1. Spring 2014 FCAT Math, & Science Paper Test Administrator Training

2. Read Me! AGENDA Welcome Important Dates & Schedules
Teacher/Student assignments
What’s New? Reminders!
Test Security
Responsibilities
Invalidations
Collecting/returning materials
Questions?
Read Me!

3. April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment
9:30 – 1:10:
FCAT Math (7th Grade, 8th Grade, 6th Grade – Group 1)
1:10 – 3:05: 3rd Period & Lunches
3:10 – 3:55: 5th Period
April 15
8th Grade – FCAT Science
7th Grade – Practice Science
6th Grade – Group 2 – FCAT Math (CBT)
1:00 – 2:55: 2nd Period & Lunches
3:00 – 3:55: 4th Period
April 16
9:15 – 10:30: 1st Period
10:35-12:15: 3rd Period & Lunches
12:20 – 1:35: 6th Period
1:40 – 2:55: 7th Period
April 17
9:15 – 10:25: 2nd Period
10:30 – 12:05: 4th Period & Lunches
12:15 – 1:25: 5th Period
1:30 – 2:40: 6th Period
2:45 – 3:55: 7th Period
April 18
No School!!
FCAT Schedule (Week 1)
All times are tentative and may change based on testing needs.
Testing times are highlighted.
April 21
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment
9:30 – 11:10:
6th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 1
All Others – 1st Period
11:20 – 1:00: 3rd Period & Lunches
1:05 – 2:50:
6th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 1
All Others – 5th Period
2:55 – 3:55: 7th Period
April 22
6th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 2
All Others – 2nd Period
11:20 – 1:00: 4th Period & Lunches
6th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 2
All Others – 6th Period
2:50 – 3:55: 8th Period (NO IMPACT)
April 23
7th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 1
All Others – 1ST Period
11:20 – 1:00: 3RD Period & Lunches
7th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 1
April 24
7th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 2
All Others – 2nd Period
11:20 – 1:00: 4th Period & Lunches
7th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 2
April 25
FCAT Schedule (Week 2)
Alternate Bell Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!
April 28
9:15 – 9:25 – 1st Period – Receive testing assignment
9:30 – 11:10:
8th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 1
All Others – 1st Period
11:20 – 1:00: 3rd Period & Lunches
1:05 – 2:50:
8th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 1
All Others – 5th Period
2:55 – 3:55: 7th Period
April 29
8th Grade Group 2 – CBT Reading 2
All Others – 2nd Period
11:20 – 1:00: 4th Period & Lunches
8th Grade Group 1 – CBT Reading 2
All Others – 6th Period
2:50 – 3:55: 8th Period (NO IMPACT)
April 30
Regular Schedule – Make-Up Testing Only!
May 1
May 2
FCAT Schedule (Week 3)

4. BELL SCHEDULE
Bell schedules have been posted to LEAD21. Please pay attention to each day’s schedule since they do vary.
Lunches are scheduled by sectors.
No bells during testing please follow the schedule for each day.
When your students are dismissed please actively monitor hallways and stair wells.

5. Teacher/Student Assignments
Work copy will be provided to you
Please review and make sure all students are accounted for
Some students may be tested in an ESE, 504 or ESOL test site
You may be receiving students from another teacher
Your RAI will include all students assigned to you
Separate lists will be given for each grade level and CBT

6. WHAT’S NEW? Student Test Rules Acknowledgment
“I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Rules include wording for electronic posting.
Students signs in Session 1 of test book, therefore all students must take session 1 before being administered session 2
If a student refuses to sign, must be removed from test session and scheduled into makeup session. Contact Diane.

7. REFERENCE SHEETS
Reference Sheets for grades 7-8 Math and grade 8 Science WILL BE provided by DOE in hard-copy
Ensure students have a chance to review the reference sheets prior to testing (Sample Test)
Must use official reference sheet on days of testing
Students must sign reference sheet and work sheet. Once used becomes secure item.

8. REMINDERS
Test Administrators must allow the exact amount of time allotted for each test session. They must indicate starting and stopping times in a place easily viewable by students during testing, and must give the 10-minute warning on time. Post blue page on door with stop and start time.
Test administrators may collect test materials once student verifies they are finished with test. Once materials are collected they may not be returned to the student.
Schools may choose whether students are allowed to read once student verifies they are finished with test and their materials have been collected.

9. REMINDERS
School Coordinator and Test Administrator Checklists in Appendix C to be used as guidelines for before, during, and after test processes
Classroom Signs, Answer Document Header Sheets, Security Agreement and Prohibited Activities Form, Security Log, Reference Sheets in Appendix C

10. SECURITY REMINDERS AND FORMS

11. REMINDERS No electronic devices permitted during testing
Students CANNOT have any electronic device (e.g., cell phone, mp3 player, game system, etc.) on them OR within arm’s reach even if they do not use them, including during breaks in their test session
Cause for immediate invalidation of test
If a student begins a session and leaves campus without finishing (due to an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete that session.
No exceptions will be made once the student leaves the school’s campus, so parents and students must be made aware of this policy.
A student with the accommodation of extra time MUST complete one session before continuing to the next session. They must complete the session by the end of the day.

12. REMINDERS
Teachers/staff should NOT discuss test items with students or each other at any time
Students should NOT handle testing materials at any time outside of their test sessions
A parent is never allowed to be in the testing room with their student during testing
Rooms must be prepared according to guideline on page 26 of test administration manual. A walk-through of all testing rooms should be performed prior to beginning testing.

13. FCAT SECURITY AGREEMENT FORM
Appendix C of TAM (p. 327)
Collect and make copy for your file, return originals
Must be signed by
School Test Coordinator
School Principal
Test Administrators
Proctors
Anyone handling test materials

14. TEST ADMINISTRATOR PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AGREEMENT
Must be signed prior to testing by
Test Administrators
Proctors
Collect and make a copy for your files, return originals
Must include teacher certificate number for Test Administrators

15. REQUIRED ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Security Log
Must be completed by everyone who enters room for purpose of administering or monitoring test
Must be completed even if no one relieves you. Include all the info on top and complete all areas.

16. REQUIRED ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
Will be provided to you
Track students, test sessions, materials, and attendance and accommodations provided and used
Record book # when assigning test books to students (pg 20 indicates location of security numbers on test books)
The group code is on your RAI. The script will indicate for students to bubble this code in the back of their answer books

17. SEATING CHART Seating Chart/Diagram (sample on next slide)
Copy provided or your own form
For a list of what must be on each seating chart, reference page 26 in the Test Administration Manual
Remember to make charts for each day

18. SEATING CHART

19. TEST ADMINISTRATORS / PROCTORS
Test Administrator is the one overseeing testing process, reading scripts, etc. Must be certified or hold professional license
Proctor is the person assisting in the room but does not read script, answer student questions, etc.
Both must be trained in security guidelines and testing protocol, and must sign Security Agreement and Prohibited Activities forms
Cannot be in testing room with students related to them in any way
UCF Interns – cannot be used in any capacity for FCAT Testing

20. TEST SECURITY PROCEDURES
Keep test materials in locked storage when not in use before and after testing
Administrative team will be picking up testing materials from each teacher after testing – please remain in your room until materials are picked up.
Never leave materials unattended.
Never allow students to handle test materials except their own during testing.
Report Missing Materials, Breaches of Test Security, Testing Irregularities to Diane immediately

21. Student must complete this portion- this is in the script!!!!!
Most will have a Pre-ID label, those that don’t will be bubbled in by guidance. DO NOT HAVE STUDENTS BUBBLE ANYTHING ON THE FRONT EXCEPT THE TEST FORM NUMBER WHICH WILL BE SOMEHWERE NEAR THE BLUE BOX.
Students will bubble in their GROUP CODE on the back of the answer book PER THE SCRIPT

22. TEST ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

23. TEST ADMINISTRATOR BEFORE TESTING
Before testing responsibilities ( pages 26-30)
Read Test Administration Manual and attend training
Be familiar with allowable test accommodations if you will administer to students with accommodations
Review and agree to security guidelines/signs security forms prior to testing
Prepare room for testing
Pick up test materials and verify test books and answer documents the morning of testing
All students will have pre-ID answer documents and new students will have documents bubbled
Test are to be taken with #2 pencils only (provided)
Calculators will be provided for 7th and 8th only – no other calculator can be used (will be placed in mail boxes this week)

24. TEST ADMINISTRATOR DURING TESTING
Distribute materials per script
Make sure each student has the answer document pre-identified for that student
Read test administration script VERBATIM paying attention to information between “Say” boxes
Students will be directed to write their name, school name and district…Also write and bubble group code for each test session and bubble test book form # on answer documents
Students will be directed to sign the testing rules acknowledgement
Maintain test security at all times
Keep accurate time

25. TEST ADMINISTRATOR DURING TESTING
Actively supervise test session (page 32)
Test materials only on student desk
Use # 2 pencil
Students have signed below the Testing Rules Acknowledgement
Quietly encourage students to stay on task
Watch for cheating or any security issues
Make sure students are working in the correct session
No writing once test is complete
Do not discuss test items
Do not use phone (unless emergency), computer, read book,
grade paper, etc. during the test session

26. TEST ADMINISTRATOR AFTER TESTING
Verify that all materials have been collected from students
Make sure seating chart, RAIF, and security log are completed
Make sure that any accommodation provided has been bubbled for ESE, 504, ELL
Prepare materials for return according to return plan list
Complete Test Administrator Survey at

27. ACCOMODATIONS Read Appendix A (pg. 285-318)
Must review accommodations needs prior to testing to be sure all arrangements are made
Must provide allowable accommodations even if student chooses not to use
Bubble only the accommodation(s) actually used during testing
Bubble under the correct box (either ESE/504 or ELL)

28. INVALIDATIONS
The purpose of invalidation is to identify when the validity of test results has been compromised
Contact Diane with all invalidation situations
Must Invalidate if:
Student is disruptive
Student is cheating/has unauthorized help/returns to previously completed test session
Student has electronic device within reach
Student is unable to finish or is not given correct amount of time
Student is either given inappropriate accommodation, or not given appropriate accommodation

29. INVALIDATION – STUDENT BECOMES SICK
Determine if acceptable amount of time has been given for student to complete test
If yes, submit for scoring if not soiled
If no, bubble in DNS bubble on front of test document and submit with To Be Scored materials
If soiled and can be transferred to new document do so, then place in ziplock bag
Provide memo regarding situation, attach to ziplock bag
Return with Not To Be Scored
Notify Colleen
DNS Type 2

30. COLLECTING AND RETURNING MATERIALS

31. RETURNING MATERIALS
Pencils/calculators (keep until final day testing)
Manuals (keep for 8th grade science test)
Required Administration Information Form
Security Log
Seating Charts
“Absent students” cover sheet
Answer documents for students needing make ups
Test Books for students needing make ups
“Not to be scored” cover sheet
“Not to be scored” answer documents (ex. Withdrawn students, invalidated, defected)
To be scored” cover sheet
“To be scored” answer documents
Outside test taker cover sheet (Home ed, SCVS, etc.)
Outside test taker “To be scored” answer documents
Remaining test books
Math reference sheets
Science reference sheets
Materials will be picked up from you. Do not send by a student/proctor.

32. NEED RELIEF
In the event you need some one to relieve you please post yellow sign on the outside of your door (signs will be provided)
One of the administrators on the floor will be monitoring and will check for posted signs
Discipline call Mrs. Leenen 31358
Other calls to Mrs. Dean 31354

33. CBT
Mr. Ougel will distribute testing location info for 7th and 8th grade CBT at least one week before testing

34. CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary Contact
Diane Taylor
31354
Secondary Contacts
Lisa Callovi- 7th grade FCAT math
Patricia Durand- 8th grade FCAT math/sci

35. QUESTIONS???