1. 2017 PAWS Test Administrator Training
Building Coordinators: Please add further slides to more specifically address your building’s policies.

2. Test Administration Dates
PAWS: March , 2016
Reading: Grades 3 - 8
Mathematics: Grades 3 - 8
Science: Grades 4 and 8

3. Test Integrity
We all share the responsibility of maintaining integrity of assessment so that we can confidently report performance to students, parents, and the public.
It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure:
students are prepared
assessments are administered appropriately
assessment booklets and test items are secure at all times
Additional materials available on WDE website:

4. Preparing for Test Administration
Obtain Directions for Administration manual
Review PAWS Recommended Testing Times
Review DFA in its entirety in advance
Review PAWS test security procedures
Review PAWS Allowable Resources Guidelines
Ensure English learners and students with disabilities receive accommodations
Additional materials available on WDE website:
RTQs are available on the WDE PAWS webpage, behind the ‘Materials by Grade’ toggle:

5. Test Security
All assessment items and responses are considered secure materials
No secure PAWS materials may ever be duplicated in any way
All Test Administrators and individuals handling secure materials MUST read and sign the Test Security Agreement before handling/administering the test
Disclosure of any secure materials or test items is a serious breach of test security
Report any breaches of security or testing violations to the Building Coordinator immediately

6. Test Security cont.
Distribution of testing materials will occur the day of the administration
Test items may not be disclosed to anyone
Test booklets are to remain in the building at all times unless permission has been granted by WDE in writing
Reviewing or altering student responses is strictly prohibited
Please review the Allowable Resources Guidelines

7. Some Examples of Test Security Breaches
Reviewing secure test questions (before, during, and after testing)
Failure to maintain security of test materials
Discussing the test items with anyone
Copying, or asking students to copy, the tests in any manner
Developing a score key
Allowing students to remove the secure test materials out of the testing environment, or move the secure materials to another location

8. Before for Test Administration
Know your testing schedule
Know your testing roster(s)
Know the process for picking-up and returning secure materials
Sign PAWS Test Security Agreement
Remove (or cover) any materials on walls or desks which may assist students with answering test questions
Note: Removing or covering material – When it doubt, cover it.

9. During the Test Administration
Clear desktops of any materials not necessary for test administration
Verify that appropriate grade-level assessment is being administered
Verify that students have the correct Pre-ID’d Student TAB or answer document, or assist with filling in student demographic information
Read the directions exactly as written
Note: Test Administrators may answer questions about directions but not about any test items.

10. During the Test Administration
Maintain test security at all times
Follow the testing schedule provided by the Building Coordinator
Follow directions for test administration provided in the PAWS Directions for Administration Manual
Administer all testing subjects together and sections in order
Ex. Reading 1, 2, 3 (week 1) then Math 1, 2, 3 (week 2)
Report and record any test irregularities or security breaches to the Building Coordinator immediately
Fill in appropriate boxes on Student TABs or answer documents for student accommodations or special forms

11. Some Do’s and Don’ts

12. More Do’s and Don’ts

13. After the Test Administration
Maintain test security at all times
Check the demographic information for all students who did not have Pre-ID labels, make sure bubbles are completely filled in
Remove all draft/scratch paper, patty/tracing paper, graph/grid paper, lined paper that may be left in books
Return all materials to the Building Coordinator when each test session is complete

14. Testing Irregularities
Testing irregularities may compromise the reliability and validity of the test
All testing irregularities, including test security breaches, must be reported to the Building Coordinator immediately
All testing irregularities must be submitted on a PAWS Irregularity Report Form

15. Some Examples of Testing Irregularities
Coaching students or giving answers to the students
Discussing questions with students during testing
Providing instruction related to the test during the test administration
Observing a student copying answers from another student’s work
Allowing students to have additional materials or tools not specified on an IEP or Section 504 plan
Contamination (by blood or body fluid) of a Student TAB or answer document

16. QUESTIONS?

17. Additional slide(s) provided to allow for addressing specific building policies. Please add as many slides as necessary, in preferred order.