ACT QUALITYCORE WINTER/SPRING TRAINING

Test Windows and Sessions New Spring 2015 Current Status Target Dates and Deadlines Responsibilities Accommodations Linking Scores to Student Grades Resources 2

3 Three remaining EOC test windows:  February 2- March 13  March 30 - June 12  June 15- July 17 (CBT only) Within each window, schools choose a 10-day window (consecutive days) to complete the four tests, including make-up sessions. Within the 10-day window, schools choose 1 day per subject Note: MC1 and MC2 must be given in order on the same day. May schedule multiple content tests on same day.

4 Two separate EOC sessions Multiple Choice 1 (Paper or Computer) Multiple Choice 2 (Paper or Computer) Sessions are 45 minutes each Paper sessions are timed by the test administrator. Computer sessions are timed automatically by the computer.

Early Graduates EOC Calculator Policy Graduates without State Required Exams Collecting Online Testing Dates 5

Early Graduates must Have four (4) EOC exams or approved Non-participations Meet EOC Proficiency Benchmarks Students not meeting the benchmark may appeal on the grounds of extenuating circumstances. KDE:OAA:DSR: 2/5/2015 6

Applies to all ACT Products ACT QualityCore End-of-Course Compass WorkKeys Policy is located at, 7

Use the EOC Early Warning Report in IC to determine which students are lacking EOC exams. When SDRR opens, testing rosters for graduates will contain students with and without EOC exam scores. All students should be tested or the graduating accountable school will receive the lowest test score for missing exams. KDE:OAA:DSR: 2/5/2015 8

ACT is working with their internal research team to design survey to collect: Date of test Time of test Number of students to be tested Survey to be sent in early March 9

Student Record Update Removal of graduates from Vantage (2013 and 2014) KDE/ACT upload/update of student accounts Inactivate duplicate student accounts Bulk Student Roster Upload Function State Course Codes Online Testing 10

Update for April 1- June 13 Test Window 1/14/14- Deadline to update student records in IC Late January- Student records are updated in the ACT QualityCore online system. This will ensure student records are complete and accurate prior to April testing. 11 Update for June 16- July 15 (CBT only) Test Window 4/3/14- Deadline to update student records in IC Late April- Student records are updated in the ACT QualityCore online system. This will ensure student records are complete and accurate prior to June testing.

Graduates from previous year will be deactivated as part of the student record updates. Students graduating this year will be deactivated early next year Allows school staff time to print Individual Student Reports. 12

English Pre-IB English Life Science/Biology Biology II Biochemistry Microbiology Ecology IB Environmental Systems Pre-IB Biology IB Biology IB Biology AP Biology AgriBiology Agriscience Intro Biology with Earth/Space Science Astrobiology Integrated Science I Integrated Science II Integrated Science III Honors Biology (newly added) Medical Science (newly added) Algebra U.S. History Survey United States History, Reconstruction to the Present AP American History Algebra II U.S. History English II Biology

Confirm Unit Usage (DACs/Designee) Create/Upload Users & Teachers (DACs/Designee) Create/Upload Students (KDE/ACT, Local) Create Class Test Rosters (Local) Finalize Class Rosters (Local) Note: Valuable Resources are located at:

District or School Administrator: Conduct Administration Code and Inclusion Training Confirm Unit Usage per school Determine Paper or Computer Testing Estimate Number of Students Testing Determine Testing Dates 15

School Administrator: Options for Creating Class Rosters: Name by school, course, teacher, period i.e., CCHS, Algebra II, C. Greer, period 5 Name by school, course, teacher i.e., CCHS, Algebra II, C. Greer Name by school, course i.e., CCHS, Algebra II Note: Separate class roster for extended time for computer based (specific timing). 16

Function allows users to add multiple student records to roster(s) via upload. Detailed instructions are posted to ACT’s Kentucky State Services website. Ad Hoc currently in Infinite Campus for each course EOC Bulk Roster Registration Algebra II EOC Bulk Roster Registration Biology EOC Bulk Roster Registration English II EOC Bulk Roster Registration U. S. History 17

School Administrator or Teacher: Finalize Class Rosters Verify all students to be tested are on roster. No roster in SDRR at this time. Print or save electronic copy to use as a reference for accountability in SDRR at the end of school year. Create seating chart. 18

19 Expedited return shipping for answer documents Expedited score reporting Additional materials will be included in shipments to ensure sites can return documents for scoring as testing is completed.

20 A secure local FedEx drop box may be used FedEx pick-ups can be scheduled from school If questions, please contact ACT Customer Services at; Phone: (866)

21 *Finalize Class Rosters must be completed four (4) weeks and one day prior to testing. Other dates are targets for workload management. Target Dates and Deadlines for March 30 - June 12 Begin Testing the Week of:March 30April 6April 13April 20April 27May 4May 11 Confirm Unit UsageFeb 2Feb 9Feb 16Feb 23March 2March 9March 16 Create/Upload Users & Teachers Should be Complete Create/Upload StudentsFeb 16Feb 23March 2March 9March 16March 23March 30 Create Class Test RostersFeb 23March 2March 9March 16March 23March 30April 6 Finalize Class RostersMar 2March 9March 16March 23March 30April 6April 13

22 * Finalize Class Rosters must be completed four (4) weeks and one day prior to testing. Other dates are targets for workload management. Target Dates and Deadlines for June 15 - July 17 Begin Testing the Week of:June 15June 22June 29July 6July 13 Confirm Unit UsageApril 20April 27May 4May 11May 18 Create/Upload Users & TeachersShould be Complete Create/Upload StudentsMay 4May 11May 18May 25June 1 Create Class Test RostersMay 11May 18May 25June 1June 8 *Finalize Class RostersMay 18May 25June 1June 8June 15

Review Manuals Watch videos on QualityCore website 23

Paper Only R = Reader A = Audio B = Braille LP = Large Print Scribe Paper and Computer Extended Time Paraphrasing Manipulatives Prompting/Cueing Behavior Modification Interpreter (sign language) 24

Begin Testing the Week of: March 30April 6April 13April 20April 27May 4 Order deadlineMarch 2March 9March 16March 23March 30April 6 Begin Testing the Week of: May 11June 15June 22June 29July 6 Order deadline April 13May 18May 25June 1June 8

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Computer Prohibited Notes Foreign language or English dictionary Allowed Scratch Paper – Please collect and destroy securely. Calculators (Algebra II) Reference Sheets (Algebra II) Paper/Pencil Prohibited Scratch paper Notes Foreign language or English dictionary Highlighters Allowed Scratch work is to be done in the test booklet. Calculators Reference Sheets (Algebra II) 28

KDE recommended letter grades unchanged Document available on the KDE website,

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31 STATE-REQUIRED END-OF-COURSE EXAMS RECOMMENDED LINK TO CLASSROOM LETTER GRADES (Based on Multiple-Choice Sections) SubjectABCDF CPE-linked College Readiness Benchmark English II Algebra II Biology U.S. History

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) along with the testing contractor will be doing analysis of student responses and data to determine if possible inappropriate practices have occurred. All instances of impropriety should be reported Student Testing staff 32

Kentucky ACT QualityCore Website Kentucky Department of Education ACT QualityCore website ACT Test Security 33

ACT ACT Customer Services: Phone: (866) KDE Assessment Support and Research: Phone: (502) Jennifer Stafford Paul Shoemaker 34