1. School Test Coordinators Training Overview
Last updated: 08/20/09

2. Big Picture Objectives
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Big Picture Objectives
Understand the roles and responsibilities of school test coordinators
Be able to support the DTC in training test administrators
Understand state policies so that you can help build effective school procedures
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3. Required Assessment Options
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Required Assessment Options
OAKS Online
Multiple Opportunities are a means of limiting the impact of the “real world” on a student’s results including: Adult errors, network problems, student illness, etc. Therefore 3 opportunities for each student are not guaranteed.
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4. Required Assessment Options (cont)
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Required Assessment Options (cont)
OAKS Online (cont)
Reading & Mathematics: Up to 3 opportunities at grades 3 – 8, and 10
In preparation for the implementation of the new Mathematics content standards, there will be an additional set of “field test” questions.
Science: 3 opportunities at grades 5, 8, and 10
Optional OAKS Online Assessment
Social Sciences: 2 opportunities at grades 5, 8, and 10
Students in grades 9, 11, and 12 may also take the High School level test.
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5. Required Assessment Options, (cont)
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Required Assessment Options, (cont)
OAKS Paper/Pencil, Braille, and Large Print
Reading and Mathematics: 1 opportunity at grades 3 – 8, and 10
Science: 1 opportunity at grades 5, 8, and 10
Students in grades 9, 11 and 12 may also take the High School level test.
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6. Required Assessment Options, (cont)
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Required Assessment Options, (cont)
OAKS Paper Writing Performance
1 opportunity at grades 4, 7, and 10
OAKS Online Writing Performance
1 opportunity at grade 10
Students in grades 9, 11 and 12 may also take the High School level test.
Students in High School must not under any circumstance take more than 1 opportunity
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7. Required Assessment Options, (cont)
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Required Assessment Options, (cont)
OAKS Extended Assessments
Reading : 1 opportunity at grades 3 – 8, and 10
Mathematics: 1 opportunity at grades 3 – 8, and 10. In preparation for the implementation of the new content standards, there will be an additional set of “field test” questions
Science: 1 opportunity at grades 5, 8, and 10
Writing: 1 opportunity at grades 4, 7, and 10
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8. Required Assessment Options (cont)
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Required Assessment Options (cont)
English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA)
1 opportunity for the following grade bands: K – 1, 2 – 3, 4 – 5, 6 – 8, and 9 – 12
ELPA will be integrated into OAKS Online
Additional Assessments (PSAT/NMSQT®, NAEP, Aprenda 3rd grade Spanish Reading)
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Test Schedule
OAKS Online MC 10/7 – 5/14
OAKS Paper/Pencil MC 3/8 – 4/9
OAKS Writing
Winter 1/11 – 2/26
Spring 4/12 – 4/30
Extended Assessment 2/18 – 4/26
ELPA /21 – 5/7
PSAT/NMSQT /14 or 10/17
NAEP /25 – 3/5
Aprenda /8 – 4/9
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Test Schedule (cont)
Definition of school-imposed test window: A shortened test window set at the school level for a particular OAKS assessment.
Purpose: To allow the school to appropriately allocate resources toward testing based on projected student enrollment.
Must Haves:
Begin no later than the start date for the statewide OAKS Paper/Pencil test window identified in the Test Schedule;
End no later than the end date for the statewide OAKS Online test window identified in the Test Schedule; and
Last for at least four calendar weeks for OAKS Online and two weeks for OAKS Paper/Pencil and OAKS Writing Performance Assessments.
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Dos and Don’ts
Dos
STCs may set school test schedules for OAKS tests (Online, Paper/Pencil, and Writing) in collaboration with DTCs.
STCs must coordinate determination of appropriate assessment options for students.
STCs must coordinate secure storage, distribution, and inventory of paper test materials for the school.
STCs may code students who do not test because they were not enrolled during the school test window using Administration Code 8 in student centered staging.
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Dos and Don’ts (cont)
Don’ts
STCs may not set school test schedules for Extended Assessments or the ELPA.
STCs may not extend the school test window once it is in progress or test students outside of that window.
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Promising Practices
To prevent students from accessing cell phones during testing, schools have developed student handbooks that contain a policy around cell phone access/use being prohibited on the school premises, during school hours, and / or during testing. Also established disciplinary policies for students who break the rule, ranging from detentions to suspension depending on the severity of the violation.
To protect student confidentiality, if log-in cards are used, be sure to store them securely. Schools must take all practical steps to maintain the security of SSIDs by making sure they are not displayed publicly on items such as web sites, student body cards, or other posted documents or lists.
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In a Nutshell
The Assessment options generally are the same this year as last year
ELPA will be integrated into OAKS Online
Oaks Online Writing will be available to all H.S. students
STCs must ensure that a student does not use OAKS Online in the content area in which a student will use a paper test.
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In a Nutshell (cont)
STCs coordinate determination of appropriate assessment options for students.
STCs assist DTCs in ensuring that all test administrators receive test administration and security training.
STCs ensure security of paper test materials before, during, and after testing.
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How can an STC ensure that Test Administrators are administering the assessment consistent with state and district policies?
When may a school use Administration Code 8?
What must a school do before deciding to administer a paper test to a student?
Why is test security so important?
What is the STC’s role in closing the achievement gap?
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