1. TAKS Exit Level Retest Training 2015

2. This training does NOT take the place of you reading your test administrator manuals. You should have attended training on test security and general testing procedures, provided by your campus testing coordinator. You will need to complete the 3 online training videos at http://texas.testsecuritytraining.com/

3. Registration All students who did not pass in the previous administration are automatically registered to retest. Students no longer attending school must register as an out of school student on Pearson’s website. If this is not done during specified timelines, it must be done on the day of testing at http://www.TexasAssessment.com/taksoos http://www.TexasAssessment.com/taksoos ▫March registration dates: 1/12-2/13 ▫July registration dates: 4/27-6/12 ▫October registration dates: 8/11-9/25

4. 2015 TAKS Exit Level Retest Administrations 2015 TAKS XL Retests MarchJulyOctober ELAMonday, March 2Monday, July 6Monday, October 19 MathTuesday, March 3Tuesday, July 7Tuesday, October 20 ScienceWednesday, March 4 Wednesday, July 8Wednesday, October 21 Soc. Stu.Thursday, March 5Thursday, July 9Thursday, October 22 All tests are administered online only! No makeup exams are permitted! Tests are untimed; however, students must submit answers by 2:45.

5. Test Administrator Responsibilities All test administrators MUST read the Test Administrator Manual from cover to cover before the day of the test. Attend training conducted by your campus test coordinator. Receive secure testing materials from your campus test coordinator. Observe all rules regarding test security and confidential integrity of the state testing system. Administer the tests in strict compliance with the directions in the test administrator manual. Supervise and actively monitor testing. Do not provide any unauthorized assistance to students during testing. Do not view the test, discuss the test, or score a student test either before, during, or after testing. Return all testing materials to the campus test coordinator immediately after students finish testing. Report testing irregularities and security violations immediately to your campus test coordinator. Prepare statements for submission to TEA if you are involved in a testing irregularity or test security violation.

6. Test security

7. Test Security Definitions Test Security involves accounting for all secure materials before, during, and after each test administration. Confidentiality involves protecting the contents of all tests booklets and student answer documents

8. Test Security and Confidentiality Requirements All testing personnel must be trained and sign an oath before handling secure test materials All tests must be administered in strict accordance with the manuals No person may view, reveal, or discuss the contents of a test unless specifically instructed to do so by the procedures in the test administrator manuals

9. Test Security and Confidentiality Requirements No person may answer verbally or nonverbally any question that relates to the contents of a test before, during, or after a test administration No person may review or discuss student responses during or after testing unless specifically authorized to do so by the procedures in the TA manuals No person may change any response or instruct a student to do so Student authorization forms must be securely locked up when not in use Campuses must actively monitor testing sessions and require test administrators to actively monitor during testing

10. Test Security and Confidentiality Requirements You are required to check the photo ID each day of testing for examinees. ▫ Acceptable IDs:  Humble ISD School ID  Drivers License  Passport

11. Active Monitoring Monitoring during test administrations is the responsibility of the test administrator, the campus test coordinator, the campus principal, and the DTC. ▫ Teachers are required to actively monitor students during testing ▫ Principals and CTC are required to actively monitor testing sessions at their campus

12. Accommodations Accommodations are available ONLY to students who are currently enrolled in a Texas public school and is receiving special education services. Information regarding accommodations can be found in Appendix B of the test administrator manual.

13. Seating charts Seating charts are required and must have the following information: Location of test session Name of assessment Grade Subject First and last names of administrators and monitors First and last names of each student Seat assignments of each student Student ID # Student test book number (if using a paper test book) Start and stop times (releasing students back to class) If students are relocated a new seating chart must be completed.

14. Proper Testing Procedures Test administrators must actively monitor the testing room while examinees are working. Test administrators should confirm that examinees are working only on the subject-area test being administered that day and that they do not have access to non-allowed materials. Reinforcing, reviewing for, and/or distributing testing strategies during an assessment is strictly prohibited. Students must remain seated during testing. Examinees are not allowed to talk to one another while testing is in progress.

15. Proper Testing Procedures, cont’d Students are not allowed to return to a subject-area test attempted on a previous test day or to work on a subject-area test that has not yet been administered Since the tests are untimed, each student must be allowed to have as much time as necessary to respond to every test item. Districts are not required to test beyond the regular school hours, but they are free to do so if they choose Each student must be allowed to work at his or her individual speed. Students may not be directed to speed up or slow down Some students may finish the test earlier than others after the test has been “completed” online, students may be allowed to quietly read books or leave the testing room The use of cell phones and/or other personal electronic devices that allow Internet access during testing are not permitted in the testing room.

16. Electronic Device Policy Students are not permitted to have cell phones or electronic devices on their person or within reach during testing. If you have a cell phone or electronic device, it must be turned completely off and kept in a purse, backpack, or locker which is out of reach for the duration of the test. Cell phone and/or electronic device usage during testing is a serious violation and will be considered cheating.

17. Examinees must be provided with dictionaries and thesauruses for the exit level ELA reading and written composition sections only Dictionaries and thesauruses are not allowed for the revising and editing section of the ELA test, or any other subject Note these policies regarding the use of dictionaries and thesauruses during testing: ■ There must be at least one dictionary for every five examinees ■ It is recommended that there be one thesaurus for every five examinees, if possible ■ Examinees may also use a combination dictionary/thesaurus for these assessments ■ The use of foreign-language reference materials is NOT permitted unless the examinee is eligible to use such materials as described in the Accommodations Manual ■ An English as a second language (ESL) dictionary, which uses simple English and pictures to define words, may be provided for limited English proficient (LEP) examinees taking TAKS tests only when reference materials must be provided ■ A sign language dictionary that is grade appropriate may be used in conjunction with the standard English dictionary/thesaurus only when reference materials must be provided Retest TAKS dictionary policy from TEA…

18. ELA Retest Students must be given the following materials: Pencils or pens Scratch paper Dictionary/thesaurus (one for every five students) Authorization letter

19. TAKS Calculator Policy Examinees must be provided appropriate tools (e g, calculators) during mathematics and science assessments so that their performance on the test is a more valid and reliable indicator of what they know and can do ▫For mathematics, examinees must be provided with a graphing calculator without a QWERTY keyboard or computer algebra system (CAS) ▫For science, examinees must be provided with a four-function, scientific, or graphic calculator without a QWERTY keyboard or CAS  District/campus personnel are responsible for ensuring that both district- supplied and examinee-supplied calculators are cleared before and after testing  All types of memory, including standard memory, RAM, ROM, and flash ROM, must be cleared to factory default both before and after testing  Any programs or applications must be removed or disabled prior to testing  For mathematics tests in which calculators are required, each examinee must have a graphing calculator to use throughout the entire administration  For science tests in which calculators are required, there should be at least one calculator for every five examinees  If examinees share a calculator during a science test, the memory must be cleared by a test administrator after each examinee uses it

20. Math Retest Students must be given the following materials: Pencils or pens Scratch paper Graph paper Mathematics chart (can’t have the ruler on it) Graphing calculator Authorization letter

21. Science Retest Students must be given the following materials: Pencils or pens Scratch paper Science chart Four function, scientific or graphing calculator (one for every five students) Authorization letter

22. Social Studies Retest Students must be given the following materials: Pencils or pens Scratch paper Authorization letter

23. Testing Rooms Prepare classrooms for testing: All test content related materials are removed or completely covered Seats are placed in rows The room is conducive to a secure and comfortable testing environment -No trash or clutter -Nothing test related (textbooks) under chairs or within direct reach of students

24. Oath Sign all portions of your oath. Make sure you are using the 2015 Oath

25. Emergencies Should there be an emergency the safety of students and faculty is first. If you are evacuated from your room, leave all testing materials and shut the door. Take your roster with you to check attendance outside.

26. Starting Online Sessions Logging In: Students must double click on the TestNav icon to access online testing. Once students click on the icon, they will see the TestNav login screen. To login, students need the “Student Authorization Form.” Please have each student verify his/her name on the student authorization form prior to logging in. The “Student Authorization Forms” are secure testing material. Students will login using the information from the authorization form. Seal Codes: TAKS ELA is the only online test that requires a seal code. Students must be given the seal code in order to access the 2 nd part of the test. Remember, they CAN’T use a dictionary for the 2 nd part of the TAKS ELA test.

27. Online Testing Verify Testing Status The test will be submitted for scoring via the Assessment Management System as soon as the test administrator clicks the Final Submit button. After a test administrator has clicked the Final Submit button, that student’s status will automatically be updated to “Completed” in the Status column on the Student Details Screen. If a student clicks the Final Submit button accidently but wished to finish the test, the campus coordinator must call Pearson. If a student cannot finish their tests due to illness or a testing irregularity, the test administrator should not click the Final Submit button. Contact the campus testing coordinator for guidance. Return all student authorizations, session rosters and test administration materials to the campus coordinator. Once testing is over, collect scratch paper and secure testing authorization form.

28. Test Administration Directions TAKS ELA – pg. 40 TAKS Math – pg. 50 TAKS Science – pg. 57 TAKS Social Studies – pg. 64

30. Questions & Reminders Sign-in Sign your oath and leave it now Read your manual BEFORE test day Questions…