the end of the second testing section. The Student Information portion on the student answer sheet may be completed before the actual testing session. This will save time during the day of testing and give the teacher a chance to verify the accuracy of the information provided by the students. If this is done before the testing session, teachers must collect the student answer sheets, store them in a secure location, and redistribute them to the proper students on the day of the assessment. The assessment may be administered in a one-day 80-minute session or over two days with 40 minutes of testing each day. If the assessment is given in two sessions over two different days, it is important that the test booklets and student answer sheets be kept in a secure location under lock and key. It is also important that there be no discussion about the content of the assessment among students between the two testing sessions. Students may only respond to questions from the section that the class is currently testing. Students are not permitted to go back to Section I once the 40 minutes of testing has been called. Please note that scores can be produced only for students who have taken both Sections I and II. A student who takes only one section of the assessment cannot receive a score for just that section. Additionally, should you give the assessment outside the regularly scheduled classroom time and/or location, please make sure that all students scheduled to attend the session(s) do so. Testing should occur in a location that is quiet and free of distractions. If you are conducting the assessment in a large-group setting, have a proctor available for every group of 34 students. For example, at least two proctors should be present to monitor groups of 35 to 68 students, and three proctors should be available to monitor 69 to 102 students, and so on. You may administer makeup sessions for absent students. However, if you want these scores included in the composite score reports prepared by ETS, the makeup session(s) must be completed in time for you to have FedEx (for national schools) or DHL (for international schools) pick up your materials no later than Friday, May 6, 2005 for the May testing session and by Friday, June 10, 2005 for the June testing session. You must send all of your students’ completed answer sheets together at the same time, including answer sheets from any student who took a makeup exam. These return deadlines must be met for your school’s scores to be reported on time.

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CONDUCTING THE ASSESSMENT

Setting Up Before the testing session begins, erase the boards or cover any material in the room that may distract the students. You should have the following materials with you before the start of the testing session:

• Test booklets • Student answer sheets • Administrator's Manual • Administrator Test Control Form(s) • Student Roster(s) • Individual Classroom Return Envelope(s) • Reliable timer or wristwatch • No. 2 pencils with erasers • Scrap Paper • Calculators for all students if you are allowing them and providing them;

extras if you are allowing them but not providing them Students will use the same answer sheet for both sections of the assessment. It is recommended that teachers have students complete the Student Information portion of the answer sheet prior to the day of testing. If students complete the Student Information portion of the answer sheet prior to the testing day, it is important that students receive their same answer sheets on the day of the assessment. If the classroom teacher will not be available to administer the assessment, it is important that the test administrator have prior experience in administering standardized assessments. If the results of this assessment are to be used as part of the classroom teacher’s performance evaluation, someone other than the classroom teacher should administer this assessment to the students.

Checking In Students If a student arrives late but before the assessment begins, you may give the student a test booklet and help the student complete the Student Information portion of the answer sheet. Once students open the test booklets and testing begins, no latecomers should be admitted. Students should be seated facing the same direction, separated by four feet side-to-side (center of desk to center of desk). If the assessment is given over the course of two days, a student who was absent on one of the days should be given a makeup for the section that was missed. Also, please make sure that students receive their same answer sheets on the second day.

Defective Booklets Finding a defective test booklet should be a rare occurrence. However, if such a booklet is discovered before or during the assessment session, remove it from the session(s). If extras are available, be sure to have them available for each assessment session in case a defective test booklet should appear.

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Supervising the Session As the test administrator, please observe the following rules:

1. You may answer questions about completing the Student Information portion on the

student answer sheet. You may not answer any questions about the content of the mathematics questions. Do not help students read the directions or the answer choices for any assessment question. The best response to any such request is, "I'm sorry. I can't answer any questions about the content of this assessment. Just do your best with the question."

2. Be sure that all students understand what they are to do and that they know how to

record their answers. You may answer student questions about these matters. 3. As students are working, move about the room to see that they are answering

questions in the appropriate section (I or II) of the booklet and, if your school has elected to use calculators that they are using only approved calculators.

4. Students who ask to leave a session may do so only in an emergency situation. If a

student cannot complete the session (e.g., he or she becomes ill), collect the student's test booklet and answer sheet and record on the answer sheet the reason the student left the session.

The Administration Script Appendix C contains the script that you will read aloud to the students. This script provides instructions for completing the student answer sheet, the reading of test booklet directions to the students, and the timing for each section in the test booklet. Please read the script word for word to ensure that all sessions are administered in the same way. The instructions to the administrator appear in shaded boxes or parenthesis. The instructions that are to be read aloud to the students are in bold typeface.

Student Answer Sheet − Student Information Portion (Sections 1-13) It is recommended that the students complete the Student Information portion on the student answer sheet prior to or at the start of the first assessment session. In completing all information on the student answer sheet, instruct students to

• use only No. 2 pencils

• print all information

• completely fill in each appropriate oval

• avoid any stray marks

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In order to ensure complete and accurate score reports in the specified time frame, you MUST have the following information filled in completely and accurately on the student answer sheets.

• Students should enter their names in the top line of grids, in the areas labeled Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI) and fill in the corresponding ovals.

• The Gender, Student Number, Teacher's Name, and School Name and Location sections, should be simple enough for the students to answer on their own, but you may provide assistance if requested to do so, especially for the first four characters of the teacher's first name.

• Please write the Class Period and Grade Level on the board for students to copy, so

that they all provide correct information. Use the numbers 01 to 09 if the grade level or class period is only a single digit. Class period information is important. If the assessment session is administered in a large-group setting with more than one class present, list or announce the different classroom and class period numbers in a way that best ensures that the students provide their correct information on their student answer sheets. Accurate class period and grade level information is critical to reporting classroom-level results.

• Please write the School Number and District Number for your school and district

on the board for students to copy. These numbers are provided on the shipping notice that was enclosed with the shipment of your test materials. If your school and district number does not appear or you cannot locate your shipping notice, please contact ETS at 800-241-5393. Write your school number and district number on the board so students can copy it. Accurate reporting of results depends upon each student in your school being associated with your school and district's identification numbers.

• Students should be aware of the following instructions for filling out sections 10a

and 10b.

Any student who is not a Department of Defense student should fill out section 10a only and leave section 10b blank.

Any student that is a Department of Defense student should fill out section 10b only and leave section 10a blank. Section 10b consists of two parts and both parts must to be answered.

• Sections 11-13 should be simple enough for the students to answer on their own, but you may provide assistance if requested to do so.

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Collecting Test Materials Collect test booklets and student answer sheets individually from each student after each 40-minute session if you assess over two days, or after the one 80-minute assessment session. Review both sides of the student answer sheets to be sure that all information has been clearly and accurately provided. All information on the student answer sheets must be complete and accurate in order to receive accurate score reports on time. Please place complete and accurate student answer sheets in the Individual Classroom Return Envelope. If you plan on using the test booklets next year, you must secure them under lock and key at the district or regional office until next year’s administration.

RETURNING MATERIALS TO ETS

Packing Materials Please complete Appendix B: Return Inventory Form on page 13 to ensure that all materials are included in the return FedEx (national schools) or return DHL (international schools) shipment that is to be sent to ETS. All completed student answer sheets, Student Roster, Administrator Test Control Form, and one completed copy of Appendix B, should be put in an Individual Classroom Return Envelope, and then sent back to ETS in the return FedEx or DHL shipment. For every class that you administer this assessment to, you must return one Individual Classroom Return Envelope with the completed materials. Please secure all test booklets under lock and key at the district or regional office.

Sending Materials to ETS

Preparing the Shipment Pack each return envelope/box with care to avoid shipping damage. Seal each package. If you require the use of more than one FedEx or DHL envelope/box, please number each package in sequence, for example, “1 of 2” and “2 of 2.” Each piece of the shipment must bear at least one completed blue return label addressed to:

Educational Testing Service Distribution and Receiving Center IPS Receipts – Algebra 225 Phillips Blvd. Ewing, NJ 08628

Prepare and use a single airbill for your entire return shipment using the instructions in the paragraph below.

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Preparing the Airbill This is a prepaid shipment, and in order for your school not to incur any expense, you must use the airbill that ETS has provided. Please do not use an old airbill; use only the airbill that you received in this shipment. For schools located within the United States, complete all sections of area 1 of the FedEx airbill, and in area 7, indicate the number of pieces in your shipment. For international schools, fill out the sections of the airbill for DHL in a similar manner. Whenever possible, indicate the total weight of the shipment. Place the airbill inside the clear plastic pouch provided and affix it to the first package in your shipment by removing the protective backing from (only) the larger portion of the pouch.

Arranging the Pickup For national schools to arrange for a FedEx pickup, either on the day of the assessment or the immediate day thereafter, call FedEx at 800-463-3339 (800-GoFedEx). For international schools, call your local DHL office for pickup (www.dhl.com). When you call, you will need to specify the exact location of the pickup and the hours during which the shipment will be available. Remember that if you administer the test on Friday, May 6, 2005 or Friday, June 10, 2005 you must have your materials picked up on that day.

At the Time of Pickup

Retain a copy of your return shipment’s airbill for at least one month in the event that your shipment is not received and ETS must contact you for information in order to trace your shipment. Contact ETS if you have any questions about these shipping procedures or if you encounter any difficulties during this process (see the information page for contact information).

Contents of the FedEx/DHLReturn Envelope/Box

Individual Classroom Return Envelope(s) (one per class)

Each Individual Classroom Return Envelope should contain: 1 completed Administrator Test Control Form 1 Student Roster (either completed or a printout of your own classroom roster) 1 completed Appendix B: Return Inventory Form All accurately completed student answer sheets for that class

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APPENDIX A

CHECKLIST FOR TEST ADMINISTRATORS This checklist provides a way of understanding and “checking off” the tasks that are necessary for the successful administration of the algebra assessment. Descriptions of each step are included in the manual.

Upon receipt of the test materials

Check, count, and safeguard the following materials, according to the Test Security procedures listed on page 2:

• Shipping notice with School Number and District Number (If your school and district numbers do not appear or you cannot locate the shipping notice, please contact ETS at 800-241-5393.)

• Test booklets, shrink-wrapped in groups of 10 • Student answer sheets, shrink-wrapped in groups of 10 • Administrator's Manual(s) • Student Roster(s) • Administrator Test Control Form(s) • Individual Classroom Return Envelope(s) • Return shipping materials, including a Federal Express (FedEx) return kit for schools

located in the United States or a DHL return kit for schools outside of the United States

Two Weeks Before the Assessment

Notify students of the date, time, and location of the testing session(s). Check with your Test Coordinator regarding the use of calculators. If your school has

elected to use calculators, tell the students to bring their calculators to class on the day(s) of the assessment. Be sure to tell students what kinds of calculators they cannot use.

Review the Administrator’s Manual and Appendix C: Script and Administration.

It is recommended to have students complete ALL of the Student Information portion and

the School and District Information portions on the student answer sheet prior to the day of testing.

Confirm the accuracy of the information provided by the students on the Student Information

portion of the student answer sheet. (NOTE: Inaccurate student information will affect score reports.)

Complete the Administrator Test Control Form(s).

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Just Before the Session

Prepare the room for the session and gather the assessment materials: • Test booklets • Student answer sheets • Administrator's Manual • Administrator Test Control Form(s) • Student Roster(s) • Individual Classroom Return Envelope(s) • Post class period, grade level, school number, and district number information (see

page 7) • Reliable timer or wristwatch • No. 2 pencils with erasers • Scrap paper • Calculators for all students if you are providing calculators, plus extras if available

During the Session Check in students on the student roster and distribute the test booklets individually to

students. Do not have students pass the test booklets around for distribution. Distribute the student answer sheets individually. If the Student Information portion was

completed earlier, confirm that each student receives his or her own answer sheet. Read the script verbatim in Appendix C as you conduct the session.

Follow time limits exactly.

At the End of the Session Collect all test materials and scrap paper.

Check each student answer sheet to ensure that all students have completed them as directed.

Incorrect or incomplete information will delay the reporting of scores.

Before dismissing the students, count the student answer sheets and test booklets to ensure that you have the same amount of materials that were distributed.

Determine whether there is sufficient time to arrange makeup sessions for absent students

and that there will still be time to return all student answer sheets to ETS by either the Friday, May 6, 2005 or the Friday, June 10, 2005 return deadline.

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After Completing all Sessions Package the materials in accordance with the instructions in this manual, located on page 8.

Check each Individual Classroom Return Envelope to be sure all components listed on page

9 are included. Using the preprinted airbill, return your shipment to ETS in New Jersey, via FedEx (national)

or DHL (international). If the test booklets will be used for next year’s administration, the school must secure the

test booklets under lock and key at the district or regional office at the conclusion of the testing session(s). The questions in the test booklets cannot be used for future classroom instruction.

All materials must be picked up at your school as soon as

testing is completed and no later than

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2005 for the May Administration or

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005 for the June Administration

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APPENDIX B

Return Inventory Form Please complete the following information and enclose a copy of this completed form with the completed student answer sheets, Student Roster, and Administrator Test Control Form in the Individual Classroom Return Envelope when shipping the materials to ETS. NOTE: In order to receive complete and accurate score reports in a timely manner,

this sheet MUST be filled out completely for each classroom.

1. School Name: ______________________________________________

2. School Number: _______________ District Number: ______________

3. Your Name: _______________________________________________

4. Original Test Order Quantity: _______

5. Number of students who took the Algebra End-of-Course Assessment: _______

6. Number of completed student answer sheets you are returning to ETS: _______

The answers to questions 5 and 6 above should be identical. If for some reason they are not, please give a description of the reason why. _________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

7. Did you have the students complete the Student Information section of the student answer sheet prior to the day of testing? Yes or No (please circle)

8. Did you administer the two sections of this assessment over the course of one or two days? One day or Two days (please circle)

Please print your name, date, and phone number in the space below. By signing your name, you are declaring that you have followed the instructions provided in this manual, and that you will secure all test booklets in a locked storage area at the district or regional office until next year’s administration. Please note that we cannot provide score reports if you have not completed the information below. __________________________________________________ ____________________________ Sign Name Date

__________________________________________________ ____________________________ Print Name Phone Number

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APPENDIX C

SCRIPT and ADMINISTRATION Completion of Student Information of the Student Answer Sheet NOTE: If you plan on having your students complete the student information portion of the student answer sheet prior to the assessment day(s), follow the instructions below. If you plan on having your students complete this portion on the day of testing proceed to the directions on page 17. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS SESSION:

• Student answer sheets • Administrator’s Manual • Administrator Test Control Form(s), to be completed by the teacher • Class Period, Grade Level, School Number, and District Number information • No. 2 pencils with erasers

NOTE: The instructions to the test administrator appear in the shaded boxes or in parenthesis. The instructions that are to be read aloud to the students appear in bold typeface. INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO THE STUDENTS IF THE STUDENTS DO NOT ALREADY KNOW YOU. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, WRITE YOUR SCHOOL NUMBER, DISTRICT NUMBER, CLASS PERIOD, AND GRADE LEVEL ON THE BOARD FOR THE STUDENTS TO COPY. IF MORE THAN ONE CLASS IS PARTICIPATING IN A LARGE-GROUP SESSION, OR IF A BOARD OR A FLIP CHART IS NOT AVAILABLE, MODIFY THIS PROCEDURE WITH VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS. AT THIS TIME, YOU SHOULD ALSO COMPLETE THE ADMINISTRATOR TEST CONTROL FORM(S). YOU MUST COMPLETE ONE CONTROL FORM FOR EVERY CLASS TO WHICH YOU ADMINISTER THE ASSESSMENT. THE CONTROL FORM WILL BE RETURNED TO ETS IN THE INDIVIDUAL CLASSROOM RETURN ENVELOPE ON TOP OF THE STUDENT ANSWER SHEETS. THE CONTROL FORM WILL BE REFERRED TO BY ETS IN THE EVENT OF A DISCREPANCY AMONG STUDENT ANSWER SHEETS. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE INFORMATION ON THE CONTROL FORM TO BE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. ANY ERROR WILL CAUSE A DELAY IN THE PROCESSING OF STUDENT ANSWER SHEETS AS WELL AS A DELAY IN THE DELIVERY OF SCORE REPORTS TO YOUR STUDENTS.

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Distribute Student Answer Sheets Student Information Side Name, Gender, and Student Number Sections Teacher’s Name and School Name and Location Sections

“Today you will be completing the Student Information portion of your student answer sheet for the Algebra End-of-Course Assessment, which you will be taking on (GIVE DATE). Before I begin distributing the answer sheets, clear your desk of anything you may have brought with you except a sharpened No. 2 pencil with a good eraser. Does anyone need a pencil? (DISTRIBUTE PENCILS IF NEEDED.) I will now distribute the student answer sheets. When you receive your answer sheet, place it face up on your desk and do not fill in any information until you are told to do so.” (DISTRIBUTE ANSWER SHEETS.) “Turn your answer sheet to the Student Information side. You will be completing this side of the answer sheet today in preparation for the assessment that will be given on (GIVE DATE). When completing this side, print all information in the boxes provided above the ovals and then darken in the appropriate ovals. Be sure to completely darken each of the appropriate ovals.” “Please write in your Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial in box number 1 on side 1 of your answer sheet. Darken the appropriate ovals for each of those responses. Next, darken the appropriate oval in the Gender section in box number 2 on your answer sheet. Now, enter your student number in box number 3 and darken the appropriate ovals for each of those responses. When you are done, DO NOT move ahead until I tell you to do so. Please raise your hand if you have any questions.” (IF YOUR SCHOOL DOES NOT HAVE STUDENT NUMBERS, YOU MAY LEAVE THIS FIELD BLANK. IF A STUDENT’S NAME AND/OR STUDENT NUMBER HAS FEWER LETTERS OR DIGITS THAN THE NUMBER OF BOXES PROVIDED, PLEASE HAVE THEM FILL IN THEIR RESPONSES STARTING WITH THE LEFTMOST BOX OF THAT SECTION. ASSIST STUDENTS INDIVIDUALLY UNLESS A PARTICULAR SECTION APPEARS TO CONFUSE MANY STUDENTS.) (WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THAT STUDENTS ARE READY TO MOVE ON.) “Is everyone ready to move on? (WAIT UNTIL EVERYONE IS DONE.) Now please complete the Teacher’s Name and School Name and Location sections in box 4 and 8 on your answer sheets. Darken appropriate ovals for each of those responses. (YOU WILL HAVE TO PROVIDE THE STUDENTS WITH THE FIRST FOUR LETTERS OF YOUR FIRST NAME, OR IF YOU ARE NOT THEIR TEACHER, YOU MUST PROVIDE THEM WITH THE FIRST FOUR LETTERS OF THEIR TEACHER’S FIRST NAME.) (WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THAT STUDENTS ARE READY TO MOVE ON.)

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Class Period, Grade Level, School Number, and District Number Sections Sections 10-13 Collecting the Student Answer Sheets

“Is everyone ready to move on? (WAIT UNTIL EVERYONE IS DONE.) Now please copy the class period, grade level, school number, and the district number from the board exactly as I have written them. (OR ANNOUNCE THE NUMBERS VERBALLY, IF A BOARD OR A FLIP CHART ARE NOT AVAILABLE) Record this information in box numbers 5, 6, 7, and 9 of your answer sheet. After you have done that, darken the appropriate ovals for each of those responses. When you are done, DO NOT move ahead until I tell you to do so. Please raise your hand if you have any questions.” (ASSIST STUDENTS INDIVIDUALLY UNLESS A PARTICULAR ITEM APPEARS TO CONFUSE MANY STUDENTS. WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THAT STUDENTS ARE READY TO MOVE ON.) “Is everyone ready to move on? (WAIT UNTIL EVERYONE IS DONE.) Everyone, find section numbers 10a, 10b, 11, 12, and 13. These sections ask you specific questions concerning your personal background and education history. Please read each of these sections and give the appropriate response by darkening the oval that corresponds to your answer. (INFORM STUDENTS THAT QUESTION 10A IS ONLY TO BE COMPLETED BY A NON-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDENT AND 10B IS ONLY TO BE COMPLETED BY A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDENT). When you are done, please wait quietly in your seat until everyone has finished. Please raise your hand if you have any questions.” (ASSIST STUDENTS INDIVIDUALLY UNLESS A PARTICULAR ITEM APPEARS TO CONFUSE MANY STUDENTS.) (WHEN ALL STUDENTS ARE DONE) “Please take one last look at the information you have just completed. Please make sure that every section has a written response in the box above the ovals and that the appropriate ovals are darkened in. Please raise your hand if you have any questions.” (TAKE TIME TO REPEAT ANY OF THE INFORMATION TO THE STUDENTS IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.) (IF IT IS NOT THE DAY OF THE TEST AND EVERYONE IS FINISHED) “I will now walk around and collect the answer sheets from each of you.” (WALK AROUND THE ROOM AND COLLECT EACH ANSWER SHEET INDIVIDUALLY. ONCE THEY ARE COLLECTED, REVIEW EACH ANSWER SHEET TO ENSURE THAT ALL INFORMATION IS COMPLETED ACCURATELY, AND THEN STORE THEM IN A SECURE, LOCKED LOCATION UNTIL THE DAY OF TESTING.)

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Start of the First Assessment Session NOTE: If the Student Information portion of the student answer sheet is not completed before the day of assessment, follow the script below until it tells you to refer to the script on page 14 for completing that section. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS SESSION:

• Test booklets • Student answer sheets • Administrator’s Manual • Administrator Test Control Form(s) • Student Roster(s) • Individual Classroom Return Envelope(s) • Class Period, Grade Level, School Number, and District Number Information (only if the

Student Information portion has not been completed previously) • Reliable timer or wristwatch • No. 2 pencils with erasers • Scrap Paper • Calculators or extra calculators (if your school allows them)

INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO THE STUDENTS IF THE STUDENTS DO NOT ALREADY KNOW YOU. IF THE STUDENT INFORMATION SIDE HAS NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED, WRITE YOUR SCHOOL NUMBER, DISTRICT NUMBER, CLASS PERIOD, AND THE GRADE LEVEL ON THE BOARD FOR THE STUDENTS TO COPY. IF MORE THAN ONE CLASS IS PARTICIPATING IN A LARGE-GROUP SESSION, OR IF A BOARD OR A FLIP CHART IS NOT AVAILABLE, MODIFY THIS PROCEDURE WITH VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS. IF THE SCHOOL ALLOWS THE USE OF CALCULATORS, ADJUST YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE STUDENTS, DEPENDING ON WHETHER THEY HAVE THEIR OWN CALCULATORS OR WHETHER THE SCHOOL PROVIDES THE CALCULATORS. Introduction

“Today you will be taking an algebra end-of-course assessment. Before I distribute the student answer sheets and test booklets, clear your desk of anything you may have brought with you except a sharpened No. 2 pencil with a good eraser, scrap paper, and a calculator. (IF ALLOWED BY YOUR SCHOOL) Does anyone need a pencil? (DISTRIBUTE PENCILS IF NEEDED.) Does anyone need a calculator? (DISTRIBUTE IF ALLOWED AND AVAILABLE.)

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IF YOU HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED THE STUDENT INFORMATION SIDE OF THE ANSWER SHEET, REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS BEGINNING ON PAGE 14 NOW. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THAT SIDE, REFER TO THE NOTE IN THE NEXT SHADED BOX BELOW AND BEGIN READING THE SCRIPT. IF THE STUDENT INFORMATION SIDE WAS COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE DAY OF TESTING, ENSURE THAT EACH STUDENT RECEIVES HIS OR HER OWN ANSWER SHEET. DISTRIBUTE THE TEST BOOKLETS ONE AT A TIME. MAKE SURE THAT THE STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE ANY OTHER MATERIAL ON THEIR DESKS EXCEPT A No. 2 PENCIL, A CALCULATOR (IF YOU ARE PERMITTING THEM), AND SCRAP PAPER. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT WRITE IN THE TEST BOOKLETS BUT INSTEAD USE SCRAP PAPER TO WORK OUT THEIR ANSWERS. Distribute Student Answer Sheets

“I will now distribute the student answer sheet. When you receive your answer sheet, be sure it is the one you completed earlier on (GIVE DATE).” (DISTRIBUTE STUDENT ANSWER SHEETS.)

NOTE: IF THE STUDENT INFORMATION SIDE IS TO BE COMPLETED ON THE ASSESSMENT DAY(S), RETURN TO THE SCRIPT BELOW AFTER COMPLETING THE STUDENT INFORMATION SECTION. Distribute Test Booklets

“I will now distribute the test booklets. Place the booklet face up on your desk and do not open it. Please do not write anything in this test booklet during the course of this administration, not even your name. You may use scrap paper to work out the answers to the questions.” (DISTRIBUTE TEST BOOKLETS.)

General Introduction to the Students about the Assessment Administration Format for Your Class (given in one session or two sessions)

“This assessment consists of two sections, each 40 minutes long, as well as a five-question survey at the end of the assessment. You will be marking your answers on your answer sheet. Please read each question carefully and check to be sure you are marking your answer next to the proper number on the answer sheet. Do your best.”

OR YOU MAY SAY “Section I of this assessment will be given today, and Section II will be given (GIVE DATE). Each section is 40 minutes long. After completing Section II, you will be asked to complete a five-question survey. You will be marking your answers on your answer sheet. Do not make any stray marks in your test booklet. Please read each question carefully and check to be sure you mark your answer next to the proper number on the answer sheet. Do your best.”

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Booklet Directions

“Now open your test booklet to the General Directions on page 3. Please read the directions to yourself as I read them aloud. (READ THE GENERAL DIRECTIONS BY REFERRING TO PAGE 3 OF AN EXTRA BOOKLET OR IF THERE ARE NO EXTRA BOOKLETS, BORROW A STUDENT’S COPY.) Please note that reference information is provided on page 2 of the test booklet. You can refer to this information at any time during the test. Are there any questions?”

Timing “This assessment is divided into two sections. I will tell you when to begin each section and how much time you will have. If you need another pencil, please raise your hand.” (DO NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ANY QUESTIONS AFTER THIS POINT.)

Section I “Please turn to Section I, which begins on page 5. Please read the directions to yourself as I read them aloud. (READ THE DIRECTIONS BY REFERRING TO PAGE 5 OF AN EXTRA BOOKLET. IF THERE ARE NO EXTRA BOOKLETS, BORROW A STUDENT’S COPY. WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED READING THE DIRECTIONS, SAY…) Now complete Example 1 using scrap paper. (GIVE STUDENTS TIME TO COMPLETE THE EXAMPLE.) Are there any questions? (ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DIRECTIONS OR THE EXAMPLE ONLY. YOU MAY WANT TO ASK FOR FEEDBACK ON THE EXAMPLE ITEM; PERHAPS ASKING THE CLASS WHAT ANSWER THEY CHOSE AND WHY IT’S A CORRECT ANSWER.) You will have 40 minutes to complete this section. You may use a calculator for this section. (ONLY IF ALLOWED BY THE SCHOOL) Please begin.” (SET TIMER FOR 40 MINUTES.AFTER 30 MINUTES SAY...) “You have 10 minutes left to complete this section.” (AFTER 40 MINUTES SAY. . .) “Time is up. Please stop working on this section.”

IF YOU ARE GIVING THE ENTIRE ASSESSMENT IN ONE SESSION, PROVIDE A BRIEF STRETCH BREAK FOR THE STUDENTS AFTER SECTION I. INSTRUCT THE STUDENTS TO PLACE THEIR ANSWER SHEET IN THEIR TEST BOOKLET, CLOSE THEIR BOOKLET, AND LEAVE IT FACE UP ON THEIR DESK. THEN, MODIFY YOUR INSTRUCTIONS, DEPENDING UPON LOCATION. IF THEY ARE IN A REGULAR CLASSROOM, LIBRARY, OR CAFETERIA, HAVE THEM REMAIN NEAR THEIR CHAIRS. IF THEY ARE IN AN AUDITORIUM IT MAY BE MORE REASONABLE TO HAVE THEM STRETCH IN THE AISLE. AFTER THE BREAK, PROCEED TO THE SCRIPT ON THE NEXT PAGE.

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IF YOU ARE GIVING THIS ASSESSMENT OVER TWO DAYS, INSTRUCT THE STUDENTS TO INSERT THEIR ANSWER SHEET INTO THEIR BOOKLET. COLLECT THE TEST BOOKLETS INDIVIDUALLY FROM EACH STUDENT. COUNT THEM TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE SAME NUMBER OF TEST BOOKLETS THAT YOU DISTRIBUTED. CHECK THE ANSWER SHEETS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, THANK THE STUDENTS, AND DISMISS THEM, FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES FOR YOUR SCHOOL. SECURE THE TEST BOOKLETS AND ANSWER SHEETS UNDER LOCK AND KEY UNTIL THE NEXT TESTING SESSION. PLEASE START THE SECOND DAY BY DISTRIBUTING THE TEST BOOKLETS AND ANSWER SHEETS INDIVIDUALLY TO THE APPROPRIATE STUDENT. PROCEED TO THE SCRIPT BELOW. Section II

“Please open your test booklet to Section II, which begins on page 21. Please read the directions to yourself as I read them aloud. (READ THE DIRECTIONS BY REFERRING TO PAGE 21 OF AN EXTRA BOOKLET. IF THERE ARE NO EXTRA BOOKLETS, BORROW A STUDENT’S COPY. WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED READING THE DIRECTIONS, SAY…) Now complete Example 1 using scrap paper. (GIVE THE STUDENTS TIME TO COMPLETE THE EXAMPLE.) Are there any questions? (ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DIRECTIONS OR THE EXAMPLE ONLY. YOU MAY WANT TO ASK FOR FEEDBACK ON THE EXAMPLE ITEM; PERHAPS ASKING THE CLASS WHAT ANSWER THEY CHOSE AND WHY IT’S A CORRECT ANSWER.) You will have 40 minutes to complete this section. You may only answer questions in Section II. Please do not go back to Section I.” You may use a calculator for this section. (ONLY IF ALLOWED BY THE SCHOOL.) Please begin. (SET TIMER FOR 40 MINUTES.AFTER 30 MINUTES SAY...) “You have 10 minutes left to complete this section.” (AFTER 40 MINUTES SAY…) “Time is up. Please stop working on this section.”

End of Session

"Please complete the five survey questions at the end of the test booklet. When you are finished; close your booklets and check the information you entered on the answer sheet. I will collect the test booklets, answer sheets, and scrap paper from you individually. Please remain seated until I have collected all of the test materials. Thank you."

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COLLECT THE TEST BOOKLETS AND ANSWER SHEETS INDIVIDUALLY FROM EACH STUDENT. COUNT THEM TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE SAME NUMBER OF MATERIALS THAT YOU DISTRIBUTED. COLLECT ALL SCRAP PAPER. AFTER ALL THE TEST BOOKLETS, ANSWER SHEETS, AND SCRAP PAPER HAVE BEEN COLLECTED AND ACCOUNTED FOR, DISMISS THE STUDENTS. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 8-9 FOR RETURNING MATERIALS TO ETS, AND ON PAGE 2 FOR SECURING TEST BOOKLETS. ALL SCRAP PAPER MUST BE DESTROYED.

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Thank you for ordering the Algebra End-of-Course Assessment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our National Accounts representatives by calling toll free, 800-241-5393, or sending an e-mail to algebra@ets.org. Remember, the following materials must be returned to Educational Testing Service once testing has been completed.

Contents of the FedEx/DHL Return Envelope/Box Individual Classroom Return Envelope(s) (one per class)

Each Individual Classroom Return Envelope should contain:

1 completed Administrator Test Control Form 1 Student Roster (either completed or a printout of your own classroom

roster) 1 completed Appendix B: Return Inventory Form All accurately completed student answer sheets for that class

To return these materials to ETS, please use the prepaid airbill that was enclosed with the original shipment of test materials. If you misplaced this airbill, please call 800-241-5393 or send the materials directly to the address below using a traceable method such as UPS or Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested.

Educational Testing Service Distribution and Receiving Center IPS Receipts – Algebra 225 Phillips Blvd. Ewing, NJ 08628