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WorkKeys: Putting it All Together
Presented by: Lesa L Rohrer Fall 2011
+Break-Down: KeyTrain: Program developed to train students for WorkKeys
assessments
WorkKeys: ACT developed assessments to assess work readiness skills in three areas: Locating Information, Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics
National Career Readiness Certificate: a portable, evidence-based credential that measures essential workplace skills and is a reliable predictor of workplace success based on the WorkKeys Assessments
Alaska Career Ready: a resource for educators, students, job seekers, employers and parents funded through a partnership between the Alaska Departments of Labor and Education
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In this Manual are: • State policies and procedures • Facility Requirements • Staff Requirements • Security Requirements • Preparing for test day • Test Day Activities • Administering the test • Irregularities • Verbal Instructions • After the test • Forms
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Standardized Procedures
This is a standardized test:
All testing staff must read and follow:
Test Manual
Standardized procedures;
Standard amount of time:
45 minutes for each test
Testing must begin at 9:00 am
Testing must occur on date during testing window from 11/07-11/18
No afternoon or evening testing
Standard verbal instructions: must read verbatim and may not add to directions
Standardized testing space: 3 foot minimum
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Selecting Preparing Rooms
Examples: page 4-5 in manual:
All students must face the same direction
There must be at least 3 feet of space between students
Must be sufficient aisle space for staff to get to every seat
If round table are used; only one student may be at each table
Room supervisor must be stationed at the front of the room
Instructional posters must be covered
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Testing Staff: Test Supervisor
Pages 6-9 in your manual:
Test Supervisor responsibilities:
Read the manual
Select and train testing staff
Reserve rooms
Plan seating arrangements
Arrange for a phone in the testing room
Ensure that testing begins at 9:00 am
Document irregularities
Return all required reports, forms, documents immediately after testing using Bering Air
Train your BACK-UP SUPERVISOR
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Testing Staff: Back-Up Supervisor
Back-Up Supervisor Responsibilities:
If the test supervisor cannot serve his/her role, the back-up supervisor is expected to assume the responsibilities:
MUST contact ACT and submit profile change form: Page 56
MUST select a new back-up supervisor
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Testing Staff: Room Supervisor
Room Supervisor Responsibilities:
Read the manual
Direct students to seats
Count test booklets
Distribute test materials
Read verbal instructions verbatim
Properly time tests recording the START, FIVE-MINUTES REMAINING and STOP time in the manual (page 51)
Complete seating diagrams (page 53)
Walk around the room during testing
Collect and account for all test materials
Complete detailed documentation of any irregularities (page 49)
Return all testing materials to the testing supervisor
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Testing Staff: Proctor
Testing Proctor Responsibilities
Proctor may be used to assist a room supervisor if there are fewer than 25 students
Proctor must be used if there are more than 25 students
Proctors are required to read and comply with all policies and procedures in the manual
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Test Security
WorkKeys Materials Security: (pages 10-12)
Testing materials are on the way here and will be shipped to each site next week through Bering Air Shipment will contain:
Test booklets, answer documents and return envelopes
When tests arrive: They must be locked behind two
locks Document “Chain of Custody” If materials are lost or misplaced,
you will not be able to begin testing
Missing or damaged secure materials: IMMEDIATELY phone 1-800-553-6244 ext 2800
After testing, return materials to a locked storage area until they are shipped back to KOTZ
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Test Day Pre-Planning
Preparing for Test Day: (pages 13-14)
Review rooms and make sure that instructional posters are covered
Locate calculators for Applied Math test (simple 4 function)
Look over verbal instructions
Prepare rosters
Organize answer documents
Sharpen pencils
Remind students that test starts at 9:00 am
Remind students to leave cell phones at home as they cannot be brought into the testing room
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Test Day: Before the Test
Test Day Activities: (pages 15-19) Room supervisor and proctors arrive 30
minutes early Assign seats to students using sticky notes Review procedures and last minute details Complete the roster (page 45) Complete the State Testing Staff List (page 46)
Complete Test Booklet Count Form (page 47)
Make sure that there are no prohibited items in the testing room Textbooks, foreign language or other
dictionaries, scratch paper or other aids Communication devices (including cell
phones) Computers Recording Devices Highlight pens, colored pens or pencils,
correction fluid/tape Media devices Reading material Food or drink of any kind Tobacco in any form
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Test Day: Administering the Tests
Administering the Tests: (page 20-28)
Testing must begin at 9:00 am (starting after this time may result in cancellation of the scores for the site)
Test Day Schedule:
Reading for Information: 45 minutes
Applied Mathematics: 45 Minutes
15 minute Break
Locating Information: 45 Minutes
Testing times must be recorded in manual (page 51)
Seating diagram (page 53) must be completed with to reflect test booklet numbers
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Testing Irregularities:
Irregularities: (pages 24-28)
Please read these pages carefully!
Irregularity report must be filled out if any irregularities occur (page 49)
There are two types of testing irregularities:
Individual Irregularities:
Defective Test Materials
Failure to follow directions
Irrational Behavior
Student who becomes ill
Prohibited Behaviors
Group Irregularities:
Inclement Weather
Disturbances and distractions
Emergency Evacuation
Power Failure
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Verbal Instructions
Verbal Instructions for testing begin on page 29
Caution: This is a standardized test and the instructions must be read verbatim
Take time to read through these before test day
Mark pages with sticky notes so that they are easy to find
Make sure that you mark times in the spaces provided
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Post-Test
Test Supervisor: Account for all testing materials Verify that each answer document has
the test form number on page 3 Make copies of completed test
administration documentation for your school files
Prepare testing materials for shipping In the ORANGE ink envelope:
Answer documents for processing Supervisors report form
In the BLACK ink envelope: Test admin forms Voided answer documents with
attached irregularity report Test roster Testing Time Verification Testing Staff List Seating Diagram
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Returning Test Materials:
Testing materials must be shipped back to the DO via Bering Air immediately after testing
UPS will be picking up testing materials here on November 29th
Please follow packing directions pages 41-44 in your manual for packing directions:
When testing materials are sent from your site, please E-mail me at [email protected]
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Useful Testing resources:
http://careerready.alaska.gov/educators.html
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/assessment/workkeys.html
Testing administration issues:
Call ACT at 1-800-553-6244 ext 2800
E-mail: [email protected]
Program issues: Krista Jacoby at 907-465-6410 or e-mail [email protected]
