1. Update on Testing NYSCOSS Conference Steven Katz Assistant Commissioner, Office of State Assessment Heather Klusendorf Program Manager, Computer-Based Testing Grades 3-8 ELA and Math
September 2018

2. Grades 3-8 ELA and Math
Spring 2019 and 2020 will have the same test design and format as the Spring 2018 tests
Spring 2021, new exams based on NYS Next Generation Learning Standards
The Office of State Assessment (OSA) will be continuing to work with NYS educators to gather input for design of the 2021 exams.
What are your thoughts? Any feedback for us?
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3. Operational CBT,
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4. Computer-Based Testing, NY
Year
All schools given the option to administer stand-alone field tests on computers
902 schools administered field tests on computer
More than 60,000 students took the field tests on computer
Year
All schools given the option to administer operational tests with CBT in any subject, any grade level
184 schools administered operational tests with CBT
More than 28,000 students took the operational tests on computer
819 schools administered field tests on computer
Year
More than 650 schools administered operational tests with CBT
More than 145,000 students took the operational tests on computer
More than 1000 schools plan to administered field tests on computer
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5. Why CBT? Test Administration is simpler
No test booklets to transport
No lost answer sheets
No paper rattling during test taking
No rulers dropping to the floor
Students report “liking” taking the test on computer
Administrators and students like the online testing accommodations
Scoring Administration is simpler
No lost testing booklets
No shuffling through test booklets to find an item to score—items are displayed immediately and quickly onscreen through technology
Electronic alerting from scorers makes communication easier
Real-time reports provide an at-a-glance of the scoring room status
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6. Computer-Based Testing, NY
2018 was the second year that schools could choose to administer their Grades 3-8 ELA and mathematics exams on computers.
2016 CBT Field Testing Pilot
No major technical issues
2017 First-Year of Operational CBT
Minor technical glitch on first day of operational CBT ELA
2018 Second-Year of Operational CBT
Technical issues during operational CBT ELA
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7. Technology Happens
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8. Technology Happens Lessons Learned from CBT ELA
Communicate & Listen
Communications to principals, Lessons Learned and feedback sessions, Fall CBT Roadshows
Be flexible
Nine primary testing days, extended the CBT ELA widow
Find better ways to communicate
Operational CBT Listservs, “CBT Today” section on CBT Support, adding contact names to CBT Technology Readiness data collection
Review all systems
Requiring Questar do a complete audit of all systems and deliver a technical improvement plan
Develop contingency plans
We are developing “if this, then that” action plans ahead of this year’s operational CBT administration
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9. Statewide CBT Simulation
Based on feedback from our operational CBT schools and based on a process developed at several districts last year, we are organizing the first-ever Statewide CBT Simulation:
Participation is voluntary
Uses the Questar Secure Browser Practice Tests
Tests Performance and more
Helps schools to better prepare
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10. Question Sampler
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11. Question Sampler
Available from a public landing page and can be used by students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
Users can experience the testing tools without downloading and installing a secure browser or app.
Most test accommodations are available in English and five translated languages.
Text-to-Speech is available in English only.
Three samplers per subject and grade level.
For the best experience use a Chrome browser to access the Sampler

12. ScorePoint Response Example
Example of Scoring a Response Entered on Computer
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13. Computer-Based Testing Timeline 2018-2019 School Year
September-October
November-January
February-March
April-May
CBT Weekly Updates Calls Resume (Fridays)
Nextera Admin District and School Data Updated
Regional Fall CBT Information Sessions
CBT Technology Readiness Checklist Updated
Technology Readiness Online Verification opens
CBT Support Refreshes for 2018
NYSED Online Ordering System Opens
Schools Continue to Order Operational CBT
Schools Continue to Sign Up for CBT Field Testing
Verify CBT Technology Readiness
Confirmation of Scoring Consortia Relationships
CBT Winter Training Roadshow Locations Determined
Students Use the CBT Secure Browser Practice Tests
ScorePoint Training Roadshows
Statewide CBT Simulation: February 26th & March 5th
Proctor Webinar
CBT Readiness & Best Practices Webinar
Confirm Readiness with all Operational CBT Schools and Scoring Consortia
NYSED Prepares for Operational CBT
ELA Operational CBT: April 1-8
ELA Scoring: April 5 -17
Lessons Learned from ELA Webinar: April
Math Operational CBT: April 30 – May 7
Math Scoring: May 6 – 16
Lessons Learned from Operational CBT: May
CBT & PBT Field Tests: May-June
CBT Student Constructed Responses Available to Schools: June 1
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14. Fall CBT Information Sessions
Attend a session:
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15. Questions about CBT? CBT Customer Support

16. Regents Exams SED’s goals when developing Regents Exam schedules:
Primary goal is to optimize student performance and minimize scheduling exams such that students may have two exams on the same day
Provide schools with feasible schedules
Facilitate schools meeting the required 180 days of session
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17. Questions for the Office of State Assessment?