1. GHSGT Pre –Administration Presentation February 1 – 3, 2011 Webinar Etiquette Please use the Audio Setup Wizard in the Tools Menu to configure and test your audio settings before the presentation begins To eliminate interference from background noise in your area, please leave the Talk Button (lower left of the Elluminate window) on mute if you are not speaking. Due to the number of participants, we request that questions be submitted via Chat. Please log-in with your name and the name of your district beside it (e. g., Tony Eitel – Appling). If you have already logged- in, please place your name and district in the chat box.

2. Introduction What’s New? Calendar & Planning for Time Who Tests? What Versions? Math GPS Transition Answer Documents & Materials Security & Ethics Planning for Test Administration Reports Contacts 2

3. What’s New in Spring 2011 Mathematics transitions to GPS alignment with a GPS version of the test. The math section of the answer document will require the coding of a Form Number (GPS testers) OR a Form Letter “Q”. Math QCC booklet covers will be printed in goldenrod. Diagrams of how to package return materials have been included on pgs. 16 and 17 of the School/System Test Coordinator’s manual. Instructions for tracking your shipments through Pearson Access are posted to the Pearson Access web site. Answer document printed in a new color (Teal). The Diploma Endorsement Sought box has been removed from the answer document. 3

4. Administration Windows and Deadlines for Answer Documents Spring 2011 GHSGT Main Administration Materials Delivery: March 7 – 11, 2011 TESTING WINDOWSDOCUMENT DEADLINES Mar. 14 – 18 @ GCA March 23, 2011 Mar. 21 – 25 @ GCA March 30, 2011 Mar. 28 – April 1@ GCA April 6, 2011 May 06 – 10Paper reports in systems 4

5. Administration Windows and Deadlines for Answer Documents Summer 2011 GHSGT & GHSWT Re-Test Administrations 5 Materials Delivery: June 28 – July 1, 2011 TESTING WINDOWDOCUMENT DEADLINES GHSGT July 11 – 15, 2011@ GCA July 20, 2011 GHSWT July 13, 2011@ GCA July 20, 2011 Aug. 5 – 11, 2011Paper reports in systems

6. Planning for Time For planning purposes, students are expected to complete the tests in the following times: English Language Arts in 60 minutes, Mathematics in 60 minutes, Science in 90 minutes, and Social Studies in 90 minutes. However, all students may have up to three (3) hours to complete each GHSGT. School coordinators may choose to move those students requiring more time to another room. Although most students have been able to complete the GHSGT in the recommended times, it is essential that ALL students be given adequate opportunity to do their best work. 6

7. Make-Ups Make-up days should be scheduled within your system’s test administration week. The purpose of the make-up days is to administer the tests to students who are unexpectedly absent during the regularly scheduled administration. Make-up days are not alternate testing dates for students whose activities conflict with the regular test administration dates. Make-up days should be scheduled within your system’s test administration week. Therefore, any student who cannot take the test(s) during this period will need to take the test(s) at the next scheduled administration. 7

8. Who Tests? All students who entered grade nine after July 1, 1991, must pass the GHSGT in order to earn a high school diploma. School systems are responsible for notifying students and parents of the requirements for obtaining a high school diploma. Individuals who have already left school with a Certificate of Performance or a Special Education diploma may present themselves for testing or retesting. Re-test students should pre-register in advance of test administration so that the System Test Coordinator will know how many retest materials will be needed. Examiners are responsible for verifying student identity. Be certain to require photo identification of any “unfamiliar” students. 8

9. Who Tests? The Spring 2011 GHSGT should be administered to the following categories of students: Students classified as 11th graders who have never taken the GHSGT. Students who are enrolled for their third year in high school (grades 9–12) and who have accumulated at least 9 units on a traditional schedule, or 12 units on a block schedule in which students may earn eight units per year, or 135 quarter hours, but are not classified as 11th grade for FTE purposes. Students classified as 12th graders who either have not yet passed or have not yet taken the GHSGT. Retesting students who have taken and failed 1 or more parts of the GHSGT. Individuals who have left high school with a Certificate of Performance or Special Education diploma and returned to retest. 9

10. Non-Participants (AYP) So that districts are equipped to address “non-participants” during AYP Assessment Processing note: Collect by school and by subject... the names of each student who should have tested but was a “non-participant” Districts will be asked to categorize their “non-participation” as one of the following four choices... Medical Emergency, Illness, Other, Unknown You may direct questions on the definition of “non- participant” and the above categories to your district’s GaDOE Accountability Specialist 10

11. Making Certain Students Get the Correct Version of the Tests First time test- takers in spring 2011 (or members of the class of 2012) will take the following: Content Curriculum Form Numbers ELAGPS(101 – 137) Mathematics GPS (301 – 337) Science GPS (501 – 530) Social Studies GPS (701 – 730) Covers of books will be labeled and have a form number. Form Number MUST be coded on the answer document. 11

12. Making Certain Students Get the Correct Version of the Tests Retesters in 2011 May be taking a GPS version of the test in English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies OR A transitional, dually aligned (GPS/QCC) ELA, Science, or Social Studies test. These transitional tests will be identified with Form Letter (T). OR A QCC version in ELA, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies test. These QCC tests will be identified Form Letter (Q). Failing to administer the correct version of the GHSGT is an Irregularity that may result in an Invalidation. 12

13. Transition of the GHSGT to the GPS - Complete as of Spring 2011 - First Time Test Taker In: Spring 2005 Spring 2006 Spring 2007 Spring 2008 Spring 2009 Spring 2010 Spring 2011 English Language Arts QCCQCC/ GPS GPS Science QCCQCC/ GPS GPS Social Studies QCC QCC/ GPS GPS Math QCC GPS 13

14. The Transition in Math is Unique Unlike the transitions in the other three content areas, Mathematics is moving directly from a QCC-based version to a GPS version... Without a “transitional” (GPS/QCC) version of the GHSGT. Students who entered high school in Fall 2008 (this spring’s Grade 11 class) are to be assessed using the new GPS version of Mathematics. Your orders entered into Pearson Access in December should have reflected this fact. The possibility exists that some students who entered prior to Fall 2008 will be first-time test takers in Spring 2011 (i.e., they were retained in previous years and remained on a QCC mathematics pathway) and may require a QCC version even though they are a first-time test taker. Preparing for this aspect of the Spring 2011 Main Administration will require great diligence. Note: Stipulations regarding calculators remain unchanged from previous years... Calculators may be used... But they may not store text or have graphing capabilities. 14

15. 2010 – 2011 Test Score Ranges and Cut Scores Math (GPS) Standard Setting April 2011 NEW CHART NEEDED 15

16. Pre-ID Answer Document Label PLACE LABEL SO TOP OF NUMBER IS AT THIS SIDE. Last name, first, MI *1234567890* Gender Date of Birth PSRC Teacher Name Grade Race and Ethnicity Any High School Sample County ID: 123456789012 PLACE LABEL SO BOTTOM OF BARS IS AT THIS SIDE. 16 FTE # embedded in the bar code but not visible and does not require bubbling in the presence of a label. Pre-ID labels that are correct must be used... Incorrect labels should not be used (and should be destroyed).

17. GHSGT ANSWER DOCUMENT PAGE 1 Note: Diploma Endorsement Sought box removed Note: Proper placement of Pre-ID label (See watermark!) Completed for all students label or no label Complete when applicable

18. Answer Document – Top of Pg. 2 18 Examiner or STC Completes Student Marks Marking both Form Number and Form Letter will result in an Invalid Form Number

19. Answer Document – Bottom of Pg. 2 19 NEW for Mathematics!

20. For Teacher Use Only Special Populations 20 Remember: There are no approved Conditional Accommodations for the GHSGT – so this bubble should not be coded. The only exception would be if GaDOE has approved a request for an accommodation that does not appear on the chart of state-approved accommodations.

21. For Teacher Use Only GNETS and Irregularity/Invalidation/Participation Invalidation GNETS Coding IR, IV, and PIV Coding 21 Ensure that these boxes are not coded in error... If coded, students will not receive a score. SDU B should be coded only at the direction of GaDOE.

22. Testing Students With Disabilities, 504 Plans, or ELL Test Participation Plans State required coding (SRC) Use the SRC section on the Answer Document to code eligible students with disabilities, English Language Learner (ELL) students, Title I students, and migrant students. These codes should be provided by site test coordinator. The type of accommodation provided should be coded in the Accommodations box: S indicates setting; P indicates presentation; R indicates response; and SC indicates scheduling. The SRC, Accommodations, and SDU boxes on page 1 of the Answer Document should be filled in by you or the School Coordinator. The State- Directed Use Only (SDU B) section should be used only when instructed by the GaDOE. 22

23. Irregularities (IR) Events and circumstances that depart from standardized testing procedures are irregularities. They may have an impact on student performance that is not possible to define. They are reported and student scores flagged simply to say, “There is something different about the conditions under which this score was obtained. Use caution in interpreting the score.” 23

24. Some Examples of Irregularities Irregularities in Security: Irregularity due to content being disclosed, coached, or distributed Irregularity due to cheating Irregularity due to someone altering responses during or after testing Irregularity due to lost test materials Irregularities in Test Administration: Irregularity due to materials being distributed inappropriately Irregularity due to directions not being followed 24

25. Invalidations (INV) Irregularities that significantly affect student performances or compromise the integrity of the testing may result in invalidation of student scores. Cheating, altering responses, or disclosing content early are examples of irregularities resulting in invalidations. 25

26. Participation Invalidation (PIV) Beginning in spring 2009, Georgia systems have been required to report Participation Invalidations(PIV). PIV results when students are given accommodations not approved by GaDOE. Results from students with PIVs will not count for AYP. 26

27. Reporting Irregularities and Invalidations Irregularities MUST be handled and reported promptly. o wrong test version of the test o wrong accommodations o cheating 27

28. Reporting Irregularities and Invalidations Procedures for reporting are in the Student Assessment Handbook. o Examiner provides full report to school o School Coordinator reports to System Coordinator o System Coordinator contacts GaDOE o Coding is decided o Codes for IR, IV, and PIV will be different o Reports are put in portal 28

29. Breach of Professional Ethics Professional Standards Commission  Gives examinees access to test questions prior to testing;  Copies, reproduces, or uses in any manner inconsistent with test security regulations all or any portion of secure test booklets;  Coaches examinees during testing, or alters or interferes with examinees’ responses in any way;  Makes answers available to examinees;  Fails to follow security regulations for distribution and return of secure test materials as directed, or fails to account for all secure test materials before, during, and after testing;  Uses the secure test booklets for any purpose other than examination; or  Participates in, directs, aids, counsels, assists, encourages, or fails to report any of these prohibited acts. 29

30. Characteristics of a Quality Investigation Examiner should notify Principal and School Test Coordinator of incident. School Test Coordinator should notify System Test Coordinator. Request detailed written statements from all parties involved if necessary. – Follow up on details (connect the dots) Follow district procedures regarding misconduct. Provide a written summary of incident and investigation findings. – Consult with GaDOE as needed. System Test Coordinator is responsible for reporting to GaDOE. Note: – Report to GaDOE immediately, before investigation. – Final documentation should be entered into portal.

31. Keys To Test Security Lock tests up! Count and recount/Sign-in and Sign-out Material counts must be verified before students leave the test setting Don’t let them out of your sight Test booklets must remain in their shrink-wrapped packages as late as possible to avoid security concerns. Make students put their names on the Test Booklets and sign for them Students must sign-in... including their name and Form Number/Letter No peeking Do not copy Monitor students 31

32. PLANNING FOR TEST ADMINISTRATION Conducive Environment Seating spaces and writing surfaces are large enough Seating arranged to prevent cheating. NO cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices in the exam room. Take any discovered devices away immediately. Return them at a later time No. 2 Pencils - Each student should be told to bring two No. 2 pencils with erasers on days tests are to be administered. However, there should be a supply of extra pencils and erasers available for students who forget. Keep a timing device visible - You should have a clock or watch to keep track of time during test administration. 32

33. PLANNING FOR TEST ADMINISTRATION EXAMINERS Be certain that students’ Answer Documents are prepared correctly. Be certain that students respond in the appropriate sections of the Answer Document (e.g., that Social Studies items are answered in the section marked SOCIAL STUDIES). Marking responses in the wrong content area, even if later erased, can cause scoring errors. Be certain students code the correct form number/letter on their Answer Documents. All students may have up to three (3) hours to complete each GHSGT. 33

34. PLANNING FOR TEST ADMINISTRATION PROCTORS When more than 30 students are to be tested in one room, the assistance of a Proctor is required. At least one Proctor is required for each additional 30 students. If students are tested in groups of 30 or less, a Proctor is highly recommended. Proctors must be trained in appropriate test procedures before testing begins. Tasks which they must perform should be clearly specified. They may help in distributing and collecting materials, assisting students with coding on the Answer Document, observing students from different points in the room while tests are being administered, and answering students’ questions concerning the test directions. To prevent the neglect of any students in large groups, Proctors may be assigned to specific areas of the room during test administration. Proctors must not explain the test items or coach students in any way. 34

35. PLANNING FOR TEST ADMINISTRATION Resources and Aids NO dictionaries, textbooks or any other aids and/or resources that would provide assistance. Any instructional materials that are displayed in the room, such as posters, should be covered or removed during testing. Calculators or other electronic devices that store text or graphs are NOT allowed. Students may use rulers (or another straightedge) for the Social Studies test, if needed. No scratch paper. Exception regarding dictionaries: Word to Word Dictionaries as prescribed in an ELL-TPC plan that adhere to requirements provided in the approved chart of assessment accommodations (Pg. 135 of 176 of Student Assessment Handbook) 35

36. Plan for Accommodations Know who your SWD, ELL, and 504 students are who require accommodations... And plan well in advance for their needs Plan for small groups and the need for the same form number/letter Know who your visually impaired students are and ensure you have supply Make provisions (even though all may have up to 3 hours) for Extended Time students Plan in advance for any Word to Word (ELL) Dictionary needs Ensure that examiners are familiar with the proper way to deliver the necessary accommodations Collaborate with others as needed to ensure that “paperwork” (IEP’s, ELL-TPC’s, 504 Plans, etc.) is in order The transfer of student responses to a student answer document (in cases such as Lg. Print and Braille administrations) should be completed with a witness present... The witness should hold a PSC-issued certificate 36

37. PDF Student Achievement Rosters

38. Individual Student Report 38

39. Student Content Area Summary Report

40. Student Population Summary Report 40

41. Other Important Topics Use of Manuals Kurzweil LP, Braille BST Accommodations Test Booklet Pick-up – Security Reports Update Bulletin and Web Postings Returning Materials – See Manuals http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx 41

42. Resources for Administering the GHSGT Student Assessment Handbook Accommodations Manual System/School Coordinator’s Manual Examiner’s Manual Presentations Additional Orders (made via Pearson Access) All will be posted on the Testing web site: http://www.gadoe.org/ci_testing.aspx

43. Contacts Kay Ellen Rutledge krutledg@doe.k12.ga.us 404-463-5047 Tony Eitel aeitel@doe.k12.ga.us 404-656-0478 Marlyin Robert marlyin.robert@pearson.com 1-888-705-9414 x216783 43