District Benchmark Coordinator Training

Presented by: Melody Hartman-PalmeroAssessment, Research & Evaluation

Training OverviewOverview of the District BenchmarksAdministration of Online AssessmentsStudent Log-InGrading Constructed Response ItemsTest SecurityResources and Site TrainingQuestions

District Benchmark Calendar

District Benchmarks 1

English Language Arts, Math

7-11 (ELA); 7-Math 2

October 26 - November 20, 2015

2-6 November 9 - December 4, 2015

District Benchmarks 2

7-11 (ELA); 7-Math 2

January 19 - February 12, 2016

1-6 February 22 - March 18, 2016

District Benchmarks 3

7-11 (ELA); 7-Math 2

May 9 - June 3, 2016 (Optional)

1-6May 9 - June 3, 2016 (Required for Grade 1, Optional Grades 2-6)

District Benchmark Overview3- CCSS Aligned Benchmarks in ELA and

MathFit in a class periodAligned to Curriculum MapsFirst Grade does not take Benchmark 1Computer BasedDOK 2-3ClaimsPerformance Bands

Online Testing - BeforeEnsure you have more computers than students during every

testing session (just in case of computer issues during testing) and that all computers are fully charged at the start of testing.

Verify that the Internet signal in room(s) to be used during testing is strong enough for the number of computers being used (and if you are using the wireless from the laptop carts, ensure you know the steps needed to power on the modem).

Make sure TAs and students have the website information to log in. TA: https://scusd.illuminateed.com Student: https://scusd.illuminatehc.com/login

Verify that Test Administrators (TAs) know their Illuminate log in and password and have logged in prior to testing.

Make sure all appropriate training has occurred for TAs and proctors.

Online Testing - BeforeCreate test schedules to determine testing rooms, test session

times, and test groups; determine seating arrangements so that students have ample room. The Benchmarks should take a class period but students do work at different paces.

Ensure that students have had opportunities to practice logging in, typing on the keyboards, using the computer mice and using various test tools and answering questions in the multitude of ways required for the test. Ensure that teachers have had access to practice setting up a test session on Scusd.Illuminateed.com.

Verify that the student lists in Illuminate are correct and up-to-date so all students will be able to test.

Ensure that all students have their student ID number for all testing sessions. You may wish to have laminated cards or information printed on labels to distribute to students.

Online Testing - During If possible, have at least 2 adults in each testing session for support.Ensure that all Test Administrators (TAs) have their directions and

read the testing script to students as written.Ensure that all TAs know which assessment to administerDistribute student log-in information and promptly collect after

students have started their test.Ensure the Do Not Disturb and No Electronic Devices signs are

posted on the doors of each testing room.Ensure students have scratch paper and pencils, as appropriate.Have the technology assistance support number available. 643-9445

or Support@scusd.edu Remember that students work at different paces, so ensure all

students have something to do when they finish.Create a plan for what to do if students take over the allotted time

for a testing session.

Administering a Test Session

Administering a Test Session – continued

Create a Testing Window – Add Roster

Administering a Test Session – continued

Student PortalHave students open the web browser (not Internet

Explorer) and enter: https://scusd.illuminatehc.com Provide students with logon information: Local student id numberTemporary password is: 12345Have students use their local id number for their

passwordLog on information may be provided on a card or piece of

paper and should be collected.

Student Portal – Resetting a Student’s Password

Student Portal - Continued

Monitoring Student Progress

Ending a Test SessionHave Students:

Pause orFinish thenLogout

Grading Constructed Response ItemsSelect the Assessment Tab

Click List AssessmentsFind the assessment and Click on the TitleClick on Administration

When you are in the Assessment:Click on AdmnistrationSelect Enter/Edit

Entering Data for a Constructed ResponseUse the dropdown menus to specify what

student you want to enter data forClick Find StudentsEnter data using the gridEnter data by columnEnter data by constructed response

Entering Data for a Constructed Response

Test Security

QUIET ZONE

TESTING IN PROGRESS

Resources & Site TrainingDirections for AdministrationChecklist for CoordinatorsChecklist for Testing AdministratorsStudent Testing Guide

PRACTICE TEST in Illuminatehttp://www.scusd.edu/district-benchmarks

Questions