Test Administrator Training SBA/HSPE/Off-Grade (MSP & SBA) High School Fall 2015 1.

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Test Administrator Training SBA/HSPE/Off-Grade (MSP & SBA) High School Fall

Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) Acronyms AVA:Assessment Viewing Application (Interim) ARMS: Assessment Reporting Mgmt. System CAT:Computer Adaptive Test DC:District Coordinator (formerly DAC) ORS:Online Reporting System PT:Performance Task SC:School/Test Coordinator (formerly SAC) TA:Test Administrator (formerly Proctor) TAM:Test Administrator Manual (includes “DFA”) TIDE:Test Information Distribution Engine WCAP:WA Comprehensive Assessment Program 2

Test Administrator Resources Assessment & Research SBA website for staff and parents resources –FAQs –Links to SBA Resources on WCAP: Manuals Assessment Access – Informational and training videos – Assessment calendar 3

Navigating WCAP 4

TA WCAP Resources TA (Proctor/Teacher) Resources (4 sections) 1. General Information –AVA User Guide for Interim Assessments –Score Reports & Claims Factsheet –All SBA Assessment Blueprints –Document Resources –Links to State Webinars 2. User Guides and Manuals –Test Coordinators manual (HSPE, MSP, EOC, SBA) –User Guides for THSS, ORS –Math Video & ELA Hand Scoring Guides 5 GlossariesFormula and Conversion Guidelines Material List for StudentsItems Specifications Keyboard ShortcutsItem Type Quicksheet

TA WCAP Resources TA (Proctor/Teacher) Resources (continued) 3. Assessment Resources –In-class Performance Task Activity for Practice Test 4. Modules –Read-aloud Demo –Translated Assessments Demo –ORS Training –Teacher Hand Scoring System for Interim Assessments –Student and TA Interface Training –TIDE Training 6

Online Reporting System Online Reporting System: –Score Reports Manage rosters –Rosters determine data sorts –Consider establishing rosters for small groups or special programs Default rosters created: –Elementary by homeroom teacher –Middle school by Math & ELA teacher and period –High School by grade, teacher, period –Test Management Center Test completion rates (by content area) Plan and manage testing (have/have not completed) Retrieve student results (download excel files by school, grade, teacher, etc.) 7

SC & TA access in TIDE 8

TA Interface Start a session by logging into WCAP no more than 20 minutes prior to testing Select the appropriate test(s) –Students are displayed on the TA interface grouped by test. Approve student access –When more than one test type is open for a grade level in a session, the student will see both test options. The TA approves each student within each test type and should deny access if the student has logged into the wrong test. Monitor student progress (16/44) –The monitor may indicate 44 but a student may end on question 46 TAs will be automatically logged out (session stops) after 30 minutes of inactivity. Activity includes the students actively clicking next or back. 9

Student Interface Students log into the Session using their legal first name, as listed in eSchoolPlus, SSID number and session ID. –If students are unable to log in, verify that they are entering their login information correctly. If a student arrives late: –the student can join the session in progress with TA approval –the TA can add another content area or grade level test to the session already in progress, if necessary Students can only access their grade level of exams. 10

Tools & Test Setting Options Review the accommodation sheet and discuss Note: Changes in universal and designated options and accommodations may take up to 24 hours to appear Headsets required for: –ELA CAT listening portion, some PT tasks and for students requiring text-to-speech –Math CAT & PT for students requiring audio glossaries and text- to-speech TA has access to review testing options assigned to the student and may turn on or off some options for the session. Permanent changes need to be made in TIDE. 11

Test Security Materials Test tickets must be locked up when not in use. Tickets may be reused but must be secured between uses. –Do not write the session ID on the ticket. ELA PT1 scratch paper (lined) must be redistributed for PT2 and shredded at completion of PT2. ELA CAT scratch paper (lined) must be collected after each session and shredded. Math CAT and PT scratch paper (graph or lined) must be collected after each session and shredded. –Graph paper must be available in the classroom for Grade 6 and up. 12

Security Protocols State and local laws and policies specify practices to ensure test security of standardized and ethical administration of assessments. Student monitoring must be maintained throughout testing. Allowable and prohibited behaviors are detailed in appendix H of the Guidelines on Tools, Supports and Accommodations. A complete list of rules and regulations can be found online: 13

Security Regulations 14

Test Security Room Setting Instructional materials related to the content of the assessments are not visible In-class activities have been removed from view and student notes collected and destroyed Student seats are far enough apart to prevent students from viewing other screens TA is prepared to respond to students asking for help: –“I can’t help you with your test, review the tutorial for help.” –“Select the help icon (?) in the upper right corner.” –“Always try your best.” 15

HSPE Testing Inventory & secure booklets Print additional pre-ID labels in TIDE 16

MSP Science Testing Time 17 MSP Science testing must be completed during the day in which it was begun. TA directions specify the break schedule.

MSP Science Pause Rules 18 MSP Science has 2 breaks built in between 3 sessions in the teacher directions. The student can go back to previous sessions unless logged in to a new session ID.

SBA Segments Math –In-class activity (school specific) –Performance Task (1) school specific all one segment –CAT one long segment 19 ELA –In-class activity (school specific) –Performance Task (1 & 2) school specific one segment in each PT (Cannot return to Segment 1 from 2) –CAT one long segment

SBA Pause Rules Pausing for less than 20 minutes, the student will: R eturn using the same session ID and Be able to review responses or change answers within any segment Stopping the test for lunch or for more than 20 minutes, the student: Performance Tasks: Will have all highlighted text saved for review Can continue to add text or change answers within the segment Cannot return to segment 1 once they begin working in segment 2 Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT): Cannot go back and review responses or change previous answers Will continue where they left an unanswered question CAT Important reminders for TAs and students: Because CAT questions cannot be reviewed after 20 minutes, DO NOT release students for lunch with the intention of reviewing responses after 20 minutes 20

Common Anomalies Notes from BOATS 1.Pause test, close secure browser, shut down CB and log back into same session. 2.Replace the Chromebook 3.Refresh/reload Chrome browser 4.Request help from Help Desk TA Interface has the ability to view accommodations before testing starts if there is something strange in what the student is seeing. 21

Before Test Administration Read Instructions for Administration (formerly DFA). Ensure that headsets are available if the sound check test appears as the student logs in. If the sound is not audible, log out of the secure browser and adjust sound. (ELA listening portion and students using text to speech), or math audio translation glossary. No more than twenty minutes prior access WCAP portal under Test Administrators and then select Test Administration to start the session. Write the session ID number on the board – not on the test ticket – ID sessions are case sensitive.

Test Security Test Administrators: May not: actively review or analyze any items review students’ scratch paper log in as a student Shall: secure materials in an area that can only be opened with a key or key card. monitor student progress on the TA interface

During Testing Class lists (TA Interface) should not be displayed on the overhead projector Students are prohibited from access to unauthorized electronics Help guide is always available on top right corner of the screen Notepad access is item specific - not saved Global Notes in ELA PT1 are saved for PT2 until the student submits the exam Monitor student progress in the TA Interface: –Watch for students that may have paused their session –Watch for students that are progressing too quickly

End of Session 25 Print the session report before you select Stop Session –Return this report to ________________ After all students have indicated they have completed the review and have ‘paused’ the exam or completed the test and have ‘submitted’ the exam, the TA will stop this session by selecting “Stop Session” on the top left. Students who need more time will need to log back into another TA session

Participation and Room Scheduling Extended-time location: Add your notes here Extended testing time: TAs in an extended testing location will need the test ticket and the content area and specific test the student needs to complete. Who will test where? Slide 26

Attendance Procedures: Add your notes Plan for make-ups at all grade levels including high schools. Testing window ends November 20 Slide 27

Break Procedures Instruct students not to discuss the test Students are monitored by staff until testing is complete Bathroom break during testing – one student at a time Ensure students do not have access to any electronic devices Add your staff break, hall monitor plan information here Add the emergency contact number/plan should a TA need help during the assessment. Have them write the contact information on the back cover of the directions packet Slide 28

Document Irregularities Do what you can to correct the situation, i.e. move the students or take away the cell phone. Continue testing whenever possible. Report to your SC immediately regarding any irregularity Document the irregularity on your Test Assurance Security Formoordinator” box Record the events and provide the SC with specific details of what transpired The SC is responsible to: Contact the DC Complete an irregularity or appeal report Never invalidate a test booklet. Slide 29

Final Checklist… After Testing:  Account for all test tickets  Account for all secured materials distributed (yellow, lined paper; glossaries; graph paper)  Process for returning scratch paper to be shred is ________  Sign and return the Test Security Assurance Form  Confirm the completion of daily session reports Review the school procedure when students finish before the rest of the class. Slide 30

31 For Assistance Test Administrators: Contact the School Coordinator School Coordinator: Contacts the District Assessment Coordinator Terry Campbell x4057 (Office) District Assessment Coordinator: State Assessments = Contacts State Coordinator National Assessments = Contacts Area Specialists Technical Support: American Institute of Research - Washington Help Desk

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