October TAKS Presented by: Cindy Blair & Nicole Taguinod September 22, 2015

Read the manual This training does not replace your requirement to read and follow the appropriate manuals associated with this assessment. Note: There is a revised TAKS Manual (October 2015)

Who takes taks Any student currently enrolled in 11 th or 12 th grade that will graduate under TAKS Any student who is considered “Out of School” that still needs to pass a TAKS or TAAS test in order to receive a diploma

Test schedule WhenWhat October 19ELA October 20Math October 21Science October 22Social Studies There are no make- ups! TAKS tests are untimed (SAISD does not test passed 7:00 pm)

Campus Procedures Insert specific campus procedures here Include things such as: Check In/Check Out Procedures Late Arrivals Breakfast/Lunch Preparing Testing Rooms Consolidation

CTC Responsibilites Train staff and obtain Oath of Test Security & Confidentiality Assemble materials needed for the test Set up logistics for testing (rosters, test administrators, test day procedures, meals, schedules- duty, teacher conference, test rooms, relievers, monitors, etc.) Set up and manage online test sessions Ensure security & integrity of the test Report any test irregularities immediately to the DTC

Prepare for testing ELA Test Administrator Manual ELA Directions start on page 40 Student Authorization Forms ELA Seal Code (will be used to access the editing & revising section) Pencils & Scratch Paper Dictionaries & Thesauruses (1:5 ratio to be used on the composition and reading section only; Students identified as LEP may be provided with an ESL Dictionary)

Prepare for testing ELA Seal Code The seal code is a four-digit code used to allow an examinee into the revising and editing section of the ELA test A dictionary and thesaurus can NOT be used on the revising and editing section Examinees MUST raise their hand when they come to this warning screen The test administrator MUST collect the examinee’s dictionary/thesaurus A pop-up box will appear for the examinee to enter the four-digit code The test administrator will give the examinee their ELA seal code to enter at this time Examinees may NOT have access to dictionaries/thesauruses once the seal code is entered Examinees may return to revise their short answer and written composition sections but are no longer permitted to use a dictionary or thesaurus

Math Test Administrator Manual Math Directions start on page 50 Student Authorization Forms Math Chart & Graph Paper (math charts & graph paper can be downloaded from Rulers are available as an online tool only Pencils & Scratch Paper Graphing Calculator (no typewrite style keypad or [CAS] computer algebra; calculators must be cleared to factory settings) Prepare for testing

Science Test Administrator Manual Math Directions start on page 57 Student Authorization Forms Science Formula Chart & Periodic Table (science charts can be downloaded from Pencils & Scratch Paper Rulers are available as an online tool only Scientific, Four-Function or Graphing Calculator (1:5 ratio; memory must be cleared after each examinee uses it) Prepare for testing

Social Studies Test Administrator Manual Social Studies Directions start on page 64 Student Authorization Forms Pencils & Scratch Paper Prepare for testing

Accommodations Presentation Accommodations (P) Response Accommodations (R) Setting Accommodations (S) Timing and Scheduling Accommodations (T) Information on who can use accommodations and examples of accommodations can be located in Appendix B of the TAKS Coordinator And Test Administrator Manual

Oral Administration For Math, Science and Social Studies Only TAKS ELA may NOT be administered orally Must meet established eligibility requirements See Appendix C for information on Oral Administration Eligibility Test administrator must have specific oral test administration training –Need a proctor authorization –Can encompass different levels of support –Reading words and phrases –Reading multiple sentences –Reading the entire test

Test Administrator Responsibilities Maintaining security of test materials Post a testing do not disturb sign Remove instructional displays The use of cell phones and electronic devices are prohibited by both TAs and students Must complete seating charts as directed Monitoring actively at all times Reporting any suspected violation of test security to the campus coordinator Monitor the online system Ensure that examinees are working actively on the test, are seated and do not talk, exit the test during breaks, lunch, or restroom breaks, submit the test according to the directions when finished, and when finished leave the testing room

 Must contain the following information  District and Campus name  Room number  Test Administration (TAKS Exit)  Subject (ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies)  Grade Level  Date  Test Administrator(s) name printed and signed  Student’s full name and student’s local ID  Must be readable Seating Charts

Test Administrators are responsible for completely and accurately filling out the seating charts

Test Security Test Security is accounting for all secure materials and confidential examinee information before, during and after testing Store secure materials in locked storage Storing student authorization forms in a secure location prior to testing Destroying all student authorizations, charts, scratch/graph paper used during testing Keeping materials secure at all times For more information on test security, refer to the Test Security Supplement –

Confidentiality Requirements Maintaining confidentiality involves protecting all contents of the online assessment and secure test materials All testing personnel must be trained and sign an oath For online testing, all testing personnel must accept a statement of confidentiality when accessing the Texas Assessment Management System (TAMS)

Confidentiality Requirements All tests must be administered according to the manual No person may view, reveal or discuss test content No person may duplicate, print, record or capture test content No person other than the examinees may work problems or respond to test items Oral test administrators must sign an additional portion of the security oath

Penalties for Prohibited Conduct Reprimand Placement of restrictions on a Texas educator certificate Suspension of a Texas educator certificate Revocation or cancellation of a Texas educator certificate Class C misdemeanor

Non-Certified Teaching Personnel Non-certified personnel must be trained and sign an oath Non-certified personnel will not be used as test administrators Non-certified personnel can be used as monitors

Watching students during testing The focus of the teacher’s attention should be on the students and not elsewhere Walking around to better observe what students are doing (Are students; working on correct section of test, marking answers on the answer document, not cheating, not using cell phones, not talking or communicating with other students, etc.?) Active Monitoring is…

ProceduralSerious Eligibility Errors IEP Implementation Error Improper Accounting for Secure Materials Monitoring Error Procedural Error Direct or Indirect Assistance Tampering Falsifying Performance Data Viewing Secure Content Discussing Secure Content, Student Responses or Student Performance Scoring Formally or Informally Incident types

Reporting Irregularities Test Administrators must immediately report any testing irregularity to the CTC If needed, Test Administrators must fill out a statement (printed, signed and dated) stating the facts of the irregularity by the end of the day that the irregularity occurred To avoid testing irregularities, ensure that the test is administered in strict compliance with the test administrator manual

Student Authorization Forms are used to log in and access the test Students should log in to the computer (on the CTRL ALT DELETE screen) using the testing log in information –Username: tester –Password: saisd Once students are logged in, there should be an icon for TestNav. Students should click this in order to log in (if the icon is unavailable, type in the URL address from the authorization form) student authorizations

TestNav If students see a pop up box with a message asking to run this application, press on “RUN” If students see a pop up box with a message saying that Java is out of date, click on “LATER” or “RUN AT THIS TIME.”

Complete Online Testing Once students are complete with testing, they should raise their hand to inform the Test Administrator The Test Administrator must verify that all questions have been answered on the overview screen Test Administrators should guide students to click on the “Final Submit” option to submit their test for scoring

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