Badger Exam 3-8 Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities A successful administration of the Badger Exam 3-8 is dependent upon school and district level staff understanding and fulfilling their unique roles. This resources has been designed to outline the various responsibilities of each role and corresponding resources designed to support users.

Primary Roles: Badger Exam 3-8 A successful administration of the Badger Exam 3-8 is dependent upon school and district level staff understanding and fulfilling their unique roles. District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) School Assessment Coordinator (SAC) District Technology Coordinator (DTC) School Technology Coordinator (STC) Test Administrator/ Proctor (TA) Users should be assigned the role with the highest level of permissions they need to perform their required tasks.

District Assessment Coordinator A list of DACs is available at A list of DACs is available at The DAC serves as the primary point of contact between the the District and DPI. As a result, the DAC responsibilities focus on organizing and preparing for the administration of the Badger Exam for the entire district.

For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix A in the DAC/SAC User Guide For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix A in the DAC/SAC User Guide District Assessment Coordinator Primary Responsibilities: Add all SACs and DTCs to TOMS Ensure that SACs are appropriately trained regarding the Badger Exam administration as well as security policies and procedures Ensure all test security incidents before, during, or after test administration are reported to DPI Oversee all Badger Exam administration activities in schools.

A number of resources have been developed to support DACs. Resources for DACs The manuals, training modules, and other resources most relevant to DACs are outlined in the subsequent slides.

District Assessment Coordinator and School Assessment Coordinators’ Manual (DAC/SAC Guide) Primary manual for DACs Outlines specific tasks to be completed before, during, and after testing DAC/SAC Guide Available at: DAC/SAC Guide Available at:

Test Security Manual Test Security Manual available at: Test Security Manual available at: Primary resource for test security Outlines test security procedures for before, during, and after testing including: Appropriate test practices Process for reporting test security incidents Consequences of test security violations

Test Operations Management System (TOMS) User and Student Management Manual Primary manual for navigating TOMS. Provides a step-by-step approach to using the user management system. The TOMS system is used to manage student information and user accounts for online testing. TOMS User and Student Management Manual available at: TOMS User and Student Management Manual available at:

TOMS Test Delivery Manual available at: TOMS Test Delivery Manual available at: Primary manual for navigating TOMS for test administration Includes information about navigating the TOMS system during test administration including establishing test sessions, printing test tickets, and monitoring student test completion Test Operations Management System (TOMS) Test Delivery Manual

Training Modules available at: Training Modules available at: Training modules have been developed to provide additional information related to specific tasks that need to be completed prior to the assessment and support users by providing information on specific aspects of the assessment. Training Modules It is recommended that DACs review all modules. The following slides highlight specific modules most pertinent for DACs.

Training Modules for DACs Support DACs in completing specific tasks

Training Modules for DACs Provide additional information about the Badger Exam

School Assessment Coordinator The SAC serves as the primary point of contact between the School and the DAC. As a result, the SAC responsibilities focus on organizing and preparing for the administration of the Badger Exam at the school level.

For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix B in the DAC/SAC User Guide For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix B in the DAC/SAC User Guide School Assessment Coordinator Primary Responsibilities: Add all TAs and STCs to TOMS Enter/verify students’ test settings in TOMS Ensure that TAs are appropriately trained regarding the Badger Exam administration as well as security policies and procedures Ensure all test security incidents before, during, or after test administration are reported to DPI Create or approve all testing schedules Oversee all administration activities

DAC/SAC Guide available at: DAC/SAC Guide available at: District Assessment Coordinator and School Assessment Coordinators’ Manual (DAC/SAC Guide) Primary manual for SACs Outlines specific tasks to be completed before, during, and after testing

Test Security Manual Test Security Manual available at: Test Security Manual available at: Primary resource for test security Outlines test security procedures for before, during, and after testing including: Appropriate test practices Process for reporting test security incidents Consequences of test security violations

TOMS User and Student Management Manual available at: TOMS User and Student Management Manual available at: Primary manual for navigating TOMS Provides a step-by-step approach to using the user management system. The TOMS system is used to manage student information and user accounts for online testing. Test Operations Management System (TOMS) User and Student Management Manual

TOMS Test Delivery Manual available at: TOMS Test Delivery Manual available at: Primary manual for navigating TOMS for test administration Includes information about navigating the TOMS system during test administration including establishing test sessions, printing test tickets, and monitoring student test completion Test Operations Management System (TOMS) Test Delivery Manual

Training Modules available at: Training Modules available at: Training modules have been developed to provide additional information related to specific tasks that need to be completed prior to the assessment and support users by providing information on specific aspects of the assessment. It is recommended that SACs review all modules. The following slides highlight specific modules most pertinent for SACs. Training Modules

Training Modules for SACs Support SACs in completing specific tasks

Training Modules for SACs Support SACs in completing specific tasks (continued)

Training Modules for SACs Provide additional information about the Badger Exam

Test Administrator/Proctor (TA) The TA is responsible for the administration of the Badger Exam and preparing students for administration. This includes Section 1, the Classroom Activity, and Section 2 PT. Section 1 includes a variety of constructed response, selected response, and technology enhanced questions. Section 2 is the Performance Task (PT).

For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix C in the DAC/SAC User Guide For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix C in the DAC/SAC User Guide Test Administrator/Proctor (TA) Primary Responsibilities: Complete training and review all administration documents prior to administering the Badger Exam Review student information in TOMS prior to testing to ensure that the correct student receives the proper test with the appropriate supports/test settings Print all test tickets Ensure the security of the testing environment Standardize administration of the Badger Exam Report all potential test security incidents to the SAC

Primary manual for TAs Outlines specific tasks to be completed before, during, and after test administration Available at: Test Administrator Manual (TAM) Test Administrator Manual (TAM) available at: Test Administrator Manual (TAM) available at:

Training Modules available at: Training Modules available at: Training modules have been developed to provide additional information related to specific tasks that need to be completed prior to the assessment and support users by providing information on specific aspects of the assessment. The following slides highlight specific modules most pertinent for TAs. In addition to the modules, TAs should attend district or school sponsored test administration trainings. Training Modules

Training Modules for TAs Support SACs in completing specific tasks

Training Modules for TAs Provide additional information about the Badger Exam

Preparing Students for the Badger Exam TAs have an important role in helping to ensure that all students have been provided opportunities to prepare for the Badger Exam. Together with the SAC, the TA should ensure that all students have: Participated in the Badger Exam Practice Test Participated in the Smarter Balanced Practice Test Viewed the Universal Tools Student Tutorial

Practice Tests * Text-to-speech is available only when accessing the Badger Practice Test through the secure browser

This module has been designed for students and acquaints students with the universal tools (e.g., types of calculators, expandable text) available during testing. This module should be shown to students in a classroom/ group setting. Universal Tools Student Tutorial

Student Preparation TAs should answer questions raised by students, but should not help students with specific test items. If a student asks for assistance either in answering or manipulating a test question, the TA should direct the towards the embedded tutorials for help. Together the Smarter Balanced Practice Test, Badger Exam Practice Test, and the Universal Tools Student Tutorial will provide the necessary exposure to tools and question types to help prepare students for the assessment.

District Technology Coordinator The DTC responsibilities focus on evaluating and preparing district technology/ infrastructure and uploading student data into TOMS.

For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix D in the DAC/SAC User Guide For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix D in the DAC/SAC User Guide District Technology Coordinator Primary Responsibilities: Evaluate district infrastructure and ensure devices meet required specifications Work closely with DAC to ensure network and testing devices are properly prepared by installing the appropriate secure browser Work closely with DAC to upload student data and ensure the accuracy of student demographic information. Ensure school staff can receive s from badger-toms- Help troubleshoot during testing

School Technology Coordinator The STC responsibilities focus on evaluating school technology preparedness and infrastructure and uploading student data into TOMS.

For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix E in the DAC/SAC User Guide For a complete User Role Checklist reference Appendix E in the DAC/SAC User Guide School Technology Coordinator Primary Responsibilities: Work closely with DTC to ensure school infrastructure and devices meet required specifications Ensure all testing devices are properly prepared by installing with the secure browser Work closely with DTC, SAC, and TA to upload student data and ensure the accuracy of student demographic information and test settings. Help troubleshoot during time of testing

Technology Coordinator’s Manual (TCM) available at: Technology Coordinator’s Manual (TCM) available at: Primary manual for DTCs and STCs Outlines technical specifications including network requirements, hardware and software requirements, and secure browser installation. Technology Coordinator’s Manual (TCM)

Training Modules for DTCs and STCs Support DTC/STC in completing specific tasks

Training Modules for DTCs and STCs Provide background information

Additional Resources for STCs and DTCs Additional information about technology requirements is available at: Additional information about technology requirements is available at: Quick Start Guides for Secure Browser installation System requirements document Network requirements document Technology readiness checklist System check and capacity calculators Specific guidance for the use of assistive technology This page includes:

The information in this presentation provided a general overview of the various roles and responsibilities necessary for the successful administration of the Badger Exam. For a complete list of the Badger Exam Manuals and Training Modules reference the DAC/SAC Guide available at: Reference the calendar for release dates of resources at:

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