February 2, 2016 Welcome to the Wisconsin Test Administration Training and Q&A Session The ACT and ACT WorkKeys Please Call: (866) Access Code:

2 Test Days – Spring 2016 Initial Test Date Accommodations Testing Window Makeup Test Date The ACTMarch 1 March 1 – 15 weekdays March 15 ACT WorkKeysMarch 2 March 2 – 16 weekdays March 16 ACT recommends testing begin by 9 a.m. on the initial and makeup test dates. Late Starts must be approved by ACT. Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

3 Test Times Note: The ACT Writing test is now 40 minutes. The ACT Subject Area Time 1. English45 minutes 2. Mathematics60 minutes Break15 minutes 3. Reading35 minutes 4. Science35 minutes Break5 minutes 5. Writing40 minutes ACT WorkKeys Subject AreaTime 1. Applied Mathematics 45 minutes 2. Locating Information 45 minutes Break15 minutes 3. Reading for Information 45 minutes Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

4 Completed:  Submit off-site request, if applicable (deadline: January 15)  Submit reconsideration requests of ACT-approved accommodations (deadline: January 29)  Submit testing enrollment numbers and ACT WorkKeys standard time and accommodations orders in PearsonAccess next (Jan 5-13 ) In Progress:  Submit ACT-approved accommodations late consideration form (deadline: February 10)  Feb 1-4 Non-secure shipment arrives at schools.  Feb 1-11 Order non-college reportable accommodations materials for the ACT  Feb 1 – 29 Conduct session for students to complete non-test portions on the ACT  Test Coordinator profile changes (ongoing, Upcoming:  Feb Secure standard time and accommodations shipments arrive at schools. Find more testing milestones on your Schedule of Events: ACT Testing Milestones Summary Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

5  The ACT: complete non-test information before test day  ACT WorkKeys: complete non-test information before OR on test day  Reporting High School Code › The high school code determines which school will receive reports. Completing this information is the responsibility of staff at the testing school. › Block K: The ACT › Block 13: ACT WorkKeys Completing the Non-Test Portions Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

6  Important supplemental instructions are included on the Answer Document Supplements (sent in non-secure shipment) for both the ACT and ACT WorkKeys Answer Document Supplements Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

7  Cell phones and electronic devices are considered a prohibited item and ACT discourages the presence of electronic devices in the testing room. However, if a student brings a cell phone or electronic device into the room, the beginning verbal instructions give direction for anyone in possession of such a device to power it off and place it on the floor underneath their seat. Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

8  Use multiple timepieces  Record start and stop times on Time Verification Form (standard time) and Administration Report Form (accommodations) during testing  Announce a 5-minute warning  Accommodations › Mixed timing codes cannot test in the same room › This will result in test invalidations Timing the Test Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

9 Returning Testing Materials Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

10 DPI ACT High School Assessments Web page: ACT Wisconsin webpage: Resources Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

11 DPI ACT Web Pages  In the left navigation bar you can access the ACT assessment’s › calendar › resources › trainings › accommodations Information › sample items › data and results › technology requirements, and › FAQs Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

12 Calendar Web Page  The calendar page contains a list of important dates specific to that assessment Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

13 Resources Web Pages  Each high school assessment is listed in the resources web page  These resources are specific to each assessment  Items you will find on an assessment’s resource page include › assessment brochures › sample letters › manuals › informational handouts Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

14 Accommodations and Supports Web Pages The accommodations information specific to the ACT assessments are available in this page

15 Practice Test/Sample Items Web Pages  The practice test or sample items web page includes: › links to practice tests/sample items Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

16 Trainings Web Pages  The trainings specific to ACT assessments are available in this webpage

17 Data and Results Web Pages  The data and results page includes information regarding: › scoring and reporting › when data will be available › where to access data › how to access data › links to resources to help understand the data Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

18 Communications  All assessment updates including ACT specific updates are sent weekly to all DACs.  ACT Assessments’ specific updates are sent every other week.  ACT assessment related updates and s from ACT are sent from  This address should be white listed to ensure that users receive timely information. Audio Connection: (866) Access Code:

19 We will take questions over the phone, or through the private chat feature. If you chat a question, we will not chat a response. Instead, we will read these out loud and respond to them. Question and Answer Session Audio Connection: (866) Access Code: