Spring 2014 FCAT Math, & Science Paper
TestAdministrator Training
Welcome Important Dates &
Schedules Teacher/Student
assignments What’s New?
Reminders! Test Security Responsibilities Invalidations Collecting/returning
materials Questions?
AGENDA
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April 14
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 1:10:FCAT Math (7th Grade, 8th Grade, 6th Grade – Group 1) 1:10 – 3:05: 3rd Period & Lunches 3:10 – 3:55: 5th Period
April 15
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 1:10:8th Grade – FCAT Science7th Grade – Practice Science6th Grade – Group 2 – FCAT Math (CBT) 1:00 – 2:55: 2nd Period & Lunches 3:00 – 3:55: 4th Period
April 16
9:15 – 10:30: 1st Period 10:35-12:15: 3rd Period & Lunches 12:20 – 1:35: 6th Period 1:40 – 2:55: 7th Period
April 17
9:15 – 10:25: 2nd Period 10:30 – 12:05: 4th Period & Lunches 12:15 – 1:25: 5th Period 1:30 – 2:40: 6th Period 2:45 – 3:55: 7th Period
April 18
No School!! FCAT Schedule (Week 1)
All times are tentative and may change based on testing needs.
Testing times are highlighted.
April 21
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:6th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 1st Period 11:20 – 1:00: 3rd Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:6th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 5th Period 2:55 – 3:55: 7th Period
April 22
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:6th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 2nd Period 11:20 – 1:00: 4th Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:6th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 6th Period 2:50 – 3:55: 8th Period (NO IMPACT)
April 23
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:7th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 1ST Period 11:20 – 1:00: 3RD Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:7th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 5th Period
April 24
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:7th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 2nd Period 11:20 – 1:00: 4th Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:7th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 6th Period 2:55 – 3:55: 7th Period
April 25
FCAT Schedule (Week 2)
Alternate Bell Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!
April 28
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:8th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 1st Period 11:20 – 1:00: 3rd Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:8th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 1All Others – 5th Period 2:55 – 3:55: 7th Period
April 29
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment 9:30 – 11:10:8th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 2nd Period 11:20 – 1:00: 4th Period & Lunches 1:05 – 2:50:8th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 2All Others – 6th Period 2:50 – 3:55: 8th Period (NO IMPACT)
April 30
Regular Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!
May 1
Regular Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!
May 2
FCAT Schedule (Week 3)
Regular Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!
Bell schedules have been posted to LEAD21. Please pay attention to each day’s schedule since they do vary.
Lunches are scheduled by sectors. No bells during testing please follow the schedule for
each day. When your students are dismissed please actively
monitor hallways and stair wells.
BELL SCHEDULE
Work copy will be provided to you Please review and make sure all students are
accounted for Some students may be tested in an ESE, 504
or ESOL test site You may be receiving students from another
teacher Your RAI will include all students assigned to
you Separate lists will be given for each grade
level and CBT
Teacher/Student Assignments
Student Test Rules Acknowledgment “I understand the testing rules that were just read
to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Rules include wording for electronic posting.
Students signs in Session 1 of test book, therefore all students must take session 1 before being administered session 2
If a student refuses to sign, must be removed from test session and scheduled into makeup session. Contact Diane.
WHAT’S NEW?
Reference Sheets for grades 7-8 Math and grade 8 Science WILL BE provided by DOE in hard-copy
Ensure students have a chance to review the reference sheets prior to testing (Sample Test) Must use official reference sheet on days of
testing Students must sign reference sheet and work
sheet. Once used becomes secure item.
REFERENCE SHEETS
Test Administrators must allow the exact amount of time allotted for each test session. They must indicate starting and stopping times in a place easily viewable by students during testing, and must give the 10-minute warning on time. Post blue page on door with stop and start time.
Test administrators may collect test materials once student verifies they are finished with test. Once materials are collected they may not be returned to the student.
Schools may choose whether students are allowed to read once student verifies they are finished with test and their materials have been collected.
REMINDERS
School Coordinator and Test Administrator Checklists in Appendix C to be used as guidelines for before, during, and after test processes
Classroom Signs, Answer Document Header Sheets, Security Agreement and Prohibited Activities Form, Security Log, Reference Sheets in Appendix C
REMINDERS
SECURITY REMINDERS AND FORMS
No electronic devices permitted during testing Students CANNOT have any electronic device (e.g., cell
phone, mp3 player, game system, etc.) on them OR within arm’s reach even if they do not use them, including during breaks in their test session
Cause for immediate invalidation of test If a student begins a session and leaves campus without
finishing (due to an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete that session. No exceptions will be made once the student leaves
the school’s campus, so parents and students must be made aware of this policy.
A student with the accommodation of extra time MUST complete one session before continuing to the next session. They must complete the session by the end of the day.
REMINDERS
Teachers/staff should NOT discuss test items with students or each other at any time
Students should NOT handle testing materials at any time outside of their test sessions
A parent is never allowed to be in the testing room with their student during testing
Rooms must be prepared according to guideline on page 26 of test administration manual. A walk-through of all testing rooms should be performed prior to beginning testing.
REMINDERS
Appendix C of TAM (p. 327)
Collect and make copy for your file, return originals
Must be signed by School Test Coordinator School Principal Test Administrators Proctors Anyone handling test
materials
FCAT SECURITY AGREEMENT FORM
Must be signed prior to testing by Test Administrators Proctors
Collect and make a copy for your files, return originals
Must include teacher certificate number for Test Administrators
TEST ADMINISTRATORPROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AGREEMENT
Security Log Must be completed by everyone who enters room for purpose of
administering or monitoring test Must be completed even if no one relieves you. Include all the
info on top and complete all areas.
REQUIRED ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Will be provided to you Track students, test sessions, materials, and attendance and accommodations provided and used Record book # when assigning test books to students (pg 20 indicates location of security
numbers on test books) The group code is on your RAI. The script will indicate for students to bubble this code in the
back of their answer books
REQUIRED ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Seating Chart/Diagram (sample on next slide) Copy provided or your own form For a list of what must be on each seating chart,
reference page 26 in the Test Administration Manual
Remember to make charts for each day
SEATING CHART
SEATING CHART
* Test Administrator is the one overseeing testing process, reading scripts, etc. Must be certified or hold professional license
* Proctor is the person assisting in the room but does not read script, answer student questions, etc.
* Both must be trained in security guidelines and testing protocol, and must sign Security Agreement and Prohibited Activities forms
* Cannot be in testing room with students related to them in any way
* UCF Interns – cannot be used in any capacity for FCAT Testing
TEST ADMINISTRATORS / PROCTORS
TEST SECURITY PROCEDURES
Keep test materials in locked storage when not in use before and after testing Administrative team will be picking up testing
materials from each teacher after testing – please remain in your room until materials are picked up.
Never leave materials unattended. Never allow students to handle test materials except
their own during testing. Report Missing Materials, Breaches of Test Security,
Testing Irregularities to Diane immediately
Student must complete this
portion- this is in the script!!!!!
Most will have a Pre-ID label, those that
don’t will be bubbled in by guidance. DO
NOT HAVE STUDENTS BUBBLE ANYTHING ON THE
FRONT EXCEPT THE TEST FORM NUMBER WHICH
WILL BE SOMEHWERE NEAR
THE BLUE BOX.Students will bubble
in their GROUP CODE on the back
of the answer book PER THE SCRIPT
TEST ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
TEST ADMINISTRATOR BEFORE TESTING
Before testing responsibilities ( pages 26-30)
Read Test Administration Manual and attend training
Be familiar with allowable test accommodations if you will administer to students with accommodations
Review and agree to security guidelines/signs security forms prior to testing
Prepare room for testing
Pick up test materials and verify test books and answer documents the morning of testing
All students will have pre-ID answer documents and new students will have documents bubbled
Test are to be taken with #2 pencils only (provided) Calculators will be provided for 7th and 8th only – no other calculator can
be used (will be placed in mail boxes this week)
Distribute materials per script Make sure each student has the answer document pre-identified for
that student Read test administration script VERBATIM paying attention to
information between “Say” boxes Students will be directed to write their name, school name and
district…Also write and bubble group code for each test session and bubble test book form # on answer documents
Students will be directed to sign the testing rules acknowledgement Maintain test security at all times Keep accurate time
TEST ADMINISTRATORDURING TESTING
TEST ADMINISTRATORDURING TESTING
Actively supervise test session (page 32) Test materials only on student desk Use # 2 pencil Students have signed below the Testing Rules
Acknowledgement Quietly encourage students to stay on task Watch for cheating or any security issues Make sure students are working in the correct session No writing once test is complete Do not discuss test items Do not use phone (unless emergency), computer, read book, grade paper, etc. during the test session
TEST ADMINISTRATORAFTER TESTING
Verify that all materials have been collected from students
Make sure seating chart, RAIF, and security log are completed
Make sure that any accommodation provided has been bubbled for ESE, 504, ELL
Prepare materials for return according to return plan list
Complete Test Administrator Survey at www.PearsonAccess.com/fl
Read Appendix A (pg. 285-318) Must review accommodations needs prior to testing
to be sure all arrangements are made Must provide allowable accommodations even if
student chooses not to use Bubble only the accommodation(s) actually used
during testing Bubble under the correct box (either ESE/504 or
ELL)
ACCOMODATIONS
The purpose of invalidation is to identify when the validity of test results has been compromised
Contact Diane with all invalidation situations Must Invalidate if:
Student is disruptive Student is cheating/has unauthorized help/returns to
previously completed test session Student has electronic device within reach Student is unable to finish or is not given correct amount of
time Student is either given inappropriate accommodation, or not
given appropriate accommodation
INVALIDATIONS
Determine if acceptable amount of time has been given for student to complete test If yes, submit for scoring if not soiled If no, bubble in DNS bubble on front of test document
and submit with To Be Scored materials If soiled and can be transferred to new document do
so, then place in ziplock bag Provide memo regarding situation, attach to ziplock bag Return with Not To Be Scored Notify Colleen DNS Type 2
INVALIDATION – STUDENT BECOMES SICK
COLLECTING AND RETURNING MATERIALS
Pencils/calculators (keep until final day testing) Manuals (keep for 8th grade science test) Required Administration Information Form Security Log Seating Charts “Absent students” cover sheet Answer documents for students needing make ups Test Books for students needing make ups “Not to be scored” cover sheet “Not to be scored” answer documents (ex. Withdrawn students, invalidated,
defected) To be scored” cover sheet “To be scored” answer documents Outside test taker cover sheet (Home ed, SCVS, etc.) Outside test taker “To be scored” answer documents Remaining test books Math reference sheets Science reference sheets
Materials will be picked up from you. Do not send by a student/proctor.
RETURNING MATERIALS
In the event you need some one to relieve you please post yellow sign on the outside of your door (signs will be provided)
One of the administrators on the floor will be monitoring and will check for posted signs
Discipline call Mrs. Leenen 31358 Other calls to Mrs. Dean 31354
NEED RELIEF
Mr. Ougel will distribute testing location info for 7th and 8th grade CBT at least one week before testing
CBT
Primary Contact Diane Taylor 31354 [email protected]
Secondary Contacts Lisa Callovi- 7th grade FCAT math- 31316 Patricia Durand- 8th grade FCAT math/sci-
31314
CONTACT INFORMATION
QUESTIONS???