MSA Science 2009 Test Coordinators’ Meeting April 16, 2009

MSA Science 2009 No Child Left Behind law requires state to measure students’ progress in science at least once in each of three grade spans (3-5,6-9,10-12)each year. Maryland is testing science in grade 5 and 8. In high school the HSA Biology test is used to meet the requirement. MSA Science scores are not part of the AYP calculation.

MSA Science 2009 All Students in Grades 5 and 8 Must Participate Except Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities Accommodations Provided by Pearson: (form 1) Braille, Large-Print, Kurzweil, Audio Test Online These materials have been ordered based on the request for the MSA reading and math.

MSA Science 2009 Spring 2009-11 Operational Test Test is operational with embedded Field Testing Schools will received 2009 scores; school summaries and individual 2009 scores will be posted on mdreportcard.org website.

MSA Science 2009 Vendor: Pearson 10 Forms per Grade (1-10) Two Modes of Testing: Online and Paper Selected Response Items (SR) & Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Items

Key Dates Event Date Test Materials Arrived at Schools March 31-April 2 Testing Window (Online) April 22 – May 12 Testing Window (Paper and Pencil) April 23 – 24 Making up Testing Window (Paper and Pencil) April 27- May 1 Materials Returned to Pearson May 5 and - May 15 Pick-up Dates April 27 and May 14 & 15

Test Materials-Received by Schools Test Administration Kit: inside a yellow plastic envelope Student Roster and Student Preprinted Barcode Labels Return Materials Kit: Header Sheet (preslugged), Pink Scorable and Blue Nonscorable Return Labels, K2 Bill of Lading, Paper Bands in Packs of 5 Examiner’s Manuals Test Books in Packs of 10 Periodic Table in Packs of 10 for Grade 8 Schools Packing List and School Security Checklist Accommodation Kits- If indicated on Pre-test file 10% Overage of Paper Testers

Test Specifics Day 1 Part 1 27 min 28 min Part 2 Day 2 Part 3 Part 4 Testing Day Session Number Grade 5 Testing Time Grade 8 Testing Time Day 1 Part 1 27 min 28 min Part 2 Day 2 Part 3 Part 4 Between each session allow a 10-minute break.

Test Specifics Allowable Aids: Science Rubric, Calculators Used in Regular Classroom Instruction, and Periodic Table (grade 8 only) Student Writing Must Not Interfere with any Bubbles or Track Marks Students Must Write Response to BCR On Lines Provided Inside Boxed Area Only Highlighters Must Never Be Used on Test Book 9

Verifying Test Material Confirm Receipt of All Boxes from FedEx Boxes Numbered 1 of 10, 2 of 10, etc. Check PEMSolutions for live status of all shipments. If a Box is Not Delivered within 2 Days of Initial Shipment, contact Pearson Check Materials Against Packing List Sample Packing List - Appendix F of TACM-Pg 63 Contact Pearson if Missing Materials Retain Copy of Packing List Retain Boxes for Return Shipment

Verifying Test Material (cont’d) Sample School Security Checklist – Appendix H of TACM- Pg 64 Sample LEA Security Checklist – Appendix G of TACM-Pg 65 Retain Copy of Security Checklist LACs Receive District Receipt Form Security Barcode Range by School

Accommodations Kits Materials Received in Accommodations Kit Accommodated Test Book or CD, Standard Test Book, Large-Print Periodic Table (if applicable), Transcription Instructions Student Response must be transcribed into Standard-Size Test Book or PEMSolutions Request Braille Periodic Table from Lisa Wright (lwright@msde.state.md.us)

Additional Material Needed Request Additional Material from DREAA Fax form to 410-396-8962 or 410-396-5632

Science MSA – GRADES 5 and 8 Request for Additional MSA Materials STC submits request to DREAA for additional testing materials. Fax form to DREAA: 410-396-8627 or 410-396-5632 Name: Date: School #: School Name: Telephone #: E-mail: Fax #: Science MSA – GRADES 5 and 8 ITEM GRADE / FORM NUMBER QUANTITY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Preprinted Student Barcode Labels 2 labels per paper student will be received. Use School Roster to Verify Student Information on Preprinted Barcode Labels

Preprinted Student Barcode Labels(cont’d) Apply Barcode Labels to Test Books Prior to Student Testing Affix Barcode Label to the Standard-Size Test Book Containing Transcribed Responses, Not to the Large-Print or Braille Test Book Affix Labels to Test Books – Appendix A of TACM – Pg 56

Student Barcode Labels (cont’d) Affix Barcode labels to Test Books with top of label towards the left hand edge (spine of the Test Book) If Student Tested with Accommodations or with Braille bubble in yes.

Directions for Students Without Preprinted Student Barcode Label No generic labels will be used No gridding/bubbling of Demographics Students without a Preprinted barcode label must have the Security barcode number on the back of their test book entered into PEMSolutions Write the Students name on the top of the Test Book

Directions for Students Without Preprinted Student Barcode Label No generic labels will be used No gridding/bubbling of Demographics Students without a Preprinted barcode label must have the Security barcode number on the back of their test book entered into PEMSolutions Write the Students name on the top of the Test Book

Back Cover of a Test Book

Directions for Students Without Preprinted Student Barcode Labels In PEMSolutions: www.pearsonaccess.com Select Test Management Select Student Registration Use search function to locate student Select the Student by clicking on their name Select Assigned Tests Select the Test Assigned (Gr 5 Science or Gr 8 Science)

Do NOT enter the hyphen into PEMSolutions Directions for Students Without Preprinted Student Barcode Labels (cont.) Select Edit Enter the 10 digit number into the Security Barcode Field Select Save Do NOT enter the hyphen into PEMSolutions Enter into PEMSolutions as 0087391228

MSA 2009 – Test Security The Test/Answer Books are confidential and must be kept secure at all times. Unauthorized use, duplication, or reproduction of any or any or all portions of the assessment is prohibited. VIOLATION OF SECURITY CAN RESULT IN PROSECUTION AND/OR PENALTIES AS IMPOSED BY THE MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND/OR STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMAR 13A.03.04 AND 13A.12.05

MSA 2009– Test Security (cont.) Anyone who handles test materials needs to be made aware of the consequences of test violations and must sign a Test Administration and Certification of Training and Non-disclosure Agreement Form. (Appendix A) Keep copies of the signed forms at the school for your records. TACM p. 1-8 – 1-10

Distribution of Test Materials Use School Security Checklist to Track Receipt and Return of Test Books on Both Day 1 and Day 2 of Testing Note in The Comments Area if Test Book Damaged, Torn or Soiled

Distribution of Test Materials (cont’d) Test Examiners will Need Examiner’s Manual Test Books for each Student (paper testing only) Periodic Tables (Grade 8 paper testing only) Sign for the Door that Reads “Testing: Do Not Disturb” Digital Clock or Watch Copies of Stop and Go On Instructions (paper testing only)

Distribution of Test Materials (cont’d) Materials for Students (Provided by School or Student) Two No. 2 pencils Blank Scratch Paper Print Student Name and Date of Birth on Front Cover of Test Book For Students with Accommodations, Print Student Name and Date of Birth on Both Accommodated Test Book and Standard-Size Test Book

Stop and Go On Sign Appendix D These symbols are to be shown and explained to students before each testing session.

Home-Schooled Students - STC STCs Complete Home-Schooled Student Information Sheet (Sample – Appendix E of TACM) For Paper Testers Follow instructions on Page 45 of TACM for adding and registering a student in PEMSolutions Follow instructions for Students without Preprinted Barcode Label, page 35 of TACM Send Completed Home-Schooled Student Information Sheet to LAC For Online Testers Check “Yes” in the “Home School” Box Return home-schooled student Test Book to Pearson with the other scorable Test Books

Home-Schooled Students - STC STCs Complete Home-Schooled Student Information Sheet (Sample – Appendix E of TACM) Call Pearson at 888-639-0690 to obtain a Student Code Follow instructions on Page 45 of TACM for adding and registering a student in PEMSolutions Follow instructions for Students without Preprinted Barcode Label, page 35 of TACM Check “Yes” in the “Home School” Box Send Completed Home-Schooled Student Information Sheet to DREAA

Home-Schooled Students - LAC 32

Home-Schooled Students Separate the home-schooled test books with a paperband, write on band Home Schooled. Return home-schooled student Test Book to Pearson with the other scorable Test Books 33

MSA 2009 Procedures for Soiled and Damaged Test Books If a Test Book is Damaged, Torn or Soiled it Must Be Replaced with Another Test Book Use School Security Checklist to Note in The Comments Area if Test Book Damaged, Torn or Soiled TACM p. 1-15 - 1-17

MSA 2009 Procedures for Soiled and Damaged Test Books Test Soiled with Bodily Fluid Dispose of soiled materials appropriately – send to: All-Shred 4831 Winchester Blvd. Frederick, Md 21706 Phone: (301)874-1480 Damage Test books- invalidate return with nonscorables Provide new Test Book (use same form) Record information in the comments column of the Security Checklist. Fax a copy of the Security Checklist to Pearson at 319-339-6903 and to DREAA 410-396-8627 TACM p. 1-15 - 1-17

Invalidation of Test Materials If a Test Book Was Used But Should Not Be Scored, Invalidate Test Book by Placing a Heavy Black Line Through Demographic Sheet Examples Causing Invalidation If a Student was Absent and a Preprinted Barcode Label is Affixed to Test Book If a Label Is Affixed to Test Book, and A Different Test Book is Used for Testing If A Test Book was Used as a Reference and Information Was Transcribed Online (Accommodations)

Preparing Material for Pickup – Categorizing Material Separate Material Into Scorable, Nonscorable and Extraneous Material Extraneous Material is not returned to Pearson Extraneous Material Includes: Security Checklist Student Roster Clean Periodic Table Home-Schooled Student Information Sheet Packing List TACM and Examiner’s Manuals Student Authorization Tickets Seal Codes

Preparing Material for Pickup Scorable Material Must Be Returned to Pearson Scorable Material Includes: Completed Header Sheets Completed Test Books Scorable Material Boxed Separately and Shipped Using Pink Shipping Label

Scorable Shipping Label

Preparing Material for Pickup (cont’d) Header Sheet All Test Books Must Be Returned! Test Books to be Scored Must Have Header Sheet on Top and be Affixed with Paper Band Verify Header Sheet Count Matches Scorable Test Books Count (Box 6) If more than one paper band is needed only complete 1 header sheet for the group Sample Header Sheet – Appendix B of TACM

2009 MSA Science – School/Group List District: Baltimore City / LEA 30 Test Date: School Name: School Number: Contact Person: Phone Number: (410) Grade Teacher Name Number of Students Tested

Preparing Material for Pickup (cont’d) Paper Band Scorable Material Wrap Paper Band Around Header Sheet and Applicable Scorable Test Books Secure Paper Band with Tape Make Sure Tape Only On Paper Band, Not Attached To Test Book Pack Banded Test Books in Scorable Box

Preparing Material for Pickup (cont’d) Securely Seal Each Box for Return to Pearson Review MSA/Science Materials Pickup Schedule on DocuShare Pickups Occur Weekdays Between 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Eastern Retain Copy of K2 Bill of Lading for Shipment Tracking Purposes 2 Pickups Scheduled for Paper Testers, 1 Pickup for Electronic Testers Contact the K2 Logistics Assessment Line at 1-888-886-0780 if you must reschedule or cancel your pickup. Complete one (1) K2 Bill of Lading per shipment

Preparing Material for Pickup Nonscorable Material Must Be Returned to Pearson Nonscorable Material Includes: Unused / Invalidated Test Books and Header Sheets Unused Barcode Labels Unused Shipping Labels (pink/blue labels) Unused Paper Bands Periodic Tables (only if have notes on it) Large Print & Braille Test Books, Kurzweil CD** Soiled or Torn Test Books** Scratch Paper ** Must Transcribe in PEMSolutions or Another Test Book Nonscorable Material Boxed Separately and Shipped Using Blue Shipping Label

Nonscorable Shipping Label - Blue

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