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Broward County Broward County Public SchoolsPublic Schools

Benchmark Benchmark Assessment Test Assessment Test

(BAT)(BAT)2013 – 20142013 – 2014

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

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Testing Dates BAT #1Testing Dates BAT #1

BAT #1: September 23-27 (30BAT #1: September 23-27 (30thth for Elementary), 2013 for Elementary), 2013September 26September 26thth is not a testing day is not a testing day

Grades 3-10, and EOC enrolled studentsGrades 3-10, and EOC enrolled students

Student Assessment and Research packed the materials for BAT 1 for all schools. While you are not required to participate in BAT 1, we do encourage you to participate. We hope to provide the results from BAT 1 in a timely manner (2 weeks) and give schools 10 weeks of instruction and intervention time between BAT 1 and BAT 2

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Testing Dates BAT #2Testing Dates BAT #2

BAT #2: January 13 – January 17, 2014BAT #2: January 13 – January 17, 2014 Grades 3-10, and EOC enrolled students at Grades 3-10, and EOC enrolled students at

all non-charter schoolsall non-charter schools

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Test InformationTest Information BAT #1- all schools are encouraged to BAT #1- all schools are encouraged to

participate. participate. 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 and Reading, Mathematics/Algebra/Geometry and

Science/Biology, Civics and US History for BAT 2Science/Biology, Civics and US History for BAT 2 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/Biology and 1-page answer sheet for Science/Biology and 1-page answer sheet for History/Civicssheet for History/Civics

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Test Information Cont’dTest Information Cont’d

Session lengths are a standard 70 Session lengths are a standard 70 minutes per sessionminutes per session

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

Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math test4 math test

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

BATBATParticipation: Participation: • In 2013-14 all grade 3-5 students will participate in a In 2013-14 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 BAT. Most 6-8 grade students will take a comprehensive Math BAT.

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

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

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

• All grade 5 students and most grade 8 students will All grade 5 students and most grade 8 students will participate in a comprehensive Science BAT (exception participate in a comprehensive Science BAT (exception biology at MS).biology at MS).

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

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Administration ScheduleAdministration ScheduleElementaryElementary

Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 MinutesMinutes: : 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 & 2Day 5 Science Sessions 1 & 2

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Administration ScheduleAdministration ScheduleMiddleMiddle

Grades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 70 minutesGrades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 70 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 4 - Science or Biology Session 1 & 2Day 4 - Science or Biology Session 1 & 2 Day 5 – Civics Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 only)Day 5 – Civics Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 only)

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

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Administration ScheduleAdministration ScheduleHighHigh

Grades 9 -12 - Session Length 70 minutesGrades 9 -12 - Session Length 70 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 ****

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

Day 5 – United States History Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 Day 5 – United States History Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 only)only)

**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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Test Materials – U.S. History Test Materials – U.S. History or Civics for BAT II onlyor Civics for BAT II only

Civics or US History Test BookCivics or US History Test Book 1-Page Civics/US History Answer 1-Page Civics/US History Answer

SheetSheet Civics/US History section is in Civics/US History section is in RedRed

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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 vs. (Science/Biology vs. Reading & Math/Algebra/Geometry vs. Civics/U.S. History)Civics/U.S. History)

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 NOT If preidentified information is CORRECT, do NOT grid student information. 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; hand-If information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; hand-grid a blank answer sheet.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 within a Participation in only one session within a subject areasubject area

5.5. Filling in answers on a section other Filling in answers on a section other than the current one.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 testing. Assemble materials needed for testing.

Make sure these materials correspond to Make sure these materials correspond to the test being taken.the test being taken.

Receive test books and answer sheetsReceive test books and answer sheets Check preidentified answer sheetsCheck preidentified answer sheets Make sure that students have the correct Make sure that students have the correct

materials for the test they are taking materials for the test they are taking (reference sheets, calculators, rulers etc.) (reference sheets, calculators, rulers etc.)

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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 Ensure that students do not get too much or too Ensure that students do not get too much or too

little timelittle time Ensure that students are not working ahead Ensure that students are not working ahead

into session 2, during session 1into session 2, during session 1

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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 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 the considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the Science/Biology answer sheets and the US History/Civics Science/Biology answer sheets and the US History/Civics answer sheets.answer sheets.

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

answer “F” of item 100 gridded.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 answer

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

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

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

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

Place the Civics/U.S. History answer sheets in a box Place the Civics/U.S. History answer sheets in a box and affix a WHITE “to be scored” return label on itand affix a WHITE “to be scored” 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 & Science- All Reading & Math & Science- All SchoolsSchools

• All “To Be Scored” materials should All “To Be Scored” materials should be returned immediately after the be returned immediately after the close of testingclose of testing

Pickup times will be communicated via Pickup times will be communicated via email to the designated School Test email to the designated School Test CoordinatorCoordinator

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Material Return BAT #2Material Return BAT #2 Pick Up OR Hand Delivery Of Pick Up OR Hand Delivery Of

To-Be Scored BAT Answer To-Be Scored BAT Answer Sheets:Sheets:

Reading & Math, Science and Civics/U.S. History- Reading & Math, Science and Civics/U.S. History-

All “To Be Scored” materials should be All “To Be Scored” materials should be returned immediately after the close of returned immediately after the close of

testingtesting

Charter Schools will hand deliver BAT Charter Schools will hand deliver BAT materials to Student Assessment & materials to Student Assessment &

ResearchResearch

Pickup and hand delivery instructions will be Pickup and hand delivery instructions will be communicated via email to the designated School communicated via email to the designated School Test CoordinatorTest Coordinator

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

Test Books: Test Books: Picked up or hand delivered after BAT testingPicked up or hand delivered after BAT 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, note “not to be scored” return labels, note

subject area, and number the boxessubject area, and number the boxes NOT TO BE SCORED return instructions will be NOT TO BE SCORED return instructions will be

communicated via email to the Testing Coordinatorcommunicated via email to the Testing Coordinator 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 all BAT Retain manuals and reference sheets until all BAT

administrations for this school year are complete, administrations for this school year are complete, then discardthen 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.