CAHSEE Test Administration Training for Test Site Coordinators September , 2012 Assessment, Research and Evaluation Melody Hartman, District Coordinator

Presentation Objectives What’s New Overview of CAHSEE Maintaining Test Security Test Site Coordinator Responsibilities – Before, During, and After Testing District Coordinator Contact Information Resources Questions and Answers 2

What’s New Answer document changes: Box 16 CBEDS enrollment is now CALPADS FALL 1 ASAM Schools Box has been removed Box 23 Program Participation, removed all EL programs (Migrant Ed and GATE only) Demographics on the back page, renumbered from last year 3

# 16 CALPADS FALL 1 4

Overview of CAHSEE 5

CAHSEE Purpose Improve student achievement in public high schools and ensure that students who graduate from public high schools can demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and mathematics 6

CAHSEE Content The CAHSEE has two parts: – English-language arts (ELA) State standards up to grade 10 – Mathematics State standards in grades six, seven, and Algebra I 7

CAHSEE Requirement All students except eligible students with disabilities must satisfy the CAHSEE requirement, as well as all other state and local requirements, to receive a California public high school diploma. The CAHSEE requirement can be satisfied by passing the examination or for eligible students with disabilities, meeting the exemption requirement pursuant to California Education Code (EC) Section , or receiving a local waiver pursuant to EC Section 60851(c). 8

CAHSEE Waiver Students who take one or both parts of the CAHSEE using modifications and receive the equivalent of a passing score (350 or higher) are eligible for the CAHSEE waiver. Paperwork must be submitted to AR&E requesting a waiver of the requirement to pass the part(s) of the CAHSEE on which the modification was used. All Waiver requests must be approved by the School Board and marked in Zangle exit code 106 9

CAHSEE Exemption California Education Code Section provides an exemption from meeting the CAHSEE requirement as a condition of receiving a diploma of graduation for eligible students with disabilities who have an individualized education program (IEP) or a Section 504 plan. The IEP or Section 504 plans must state that the student is scheduled to receive a high school diploma, and has satisfied or will satisfy all other state and local requirements for high school graduation, on or after July 1, There is no paperwork to file but they need to be marked in Zangle as Graduated, CAHSEE Exempt. (Code 108) 10

Options to Participate in CAHSEE Administrations

CAHSEE Testing Opportunities Grade ten: one time (March) – Make Ups in May Grade eleven: *two times (November and February) Grade twelve: *at least three, but up to five times Adult students: *three times * May participate in successive administrations. 12

Test Day Test Session Approximate Working Time Approximate Total Administration Time Day 1 ELA-Session 12 hours2 hours 30 minutes ELA-Session 2 1 hour 30 minutes 2 hours Day 2 Mathematics-Session 1 1 hour 30 minutes 2 hours Mathematics-Session 2 1 hour 30 minutes 2 hours 13 Approximate Testing Times

Maintaining Test Security 14

Maintaining Test Security To ensure test security, test site coordinators must: – Read, agree, sign, and return the Test Security Agreement to District Coordinator – Ensure all test examiners and all others who have access to secure test materials read and sign the Test Security Affidavit and return to you 15

16 Maintaining Test Security (Continued)

17 Maintaining Test Security (Continued)

18 Maintaining Test Security (Continued)  Keep materials in a secure, locked storage  Establish and maintain procedures that will prevent cheating  Handle potential testing irregularities. Call AR&E to report security breaches or test administration incidents

19 Maintaining Test Security (Continued) It is important to monitor the use of electronic devices during testing. This will assist to decrease the chance of secure information being transmitted through social networking sites and various forms of technology.

Test Site Coordinator Responsibilities 20 TSC

Before Testing Attend training Send signed Test Security Agreement to district coordinator Read the responsibilities and procedures in the “test site coordinator” section of the LEA and Test Site Coordinator’s Manual 21 TSC

Test Site Coordinators Responsibilities Organize, implement, and supervise all activities necessary to conduct testing at school site Ensure compliance with CAHSEE regulations Train all test examiners and proctors prior to testing dates Collect signed Test Security Affidavits from all who have access to test materials Order special needs materials before testing 22 TSC

Test Site Coordinator Responsibilities (Continued) Inform parents, students and teachers about testing schedule Inform teachers about their students’ attendance at the testing session(s) Organize testing room locations, assign test examiners and proctors, and establish seating procedures Work with District Coordinator to resolve problems 23 TSC

Test Site Coordinator Responsibilities (Continued) Train all test examiners and proctors prior to testing dates Collect signed Test Security Affidavits from all who have access to test materials Control inventory – Use Test Site Security Tracking Form and Inventory Form-Test Site 24 TSC

Test Site Coordinator Responsibilities (Continued) 25 TSC

26 Test Site Coordinator Responsibilities (Continued) TSC

Before Testing-Receiving Test Materials Follow the checklist for Inventorying Test Materials as the Test Site (page 24 of the LEATSCM) Inventory all materials within 24 hours of receipt Look at sequence numbers written on top of the boxes and make sure all boxes are accounted for Save original boxes for return shipments Contact CAHSEESupport with additional material requests 27 TSC

Before Testing-Special Need Test Materials Please let us know ASAP if you need for ELA and/or Math: – Large Print – Braille – Audio Book – Audio CD 28

Before Testing- Keep Test Materials Secure The following materials must be maintained in sealed boxes in secure, locked storage at all times when not in use for test administration: – Test booklets – Audio CD’s – Answer Documents Test booklets are shrink-wrapped in sets: do not remove the shrink-wrap until absolutely necessary. 29 TSC

Before Testing-Train Test Examiners and Proctors Training should include the following: – Responsibilities of test examiners and proctors – Security of test materials – Testing schedules and locations – Preparation of test locations for test administration – Arrangement for proctors, as required – Information about students who have accommodations/modifications in IEP/504 Plan Directions for Administration-Special Test Versions manual 30 TSC

Before Testing-Train Test Examiners and Proctors (Continued) – Verification of student’s identity – Distribution of test materials – Assistance with directions – Administration of the test – Procedures for completing demographic info. – Completion of score codes – Collection of and accounting for test materials – Scheduling and procedures for returning test materials to test site coordinator 31 TSC

Before Testing (Continued) The district submits a pre-ID file to ETS. Students need to complete only Box Name and Parent Education Level. If the student does not have a pre-ID answer document, all information must be completed on the front and back. 32 TSC

Before Testing-Prepare Answer Documents One answer document must be submitted for each student testing If using Pre-ID documents, prepare blank answer documents for recently enrolled students who have not passed one or both sections VOID documents for students who are no longer enrolled or who were incorrectly included in the Pre-ID file 33 TSC

Before Testing-Prepare & Distribute Test Materials Use Inventory Form-Test Site (page 44 in DTSCM) Materials for Each Test Examiner Number to Include Directions for Administration manual 1 per examiner Test booklets1 per student + 1 for examiner Answer documents1 per student + 1 blank No. 2 pencils1 per student + a few extras List of Demographic Fields Required to be Hand-Gridded for Schools Participating in the Pre-ID Service 1 copy, if applicable 34 TSC

During Testing- Monitor Test Administration Check that the printed name on answer document matches the name of the student taking the test If Pre-ID service is used, ensure students complete Box 1 35 TSC

During Testing-Monitor Test Administration (Continued) Visit each testing room to make sure administration scripts are being read word- for-word Ensure students have sufficient time to test Ensure proper monitoring of breaks and extended breaks taken during testing, such as lunch Check that students are responding in the appropriate sections and are working independently 36 TSC

During Testing-Documenting Incidents & Test Security Breaches Be prepared for emergency situations, restroom passes, etc. Document testing incidents and potential test security breaches – If applicable, complete Test Administration Incident Report Form (DTSCM p. 54) /Test Security Breach Report Form (DTSCM p. 47) Ensure compliance with ALL examination procedures 37 TSC

During Testing-Documenting Incident & Test Security Breach Forms 38 TSC

During Testing- Administration Reminders – Scratch paper is not allowed Use white space in the test booklet or pages on answer document marked, “This page is for scratch work. It will NOT be scored.” – Do not allow students to use extra paper to answer their ELA writing tasks – All responses, including writing task, must be recorded with No. 2 pencil on answer document 39 TSC

During Testing (Continued) 40 DC

During Testing-Administration Reminders (Continued) – Do not use correction fluid on any answer document – Do not use paper clips, tape, staples, or glue on the answer documents – Do not attach removable “self-stick” notes to the answer documents 41 TSC

During Testing-Administration Reminders (Continued) – Students record responses to both ELA and math tests on a single answer document – Do not disassemble or pull pages out of the multi- page answer document – Do not insert additional pages into the answer document – If an answer document is damaged, the answers must be transcribed onto a new one and all student demographic fields must be hand-gridded 42 TSC

During Testing-Accommodations/ Modifications/EL Test Variations Provide accommodations and/or modifications to eligible students if specified in their IEP or Section 504 plan (pages in DTSCM) Provide identified English learners additional test variations if regularly used in the classroom (page 65 in LEATSCM) 43 TSC

After Testing-Collect Test Materials » Collect all examination materials after each test session » Verify that all test materials from test examiners are accounted for » Put the scorable answer documents in a secure place between test sessions 44 TSC

After Testing-Prepare Answer Documents for Return Inspect for stray marks Complete Score Codes on each answer document Verify that each answer document has version #s and test booklet serial #s If a student has a Pre-ID answer document, check to make sure the fields that were not Pre-ID are filled in. If a student is new or does not have a Pre-ID answer document, all demographic data must be hand-gridded. 45 TSC

After Testing-Check Answer Documents Make sure Box 3 Score Code is completed on every scorable answer document. 46 TSC Page 63 of Coordinator’s Manual

After Testing-Accommodations and Modifications Test examiner must grid Box 25 Accommodations/Modifications field if any were actually used Test site coordinator’s or designee’s signature is required to confirm that accommodations and/or modifications were offered whether used or not 47 TSC

48 If used, correct code must be hand-gridded. After Testing-Accommodations and Modifications (Continued) See page 66 of LEATSCM

After Testing-Transcribing Transcribing student answers as required: – If any student marks answers anywhere other than in the answer document as a condition of his/her IEP or 504 Plan, an authorized person must transfer the answers to the answer document exactly as produced by the student – If a student uses more than one answer document, answers must be transcribed into a single document; pages from two documents may not be physically combined 49 TSC

After Testing- Voiding Answer Documents VOID an answer document if: – The document has been damaged – It is a Pre-ID document for a student who is no longer enrolled in the district – A student has used more than one answer document and the answers have been transcribed onto another that has already been included in the scorable materials 50 TSC

Non Pre-Id Answer Documents Please put on top Put all Absent on top too 51

After Testing-Scorable Answer Documents Return Locate the large plastic bag labeled “Test Site Coordinator Packet” that contains all your return instructions and labels Separate and count answer documents by grade Use appropriate SGID for each grade Hand-grid section B: Grade, Number of Answer Documents, Date of Exam Place SGID on top of appropriate grade level documents Wrap each bundle with paper bands provided in groups of 100 Place BLUE Shipping Labels on boxes with scorable answer documents DO NOT mix scorable and non-scorable materials. 52 BLUE Shipping Label TSC

School and Grade Identification (SGID) Sheet 53 PURPLE Grade 10 only ORANGE Grade 11 only BLUE Grade 12 only Green Grade 10 only Violet Grade 11 only Dark Blue Grade 12 only

After Testing-Nonscorable Materials Return Place nonscorable materials (PINK shipping labels) – Test Site Packing List and Security Tracking Forms – Unused SGIDs – Test Booklets, including large print and braille – Audio CDs – All original copies of transcribed essays 54 PINK Shipping Label

After Testing (Continued) 55 Enter school scorable totals Enter school non-scorable totals

After Testing (Continued) 56 Confirm that the designated CAHSEE color- coded label is in the lower right-hand corner on the top of each box being returned. Place the appropriate pre-addressed FedEx label to the immediate left of the designated color-coded label. AR&E add FedEx label TSC place pink label here. AR&E add FedEx label TSC place blue label here.

After Testing-Return Materials to District Coordinator Materials will be picked up by the warehouse. You will be notified by CAHSEESupport of the delivery and pick-up dates. Notify your front office or Plant Manager that a delivery will be arriving and that you should be notified immediately, so materials can be stored in a locked location and inventoried. 57 TSC

58 After Testing (Continued) Send student and parent reports home

API Rules: CAHSEE Grade ten students who take the CAHSEE (March Census) are included in the API: – 1000 points for a student who passes – 200 points for a student who does not pass Grades eleven and twelve students who take the CAHSEE are included in the API only if they receive a passing score. 59

API Rules: CAHSEE (Cont.) A grade ten make-up record must be matched to a census record using the Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) for the test score to be included in the API. “Non-matching” records will not be included in the API. 60

CAHSEE Census To report Census accurately for CALPADS, we need to turn in an answer document for each 10 th grader whether they tested in March or not. Mark absent. 61

Practice Test If a grade eleven student took the CAHSEE and passed the ELA portion, but did not pass the mathematics portion, would both results be included in the school’s API score? 62

Practice Test (Cont.) Only passing grade eleven and twelve CAHSEE results are included in the API. Therefore, the CAHSEE score for the ELA portion would be included but the score for the mathematics portion would not be included. 63 Answer: No

Practice Test (Cont.) A grade ten student took the following assessments: – CST: ELA, Life Science, and World History – CAHSEE: ELA Mathematics Based on the above information, which assessments would be included into the API calculator? 64

Practice Test (cont.) All CST and CAHSEE results would be included in the calculator as is (i.e., there would be no adjustments made to the performance levels). However, because this student did not take an EOC CST in mathematics, this student would be counted in the “Far Below Basic” cell within the API calculator for mathematics. 65 Answer

Post Grade 12 Students Past students can take the CAHSEE at their high school for up to two years after leaving name of students I can part time enroll them for the day Complete all demographic info on answer document Mark box 26 66

Non Public Schools Please request through city.k12.ca.us at least 6 weeks in advance what materials you will need for city.k12.ca.us 67

CAHSEE Regulations California Code of Regulations, Title 5, sections 1200 to 1225 govern the administration of the CAHSEE in concert with state law (California Education Code sections to The CAHSEE regulations can be found at:

Special Education and English Learner Resources Available at: – Request for Test Variations – Q & A about Test Variations – Scribe Guidelines – Matrix 1. Matrix of Test Variations, Accommodations, and Modifications for Administration of California Statewide Assessments – Matrix 2. Matrix of Test Variations for Administration of California Statewide Assessments for English Learners 69

Student Testing General Guidance Available at: and includes the following topics: – CDE division updates and program notes – Test administration dates – Guidelines on Academic Preparation for State Assessments – Other guidance for CA public schools 70

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