TEST SECURITY TRAINING Spring 2018

State Assessment Time Video Clip Gerry Brooks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYG4sfXDbtM

Activity Test Security I-Spy How many problems do you see????

(How many problems do you see?) Use these calculators for math tests! Answers: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. E 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. E 11. A 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. E 16. A 17. B 18. C 19. D 20. E 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. E 36. A 37. B 38. C 39. D 30. E 41. A 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. E 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. E 51. A 52. B Class Mom Text Book Test Security I-Spy (How many problems do you see?) How to solve for (x) (15 x 2) + (9 – y) = x Step 1-…………… Step 2-…………… Step 3-…………… TEKS 8.1.B Seating chart Use these calculators for math tests!

Test Security I-Spy Answers 1. Backpack next to student desk 8. Soda on desk 2. Purse next to student desk 9. Test administrator 3. Food on desk on cell phone 4. Ipad on desk 10. Calculators in box 5. Textbook on desk 11. Test answers on board 6. Student on desk 12. Instructional poster 7. Parent in the testing room 13. Seating chart not posted

Types of Irregularities Serious – irregularities that constitute severe violations of test security and/or confidentiality and can result in the individual(s) responsible being referred to the TEA educator standards and certification legal division for consideration of disciplinary action Procedural – irregularities that are less severe and typically the result of minor deviations from testing procedures

Serious Irregularities Directly or indirectly assisting students with responses by identifying answers to test questions or directing students to rework or change answers Viewing secure test content before, during, or after and administration without permission Discussing secure test content, students responses, or student performance Tampering (changing) student responses Failing to report an irregularity

Procedural Irregularities Testing personnel lost or misplaced a completed answer document(s) or test booklet(s) Student administered the wrong test Failing to provide an accommodation or providing an unallowable accommodation Test administrator failed to read the directions verbatim as outlined in the manual Test administrator left a room unmonitored while students were testing or with secure materials present

Potential Educator Sanctions (By State Board of Educator Certification) Placement of restrictions on the issuance, renewal, or holding of a Texas educator certificate, either indefinitely or for a set term Issuance of an inscribed or non-inscribed reprimand Suspension of a Texas educator certificate for a set term Revocation or cancellation of a Texas educator certificate without opportunity for reapplication either for a set term or permanently

Reporting Testing Irregularities Anyone aware of a potential testing irregularity must report it to the appropriate authority (Test Coordinator, Principal, Executive Director, Local Assessment, State and National Assessments, Office of Test Security). Local Assessment or State and National Assessments must be contacted for instructions on how to proceed with testing. The Test Irregularity/Security Violation Form (TISV Form) must be completed and submitted online immediately. Additional statements and documentation should be collected and submitted as quickly as possible.

Test Irregularity/Security Violation (TISV) Submission Guidelines Determine type of irregularity Contact Local Assessment, State and National Assessments, and/or Office of Test Security for guidance Collect statements (refer to “Questions to Answer” and “Sample Statement” on LA or SNA websites for how to write an appropriate statement) Submit information in the online TISV form

TISV Form (Top)

TISV Form (Bottom)

New District Oath Principal and Test Coordinator DistrictOathPrinTC1718forPP.docx

New District Oath Test Administrator DistrictOathTestAdm1718forPP.docx

Need Help? Office of Test Security: Rina Davis arguello@dallasisd.org 972-925-8868 Local Assessment: http://assessment.dallasisd.org 972-925-8940 State and National http://www.dallasisd.org/sna Assessments: 972-925-6410 Service center: 972-925-4430