1. 1 NECAP Test Administration Workshop Grades 3–8 & 11 Dates: September 7,11,12,13, & 14, 2007 New Hampshire Department of Education and Measured Progress (updated September 18, 2007)

2. 2 Table of Contents Part One 3 Responses to frequently asked questions during workshops 4-6 Contact Information 7Purpose of workshop 8State Assessment Schedulefolios 9October NECAP timeline 10Who should be tested in NECAP 11Which content areas should be included in NH-Alt portfolios 12State approved special considerations 14-18Math test design 19-22Reading test design 23-25Writing test design 26Preparing students for NECAP 27-28What research says about test preparation 29Our suggestions for the use of practice tests and released items 30Administering one or two session per day 31-32Use of optional report fields 33School test coordinator responsibilities 34-35Test Security 36-Breaches in Test Security Part Two 38-39Before testing 40-46Accommodations and Modifications 47-53Scheduling test sessions 54-58Student labels 59-64Preparing student test and answer booklets 65Prior to test administration 66Preparing test administrators 67Test Material 68During Testing - Monitoring for correct administration 69-71Students who move during testing 72After testing – preparing test material for return 73-77Verifying student information on student answer booklets 78Principal’s certification of proper test administration 79Return of materials 80Materials that do not need to be returned 81NECAP resource materials available on the NHDoE website 82NECAP, GLE, & GSE Support Please refer to page numbers while within the Power Point application – I could not get page numbers to print over the presentation template.

3. 3 Responses to Frequently Asked Questions during workshops  Students in grade 3 and 4 may write in their test booklet  Students may ask for single words to be read aloud in mathematics and writing  E Other accommodations MUST be approved by Gaye Fedorchak (gfedorchas@ed.state.nh.us). Non approved E Other accommodations will be treated in the same was as F modifications and will result in minimum scores be assigned.gfedorchas@ed.state.nh.us  State approved special considerations include medical exemptions and death in the family. A form to request this status will be available on the NHDoE website by Friday, September 21. Contact Tim Kurtz (TKurtz@ed.state.nh.us) should you have quesitons.TKurtz@ed.state.nh.us  In general, if a student did not complete an alternate assessment last year, then the student must participate in NECAP this October.  Exchange students in grade 11 do not need to participate.  Grade level is determine solely by the Beginning of Year (BOY) file.  Each content area started in a school must be completed in the same school.  Do not share test materials or labels between schools.  Graph paper may be used in Sessions II and III of the mathematics test.

4. 4 NH DOE Staff Contacts for NECAP Information Tim Kurtz Director of Curriculum and Assessment Phone: (603) 271-3846 E-Mail: TKurtz@ed.state.nh.usTKurtz@ed.state.nh.us Gaye Fedorchak Alternate Assessment & Accommodations Supervisor Phone: (603) 271-7383 E-Mail: GFedorchak@ed.state.nh.usGFedorchak@ed.state.nh.us Susan Morgan ELL Access Specialist Phone: (603) 271-3719 E-Mail: SMorgan@ed.state.nh.usSMorgan@ed.state.nh.us Carol Angowski Assessment Program Specialist Phone: (603) 271-8392 E-mail: CAngowski@ed.state.nh.usCAngowski@ed.state.nh.us Linda Stimson English/Language Arts Coordinator Phone: (603) 271-2035 E-mail: LStimson@ed.state.nh.usLStimson@ed.state.nh.us Rich Andrusiak Mathematics Coordinator Phone: (603) 271-3844 E-Mail: RAndrusiak@ed.state.nh.usRAndrusiak@ed.state.nh.us Jan McLaughlin Science Coordinator Phone: (603) 271-3856 E-Mail: JMcLaughlin@ed.state.nh.usJMcLaughlin@ed.state.nh.us Ken Relihan Social Studies Coordinator Phone: (603) 271-6151 E-mail: KRelihan@ed.state.nh.usKRelihan@ed.state.nh.us Deb Fleurant Bias and Sensitivity and Title I Phone: (603) 271-3838 E-mail: DFleurant@ed.state.nh.usDFleurant@ed.state.nh.us

5. 5 Amanda Smith: NECAP Program Manager Phone - 1-603-749-9102 ext. 2259 E-mail - asmith@measuredprogress.org asmith@measuredprogress.org Josh Evans: NECAP Program Manager Phone - 1-603-749-9102 ext. 2244 E-mail - jmevans@measuredprogress.org jmevans@measuredprogress.org NECAP Service Center 1-877-632-7774 Harold Stephens: NECAP Program Director Phone - 1-603-749-9102 ext. 2235 E-mail - hstephens@measuredprogress.org hstephens@measuredprogress.org Timothy Crockett: Assistant Vice President Phone - 1-603-749-9102 ext. 2106 E-mail - tcrockett@measuredprogress.org tcrockett@measuredprogress.org Elliot Scharff: NECAP Program Manager Phone - 1-603-749-9102 ext. 2126 E-mail - escharff@measuredprogress.orgescharff@measuredprogress.org

6. 6 Mellicent Friddell: NECAP Program Assistant Phone - 1-603-749-9102 ext. 2355 E-mail - mfriddell @measuredprogress.orgmfriddell @measuredprogress.org Tina Haley: NECAP Program Assistant Phone - 1-603-749-9102 ext. 2427 E-mail - chaley @measuredprogress.orgchaley @measuredprogress.org Jennifer Varney: NECAP Program Assistant Phone - 1-603-749-9102 ext. 2115 E-mail - jvarney @measuredprogress.orgjvarney @measuredprogress.org NECAP Service Center 1-877-632-7774

7. 7 The purpose of this workshop is to ensure that… Students and staff are prepared for a positive and productive assessment experience Standardized testing procedures are consistent across all schools. Accommodations are provided appropriately for students who need them. Secure Test Materials remain secure at all times. Test materials are returned according to specifications to expedite the return of test results. Test Coordinators and Test Administrators are prepared to carry out all of their responsibilities. Please Note: The workshop will be presented in two parts, the first for everyone and the second for new test coordinators or experienced test coordinators who would like a review.

8. 8 New Hampshire’s 2007-2008 Testing Schedule September 30:NH-Alt Assessment participation decisions must be made by IEP teams. Portfolio data collection has begun for the 07-08 teaching year. October 1–5:Return of May 2007 NH-Alt Portfolios and Student Reports to Districts October 1–23:NECAP Reading, Writing and Mathematics Testing in Grades 3-8 & 11 (NECAP Test Materials picked up on October 24) January 14 – Feb. 29:ACCESS Testing for ELL Students K-12 End of January:Release of Assessment Results for Gr. 3-8 February:Release of Assessment Results for Gr. 11 April 18:Last day to enter evidence into NH-Alt Portfolio (07-08 NH-Alt Portfolios picked up on May 2) May 12–29:NECAP Science Testing in Grades 4, 8, and 11 (Test Materials picked up on May 30)

9. 9 Fall NECAP Important Dates: September 17–21:Test materials and Student ID Labels shipped to schools October 3:Last day to request Other Accommodations October 3:Last date to order additional labels: Contact: i4seehelp@ed.state.nh.us October 1–23: Test administration window October 23: Last day to request Medical Exemptions (State Special Consideration) October 24: UPS pick-up test materials at schools for return to Measured Progress (materials need to be ready at 8 AM)

10. 10 Who should be tested? (page 4) All students enrolled in grades 3 – 8 and 11 as of Oct. 1, 2007. Exceptions are students who…  Have a NH-Alt portfolio submitted to the NH DOE representing learning and progress during the 2006 – 2007 school year,  Are English Language Learners new to the U.S. after October 1, 2006 and take the ACCESS test of English language proficiency. These students do not have to take the NECAP Reading and Writing tests. However, they must take the Mathematics and Science tests.  Qualify for state-approved special considerations

11. 11 NH-Alternate Assessment - Who takes what and when? NH-Alt During 2007-08 for Alternately Assessed Students in Grade: What content areas are assessed? ReadingMathWritingScience 2Yes -- 3 -- 4 5 -- 6 7 - 8--- 10Yes - 11---Yes Where can I get more info on NH-Alt? Go online to: www.ed.state.nh.us/assessmentwww.ed.state.nh.us/assessment, then choose: NH-Alternate Assessment

12. 12 NH State Approved Special Considerations: Students can be excused from assessment for certain medical emergency conditions, which may include:  A serious and fully incapacitating medical emergency or condition that extends across the entire test window  Acute illness or recovery from a serious injury that is fully incapacitating and extends across entire test window (Students with broken arms can usually participate with accommodations.)  A recent death in the family Conditions that do not qualify:  Chronic medical fragility, or  Acute illness or injury that does not extend across entire test window. Missed test sessions can be made up. Rule of Thumb: If the student can receive instruction, the student can participate in state assessment. Medical Emergency Forms and Procedural Information will be available online by September 21 st (www.ed.state.nh.us/assessment Choose: NECAP, then: Fall 2007-08 Materials and Information)www.ed.state.nh.us/assessment

13. 13 NECAP Test Design: Structure of Content Area Tests

14. 14 Illustrating Distribution of Emphasis (PSSM, 2000)

15. 15 Distribution of Emphasis for Mathematics Mathematics Content Strands 2(3)3(4)4(5)5(6)6(7)7(8)10(11) Number and Operations 55%50 45302015 Geometry and Measurement 15%20 25 30 Functions and Algebra 15%15 3040 Data, Statistics, & Probability 15%15 Total 100%100 * 2 (3) indicates end of grade 2 GLEs are tested at the beginning of grade 3

16. 16 Session I No Calculator or tools Mathematics Grades 3 & 4 Test Design Three 45-minute sessions (Schedule 90 Minutes)* 12 multiple choice (one point each) 5 Short Answer (one point each) 6 Short Answer (two points each) 16 multiple choice (one point each) 4 Short Answer (one point each) 4 Short Answer (two points each) Session II Calculator and tool active Session III Calculator and tool active 4 Short Answer (one point each) 3 Short Answer (two points each) 16 multiple choice (one point each) * All Students are allowed an additional 45 minutes without an accommodation. Additionally, extended time accommodations are available for all students and must be made prior to testing

17. 17 Session I No Calculator or tools 13 multiple choice (one point each) 3 Short Answer (one point each) 3 Short Answer (two points each) 14 multiple choice (one point each) 3 Short Answer (one point each) 3 Short Answer (two points each) Session II Calculator and tool active Session III Calculator and tool active 3 Short Answer (one point each) 3 Short Answer (two points each) 2 Constructed Response (four points each) * All Students are allowed an additional 45 minutes without an accommodation. Additionally, extended time accommodations are available for all students and must be made prior to testing Mathematics Grades 5-8 Test Design Three 45-minute sessions (Schedule 90 Minutes)*

18. 18 Mathematics Test Design Grade 11 Two 60-Minute Sessions (Schedule 90 minutes)* *All Students are allowed an additional 30 minutes without an accommodation. Additionally, extended time accommodations are available for all students and must be made prior to testing (true for mathematics, reading, and writing) Session I No Calculator or tools 16 multiple choice (one point each) 8 Short Answer (one point each) 4 Short Answer and 3 Constructed Response (alternating with two points each for SA and four points each for CR) Session II Calculator and tool active 16 multiple choice (one point each) 8 Short Answer (one point each) 4 Short Answer and 3 Constructed Response (alternating with two points each for SA and four points each for CR)

19. 19 Distribution of Emphasis for Reading Reading Content Clusters 2(3)3(4)4(5)5(6)6(7)7(8)10(11) Word Identification 20%15----- Vocabulary 20%20 Initial Understanding Literary 20%20 15 Initial Understanding Informational 20%20 Analysis and Interpretation Literary 10%1520 25 Analysis and Interpretation Informational 10%1020 Total 100%100 * 2 (3) indicates end of grade 2 GLEs are tested at the beginning of grade 3

20. 20 2 stand-alone vocabulary multiple choice (1pt) 1 Literary or Informational passage 4 multiple choice questions (1 pt) 1 constructed response question (4 pts) 1 Literary or informational passage 8 multiple choice questions (1 pt) 2 constructed response questions (4pts) Short Reading Passage Long Reading Passage All Text is Authentic Literary passages include poetry, traditional narratives, and modern narratives. Informational passages include content areas and practical text. Reading Test Design Grades 3-8: Same design for each of the three 45- minute sessions (Schedule 90 minutes each session)* *Students are allowed an additional 45-minutes per session without an accommodation.

21. 21 1 Literary or Informational passage 4 multiple choice questions (1 pt) 1 constructed response question (4 pts) 6 stand-alone vocabulary multiple choice (1 pt) 1 Literary or informational passage 8 multiple choice questions (1 pt) 2 constructed response questions (4pts) Reading Test Design Grade 11 Session 1: Literary and Informational 60-Minute Session (Schedule 90 minutes)* *Students are allowed an additional 30-minutes per session without an accommodation. Short Reading Passage Long Reading Passage Short Reading Passage 1 Literary or Informational passage 4 multiple choice questions (1 pt) 1 constructed response question (4 pts)

22. 22 1 Literary or Informational passage 4 multiple choice questions (1 pt) 1 constructed response question (4 pts) Reading Test Design Grade 11 Session 2: Literary and Informational 60-Minute Session (Schedule 90 minutes)* *Students are allowed an additional 30-minutes per session without an accommodation. Short Reading Passage 1 Literary or informational passage 8 multiple choice questions (1 pt) 2 constructed response questions (4pts) Long Reading Passage Long Reading Passage 1 Literary or informational passage 8 multiple choice questions (1 pt) 2 constructed response questions (4pts)

23. 23 Distribution of Emphasis for Writing Writing Content Clusters 2(3)3(4)4(5)5(6)6(7)7(8)10(11) Structures of Language Less emphasis Response to Literary or Informational Text Greater emphasis Narrative Greater emphasis Less emphasis N/A Informational Writing Reports Procedures Persuasive Greater emphasis (reports only) Greater emphasis Conventions Less emphasis Expressive Writing N/A Greater emphasis * 2 (3) indicates end of grade 2 GLEs are tested at the beginning of grade 3

24. 24 May have response to text stimulus Prompt Scored Planning Box (3 pts) - may be used to plan or to check writing Extended Response (12 pts) : 5 th Grade response to literary text OR response to informational text OR report OR narrative 8 th Grade response to literary text OR response to informational text OR report OR persuasive Constructed Response (4 pts) 3 rd of 3 not in Session II Constructed Response (4 pts) 2 nd of 3 not in Session II Constructed Response (4 pts) 1 st of 3 not in Session II 10 Multiple Choice (1 pt): Conventions & Structures Session I Writing Test Design Grades 5 and 8 Two 45-minute sessions at grades 5 and 8. (Schedule 90 minutes ea.)* Session II *Students are allowed an additional 45-minutes per session without an accommodation.

25. 25 Session I Writing Test Design Grade 11 Two 60-minute sessions (Schedule 90 minutes ea.)* Session II *Students are allowed an additional 30-minutes per session without an accommodation. May have response to text stimulus Prompt Planning Box (not scored) - may be used to plan or to check writing Extended Response (12 pts) : response to literary or informational text; OR expressive writing; OR Informational writing May have response to text stimulus Prompt Planning Box (not scored) - may be used to plan or to check writing Extended Response (12 pts) : response to literary or informational text; OR expressive writing; OR Informational writing

26. 26 Discussion and Recommendations: Discussion Topics: Preparing students for testing Introducing the test to students Encouraging appropriate participation Scheduling sessions Scheduling staff Providing Accommodations Using the optional reports codes Other ideas, strategies, issues and options Preparing Students and Staff for a Successful NECAP Experience

27. 27 Test Preparation What is supported by research? Langer, J.A. (2001) American Educational Research Journal Studied Two Approaches… 1) Treated test preparation as a separate activity, involving practice tests and test taking hints. 2) Integrated test preparation with the curriculum by analyzing test demands and reformulating curriculum as needed to be sure that students would develop the knowledge and skills needed for strong performance on tests.

28. 28 Test Preparation What is supported by research? Findings… 1)Low performing schools treated tests as an additional hurdle separated from curriculum – implemented the first approach 2)High performing schools had teachers and administrators who deconstructed and analyzed test items and content standards – implemented the second approach and obtained higher levels of literacy.

29. 29 Our suggestions for the use of Practice Tests and Released Items 1) Practice Tests are most useful for familiarizing students with test format, item types, and test taking strategies. 2) Released Items are most useful when they are embedded in relevant instructional content throughout the school year. 3) Released student work samples and scoring materials can be used to illustrate and discuss more and less successful responses to test questions. 4) Examining possible student misconceptions 5) Share the information from the Teacher Tips document. The best test preparation is good teaching and building a positive learning environment in the classroom.

30. 30 Scheduling Testing Are there differences in performance between 2005 and 2006 index scores in schools that gave more than one session of tests per day? RI DOE conducted a small study in 2007 and concluded… “Not Really”

31. 31 Using the Optional Reports Codes: For districts and schools to group students for analysis at the local level Groupings based on any factor of interest to the school/district (e.g. class, teacher, feeder school, instructional program) Six rows = six factors of interest per student No more than one circle bubbled per row Schools/districts develop their own coding system or choose not to use field Keep a record of the key used (NH DOE and MP will not have copies of your key) Data is included in the student-level data file of NECAP results (district-level). No actual “Report” is produced.

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33. 33 School Test Coordinator’s Responsibilities (page 2 in your manual) Primary responsibilities: Serve as the school’s contact person with Measured Progress Ensure that any required additional student labels are ordered Coordinate all test-related activities Prepare test administrators to administer NECAP according to directions in the Test Administrator Manual Observe and monitor test administration in your school Oversee the inventory, distribution, collection, and return of ALL test materials Overall, help the principal maintain test security and ensure compliance with test administration procedures

34. 34 Test Security (page 3) All Student Test Booklets and Student Answer Booklets are secure and may not be copied or duplicated in any way or kept by the school after testing is completed. Using secure test material to prepare students in any way for this test administration is a violation of test security and testing procedure. Test Security relies on the professional integrity of everyone in our schools across all three states. No student should be advantaged or disadvantaged based on how or where the test is administered.

35. 35 Test Security Procedures Ensure that all school staff who will be involved with the assessment understand the importance of test security and adherence to standard test administration procedures. This includes special educators and special education assistants. Keep testing materials in a locked location when not in use. Do not remove testing materials from the school. Inventory test booklets when they arrive at your school. Keep an on-going inventory of materials as they are distributed and returned each day. Although not required, it may be beneficial to have test administrators sign tests in and out each day Never leave students alone with testing materials. Do not allow students to carry test materials unescorted from room to room. Complete and submit the principal’s affirmation of test security document. Keep a copy on file.

36. 36 Breaches in Test Security Teachers must report any concerns about breaches in test security to the test coordinator and/or principal. The test coordinator/principal is then responsible for reporting breaches to the district superintendent and to Tim Kurtz at the NH DOE (603-271-3846).

37. 37 End of Workshop Part One

38. 38 Checklists for Principals and Test Coordinators (page ii) Before Testing During Testing After Testing

39. 39 Preparation for Test Administration (pages 4-5) Manuals Read the Principal/Test Coordinator and Test Administrator Manuals Student Participation and Accommodations The Accommodations, Guidelines, and Procedures: Administrator Training Guide covers these topics:  Who should be tested  Determining how students will participate using accommodations  Documenting and bubbling in accommodation codes BEFORE TESTING

40. 40 Accommodations Who is eligible for testing accommodations? ALL students

41. 41 Accommodations Accommodations do not change what we expect students to know and be able to do. Test accommodations are based on individual student needs and classroom assessment practice; they are not for the use by an entire classroom or category of students. They should not give students unfair advantages; rather they are meant to remove barriers that may exist due to a student’s learning style or disability. Test administrators must be trained in their use. This includes special education assistants and substitutes. Students should have experience using the accommodation(s). Preferably, they should be accommodations the student uses in day-to-day classroom instruction and assessment.

42. 42 Appendix 5 Table of Standard Test Accommodations (Page A-6)

43. 43 Accommodations, Guidelines, and Procedures: Administrator Training Guide, Updated: August 2007 Available at www.ed.state.nh.us/assessmentwww.ed.state.nh.us/assessment Using the Table of Standard Test Accommodations, school teams may choose in advance, and use without state approval, any standard accommodation listed in categories A, B, C, or D. After testing is finished, all accommodations actually used during testing must be recorded on page 2 of the Student Answer Booklet. Accommodations

44. 44 Accommodations Requests for the use of Other Accommodations (E) Contact state DOE for review and approval before testing Accommodation(s) must be consistent with those used in student’s regular classroom or student has experience using the accommodation prior to the assessment If the requested accommodation is found to be comparable to a standard accommodation, written approval will be given and student work fully credited Student work done using category A, B, C, D, or “approved” E accommodations will be fully credited & scored.

45. 45 Modifications If state review determines that your request for an other accommodation will change what the test measures, the state will respond in writing that use of this procedure will produce a test “modification” and must therefore be coded as a “Modification (F)” Use of a “Modification (F)” will result in no credit given for student work during test sessions in which this modification was used. Any “Other” Accommodation not registered as “approved” by your state department of education will be treated as a “Modification (F)”.

46. 46 Accommodations Expanded information, guidance and forms for choosing, planning, requesting, and using accommodations is available at: www.ed.state.nh.us/assessment in a printable manual called: www.ed.state.nh.us/assessment NECAP Accommodations, Guidelines, and Procedures: Administrator Training Guide, August 2007, Contains NH Form – Request for Use of Other Accommodations Contact: Gaye Fedorchak at: gfedorchak@ed.state.nh.us, or call: (603) 271-7383 for more information.gfedorchak@ed.state.nh.us Due Date: absolutely no later than October 3, 2007.

47. 47 Scheduling Test Sessions (pages 6-10) All testing, including accommodated sessions and make-up sessions, must occur within the testing window (October 1 — October 23, 2007). Test sessions must be scheduled and given in the order presented in the student’s test booklet. Students who miss a test session may resume testing as soon as they return to school, taking the same session as their classmates. They should make-up the missed session as soon as possible. This is the only case when tests or test sessions may be given out of order. All grade level classrooms in the school must follow the same testing schedule. To the extent possible, districts should coordinate testing in order to avoid possible breaches in test security. Schools do not need to report their testing schedule to the NH DOE.

48. 48 Scheduling Test Sessions NECAP test sessions are designed to be completed in approximately:  45 minutes for grades 3 through 8  60 minutes for grade 11 Test sessions may be no shorter than these minimum time limits. All Students are allowed additional time  45 minutes for grades 3 through 8  30 minutes for grade 11 Additional time can be given to all students if needed, without an accommodation. Only those students with an “Extended Time” accommodation (B-3) may be permitted more than 90 minutes to complete a session. If all students finish before the 90-minute window has ended, testing may be concluded for that session.

49. 49 Testing Schedules (pages 7-10) Grades 3 through 8 3 Reading and 3 Mathematics Sessions 2 Writing Sessions (at grades 5 and 8 only) 1 Student Questionnaire Grade 11 2 Writing Sessions 2 Reading and 2 Mathematics Sessions 1 Student Questionnaire

50. 50 Sample Testing Schedule A: Grade 3 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY Week 1 10/1 – 10/5 8:30 -10:00OpenReading 1Reading 3Math 2 (make-ups) 10:00-10:20OpenRecess 10:30-12:00OpenReading 2Math 1Math 3 PMOpen (make ups) Week 2: 10/8 – 10/12 AM(make ups) PM(make ups) Week 3 10/15 – 10/19 AM(make ups) Teachers’ Convention PM(make ups) Week 4 10/22 – 10/26 AM(make ups) All materials ready for 8 AM pick-up PM(make ups)

51. 51 Sample Testing Schedule B: Grades 3, 4, and 5 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY Week 1 10/1 – 10/5 AMOpen Gr. 3, 4 & 5 Reading 1 Gr. 3, 4 &5 Reading 3 Gr. 3, 4 &5 Math 2 Gr. 5 Writing 1 PM OpenGr. 3, 4 & 5 Reading 2 Gr. 3, 4 &5 Math 1 Gr. 3, 4 & 5 Math 3 Gr. 5 Writing 2 Week 2: 10/8 – 10/12 AM(make ups) PM(make ups) Week 3 10/15 – 10/19 AM(make ups) PM(make ups) Week 4 10/22 – 10/26 AM(make ups) All materials ready for 8 AM pick-up PM(make ups)

52. 52 Sample Testing Schedule C: Grades 3, 4, and 5 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY Week 1 10/1 – 10/5 AMOpen Gr. 3, 4 & 5 Reading 1 Gr. 3, 4 &5 Reading 3 PMOpen Gr. 3, 4 & 5 Reading 2 Gr. 3, 4 &5 Math 1 Week 2: 10/8 – 10/12 AM Gr. 3, 4 & 5 Math 2 Gr. 5 Writing 1(make ups) PM Gr. 3, 4 & 5 Math 3 Gr. 5 Writing 2(make ups) Week 3 10/15 – 10/19 AM(make ups) PM(make ups) Week 4 10/22 – 10/26 AM(make ups) All materials ready for 8 AM pick-up PM(make ups)

53. 53 Sample Testing Schedule E: Grade 11 MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY Week 1 10/1 – 10/5 8:00 – 9:30OpenWriting 1Reading 1Math 1 (make-ups) 9:30-9:45OpenBreak 9:45-11:15OpenWriting 2Reading 2Math 2 PMOpen (make ups) Week 2: 10/8 – 10/12 AM(make ups) PM(make ups) Week 3 10/15 – 10/19 AM(make ups) PM(make ups) Week 4 10/22 – 10/26 AM(make ups) All materials ready for 8 AM pick-up PM(make ups)

54. 54 Student ID Labels (page 11) Labels created for students based on DOE June Census 1 label provided for students in Grades 3 and 4 (one integrated Student Test Booklet) 2 identical labels provided for students in Grades 5-8 (one for Student Answer Booklet, one for Reading/Mathematics Student Test Booklet). No label is required for the separate Writing Student Test Booklet (grades 5 and 8 only) 2 identical labels provided for students in Grades 11 (one for Student Answer Booklet, one for Writing/Reading/Mathematics Student Test Booklet)

55. 55 Student ID Labels (page 11) For Students WITH a Label: 2 fields MUST be correct in order to use label (student name and school name) If either of the 2 fields are incorrect, DO NOT USE the label. Throw them away. Follow procedure for ordering additional student labels. Student Labels can still be used with incorrect grade or date of birth. Student Labels should be affixed to the covers of the Student Test Booklets and Student Answer Booklets prior to testing.

56. 56 Sample Student ID Label

57. 57 Student ID Labels (page 11) Student ID labels for students NOT in your school: Labels are NOT transferable between schools Throw away any labels provided for students not enrolled in your school DO NOT forward these labels on to other schools DO NOT affix these labels to Student Answer Booklets

58. 58 Student ID Labels (page 11) Ordering Additional Student Labels: Schools may order additional labels for students who did not receive labels in the original shipment. Schools may also order additional labels for students with incorrect student or school name. All orders must be submitted to your i-4-See contact by October 3, 2007 If orders for additional labels are not submitted by October 3, 2007, you must complete the student information on pages 1 and 2 of the Student Answer Booklet

59. 59 Preparing Student Test and Answer Booklets for Testing (page 12) All booklets will be shrink-wrapped in packs Do not re-sequence test booklets or answer documents. Grades 3 and 4 will receive one integrated booklet (test and answer spaces combined in one booklet) Student Answer Booklets for grades 5-8 & 11 come inserted in the Student Test Booklet, paired by form Grades 5 and 8 will receive an additional test booklet for Writing

60. 60 Preparing Student Test and Answer Booklets for Testing (page 12) DO NOT separate the Student Answer Booklets from the Student Test Booklets If the booklets (grades 5-8 & 11) do become separated, you will need to match the form number on the front cover of the Student Test Booklet with the bracketed portion of the number printed on the bottom right corner of the Student Answer Booklet. Count the booklets to verify that the quantity received matches the quantity sent. Call Measured Progress if your count does not match the quantity indicated on the Material Summary form sent by Measured Progress. The unique serial numbers on test booklets and answer booklets are not designed to match.

61. 61 Preparing Student Test and Answer Booklets for Testing (page 12) For students WITH Student ID labels: For students in grades 3 and 4, affix the label to the front cover of the Student Answer Booklet in the space provided For students in grades 5-8 & 11, affix the first label to the front cover of the Student Test Booklet in the space provided For students in grades 5-8 & 11, affix the second label to the front cover of the Student Answer Booklet in the space provided

62. 62 Preparing Student Test and Answer Booklets for Testing (page 12) For students WITHOUT Student ID labels: Write student name, school name and district name on cover of Student Answer Booklet. For students in grades 5-8 & 11, write student name on the front cover of the Student Test Booklet If you ordered additional labels and are waiting for them to arrive, enter the student’s name, school name, and district name in the box in the lower right corner of the Student Answer Booklet titled “AFFIX STUDENT ID LABEL HERE”. Once the label arrives, place it on the box over what has been written. If no student label is expected, complete the student information on pages 1 and 2 of the Student Answer Booklet

63. 63 Place labels here upon receipt

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65. 65 Prior to Test Administration (pages 13-14) Locations and Staffing: Administer test sessions simultaneously at a grade level Students should be tested in surroundings that will provide them with the opportunity to do their best work Students who require accommodations must be supervised by trained test administrators (refer to Accommodations, Guidelines, and Procedures: Administrator Training Guide) Makeup sessions must be supervised by trained test administrators

66. 66 Preparing Test Administrators (pages 13-14) Create a plan for applying Student ID labels or coding student identification information Explain purpose of “Optional Reports for School Use” field Discuss additional materials needed:  scratch paper,  rulers and protractors  Mathematics toolkits for grades 3,4, and 5 (punch out before testing)  Mathematics reference sheets for grades 5-8 & 11 Discuss additional optional materials:  calculator,  Post-Its,  highlighter (grades 5-8 & 11 Student Test Booklets only)  multiplication table and 100s chart Explain security procedures Explain guidelines for classroom environment Encourage completion of Test Administrator Questionnaire

67. 67 Test Materials (pages 15-19) Inventory Test Materials Packing Order of NECAP Materials Quantities of Student Test Booklets and Answer Booklets Quantities of Other Materials Ordering Additional Materials Storing and Access to Test Materials Equipment and Materials Permitted During Test Administration Equipment and Materials Prohibited During Test Administration Ancillary Test Materials

68. 68 Test Administration (page 20) Distributing Test Materials  Keep test materials in a secure locked storage area except during testing sessions.  Provide an extra test booklet to each test administrator for demonstration purposes. Monitoring for Correct Test Administration  Test administrators may not comment on students’ work. Test administrators may not help students in any way except during the General Instructions, Student Questionnaire, or as specified in the Test Administrator Manual. DURING TESTING

69. 69 Students who move during testing (page 20) If Student withdraws from your school: Do not forward the booklets to the student’s new school If possible, every effort should be made to have student complete all sessions in a content area in one location. Contact student’s new school to notify them of content area that the student has already completed DURING TESTING

70. 70 Students who move during testing (page 20) If Student enrolls in your school after October 1 Determine if any content areas were completed by the student in the student’s prior school Administer all remaining content area sessions Submit order for Student ID Labels for new students before October 3 Complete student information on pages 1 and 2 of Student Answer Booklet if no label is obtained for student

71. 71 Students who move during testing (page 20) Students should complete each content area in one school Sessions within a content area completed in different schools will not be combined to produce a score School must fill in appropriate bubble on page 2 of student answer booklet indicating reason for booklet being returned partially blank Any student who withdraws from school before October 1 st does not need a student answer booklet returned If student ID label has already been affixed to a student answer booklet, write “VOID” on it and return it with other unused materials

72. 72 Preparation of Test Materials for Return (pages 21-22) Collecting Materials After Testing  List on page 21 of Principal/Test Coordinator Manual Special Materials  Make sure that all non-standard student generated work (computer generated, large-print, and Braille responses) have been transcribed into a regular Student Answer Booklet  Examples of materials for the Special Handling envelope: torn booklets, responses written with anything other than a #2 pencil, damaged test booklets AFTER TESTING

73. 73 For all students WITH Student ID Labels verify that: Student ID Labels have been properly affixed in the lower right corner of the front cover of the Student Answer Booklets Accommodation information has been coded on page 2 of the Student Answer Booklet for students who used an accommodation(s) during testing A reason why a Student Answer Booklet is being returned blank in one or more sessions is marked on page 2 of the Student Answer Booklet, if applicable The homeschooled field has been completed on page 2 of the Student Answer Booklet, if applicable The Optional Reports field has been completed, if applicable Verifying Student Information on Student Answer Booklets (pages 22-23)

74. 74 Verifying Student Information on Student Answer Booklets (pages 22-23) For all students WITHOUT Student ID Labels verify that: The appropriate information on front cover of the Student Answer Booklet has been completed by authorized school personnel State Required on the Student Answer Booklet for students without a label Page 1Page 2 NH Student name, state assigned student ID, and birth date No student demographic information is required RIStudent name and birth date Gender, primary race/ethnicity, LEP, IEP, SES, Migrant, 504 Plan, Title 1A VTStudent name and birth date Gender, primary race/ethnicity, LEP, IEP, SES, Migrant

75. 75 For all students WITHOUT Student ID Labels verify that: Accommodation information has been coded on page 2 of the Student Answer Booklet for students who used an accommodation(s) during testing A reason why a Student Answer Booklet is being returned blank in one or more sessions is marked on page 2 of the Student Answer Booklet, if applicable The homeschooled field has been completed on page 2 of the Student Answer Booklet, if applicable The Optional Reports field has been completed, if applicable Verifying Student Information on Student Answer Booklets (pages 22-23)

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78. 78 Completing Principal’s Certification of Proper Test Administration (page 23) Before sealing the cartons for return of test materials: Complete one on-line Principal Certification of Proper Test Administration form per grade Submit the form electronically AND print two copies Sign and return a copy of the form with test materials and keep other copy for school files Numbers needed to complete the form:  number of students enrolled in your school  number of students tested  number of booklets sent to your school  number of used booklets being returned  total number of booklets being returned Detailed instructions will be shipped with test materials

79. 79 Return of Materials (pages 24-25) Packaging test materials for return to Measured Progress (Instructions are on page 24 of Principal/Test Coordinator Manual) UPS One Day Pickup on October 24 th at 8:00 am Use original shipping boxes Pack materials for one grade only per box

80. 80 DO NOT return the following: Materials Summary Forms Packing Slip *Secured Material* Mathematics Tool Kits with envelopes Mathematics Reference Sheets Rulers and Protractors Principal/Test Coordinator manuals Test Administrator manuals Principal, Test Administrator, or Student Questionnaires (Questionnaire answer sheets are returned)

81. 81 NECAP Resource Materials Available on the NH DOE Website Student Support and Testing Materials  NECAP Practice Tests and supporting materials  Released Items and Support Materials from Fall 2005 and Fall 2006 Test Administrations  Tips for Students  Math Reference Sheets  NECAP Multiplication Table and NECAP Hundred Chart Manuals  Accommodations, Guidelines, and Procedures: Administrator Training Guide  NECAP Principal/Test Coordinator Manual  NECAP Test Administrator Manuals Reference Materials  Assessment Update Memos  Sample Parent Letter  NECAP Interpretation Materials  Grade Level Expectations

82. 82 NECAP, GLE, & GSE Support For: Teacher Support Materials for GLEs and GSEs Go online to: www.ed.state.nh.us/curriculumwww.ed.state.nh.us/curriculum, then Choose a Content Area (GLE & GSE support materials and NECAP Practice Tests are available at this location.) For: Teacher Tips, Calculator Policy, Released Items, and Accommodation info: Go to: www.ed.state.nh.us/assessmentwww.ed.state.nh.us/assessment, and Choose: NECAP

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