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

3 Four remaining EOC test windows:  December 2- January 17  February 3- March 14  April 1- June 13  June 16- July 15 (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.

Student Record Update Removal of graduates from Vantage (2012 and 2013) KDE/ACT upload/update of student accounts Inactivate duplicate student accounts Bulk Student Roster Upload Function State Course Codes Online Testing 5

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. 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. 6

New Policy: Graduates from previous years 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. 7

KDE and ACT are working collaboratively to purge the system of duplicate accounts. Duplicate accounts have been deactivated Student names should be listed just one time when you add students to test rosters. 8

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 No automatic overage. DAC/BAC should order additional tests per school. Determine Testing Dates 11

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). 12

 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 13

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. 14

 Online Stress Test for November 20 was cancelled  Upgrades for large-scale users are impossible by the spring of 2014  Current system is ultimately not designed to support a large number of concurrent users  ACT has plans for:  Managed online scheduling system  Faster return of paper results 15

16 Tool will be available in early February Requires users to schedule specific test dates and times Initial will be sent to DACs

17 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.

18 Begin Testing the Week of: Feb 3Feb 10Feb 17Feb 24March 3March 10 Confirm Unit Usage Dec 9Dec 16Dec 23Dec 30Jan 6Jan 13 Create/Upload Users & Teachers Should be Complete Create/Upload Students Dec 23Dec 30Jan 6Jan 13Jan 20Jan 27 Create Class Test Rosters Dec 30Jan 6Jan 13Jan 20Jan 27Feb 3 Finalize Class Rosters Jan 5Jan 12Jan 19Jan 26Feb 2Feb 9 *Finalize Class Rosters must be completed four (4) weeks and one day prior to testing. Other dates are targets for workload management.

19 *Finalize Class Rosters must be completed four (4) weeks and one day prior to testing. Other dates are targets for workload management. Begin Testing the Week of:Apr 1April 7April 14April 21April 28May 5May 12 Confirm Unit UsageFeb 4Feb 10Feb 17Feb 24March 3March 10March 17 Create/Upload Users & Teachers Should be Complete Create/Upload Students Feb 17Feb 24March 3March 10March 17March 24March 31 Create Class Test Rosters Feb 24March 3March 10March 17March 24March 31April 7 Finalize Class RostersMar 3March 9March 16March 23March 30April 6April 13

20 *Finalize Class Rosters must be completed four (4) weeks and one day prior to testing. Other dates are targets for workload management. Begin Testing the Week of:June 16June 23June 30July 7July 14 Confirm Unit UsageApril 21April 28May 5May 12May 19 Create/Upload Users & TeachersShould be Complete Create/Upload StudentsMay 5May 12May 19May 26June 2 Create Class Test RostersMay 12May 19May 26June 2June 9 *Finalize Class RostersMay 18May 25June 1June 8June 15

 Review Manuals  Watch videos on QualityCore website 21

Paper Only Paper and Computer R = Reader A = Audio B = Braille LP = Large Print Scribe Extended Time Paraphrasing Manipulatives Prompting/Cueing Behavior Modification Interpreter (sign language) 22

Begin Testing the Week of: Feb 3Feb 10Feb 17Feb 24March 3March 10 Order deadlineJan 6Jan 13Jan 20Jan 27Feb 3Feb 10 Begin Testing the Week of: April 1April 7April 14April 21April 28May 5 Order deadlineMarch 4March 10March 17March 24March 31April 7 Begin Testing the Week of: May 12May 19May 26June 2June 9 Order deadlineApril 14 April 21April 28May 5May 12

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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) Prohibited Scratch paper Notes Foreign language or English dictionary Allowed Scratch work is to be done in the test booklet. Calculators Reference Sheets (Algebra II) 26 PAPER/PENCIL

 KDE recommended letter grades unchanged  Updated document now available on the KDE website,

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29 STATE-REQUIRED END-OF-COURSE EXAMS RECOMMENDED LINK TO CLASSROOM LETTER GRADES (Based on Multiple-Choice Sections) Subject ABCDF 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 30

Kentucky ACT QualityCore Website Kentucky Department of Education spx spx ACT QualityCore website ACT Test Security 31

ACT KDE ACT Customer Services: Phone: (866) Assessment Support and Research: Phone: (502) Jennifer Stafford Paul Shoemaker 32