1. 1 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Reading Retake Administration 2013-14 Student Assessment & Research (754) 321-4250 ANY REFERENCES TO RECYCLING MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS PERMISSION TO REUSE THEM.

2. 2 New in 2013-2014 The Math Retake is no longer offered. Adult students who need a score must use ACT or SAT concordance scores. The Math Retake is no longer offered. Adult students who need a score must use ACT or SAT concordance scores. Testing Rules Acknowledgement has changed to include that it is prohibited to share test material over social media Testing Rules Acknowledgement has changed to include that it is prohibited to share test material over social media One four digit test group code must be used for both sessions One four digit test group code must be used for both sessions The quick reference guide has been moved here: www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources The quick reference guide has been moved here: www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources

3. 3 New in 2013-2014 Session 1 must be completed prior to starting Session 2. Session 1 must be completed prior to starting Session 2. CBT worksheets may be provided to students if they request them. If your school is providing worksheets, students must get a copied blank worksheet for each session. CBT worksheets may be provided to students if they request them. If your school is providing worksheets, students must get a copied blank worksheet for each session. Schools may update incorrect student information via SAR Schools may update incorrect student information via SAR Both accommodations provided and used are to be recorded on the required administration information. Both accommodations provided and used are to be recorded on the required administration information.

4. 4 Reminders for 2013-14 ALL staff involved in testing must GET and READ THE TEST ADMINISTRATION MANUAL ALL staff involved in testing must GET and READ THE TEST ADMINISTRATION MANUAL Presentation about to setting up Presentation about to setting up and testing CBT is located here: flassessments.com/CBTTrainingResources FCAT Admin Record and Security Checklist available online at PearsonAccess.com/fl FCAT Admin Record and Security Checklist available online at PearsonAccess.com/fl Inappropriate actions may result in test invalidations / loss of teaching certification Inappropriate actions may result in test invalidations / loss of teaching certification Students must take the Reading Retake 2.0 ePat practice test at least once prior to taking the Reading Retake Students must take the Reading Retake 2.0 ePat practice test at least once prior to taking the Reading Retake

5. 5 Reminders for 2013-14 Invalidation for students in “possession” of electronic device. Even if they are turned off or not in use or being used on a break. Invalidation for students in “possession” of electronic device. Even if they are turned off or not in use or being used on a break. If a student begins a test and leaves campus without finishing, he or she will NOT be allowed to complete that test If a student begins a test and leaves campus without finishing, he or she will NOT be allowed to complete that test Emphasis on ensuring students are not copying answers. FDOE investigation process is much more thorough. Emphasis on ensuring students are not copying answers. FDOE investigation process is much more thorough. Chain of Custody form must be completed Chain of Custody form must be completed

6. 6 Reminders for 2013-14 If a technical issue interrupts testing, the school coordinator must immediately contact Pearson at 877-847-3043 and the Student Assessment an Research Dept. to report the issue and receive assistance. If a technical issue interrupts testing, the school coordinator must immediately contact Pearson at 877-847-3043 and the Student Assessment an Research Dept. to report the issue and receive assistance. Paper Based Accommodations information is in the manual. Important information regarding PBT will be sent via email. Paper Based Accommodations information is in the manual. Important information regarding PBT will be sent via email. Seating Charts and Required Administration Records must be maintained. Seating Charts and Required Administration Records must be maintained. All Test Administrators must be Certified and sign the FCAT Security Agreement and Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement. All Test Administrators must be Certified and sign the FCAT Security Agreement and Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement.

7. 7 Reminders for 2013-14 Be mindful of the correct use of marking a student “complete”. Be mindful of the correct use of marking a student “complete”. Test Administrators cannot administer to family members Test Administrators cannot administer to family members Mispacked or late returned TO BE SCORED test materials will be included in late reporting Mispacked or late returned TO BE SCORED test materials will be included in late reporting

8. 8 Reminders For Reading Retake 2.0 All Reading Retake students will take the Reading Retake 2.0 assessment All Reading Retake students will take the Reading Retake 2.0 assessment The Reading Retake consists of 2, half-day sessions over 2 days - Session 1 must be assessed before starting Session 2 The Reading Retake consists of 2, half-day sessions over 2 days - Session 1 must be assessed before starting Session 2 Under no circumstance may a student test session 2 before session 1. Under no circumstance may a student test session 2 before session 1. Seal codes are used to open the 2 nd session of the test. Under NO circumstances should students have access to the seal code on the first day (1 st session) of testing. Seal codes are used to open the 2 nd session of the test. Under NO circumstances should students have access to the seal code on the first day (1 st session) of testing.

9. 9 2013-14 Fall FCAT Retakes- Who Tests? TestWho Takes It?Form Session Length FCAT Reading Retake "2.0" Grade 10 Retained Reading Retake Students CBT Only 2, 3 hour sessions over 2 separate testing days 11 th and 12th Grade Reading Retake Students Adult Reading Retake Students FCAT Mathematics Retake Nobody- All Graduation Requirements have transitioned to EOCs. You may use ACT or SAT concordance scores for adult students NoneN/A

10. 10 Administration Schedule Reading (2.0) Fall Administration October 7 th -11 th for CBT Reading 2.0 Fall Administration October 7 th -11 th for CBT Reading 2.0 Makeups may be assessed from October 14 th -18th Makeups may be assessed from October 14 th -18th FCAT Reading Retake 2.0 will be administered in two 3 hour (half day) sessions over 2 days. FCAT Reading Retake 2.0 will be administered in two 3 hour (half day) sessions over 2 days. Students will be assigned to one test session in TestNav which is broken in two parts by the seal codes. Students will be assigned to one test session in TestNav which is broken in two parts by the seal codes. Student must test the #1 session before testing the #2 session. Student must test the #1 session before testing the #2 session. A seal code will be used to “unlock” the second session A seal code will be used to “unlock” the second session DO NOT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SEAL CODE ON THEIR FIRST DAY OF TESTING! DO NOT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SEAL CODE ON THEIR FIRST DAY OF TESTING!

11. 11 Administration Accommodations Read Appendix A for comprehensive Test Accommodations Read Appendix A for comprehensive Test Accommodations Eligible Students Eligible Students  ESE students with current IEPs  504 students  ELL (LEP) students Accommodations should be the same or nearly the same as those provided to the student on a regular basis Accommodations should be the same or nearly the same as those provided to the student on a regular basis Accommodation arrangements should be made in advance and must not interfere with testing of other students Accommodation arrangements should be made in advance and must not interfere with testing of other students Paper Based Reading Retake Accommodations students must be monitored to make sure they do not go on into the second session. Paper Based Reading Retake Accommodations students must be monitored to make sure they do not go on into the second session.

12. 12 TestHear and Accommodation Codes  Large print, zoom, color contrast, screen reader & assistive devices for CBT students will be via TestHear software  Accommodations provided  For ESE/504 students: 1-FP = Flexible Presentation; 1-FR = Flexible Responding; 1-FSC = Flexible Scheduling; 1-FSE = Flexible Setting; 1-AD = Assistive Devices  For ELL students: 2-FSC = Flexible Scheduling; 2-FSE = Flexible Setting; 2-AHL = Assistance in Heritage Language; 2-ADI = Approved Dictionary

13. 13 Test Materials For Students For Reading: For Reading:  Authorization ticket  Pencil  A blank CBT Worksheet for each session (if school is providing)

14. 14 Authorization Ticket For computer-based testing: For computer-based testing: Student Authorization Tickets (secure materials) Student Authorization Tickets (secure materials)  Session/Test/Location  Student Name/Date of Birth/Student ID (partial)  Student Signature Line  URL/Login ID/Test Code (password) Students need a pencil or pen to sign their tickets. Students need a pencil or pen to sign their tickets. If the Last Name, First Name, or ID number is incorrect, the student must not use the ticket. If the Last Name, First Name, or ID number is incorrect, the student must not use the ticket. If the Date of Birth is the only incorrect field, the student may use the ticket and the birthdate can be updated after testing with the student database manager. If the Date of Birth is the only incorrect field, the student may use the ticket and the birthdate can be updated after testing with the student database manager. Hand out the day of testing and collect immediately after the close of testing- SECURE MATERIAL Hand out the day of testing and collect immediately after the close of testing- SECURE MATERIAL

15. 15 Test Materials for Test Administrators Required Administration Information Required Administration Information Test Group Code Test Group Code FCAT Required Seating Chart FCAT Required Seating Chart Seal Codes (Reading Retake 2.0, 2 nd session only) must be printed from Pearson Access Seal Codes (Reading Retake 2.0, 2 nd session only) must be printed from Pearson Access FCAT Security Log FCAT Security Log

16. 16 FCAT Required Administration Information Also known as the FCAT Administration Record / Security Checklist or Session Roster, this is filled out by the school coordinator or test administrator and must include:   list of students assigned to testing room   record of students who actually participate in testing each day   list accommodations   record of invalidated tests   record of security numbers used (paper only)   form/form Group Type (Accommodations CBT)   signatures of when secure materials are returned   Test Group Codes

17. 17 Form Group Type Form Name in PearsonAccess Accommodations Offered Lrg Prt Large Print ZoomZoom Col Con Color Contrast Scr Rdr Screen Reader Lrg Prt + Col Con Large Print and Color Contrast Lrg Prt + Scr Rdr Large Print and Screen Reader Lrg Prt + Col Con+ Scr Rdr Large Print, Color Contrast, and Screen Reader Zoom + Col Con Zoom and Color Contrast Zoom + Scr Rdr Zoom and Screen Reader Zoom + Col Con + Scr Rdr Zoom, Color Contrast, and Screen Reader Col Con + Scr Rdr Color Contrast and Screen Reader Assistive Devices

18. 18 FCAT REQUIRED SEATING CHART

19. 19 Seal Code Seal Codes are required to open the 2 nd session of testing and must not be provided until the 2 nd day of testing: Seal Codes are required to open the 2 nd session of testing and must not be provided until the 2 nd day of testing: 19 Students enter the seal code here on Day 2. Students will exit on this screen on Day 1.

20. 20 FCAT SECURITY LOG

21. 21 Test Security Policies and Procedures DO NOT: Give examinees access to test questions prior to testingGive examinees access to test questions prior to testing Copy, reproduce, or use in any manner inconsistent with test security the student test book or computer based formCopy, reproduce, or use in any manner inconsistent with test security the student test book or computer based form Coach examinees during testing or alter or interfere with examinees’ responsesCoach examinees during testing or alter or interfere with examinees’ responses Erase or change student answersErase or change student answers Make answer keys available to examineesMake answer keys available to examinees Fail to follow security procedures and test administration directionsFail to follow security procedures and test administration directions Fail to account for test materials before, during, and after testingFail to account for test materials before, during, and after testing

22. 22 Test Security Policies and Procedures DO: Read Test Security policies and Procedures in the manualsRead Test Security policies and Procedures in the manuals Read Florida Test Security Statue and Rule – Appendix BRead Florida Test Security Statue and Rule – Appendix B Have all appropriate testing staff sign the FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement found in Appendix C and the Test Administrator Prohibited Activities AgreementHave all appropriate testing staff sign the FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement found in Appendix C and the Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement

23. 23 Security Agreement & Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement Required forms for 2013 Fall Retake: Required forms for 2013 Fall Retake:

24. 24 Chain of Custody Form

25. 25 INVALIDATION CONCERNS Prior to testing, make sure students understand the following policies: Electronic Devices Policy: If students are found with ANY electronic device during testing, their tests will be invalidated. Electronic Devices Policy: If students are found with ANY electronic device during testing, their tests will be invalidated. Leaving Campus: If students leave campus before completing the test (for lunch, an appointment, illness, etc.), they WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test. Leaving Campus: If students leave campus before completing the test (for lunch, an appointment, illness, etc.), they WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test. Student Pledge: If students are caught cheating or irregular answer patterns are detected during scoring, their tests will be invalidated. Student Pledge: If students are caught cheating or irregular answer patterns are detected during scoring, their tests will be invalidated.

26. 26 AVOID INVALIDATIONS Seat students with more than 3ft of space between them Seat students with more than 3ft of space between them Avoid Testing in Auditoriums Avoid Testing in Auditoriums Practice Active Administering/ Proctoring. Walk around the room to ensure students are working alone Practice Active Administering/ Proctoring. Walk around the room to ensure students are working alone YOU MUST USED DIVIDERS for Computer based testing YOU MUST USED DIVIDERS for Computer based testing Every classroom and session must have separate Seating Charts and Required Administration Information Every classroom and session must have separate Seating Charts and Required Administration Information Collect Electronic Devices before testing Collect Electronic Devices before testing

27. 27 When to Invalidate? Invalidate in TestNav if any of the following occurs: 1.A student is found with an electronic device or other unauthorized material during testing or on break 2.The student is cheating or is disruptive during testing 3.A student becomes ill and is unable to finish, OR a student is not allowed the correct amount of time to finish After marking the test complete in TestNav follow the invalidation instructions on pages 82-83 in the Fall 2013 FCAT Retake Test Administration Manual

28. 28 Do NOT Invalidate 1.Student withdrew before testing 2.Student absent during entire testing window 3.Student absent for only one session of testing

29. 29 Proctors One additional proctor for every 25 students in a Computer Based Testing room One additional proctor for every 25 students in a Computer Based Testing room Serve as “Administrative Assistants” Serve as “Administrative Assistants” Must sign FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement Must sign FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement Must sign FCAT Security Log Must sign FCAT Security Log

30. 30 Missing Materials/Breach in Test Security Initiate a thorough investigation Initiate a thorough investigation IMMEDIATELY contact Student Assessment & Research at (754) 321- 4250 IMMEDIATELY contact Student Assessment & Research at (754) 321- 4250 Principal must generate a letter of explanation on school letterhead Principal must generate a letter of explanation on school letterhead Email letter to, cc to Director of School Performance and Accountability and the Director of Student Assessment & Research, within 2 days Email letter to, cc to Director of School Performance and Accountability and the Director of Student Assessment & Research, within 2 days

31. 31 Test Administrator Responsibilities Before Testing Read the manual where applicable (FCAT 2013 Fall Retake Manual) Read the manual where applicable (FCAT 2013 Fall Retake Manual) Attend training Attend training Sign FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement and Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement Sign FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement and Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement Prepare room and materials for testing Prepare room and materials for testing Receive Test Group and Seal Codes Receive Test Group and Seal Codes

32. 32 Before Testing Ensure that each student taking a Reading Retake has taken the corrsponding EPAT practice test Ensure that each student taking a Reading Retake has taken the corrsponding EPAT practice test Remind students to submit their tests but not to exit TestNav upon completion of the Computer Based Test Remind students to submit their tests but not to exit TestNav upon completion of the Computer Based Test Ensure that the School Testing Coordinator has set up and started the testing sessions in Pearson Access. Ensure that the School Testing Coordinator has set up and started the testing sessions in Pearson Access. Test Administrator Responsibilities

33. 33 Test Administrator Responsibilities Materials Needed Before Testing Ensure that your School Testing Coordinator has provided you with: Ensure that your School Testing Coordinator has provided you with:  Session Rosters/Administration Records/Security Checklists  FCAT Required Seating Charts  Test Group Codes  Student Authorization Tickets  An option for collecting materials (A, B or C)  Seal Codes to provide to students only for Session 2 of the Reading Retake 2.0 test  CBT worksheets if being used

34. 34 Test Administrator Responsibilities During Testing Distribute materials Distribute materials Read scripts VERBATIM Read scripts VERBATIM Maintain test security Maintain test security Actively supervise the test administration Actively supervise the test administration BE VERY CAREFUL to not provide SEAL CODES until the 2 nd day of testing (READING) BE VERY CAREFUL to not provide SEAL CODES until the 2 nd day of testing (READING)

35. 35 During Testing- Ensure that no student is looking at another student’ s computer monitor or using the computer to assist in the assessment Ensure that no student is looking at another student’ s computer monitor or using the computer to assist in the assessment Note the accommodations provided on the Required Administration Information Note the accommodations provided on the Required Administration Information If a student logs out for any reason (lunch, break, etc...) a staff member must resume their session in Pearson Access If a student logs out for any reason (lunch, break, etc...) a staff member must resume their session in Pearson Access Test Administrator Responsibilities

36. 36 Cannot Login to TestNav Prior to testing:  Ensure that the appropriate link, username and password has been indicated in TestNav per the Student Authorization Ticket  If you receive an Early Warning System (EWS) message, follow the prompts to resolve that issue. EWS codes are found in the EWS guide located here: www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources During testing:  If problems continue 15 minutes into the test contact Student Assessment and Research and Pearson immediately  If a student leaves a test at any time a staff member must resume their session in Pearson Access. The student may resume testing at any work station that has TestNav installed on it.

37. Support for PearsonAccess, TestNav and TestHear Contacts for Support (in this order) Contacts for Support (in this order) District ETS department: 754-321-0411 District ETS department: 754-321-0411 Student Assessment: 754-321-4250 Student Assessment: 754-321-4250 Pearson: 1-877-847-3043 Pearson: 1-877-847-3043 37

38. 38 Test Administrator Responsibilities After Testing Collect test materials Collect test materials Notify School Testing Coordinator of any missing materials Notify School Testing Coordinator of any missing materials Notify School Testing Coordinator of any invalidations Notify School Testing Coordinator of any invalidations Remove/Collect CBT Worksheets and Authorization Tickets Remove/Collect CBT Worksheets and Authorization Tickets Complete FCAT Security Log, FCAT Administration Record / Security Checklist and FCAT Required Seating Chart Complete FCAT Security Log, FCAT Administration Record / Security Checklist and FCAT Required Seating Chart Organize and return all materials to School Testing Coordinator Organize and return all materials to School Testing Coordinator Complete Comment Form Complete Comment Form

39. 39 School Assessment Coordinator Responsibilities Before Testing Read the manual (CBT, PBT Accommodations) & view training Read the manual (CBT, PBT Accommodations) & view training Sign the FCAT Test Administration and Security Agreement Sign the FCAT Test Administration and Security Agreement Print a copy of the Early Warning System Guide Print a copy of the Early Warning System Guide Receive & inventory test materials Receive & inventory test materials  Email assessment.materials@browardschools.com for additional materials  Prepare Admin Records/Security Checklists and FCAT Required Seating Charts Assign and train Test Administrators & Proctors Assign and train Test Administrators & Proctors Ensure implementation of Administration Accommodations Ensure implementation of Administration Accommodations

40. 40 School Assessment Coordinator Setting Up TestNav Before Testing Specific instructions for assigning students, creating sessions and Authorization tickets are located in the Fall 2013 Retake Manual, pages 45-72 Specific instructions for assigning students, creating sessions and Authorization tickets are located in the Fall 2013 Retake Manual, pages 45-72 Pearson has posted a detailed training here: http://flassessments.com/CBTTrainingResources Pearson has posted a detailed training here: http://flassessments.com/CBTTrainingResources http://flassessments.com/C Make sure the Last Name, First Name and SID is correct. Make sure the Last Name, First Name and SID is correct.

41. 41 During Testing Supervise test administration Supervise test administration Maintain test security Maintain test security Ensure FCAT Security Log and FCAT Administration Record / Security Checklists and FCAT Required Seating Chart are completed properly Ensure FCAT Security Log and FCAT Administration Record / Security Checklists and FCAT Required Seating Chart are completed properly Supervise make-up administrations Supervise make-up administrations Monitor and resume CBT sessions Monitor and resume CBT sessions Ensure that Seal Codes are used properly Ensure that Seal Codes are used properly School Assessment Coordinator Responsibilities

42. 42 School Assessment Coordinator Responsibilities After Testing Collect test materials Collect test materials Notify Student Assessment & School Performance of any missing materials Notify Student Assessment & School Performance of any missing materials Separate and store test materials as directed Separate and store test materials as directed Complete, Copy, and File FCAT Security Logs, FCAT Administration Record / Security Checklists and FCAT Required Seating Chart Complete, Copy, and File FCAT Security Logs, FCAT Administration Record / Security Checklists and FCAT Required Seating Chart Securely hold Authorization Tickets, and worksheets until after scores are released. Securely hold Authorization Tickets, and worksheets until after scores are released. Check Comment Forms Check Comment Forms

43. 43 School Assessment Coordinator Responsibilities After CBT Testing Move or remove those students who did not show Move or remove those students who did not show Close out sessions and/or arrange for makeup testing within Pearson Access Close out sessions and/or arrange for makeup testing within Pearson Access Note Accommodations in Pearson Access Note Accommodations in Pearson Access Detailed instructions for completing these activities are in the Manual Detailed instructions for completing these activities are in the Manual TESTING MUST BE COMPLETE BY OCTOBER 11 th, except for retakes (if you have any). TESTING MUST BE COMPLETE BY OCTOBER 11 th, except for retakes (if you have any). Retakes may continue until 10/18/2013 Retakes may continue until 10/18/2013

44. 44 Material Return Return the following on Monday October 21st, 2013: 1. District Coordinator ONLY box with no label (hand write on box-District Coordinator Box). The originals of the following need to be returned: 1.Required Administration Information 2.Seating Charts 3.Chain of Custody Forms 4.Security Logs 5.Used CBT worksheets

45. 45 Paper Based Accommodations Information regarding the Return of Paper Based Accommodated materials will be sent to participating schools via email.

46. 46 Contact Information If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Student Assessment & Research at (754) 321-4250.