1. Albuquerque Public Schools - I&A
Elementary/Middle School Test Security
Test Security Training

2. Albuquerque Public Schools - I&A
Training Objectives
Be familiar with New Mexico Statewide Assessment Programs
Understand test security and training requirements
Know the basic processes and procedures of test administration
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3. Required Training
For school principals, test coordinators, test examiners (teachers), and proctors (EAs)
Training is required for all school personnel Assessments include:
SBA Science: (Grades 4 & 7)
NMAPA/NCSC: (Grades 3 - 8)
ACCESS: (K-8)
EOCs
District Assessments
PARCC: (Grades 3 - 8)
Sign-in, with a printed name, signature, and date on the Non-Disclosure Forms
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4. Required Training He/she knows how to administer the test
A signature on the Non-Disclosure is the teacher’s consent that
He/she knows how to administer the test
He/she knows what is required to administer the test
He/she will comply with the rules of test administration
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5. Albuquerque Public Schools - I&A
Required Training
Two trainings a year required by NMPED
Test Security (fall) and Test Administration (spring)
Deadlines for Non-Disclosures:
Friday, October 24, 2014
The test security training verification the original has to go to Claudine Sanchez (400 – East) and copy must be kept at the school.
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6. Testing Windows Elementary Schools
DIBELS – Alternative Schools
July 23 – Aug. 19, 2014
Jan. 5 – 23, 2015
Apr. 27 – May 15, 2015
DIBELS – Traditional Schools
Aug. 13 – Sep. 10, 2014
ACCESS
Jan. 12 – Feb. 27, 2015
SBA Science
Mar. 24 – Mar. 27, 2015
NMAPA
TBD
NCSC (Selected Schools)
EOC
May 11 May 22, 2015
PARCC
PBA – Mar. 2 – Mar. 27, 2015
EOY – Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015
NAEP (Selected Schools)
Jan. 26 – Mar. 13, 2015
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7. Testing Windows Middle Schools
ACCESS
Jan. 12 – Feb. 27, 2015
SBA Science
Mar. 24 – Mar. 27, 2015
NMAPA
TBD
NCSC (Selected Schools)
EOC
May 11 May 22, 2015
PARCC
PBA – Mar. 2 – Mar. 27, 2015
EOY – Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015
NAEP (Selected Schools)
Jan. 26 – Mar. 13, 2015
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8. Albuquerque Public Schools - I&A
NMAPA/NCSC Trainings
This training is for the people who administer the NMAPA/NCSC
Required for Test Administrators and second raters
Training for NMAPA/NCSC TBD
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9. SBA SBA Science Spring 2015 3 Sessions
Same core design to include field test items
4 Forms English/2 Forms Spanish
Available as computer-based or paper/pencil test
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10. 4 Principles of Test Security
1. Protect the Student
Give students an equitable chance
2. Protect the Staff
Must be professional (phone for communication with front office only); follow all rules
3. Protect yourself
Ultimately responsible; STC and principal
4. Protect the test
Pictures; social media
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11. TEST SECURITY
Upon receiving materials, immediately conduct a box count
Report any discrepancy to Instructional Accountability via phone and follow up with an for documentation
Tests must be stored in a locked, secure area with limited access at all times
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12. TEST SECURITY Teachers must sign to receive test booklets
Tests must be assigned to students and the record must be given to Instructional Accountability, as well as a copy kept by the Test Rep
Please write the full name on the test booklet and the answer document
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13. TEST SECURITY
All specified materials must be returned to Instructional Accountability at or before the deadline
No one can review secure tests without prior approval and without signing the Non-Disclosure Agreement
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14. Test Preparation (STC)
Provide training for all school personnel involved in test administration
Ensure sufficient supply of test materials is available
Provide TAs/Proctors list of accommodations
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15. Test Preparation
Thoroughly read, review, and discuss the Test Examiner’s Manuals before administering the test
Clarify staff questions
DFAs will be available online before testing
Materials will be delivered to schools one week prior to the test
Arrange for make up tests
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16. Who can administer the test?
Only trained, certified staff are permitted to administer tests:
Licensed school instructors and administrators
Teachers on waivers or intern licenses
Long-term substitutes with a valid teaching license
Coaches and contractors with a valid teaching license
Licensed counselors and related service providers
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17. Who can proctor the test?
Any staff or community member who has been trained in proper test administration and test security may serve as a proctor.
Parents cannot proctor in their own child’s classroom.
Proctors can assist, but may not act as test administrators.
All proctors must sign a non-disclosure form.
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18. Test Administration Do’s
Do follow all directions for a standardized administration.
Do proctor actively and be attentive.
Do remove instructional materials (e.g., multiplication tables) from test settings during testing.
Do have test monitors in the halls to assist with emergencies or to obtain additional test materials.
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19. More Test Administration Do’s
Do return test materials each day to the testing coordinator for secure overnight storage.
Do keep records on unique situations that keep students from being tested.
Do report suspected testing irregularities immediately to the test rep, the principal and Assessment (Dorothy Muna). Don’t investigate the irregularity yourself.
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20. More Test Administration Do’s
Do post conspicuous signs near copy machines warning that tests cannot be copied.
Do arrange for make-up tests for all students who are absent.
Do return tests for shipping to Testing Services Warehouse immediately after testing is completed.
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21. Test Preparation Don’ts
Don’t use old tests as test preparation materials. (Published sample questions are ok to review with students.)
Don’t photocopy or reproduce test items.
Don’t use or make copies of any copyrighted test preparation materials.
Don’t use any actual test items as preparation materials (changing the setting or numbers, paraphrasing the item, or rewording the item).
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22. Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t discuss items on a test with other teachers.
Don’t use items from the test to teach concepts to students.
Don’t let students leave the room and return to continue on the same subtest.
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23. More Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t give students breaks or allow them to talk in the midst of a subtest.
Don’t let students take cell phones out during test administration.
Don’t leave tests unattended in an unlocked room.
Don’t test students on different subtests at the same time.
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24. More Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t leave students alone in the room when they are testing.
Don’t help or coach students with test answers.
Don’t suggest that students rethink an answer or provide hints.
Don’t change a student’s answer or direct a student to change an answer.
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25. More Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t permit students to use any unauthorized materials during the test administration.
Don’t take test booklets or answer documents off campus.
Don’t permit students to leave the room with testing materials for any reason.
* According to state regulation a teacher’s license can be either suspended or revoked for a testing irregularity.
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26. Allowable Accommodations
Allowable accommodations are identified in the Student Assessment Accommodation Manual for use during the administration of the SBA Science/PARCC (PED is updating the accommodations manual for the SBA)
The Third Edition of the Accommodation manual for PARCC will be out this fall
Accommodation and participation decisions will be made and documented by each student’s educational team
Use assessment accommodation(s) in daily instruction prior to the SBA/PARCC administration
Make sure accommodations for one student do not interfere with other students
Test Administrators bubble in accommodations actually used during testing after testing is completed on paper testing or checked off on online assessments for the SBA
All PARCC accommodations must be identified before testing
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27. PARCC Info Practice Test Site: Accommodation Manual:
Accommodation Manual:
Tip Sheets for Equation Editor:
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28. Thank You for your help!
Questions? Call Instructional Accountability ( )
Rose-Ann McKernan ( )
Dorothy Muna ( )
Claudine Sanchez ( )
Testing Services ( )
Ann Lesley:
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