1. 2014-15 Grade 3 Midyear Promotion (GTMYP)
Screencast Training Session
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2. What is the grade 3 midyear promotion (GTMYP)?
An assessment that complies with the established criteria of the Florida’s public school student progression law.
Students must demonstrate reading proficiency as required by Section , Florida Statute.
Students may take the GTMYP only one time during this administration window.
Offered November 12-13, 2014.
ITBS Complete Battery, Form C, Level 10.
All materials must be returned at the conclusion of testing and may not be stored at the school site.
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3. Ways to Demonstrate Reading Mastery for Grade 3 Promotion
Spring Florida Standards Assessment (FSA)
or,
Spring Grade 3 Student Reading Portfolio
Spring Alternative Standardized Reading Assessment
Summer Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion
Grade 3 Mid-Year Promotion
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4. Students To Be Tested
All retained third grade students who met specific criteria on the Summer 2014 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP), defined as a percentile rank score at or between the 40th and 44th percentile.
Retained 3rd grade students who did not participate in the Summer 2014 Alternative Assessment for Grade 3 Promotion (AAGTP).
Students who have demonstrated substantial progress in class and are recommended by their teacher, may participate at the school administrator’s discretion.
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5. Schedule of Activities
November 3-7
View Screencast Training for test chairpersons.
Elementary and K-8 Centers: Pick up/order testing materials. Pick up GTMYP materials at TDC by 3:30 pm
November 7
Complete the electronic Screencast Verification form at
Distribute parent letters to all eligible students.
November 12
Administer GTMYP test to all eligible, retained 3rd grade students.
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6. Schedule of Activities, cont.
November 13
Make-up administration for the GTMYP, as necessary.
November 13-14
Scan answer sheets via Thinkgate.
November 17
Return all GTMYP materials to the Test Distribution Center by 3:30 pm.
Pick up listing of results and evaluate students’ eligibility for promotion.
Fax a written account of any breaches of security or testing irregularities to SAET at
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7. Schedule of Activities, cont.
November 26
Notify SAET to override any promotion decisions.
December 5
Submit Heat ticket on or before this date for all promoted students to establish proper placement.
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8. Accommodations Accommodations must be provided to:
Students with disabilities (SWD) who have current IEPs
Students with current Section 504 plans
English language learners (ELLs), Levels 1-4
Test MUST NOT be read to students
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9. Accommodations English Language Learners (ELLs)
Flexible Setting
Flexible Timing
Assistance in Heritage Language
Dictionary
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10. Flexible Presentation Revised Format (call TDC to request)
Accommodations Students with Disabilities and Section 504 Plan Students
Flexible Setting
Flexible Timing
Recording of Answers
Flexible Presentation
Revised Format (call TDC to request)
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11. Receiving and Preparing Materials for Testing
Schools will pick-up/order directions for administration and test booklets.
Verify counts of testing materials received using the Packing Slip and Return Form* located in Box #1.
Report missing materials immediately to TDC.
Contact TDC for additional materials, if needed.
Securely store all test materials.
*Keep this form and use to return materials.
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12. Testing Materials Thinkgate Answer Sheet
Use answer sheets provided with materials for eligible students.
The 7 digit M-DCPS student ID must be hand gridded.
Student name must be written at the top of the answer sheet.
Students will record answers directly on the answer sheet.
Test Booklet
The Complete Battery, Level 10 which contains the Reading Comprehension subtest.
Test Booklets are re-used, so students may NOT write or mark answers directly in the booklets.
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13. Generic Answer Sheet Sample
Header: Teacher’s Name, Title of Test, Test Administration, School Name, and Test ID
Contains no student name or identification.
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14. Training School Test Administrators and Proctors
Carefully select test administrators/proctors
Training should include:
Students to be tested
School’s testing schedule
Adhering to the Directions For Administration (DFA)
Test Timing and subtest to administer
Providing accommodations
Ensuring optimal testing conditions
Test invalidations
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15. Distribution & Tracking of Materials
Test booklets and Directions for Administration (DFA) are secure materials but do not include security numbers.
Inventory materials on receipt and report discrepancies immediately to the Test Distribution Center at
Use Teacher Count Sheets to account for test materials distributed to test administrators.
Test administrators must report discrepancies in counts to test chairperson.
Monitor to ensure procedures are being followed in each testing room.
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16. Administering the Test
Maintain security procedures.
Morning administration is recommended.
If a test is invalidated, there is no other opportunity or test that can be given in place of this assessment.
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17. Important GTMYP Test Administration Information
Reading Comprehension
Time Limits
Test Book Pages
Item Numbers
Part 1*
25 Minutes
Pages 7-13
Items 1-20
Part 2*
30 Minutes
Pages 14-20
Items 21-41
*Both parts must be completed to receive a score.
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18. Absences and Invalidations
Record student name on Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations Form.
Make-up sessions can be given any day during the testing window.
In the event of an invalidation of a group of students, call SAET, at , immediately.
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19. Damaged Test Booklet or Answer Sheet Procedures
Transfer all student identification information and student responses onto a new answer sheet and shred the damaged document.
Verify that all transferred information has been correctly gridded and process for scoring.
Test booklets that become soiled due to illness should be reported to SAET at and securely destroyed at the school site.
Write “DAMAGED” across the front of any test booklet which is damaged or written on and return it to the TDC as directed.
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20. Scanning Answer Sheets
Answer sheets will be scanned via Thinkgate.
Results will NOT be available immediately.
A student listing of results will be available for pickup beginning November 17th at TDC.
A student must obtain a raw score of 24 or higher in order to be considered for promotion.
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21. Promoting Students
Please verify that all students tested at your school are included in the listing of results.
The District will promote students who have met the GTMYP criteria. Schools may override promotions by contacting SAET.
By December 5th, schools must submit a Heat ticket for each student to be promoted to establish proper placement.
Direct each Heat Ticket to “Ask ITS a question” Attention: Ms. Clara O Reilly, Registrar, Home Education, Federal and State Compliance Office.
The Heat tickets must include the following:
Student Name
Student ID
Effective Date
Homeroom

22. Returning Testing Materials
Place the originals of the following completed forms in a return envelope, in Box 1 and retain copies for your records.
TDC Packing Slip and Return Form
All Record of Absences, Exemptions, and Invalidations forms
All Teacher Count Sheets
School Procedural Checklist
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23. Sample TDC Packing Slip and Return Form
Complete this portion
to return materials.
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24. Reminders
Complete the GTMYP Screencast Verification Form at to validate your training. Review the student listing of results and fax to SAET with promotion decisions recorded for each student.

25. Sources of Information
Administration of the GTMYP
Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I
Request/Pick Up/Return Materials
Ms. Magaly Hernandez, Supervisor I
Thinkgate
Mr. Carlos Lopez , Thinkgate Consultant
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