1. Spring 2011 End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments Algebra 1 Biology 1 Field Test Geometry Field Test TRAINING MATERIALS

2. Spring 2011 EOC Test Administration Schedule 2 Any deviation from this schedule requires written approval from the district and FDOE prior to implementation. *For security purposes, testing at a school should be completed within the first week if possible; however, up to two consecutive weeks will be allowed to accommodate computer-based testing needs. EOC TAM 3

3. EOC Test Format Computer-Based Test (CBT) – All subjects (Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1) – Administered in PearsonAccess – Testing Platform: TestNav 6.9 – No accommodated CBT form (use of TestHear platform suspended for Spring 2011) Paper-based Accommodation Test Materials – Algebra 1 only – Large Print, Braille, One-item-per-page, Standard 3 EOC TAM 3 - 6

4. Students to be Tested General guidelines: – All students enrolled in the identified course(s) All English Language Learners (ELL) Special education students, if required accommodations are available (differs by test) – “Waiver” students, Algebra 1 only – Special program students, Algebra 1 only 4 EOC TAM 3 - 6

5. All students enrolled in the following courses:  Algebra 1 – 1200310  Algebra 1 Honors – 1200320  Algebra 1B – 1200380  Pre-AICE Mathematics 1 – 1209810  IB Middle Years Program – Algebra 1 Honors – 1200390  All ELL and special education students “Waiver” students: Earned high school credit in one of the above courses in grades 6 – 8 in a prior school year, AND Has not taken the Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics assessment  Students in your school taking Algebra I through Florida Virtual and Adult Education EOC TAM 3 5 Students to be Tested Algebra 1

6. 6 Students to be Tested Algebra 1 Special Programs ProgramDistrict Number School Number Participation Status Registration/ Reports Miami-Dade Online Academy 137001MUSTMiami-Dade Online Academy Home Education 139998MAYHome Education Office EOC TAM 4

7. Grades 9-12 students currently enrolled in the following courses at schools selected:  Geometry - 1206310  Geometry Honors - 1206320  IB Middle Years Program Geometry Honors – 1206810  Pre-AICE Mathematics 2 - 1209820 Not students who completed course in Semester 1 Only special education students who can access CBT No paper-based accommodation forms or CBT accommodation forms are available Weekly Briefing #9104 EOC TAM 5 7 Students to be Tested Geometry Field Test

8. Grades 9-12 students currently enrolled in the following courses at schools selected:  Biology 1 - 2000310  Biology 1 Honors - 2000320  Pre-AICE Biology - 2000322  Biology Technology - 2000430  Biology 1 PreIB – 2000800  IB Middle Years Program Biology Honors – 2000850  Integrated Science 3 – 2002440  Integrated Science 3 Honors – 2002450 Not students who completed course in Semester 1 Only special education students who can access CBT No paper-based accommodation forms or CBT accommodation forms are available Weekly Briefing #9104 EOC TAM 5 8 Students to be Tested Biology 1 Field Test

9. School Testing Team School Assessment Coordinator (Test Chair), EOC TAM p. 69 -98 School Technology Coordinator, EOC TAM pp. 99-136 Test Administrators, EOC TAM pp. 16 – 68 (Scripts pp. 22 – 67) Proctors (see Test Administrators) 9

10. Glossary of Terms PearsonAccess – www.pearsonaccess.com/flwww.pearsonaccess.com/fl  A website used for almost all CBT test preparation (e.g., PreID), setup, administration, and reporting tasks.  Correct test administration must be selected each time you log in.  Requires a username and password.  Links to support materials: www.FLAssessments.com/EOC www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources www.FLAssessments.com/EOC www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources  PearsonAccess will timeout after 14 minutes of inactivity. 10 EOC TAM 2

11. Glossary of Terms PearsonAccess Training Center  Accessed from the Training Center tab on PearsonAccess Home page.  Provides an opportunity to  Practice PearsonAccess tasks  Manage the Infrastructure Trial in preparation for testing  Requires a username and password. 11 EOC TAM 2

12. Glossary of Terms TestNav 6.9 (TestNav)  Platform for Florida’s high-stakes computer-based statewide assessments.  Requires software application installed either on a file server or on each computer that will be used for testing. 12 Note: This is the URL used for testing this Spring; it is different from the URL used for the Infrastructure Trial. EOC TAM 2

13. Glossary of Terms Class: is a required field in PearsonAccess. Students are assigned to a class through the PreID upload or Create a New Student Wizard. – You not required to manage students through class assignments. Test Session: is a required field for scheduling students to take a test. The three ways that you can set up sessions are: Test Group, Test Day, or Test Administration. Student Authorization Ticket: is a secure ticket with a unique login ID and test code assigned to a student. Session Roster: is a roster of students that are scheduled to test together in a test session. 13 EOC TAM 74, 83, 87

14. Glossary of Terms Proctor Caching is a process of loading or “caching” test content locally on a computer at the school level.  Does not require a separate caching server and can run on any workstation on the network that meets minimum requirements.  Proctor Caching software is provided by Pearson.  Reduces test delays due to network congestion.  Provides students with a more seamless testing experience.  Required for all FCAT/EOC computer-based testing in Florida. Proctor Caching Network Diagram 14 EOC TAM 102- 103

15. Practice Test (ePAT) All students MUST participate in a practice test prior to taking a computer-based assessment.  Can be used at any time, up to the day before the test.  Time required: approximately 45 minutes.  Provide students with URL so they can practice on their own: www.FLAssessments.com/ePAT. www.FLAssessments.com/ePAT  Maintain a record of participation. The practice test script must be read verbatim for each EOC subject, as applicable. – A practice test session is required for the field tests. – Scripts can be found in the EOC test administration manual. 15 EOC TAM 16, 22 - 42

16. About ePAT  Practice tests (ePats) are available for each subject: Algebra 1, Biology 1, and Geometry  Familiarizes students with o Item types o Reference Sheets/Periodic Table o Online tools o Process of responding to items on the computer  Practice test items are not intended to replicate the difficulty of the items on the test.  Work Folders will NOT be provided for practice tests. o Instruct students to bring their own scratch paper and pencils/pens. 16 EOC TAM 16

17. Conduct Practice Tests (ePAT) Prior to Test Administration  Even students who participated in a previous computer-based test MUST complete the appropriate EOC ePAT(s) prior to the Spring 2011 EOC administration. Ensure that the following items have been downloaded to each computer that will be used for at ePAT.  ePAT Launcher  Appropriate test content (Algebra 1/Biology 1 FT/Geometry FT) Scripts provided in the EOC test administration manual. 17 Briefing #8879 EOC TAM 16, 22 - 42

18. Testing Materials: Student Authorization Tickets Student Authorization Tickets are secure materials  Session/Test/Location  Student Name/Date of Birth/Florida ID  Student Signature Line  URL  Login ID  Test Code (password) Following information MUST be correct: – Last Name, First Name, and Florida ID – The Florida ID number will show the last four digits of the Florida Student Number OR the last three digits of the Social Security Number and an X. NOTE: Students will need a pen or pencil to sign ticket and work out problems in the CBT work folder. 18 EOC TAM 7, 17

19. ePAT Online Tools 19 Pointer Eliminate Choice Highlighter Tool Eraser Tool Help Tool Calculator Tool Straightedge Tool Exhibit Tool These tools are available for all EOC subject tests (Algebra 1, Biology 1 FT, and Geometry FT). EOC TAM 9 -10, 22-42

20. Samples Of Printed Student Authorization Tickets 20 Detail View/Single Ticket List View/3 Tickets Grid View/6 Tickets EOC TAM 87

21. Test Code versus Test Group Code 21 EOC TAM 7 EOC TAM 69

22. Test Group Code A test group code is a security measure to identify groups of students tested together. – Generate a unique four-digit numeric code to assign to each testing room. – Record the test group code in the Administration Record/Session Roster. – Display the test group code only when the script instructs the test administrator. – Read instructions to students to enter the four-digit test group code after the “Welcome” screen and before the first test item. – Groups with different test group codes may NOT be merged. 22 EOC TAM 8, 69

23. Testing Materials: Session Rosters Session Rosters can be used to record or verify most of the required administration information. 23 EOC TAM 7, 8

24. Testing Materials: CBT Work Folders Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders  A blank piece of yellow 11x17 paper folded in half that students use to work Mathematics problems  Students may request additional work folders  Used work folders are secure materials  Students will need a pen or pencil to sign ticket and work out problems in the CBT work folder. Note: The Florida Computer-Based Testing Folders cannot be used for practice sessions. Scratch paper should be used instead. 24 EOC TAM 8 – 9, 18

25. Calculators  Computer-based Algebra 1 EOC test and Biology 1 EOC Field Test have a built-in, four-function calculator (TI-108).  Students may request to use a hand-held FCAT calculator instead of the online TI-108 calculator after participating in a CBT practice test. 25  Computer-based Geometry EOC Field Test have a built-in scientific calculator (TI-30XS).  If the school will provide hand-held scientific calculators, students may request to use an approved hand-held scientific calculator instead of the online TI- 30XS calculator after participating in a CBT practice test. Testing Materials (Alg, Bio): Calculators (optional) EOC TAM 10 – 11, 19

26. Testing Materials (Geo): Scientific Calculators (optional) For the Geometry EOC Field Test, hand-held scientific calculators may be used by students, but will not be provided by the FDOE. The following calculators have been approved. 26 EOC TAM 11

27. Testing Materials (Alg, Geom): Paper Reference Sheets (optional) Reference Sheets  Computer-based Algebra 1 EOC test and Geometry EOC Field Test have a pop-up window that includes the Algebra 1 End-of-Course and Geometry End-of- Course Assessments Reference Sheet.  Schools may provide paper copies of reference sheets to students; however, schools must make their own copies. 27 EOC TAM 11, 19

28. Periodic Table of the Elements  Computer-based Biology 1 EOC Field Test has a pop-up window that includes the Periodic Table of the Elements.  Schools may provide paper copies of the periodic table to students (provided in Appendix D); however, schools must make their own copies. 28 Testing Materials (Bio): Paper Periodic Tables (optional) EOC TAM 11, 19

29. Testing Materials: Required Administration Information The following information must be recorded and maintained:  Students assigned to your room (Student Name and Florida ID Number)  Attendance Information o P=Present, A=Absent, W=Withdrawn, P/I=Present but Invalidated  Accommodations provided  Test Group Code  Grade Level  Signatures of test administrator and school assessment coordinator  Dates of materials distribution and return 29 EOC TAM 17

30. Testing Materials: Required Administration Information  Accommodations used must be recorded within XX days: o For ESE/504 students: o 1-FP = Flexible Presentation o 1-FR = Flexible Responding o 1-FSC = Flexible Scheduling o 1-FSE = Flexible Setting o 1-AD = Assistive Devices o For ELL students: o 2-FSC = Flexible Scheduling o 2-FSE = Flexible Setting o 2-AHL = Assistance in Heritage Language o 2-ADI = Approved Dictionary Accommodations Guide 7-8 30

31. Accommodations Administration accommodations (e.g., flexible setting, flexible scheduling) may be provided to eligible students participating in CBT EOC assessments as specified on their IEPs, Section 504 plans, or ELL plans. o Students requiring administration accommodations can test on the computer (see Appendix A of the Spring 2011 EOC Manual). o All accommodations actually used must be recorded in PearsonAccess after testing. EOC Accomm Guide 5, 42 31

32. Accommodations  No CBT Accommodated Platform available in Spring 2011  Algebra1:  Any student who requires an accommodated CBT form will need to test on paper.  Large print, Braille, and one-item-per-page are provided.  Standard paper test forms have been ordered for ESE students with accommodations documented on an IEP that cannot be accommodated on the PearsonAccess testing platform (i.e., read aloud).  Biology 1 and Geometry  NO accommodated forms are available for the field tests (no paper test forms or accommodated CBT). 32 Accommodations Guide 6

33. Transcription of Paper-based forms (Regular, LP, and Braille) 33 Algebra paper-based forms o All accommodations MUST be documented on the student IEP or Section 504 plans o All paper tests documents must be transcribed by Pearson o These results will be included in late score reporting. RED o Return paper test documents using RED TO BE SCORED return labels to ensure timely transcription. Accommodations Guide 6-7

34. CBT Proctor Ratio 34 *It is recommended that a proctor be assigned to a room with 25 or fewer students whenever possible. The ratio of proctors to students required for computer- based testing has been decreased since last year. EOC TAM 13

35. Accommodated Paper-Based Form Proctor Ratio 35 FCAT TAM 17

36. Security Log Schools are required to maintain an accurate Security Log for each testing room. Anyone who enters a room for the purpose of monitoring a test MUST sign the log for that testing room, regardless of how much time he/she spends monitoring a testing room. A perforated Security Log can be found in Appendix D of the manual. Blank Security Log can also be found at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC. www.FLAssessments.com/EOC 36 EOC TAM 18

37. Sample Security Log 37 EOC TAM 165

38. Test Invalidation Policies and Procedures Purpose of test invalidation is to identify when the validity of test results has been compromised. Test administrators should discuss situations involving possible invalidation with the school assessment coordinator and the situation should be investigated immediately. A test MUST be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur:  A student has an electronic device during testing.  A student is cheating during testing.  A student is disruptive during testing. 38 EOC TAM 15

39. Test Invalidation Policies and Procedures A test MAY be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur: 1.A student becomes ill and is unable to finish, OR a student is not allowed the correct amount of time. 2.A student was given an accommodation not allowed on the EOC. 3.A student was given an accommodation not on the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL plan. 4.A student was not provided an allowable accommodation listed on the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL plan. 5.An error occurs in test administration or procedures that could compromise the validity of the test results (e.g., students had access to an unauthorized visual aid that gave an unfair advantage). 39 EOC TAM 15

40. Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security available at http://oada.dadeschools.net/T estChairInfo/InfoForTestChair. asp http://oada.dadeschools.net/T estChairInfo/InfoForTestChair. asp – Adopted by School Board – General Guidelines Florida Test Security Statute and Rule Test Security Policies and Procedures School Procedural Checklist 40 EOC TAM 12, 151 & Training Packet, Attachment D

41. Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement Form 41 EOC TAM 163

42. School Assessment Coordinator Before, During, and After Testing 42

43. Assessment Coordinator– Before Testing Receive test materials from district assessment coordinator, inventory materials within 24 hours of receipt, and report missing materials or request additional materials (p. 69). Train Test Administrators and Proctors (p. 71) and ensure that they, as well as all school administrators, sign a Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement. Verify student information and create test sessions in PearsonAccess (pgs. 74- 77). Maintain documentation of students’ completion of ePat practice sessions. Coordinate preparation of testing labs and student work stations with technology coordinator. Print Student Authorization Tickets and Session Rosters, and assemble test materials for test administrators. Meet with school administrators to decide on school-level options. EOC TAM 69-88 43

44. Assessment Coordinator: School Level Options Meet with school administrators and technical coordinator to determine: – How will ePats be provided to students (documented)? – How will test administrators contact the assessment coordinator and/or technical coordinator during test administration? – Will school provide paper reference sheets and periodic tables? – How will students be provided with hand-held calculators? – During breaks, will students “exit”, or will monitors be turned off or covered? – Which option will be used as students finish Algebra 1?(p. 48-49) – Will test administrators be given access to resume students in their testing room? – How will students access the comment form? 44 EOC TAM 48-49

45. Test Management in PearsonAccess– Managing Student Information Manage Student Information  PreID file with student information is based on students enrolled at your school as of April 1, 2011.  Schools may add students using the Create New Student wizard. Create Session Rosters  Test sessions must be created in PearsonAccess.  Students must be assigned to a test session. Test sessions can be modified at any time. Verify the accuracy of Student Name and Florida ID number. 45 EOC TAM 73-75

46. Test Management in PearsonAccess – Filters and Searching Filters and Search Fields in PearsonAccess Any column with this button can be filtered.  To filter data, click the symbol and enter the filter criteria.  The column will be filtered according to the search term. Clicking on the column heading also allows you to sort the data in descending or ascending order. Once the data is sorted, an up or down arrow appears after the column heading. 46 EOC TAM 75-77

47. You must move students into a test session before you can verify student data. The test session may be called “Verification” session. A session roster should be printed to verify the student’s name and Florida ID number. – Only the student’s name and Florida ID number must be correct. After verifying the session roster, you may begin moving students into “real” test sessions. Confirm all students are in test sessions (see pgs. 75-76). View and verify student data (see pgs. 76-77). EOC TAM 75-77 47 Test Management in PearsonAccess– Verification Session

48. Create a New Test Session 1.Log in to PearsonAccess, select EOC Spring 2011 administration. 2.Go to Test Management>Manage Test Sessions. 3.Click New Session to go to the New Test Sessions screen. 48 Test Management in PearsonAccess– How to Create a NEW Test EOC TAM 74-75

49. Create a New Test Session (continued) 4.Enter the session details:  Session Name (50-character limit)  School  Test to be Administered  Default Form Group Type (Main)  Scheduled Start Date (used for planning purposes – a test session will not start until you click START on the Session Details screen) 49 Test Management in PearsonAccess– How to Create a NEW Test, Continued

50. Create a New Test Session (continued) 5.Add students to test sessions by: Class (View By: Classes) Individual Student (View By: Students) 6.Select the check box for each class or student to be added to a session. 7.Click Save. 8.Return to the newly created test session or to the Manage Test Sessions screen. 9.Maintain a list of all test sessions. Ensure technology coordinator cached test content for all sessions and Proctor Caching is running for sessions prior to the first day of testing. 50 Test Management in PearsonAccess– How to Create a NEW Test, Continued EOC TAM 74-75

51. Test Management in PearsonAccess– Creating Test Sessions Create Test Sessions Three ways of organizing test sessions 1.By Test Group – only includes students in a particular group (e.g., class, testing room) who will be testing together Advantage: PearsonAccess can be used to manage the testing groups and session rosters will include only one group of students testing together Disadvantage: will require setup and management of more sessions 2.By Test Day – includes all students in a school to be tested in a subject on a particular day Advantage: greater security because a session can be started and stopped on the same day Disadvantage: requires coordination of testing groups at the school 51 EOC TAM 74

52. Create Test Sessions (continued) 3.By Test Administration – includes all students scheduled to be tested in a subject during the entire test administration Advantage: limits setup and management to one session and additional make-up sessions do not need to be created Disadvantage: test sessions are open and active during the entire testing window, which may present a security concern; greater coordination of testing groups at schools; and may be cumbersome to locate and manage specific students 52 Test Management in PearsonAccess– Creating Test Sessions, Continued EOC TAM 74

53. School Assessment Coordinator Scenario/Action Required 53 Manage Student Information

54. School Assessment Coordinator Scenario/Action Required 54

55. School Assessment Coordinator PearsonAccess – Before Testing Manage Test Sessions 55

56. School Assessment Coordinator Checklist – During Testing Distribute Session Rosters and Student Authorization Tickets on the day of testing (pgs. 87-88). Ensure the test sessions have been started in PearsonAccess (pgs. 89- 90). Monitor session status in PearsonAccess. Resume students in PearsonAccess, as needed. Test administrators or a trusted assistant may be given PearsonAccess accounts to assist in this process. (See Weekly Briefing #9556). Ensure that a student’s computer is secured if (s)he leaves the room and will resume testing. Accessing student comment forms after testing (www.FLAssessments.com/EOCStudentCommentForm).www.FLAssessments.com/EOCStudentCommentForm IMPORTANT: DO NOT ALLOW STUDENTS TO SUBMIT THEIR TEST IF THEY WILL RESUME TESTING. 56 EOC TAM 89-93

57. School Assessment Coordinator– During Testing Test administrators must contact the school assessment coordinator if any of the following situations occur:  A student has not participated in a practice test.  A student has trouble logging in the first time or experiences technical difficulties during testing.  A test administrator does not have a Student Authorization Ticket.  A student’s name or Florida ID number is not correct on the Student Authorization Ticket.  A test administrator is concerned that a student is unable (e.g., too ill) to finish the test.  A student Exits the test to finish later and logs out of the test session.  (Algebra 1 only) A student has not completed the test at the end of the allotted time and will need additional time to continue working. 57 EOC TAM 71

58. School Assessment Coordinator PearsonAccess – During Testing Test Session Management Tasks During Testing 58

59. Reporting Administrative and Technical Issues Any testing irregularities or technical issues must be reported immediately to Student Assessment and the appropriate administrative office. Notify the Region ITS staff and Student Assessment immediately if the Internet connection is interrupted during testing. Please note that: Student will still be able to complete the test. Student responses are automatically saved and, once Internet connection has been restored, will be sent to Pearson. IF the Internet connection is not restored by the time the student has finished the test, guidance from Pearson and/or state will be required. 59

60. Reporting Administrative and Technical Issues If there are issues on a specific computer – Shut down the first computer and move student to another computer that has been properly set up for testing. – Student should be able to resume testing where he/she left off if the responses were saved to the network. » If a student cannot continue testing, document the issue and determine whether invalidation is appropriate. » Guidance from Student Assessment and/or state may be required. 60

61. Missing Materials and Test Irregularities/Security Breaches Test administrators should report any test irregularities (e.g., disruptive students, loss of Internet connectivity) and possible security breaches to the school assessment coordinator immediately. If a secure document, such as a Student Authorization Ticket, a used Work Folder, a used reference sheet or periodic table, or a Session Roster, is not found or a test irregularity or security breach is identified, the school assessment coordinator must contact the district assessment coordinator. Missing Materials form and Test Irregularities/Security Breaches form can be found online at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC. www.FLAssessments.com/EOC 61 EOC TAM 13-14

62. School Assessment Coordinator – After Testing Verify that all distributed secure materials have been returned. Make copies of all collected required administration information and Security Logs and file the copies. Stop test sessions in PearsonAccess (pgs. 97-98). Invalidate student tests in PearsonAccess, if necessary Record accommodations actually used by students in PearsonAccess, (Spring 2011 EOC Accommodations Guide). Organize materials and return them to your district assessment coordinator (pg. 94 and Spring 2011 EOC Accommodations Guide). Complete the EOC School Assessment Coordinator Comment Form. 62 EOC TAM 42-63

63. School Assessment Coordinator PearsonAccess – After Testing Test Session Management Tasks After Testing 63

64. School Assessment Coordinator Returning Test Materials Instructions included in the Spring 2011 EOC Accommodations Guide (pg. 53)  TO BE SCORED (RED LABELED BOX) – Regular-size paper-based tests provided as ESE accommodations that will be transcribed into TestNav by Pearson. – Include any invalidated tests, EOC Test Administration Manual, page 15. Note: Place the completed Document Count Form under the paper band, on top of the first banded stack labeled 1 of n, of corresponding answer documents. 64

65. School Assessment Coordinator Returning Test Materials Instructions included in the Spring 2011 EOC Accommodations Guide (pg. 58-59)  TO BE SCORED (WHITE LABELED BOX) (Special Document Materials) – Large Print, Braille, and One-Item-Per-Page materials (used and unused) received that will be transcribed into TestNav by Pearson.  Pack talking calculators separately from Visually Impaired test materials in manila envelope provided by TDC. 65

66. School Assessment Coordinator Returning Test Materials Instructions included in the Spring 2011 EOC Accommodations Guide (pg. 57) (YELLOW LABELED BOX)  NOT TO BE SCORED (YELLOW LABELED BOX) – Test and answer books (unused). – Defective test and answer books (used or unused). 66

67. School Assessment Coordinator Returning Test Materials Instructions included in the Spring 2011 EOC Accommodations Guide (pg. 63)  DISTRICT ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR ONLY BOX – Administration Record/Session Rosters or school’s developed form with all the required information, (TAM page 8, sample provided). – Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders (used and unused). – Original Security Logs, (TAM page 165). – Original School Procedural Checklist (FM-6927), (EOC Training Packet, Attachment B).  Write “District Assessment Coordinator Only” on this box and number the box 1 of 1. Do not place a colored label on the box or pack any test materials. This box will be retained for our records at TDC. 67 Training Packet, Attachment G

68. School Assessment Coordinator Return Schedule Tuesday, May 31 or Wednesday, June 1, 2011: All schools must hand-deliver all test materials before 3:30 p.m. to the Test Distribution Center (TDC), 13135 S.W. 26 Street Miami, FL 33175. 68 Training Packet, Attachment G

69. Test Administrator Before, During, and After Testing 69

70. Test Administrator Checklist – Before Testing  Read the test administration manual.  Read the Test Administration Policies and Procedures (pgs. 3-11) and sign the Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement.  Establish appropriate setting and remove or cover any unauthorized visual aids (pg. 16).  Prepare necessary forms to collect required administration information (pg. 17).  Prepare Security Log(s) to be used in testing room(s) (pg. 18).  Post Do Not Disturb sign and Electronic Devices sign prior to testing (pg. 18).  Ensure that students understand the electronic devices policy (see scripts).  Become familiar with accommodations specified on students’ IEPs or Section 504 plans (pg. 19).  Ensure that you are familiar with how to open TestNav to the login screen with the correct URL for each student computer prior to testing (see instructions in operational scripts). 70 EOC TAM 16-19

71. Test Administrator Prepare Testing Room  Ensure that all software applications, including Internet browsers, are closed on all student workstations.  Start TestNav, type in the correct URL, and open each student workstation to the student login screen. (URL is different for operational tests)  Ensure that you have a way to contact the technology coordinator or school coordinator during testing without leaving the room unattended.  Test Sessions have a unique six-digit test code (password) that will be printed on the Student Authorization Tickets and Session Roster.  Test Code (password) is used to access the test.  Test Group Code (4-digits) is used to identify groups of students tested together. 71 EOC TAM 16

72. Testing Materials: Scripts Scripts found in EOC TAM – ePat Scripts Algebra 1 ePat, p. 22 Biology 1 ePat, p. 29 Geometry ePat, p. 37 – EOC Assessment Scripts Algebra 1 EOC Assessment, p. 43 Biology 1 EOC Field Test, p. 52 Geometry EOC Field Test, p. 59 Scripts found in EOC Accommodations Guide – Regular Print, p. 22 – Large Print, One-item- per—page, Special Documents Section, p. 69 – Braille, instructions and script included with materials – 72 EOC TAM 22-67 & Accommodations Guide 22-36

73. Test Administrator Checklist – During Testing  Maintain the record of required administration information.  Ensure that proctors and anyone who enters a testing room for the purpose of monitoring the test sign the Security Log.  Administer the test according to the directions in the appropriate administration script and read the SAY boxes verbatim to students.  Provide allowable accommodations documented in IEP or 504 Plan.  Notify school assessment coordinator immediately if any of the following are missing:  Paper tests (if applicable)  Student Authorization Tickets  Session Rosters  Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders  Reference Sheets or Periodic Tables (if an y) EOC TAM 20-21 73

74. Test Administrator Supervise Test Administration  During testing, ensure that students:  Clear the area around their workstations of all materials except for the following:  Student Authorization Tickets  Pencils or pens  Work Folders  Calculators, if applicable  Reference Sheets or Periodic Tables, if applicable  Do not have books, notes, extra scratch paper, or electronic devices of any kind (except for approved calculators) during testing, even if they do not use them  Do not talk or make any disturbance  Work independently  Work in the correct test (check student name and test in the top left corner of the computer screen) 74 EOC TAM 21

75. Test Administrator Supervise Test Administration Test administrators MAY NOT:  Talk with students about test items  Help students with their answers  Have any desktop-viewing programs or similar software that would enable a test administrator to view test items and student responses  Provide students with any information that would allow them to infer the correct answer  Discuss test items or answers with students even after testing has been completed 75 EOC TAM 21

76. Test Administrator Supervise Test Administration If a computer is disconnected from the test:  Contact the technology coordinator to help diagnose any technical issues  Contact the school assessment coordinator to resume student’s test in PearsonAccess or  Test administrators may resume student’s test in PearsonAccess if an account was set up  Assist the student with logging in again using the original Student Authorization Ticket 76 EOC TAM 21

77. Test Administrator Checklist – After Testing  Have students complete the Student Comment Form.  Make sure that all students have exited TestNav before dismissal.  Verify that you have collected all required administration information, including accommodations actually used by each student (pg. 17).  Report any missing materials to your school assessment coordinator (pg. 13-14)  Verify that Security Logs were completed correctly (pg. 18).  Organize materials and return to your school assessment coordinator (pg.68 and the EOC Accommodations Guide).  Complete the EOC Test Administrator Comment Form at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC. www.FLAssessments.com/EOC 77 EOC TAM 68

78. Technology Coordinator Before, During, and After Testing 78

79. Technology Coordinator Checklist – Before Testing  Read the test administration manual.  Read the Test Administration Policies and Procedures and sign a Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement.  Ensure all workstations meet the minimum requirements, including screen resolutions set to 1024 x 768.  Confirm TestNav 6.9 software has been installed (file share or local install) on all computers to be used for testing (pgs. 114- 120). M-DCPS recommends local install.  Ensure all student workstations have successfully loaded the Infrastructure Trial (see Infrastructure Readiness Guide at www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources). www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources 79 EOC TAM 99-133

80. Technology Coordinator Checklist – Before Testing  Meet with the school assessment coordinator to discuss the administration of the computer-based test and walk through the test administration.  Discuss and implement plans for handling possible technical interruptions during testing.  Run the TestNav System Check to determine the amount of bandwidth needed for testing (pgs. 100-102).  Evaluate the testing locations in the school to ensure availability of sufficient electrical outlets and network jacks.  Verify that specified applications (screen savers, automated virus scan software, remote access applications, and the Macintosh control strip) have been disabled prior to computer-based testing.  Computers used for test administration activities (i.e., PearsonAccess) have the appropriate required version of a standard Internet browser based on the operating system in use on the computer and the browser’s pop-up blocker is disabled. EOC TAM 99-133 80

81. Technology Coordinator Checklist – Before Testing  Verify that the school has a high-speed connection to the Internet AND the connection is not over-allocated.  If a firewall is used, appropriate destination/port/protocol combinations are allowed through the firewall (pg. 129).  Any proxy servers have been checked to ensure that the appropriate URLs are not blocked (pg. 129).  Internet content filters are configured to allow the specific IP addresses required for administering computer-based testing (pg. 129).  Proctor Caching computer(s) have been set up properly (pgs. 102-114).  Analyze the network to determine whether network bottlenecks exist.  Confirm that student computers and the Proctor Caching computer have not been updated with any additional software and will not be updated before testing begins (pgs. 128-131). 81 EOC TAM 99-133

82. Technology Coordinator Checklist – Before Testing  Confirm that test content has been cached for all scheduled test sessions. Test content is available one week prior to the test administration window (pgs. 121-126).  Verify that the performance of your Internet connection is consistent with expected levels of performance for computer-based testing.  Ensure no high bandwidth network activity other than computer-based testing will be occurring during the testing window.  Ensure that laptops are connected to AC power. If batteries must be used, ensure that they are fully charged and have the capacity to last for the entire test session.  Ensure that each computer station is equipped with a keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device). EOC TAM 99-133 82

83. Technology Coordinator Checklist – Before Testing  Disable or delay anti-virus, auto-scan and/or auto-update, system restore utilities, Windows Security Firewall, web content filtering, or other software that may impact CPU speed or scan/block information transferred between the workstation and the servers (pg. 130).  Ensure student workstations and the user profiles and logins being used for testing allow full permissions (read-/write-/modify-) to the TestNav/Temp and TestNav/Logs directories (pg. 129-130).  Ensure that the primary and secondary save locations are set for student response files and that students have read-/write-access to these locations.  Ensure that test administrators are familiar with how to access TestNav software from student workstations and how to access the student comment forms (if shortcuts are provided).  On each day of testing, the Proctor Caching computer and Proctor Caching software MUST be turned on and remain running (pg. 122). 83 EOC TAM 99-133

84. Technology Coordinator Workstation Specifications 84 EOC TAM 99

85. Technology Coordinator Proctor Caching Computers used for Proctor Caching do not need to be server-class machines but should meet the system requirements  Proctor Caching can run on either a Windows or Mac operating system, and each can support both Windows and Mac-based testing workstations. Each testing computer must be configured to refer to a Proctor Caching computer in order to obtain test content.  If more than one computer is being used for Proctor Caching, be sure to specify the IP address of the correct Proctor Caching computer during the TestNav installation process.  For example: if there are 80 computers that may be used for testing and two Proctor Caching computers, 40 of the testing computers may be configured to link to Proctor Caching computer A, and the remaining 40 may link to Proctor Caching computer B. 85 EOC TAM 102

86. Technology Coordinator Proctor Caching Proctor Caching Security  Proctor Caching software stores a copy of the test content on the local hard drive of the machine on which it runs.  Test content transmitted and stored by the Proctor Caching computer is in encrypted format.  At no time does the Proctor Caching computer un-encrypt the test items.  “Purge cache” function deletes all encrypted test content from the hard drive of the Proctor Caching computer.  FDOE and Pearson require that test content be purged at the end of each administration window (after June 3, 2011). Proctor Caching Computer Placement  Proctor caching should be implemented at the lab-level.  Computer should be located as close as possible on the network to the student workstations. 86 EOC TAM 103

87. Technology Coordinator TestNav 87 EOC TAM 114-115

88. Technology Coordinator TestNav Once TestNav has been properly installed and tested, it should continue to be successful on student workstations through the test administration, as long as no incompatible software updates are made. Annual updates to TestNav may require re-installation of software. File Share vs. Local Install Two options for installing TestNav  File Share  Local Install (recommendation) 88 EOC TAM 114-115

89. Technology Coordinator Checklist – During Testing  Ensure Proctor Caching software is running on all Proctor Caching computers. Turn on Proctor Caching software Windows: go to Start>All Programs>Proctor Caching>Proctor_Caching Mac: once Proctor Caching is initiated it will not have to be restarted unless it has been manually stopped.  Monitor each testing room to ensure that there are no technical issues.  Be available during testing to answer questions from test administrators. 89 EOC TAM 134

90. Technology Coordinator Tasks – After Testing  Purge Test Content from the Proctor Caching Computer (pgs. 135-136)  Complete Comment Form Please provide feedback that will be meaningful to the FDOE and the test contractor. Go to www.FLAssessments.com/EOCwww.FLAssessments.com/EOC Click the EOC Technology Coordinator Comment Form and complete the form. 90 EOC TAM 135-136

91. Students may not have any electronic or recording devices at their desks, in their pockets, or anywhere they can reach them during testing, even if the devices are turned off or the students do not use them.  If a student is found to be in possession of ANY electronic device(s) during testing, his or her test must be invalidated in order to successfully enforce this policy. Inappropriate actions by school or district personnel before, during, or after test administration may result in consequences including test invalidations and/or loss of teaching certification.  Carefully read the Test Security Policies and Procedures to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.  District assessment coordinators must require school administrators, school assessment coordinators, test administrators, and proctors to sign a Florida EOC Test Administration and Security Agreement.  Security of all test materials, including Student Authorization Tickets, must be maintained before, during, and after test administration.  Schools are required to maintain an accurate Security Log for each testing room. 91 Reminders for Spring 2011 EOC TAM vi

92. FDOE encourages schools and districts to consider recycling manuals and other non- secure ancillary materials after scores have been reported. Test administrators must NOT administer the EOC assessments to their family members. If a student starts a test and leaves school without finishing (for an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete the test. Administration manuals must be provided to itinerant teachers in time for them to prepare. Practice tests (ePATs) can be used at any time, up to the day before the test. Forms and materials for EOC can be found at www.FLAssessments.com/EOC:www.FLAssessments.com/EOC  Test Irregularities/Security Breaches form and Missing Materials form  Training Materials  Comment Forms  Blank Administration Record/Security Checklist (for paper-based tests)  Security Log 92 Reminders for Spring 2011 EOC TAM vi

93. Training materials from today’s training are available at: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestCh air.asp http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/InfoForTestCh air.asp Pearson District Coordinator Training Pearson Technology Coordinator Training Recorded sessions are available at: www.FLAssessments.com/EOC 93 Training Materials

94. Contact Information M-DCPS Student Assessment and Educational Testing Maria C. Bruguera, Director Email: mbruguera@dadeschools.netmbruguera@dadeschools.net Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist Email: mugando@dadeschools.netmugando@dadeschools.net Phone: 305-995-7520 Fax: 305-995-7522 M-DCPS Information Technology Services Javier Perez, Executive Director Email: JPerez@dadeschools.netJPerez@dadeschools.net Phone: 305-995-3331 Roly Avila, Supervisor Email: ravila@dadeschools.netravila@dadeschools.net Phone: 305-995-3334 Pearson Support Phone Number: 1-877-847-3043 E-mail: Florida@support.pearson.comFlorida@support.pearson.com 94