NC Career and College Readiness Assessment

Grade 11

New Hanover County SchoolsFebruary 2014

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Eligibility Criteria p.1

The student:• Is enrolled in grade 11 according to PowerSchool (first time only)• Must have a current IEP (includes limited English proficient (LEP))• Does not have only a current Section 504 Plan• Exhibits severe and pervasive delays in all areas of conceptual,

linguistic, and academic development as well as in adaptive behaviors, including communication, daily living skills, and self-care

• Is following a course of study that, upon completion of high school, may not lead to admission into a college-level course of study resulting in a college degree

• Is not receiving instruction in the North Carolina Extended Common Core and Essential Standards

• Meets the criteria above AND has a written parental request for an alternate assessment*

2*Permission process will become part of annual review.

Testing Window and Important Dates p. 2

• Window: March 4-18• Testing Plan due to Testing Office February 25• Pickup materials Thursday, February 27.• Materials must be returned between 1 and 5

pm, Wednesday, March 19.– Call our office if you’d like to return early.

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Estimated Test Administration Time p. 2

• 150 minutes (Does not include time for general instructions and breaks)

• Must be administered in one school day and must be the first activity of the morning

• The verbal instructions to students are to begin no later than 9:00 a.m.

• The tests must be administered in a specific order (i.e., English, math, reading and science)

• Students must not stop when they complete the questions for a subject area section; students must continue working on the test questions until the test is completed or until time is called

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CCRAA Times, Number of Items and Scores p.3

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Students will receive a single score based on how many questions they answer correctly. These scores will be included in the school accountability reports for participation.

Before Test Day pp. 4-6

• TC Trains assessors and proctors.• Develops a testing plan.

Assessors• Read Assessment Guide thoroughly.• Read and study the Testing Code of Ethics.• Read and Follow test security procedures.

– Materials handling– Displays– Testing environment– Proctors - required

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Before Test Day pp. 6-10

• Prepare the testing environment.

• Prepare students for testing.

• Prohibited items

• Understanding limitations on assisting students during testing

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Before Test Day pp. 10-12

• Misadministrations– School TC and Principal must have current

NCID– Samples of testing violations/irregularities

• Misalignment During Testing– Test administrator may notify student.– Constructed response must be on answer

sheet.

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Before Test Day pp. 12-13

• Student emergencies and restroom breaks.

• Students with Disabilities and testing accommodations

• Transitory Impairments

• TC completes Review of Accommodations forms

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Approved Accommodations Appendix A

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TA MUST have copy of assessment from which to read

Recognize and Report Testing Violations• Eligibility issues

• Accommodations issues

• Security issues

• Monitoring issues

• Procedural issues11

Answer Sheets, Lunch Breaks and After Testing pp. 15-16

• Testing Department will precode.• Paperclips for lunch breaks• Know procedures for students who finish

early.– Collect materials– Students may read novel or other

nontextbook.• Know local procedures

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Checklist: before Testing p.17

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On Test Day p.18-21

• TA verifies and signs for test materials• Follow a uniform process for test administration.• Students must have access to, at minimum, a

four-function calculator with memory key during the math portion of the assessment. – Appendix D has additional information regarding calculator

use.– The students should be familiar with the calculator.

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Student Directions pp. 22-30

• Directions are to be read exactly as written.

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After Testing pp. 31-34

• Return all test materials.– TC must verify each with a separate

signature.– Another administrator may assist

• Teachers may NOT handle materials.

– Clear calculator memory• Complete Review of Accommodations

form.• Code student answer sheets• Complete the Header Sheet

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Key Code Correction p. 36

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CCRA

OTISS – System for Reporting Test Irregularities

• Account set up (NC ID)– Approval procedure– Training/manual

• TC responsibilities

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