1. 1 Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) & Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) Test Administrator Training FSA ELA Reading, FSA Mathematics, FSA EOC, FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake, Algebra Retakes and Science Assessments 2016 Administration

2. 2 FSA/FCAT Administration Window FCAT Reading (2.0) and Algebra Retake, FSA ELA Retake: March 28 – April 8 3 FSA ELA PBT: March 29 & 30 ELA 3 & 4 Math PBT: March 31 & April 1 FCAT 2.0 Grade 5 Science April 12 & 13 FCAT 2.0 Grade 8 Science April 6 (session 1 & 2) FSA CBT: April 11 – May 6 Grades 4 – 10 ELA Reading & Listening and Grades 5 – 8 Math FSA Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry EOCs: April 18 – May 13 NGSSS Civics, Biology and US History EOCs: April 18 – May 20 Refer to specific schedule for each grade levelRefer to specific schedule for each grade level Follow exact testing time and day for each sessionFollow exact testing time and day for each session Refer to the 2016 FSA Session Schedule Document posted to the Student Assessment and Research Website. Do not deviate from this schedule.Refer to the 2016 FSA Session Schedule Document posted to the Student Assessment and Research Website. Do not deviate from this schedule. Pay attention to those subjects that have two sessions over two days or two sessions in one day.Pay attention to those subjects that have two sessions over two days or two sessions in one day.

3. Page 1, 2 and 3 of the 2016 FSA /FCAT Session Schedule located at: Page 1, 2 and 3 of the 2016 FSA /FCAT Session Schedule located at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar/updatesManuals.htm * Only selected students with specific accommodations will have paper materials for the CBT grade levels/subject areas.

4. 4 Special Groups* Home Education Students: #9998Home Education Students: #9998 McKay Scholarship Students: #3518McKay Scholarship Students: #3518 NO SPECIAL CODES FOR Hospital Homebound StudentsNO SPECIAL CODES FOR Hospital Homebound Students Florida Virtual School Students:Florida Virtual School Students: Florida Virtual School Full Time: Packaged with label provided: District #71; School #0300 (EL/MS) or #0400 (HS) Florida Virtual Academy: Packaged with label provided: District #06; School #5059 *Scores not aggregated with district/school data *Packaged with other materials

5. 5 Administration Accommodations ESE/504 students PresentationPresentation RespondingResponding SchedulingScheduling SettingSetting Assistive DevicesAssistive Devices ELL students Flexible settingFlexible setting Flexible schedulingFlexible scheduling Additional TimeAdditional Time Assistance in heritage languageAssistance in heritage language DictionaryDictionary It is very important that only those Accommodations on each students’ IEP or LEP plan be given per appendix A of the 2016 FSA Test Administration manuals

6. 6 Make-Up Procedures Make-up testing may begin on Day 2 of the testing windowMake-up testing may begin on Day 2 of the testing window Distribute make-up materials on day of testingDistribute make-up materials on day of testing Materials to be returned immediately after each make-up sessionMaterials to be returned immediately after each make-up session Maintain test security during make-upsMaintain test security during make-ups Maintain separate Seating Charts and Admin Records.Maintain separate Seating Charts and Admin Records. Session 1 must be given prior to session 2.Session 1 must be given prior to session 2.

7. 7 Manuals and Documentation Needed Paper Based Tests: Grades 3 & 4 FSA PBT TA Manual (for Test Administrators of Grades 3 & 4 PBT) Grades 5 and 8 FCAT 2.0 Science Manual Computer Based Tests: Spring FSA Computer Based Testing Manual (Grades 4-10 ELA, 5-8 Mathematics and FSA aligned EOCs) Computer Based End of Course Algebra and Retakes (NGSSS Aligned EOCs and Retakes) Paper Based Accommodated Tests (for normally CBT assessments): Spring Scripts and Instructions for Administering Paper-Based FSA Assessments printed from fsassessments.org/resources Other scripts and materials can be found at fsassessments.org or avocet.pearson.com

8. 8 Student Materials FSA MathematicsFSA Mathematics  FSA Math Test and Answer Book (Grades 3 & 4 or accommodated PBT)  Mathematics Reference Sheets (Grades 4 PBT & 5-8 & FSA EOCs students CBT) if school decides to print  FSA Math Work Folder (Grade 5-8 CBT or FSA Algebra, Algebra 2 or Geometry)  FSA Approved Calculators (Grades 7 & 8 Math, FSA Algebra, Algebra 2 or Geometry) if school provides - REMEMBER calculators are not to be provided in session 1 of the Grades 7 and 8 Mathematics or any FSA EOC Math Test All computer based testers will need a test ticket. Make absolutely sure that the correct materials are being provided for the grade/subject area you are administering.

9. 9 Student Materials FSA English Language ArtsFSA English Language Arts  FSA ELA Test and Answer Book (Grade 3 or 4-10 accommodated PBT)  Headphones (Grades 5-10 CBT)  FSA Worksheet (Grade 5-10 CBT) All computer based testers will need a test ticket. Make absolutely sure that the correct materials are being provided for the grade/subject area you are administering.

10. 10 Student Materials FCAT 2.0 Reading RetakeFCAT 2.0 Reading Retake  CBT Worksheet  Seal Code (provided by TA on second day only) FCAT Algebra EOC Retake or Biology (NGSSS)FCAT Algebra EOC Retake or Biology (NGSSS)  4 function FCAT Calculator  FCAT Work Folder  Applicable reference sheet if school chooses to print FCAT 2.0 ScienceFCAT 2.0 Science  Science FCAT 2.0 Test and Answer book  Science Reference sheet must be provided to all Grade 8 students taking that test.  4 function calculators must be provided to Grade 8 students All computer based testers will need an authorization ticket. Make absolutely sure that the correct materials are being provided for the grade/subject area you are administering.

11. 11 Using Preidentified Documents FSA Labels may be used as long as the SID is correct. FCAT labels may be used as long as the following information is correct: Student Name, Identification Number ( External Number from TERMS) District/School Number & Grade level Make sure that the labeled document goes to the corresponding student

12. 12 Test Invalidation Consult with your School Assessment Coordinator regarding the following Test Invalidation Scenarios 1.Cheating or possession of an electronic device 2.Defective used answer document, 3.Incorrect preidentified information on a used document, or

13. 13 Possible Test Invalidation Illness during testing, disruptive behavior OR Incorrect time 4. Illness during testing, disruptive behavior OR Incorrect time - Determine if invalidation is appropriate based on whether the student had enough time to respond completely to the test questions. Other inconsistencies in administration may be cause for invalidation i.e. visual aids, timing, administration of accommodations etc. – Contact your School Assessment Coordinator 5. Other inconsistencies in administration may be cause for invalidation i.e. visual aids, timing, administration of accommodations etc. – Contact your School Assessment Coordinator

14. 14 Defective Test and Answer Book Before testing:  Give the student a replacement test book During testing:  Give the student another test book to continue working  Under guidance from your school assessment coordinator, transcribe portions of 1 st test book into 2 nd test book.

15. 15 Test Security Do NOT:  Read, reveal, or copy test items  Interpret or read items to students  Change or interfere with student responses  Read or copy student responses  Cause achievement of school to be inaccurately measured or reported  Fail to follow security procedures and test administration directions

16. 16 Proctors Paper Based Assessments: 1-30 students can be tested by the Test Administrator, 31-60 requires one additional proctor and 61-90 requires two additional proctor.Paper Based Assessments: 1-30 students can be tested by the Test Administrator, 31-60 requires one additional proctor and 61-90 requires two additional proctor. Computer Based Assessments: 1-25 students can be tested by the Test Administrator, 26-50 requires one proctor in addition to the TA and 51-75 requires two proctors in addition to the TA.Computer Based Assessments: 1-25 students can be tested by the Test Administrator, 26-50 requires one proctor in addition to the TA and 51-75 requires two proctors in addition to the TA. “Administrative Assistants”“Administrative Assistants” School system personnel:School system personnel:  prepare and distribute test materials/complete student grid sheets under direct supervision of Test Administrator  Non-school system volunteers:  serve as extra set of eyes ONLY

17. 17 Test Security  All School Coordinators, School Administrators, Test Administrators, and Proctors must read and sign the FSA Administration and Security Agreement  Test Administrators must read and sign the prohibited activities agreement  Never leave materials unsecured  Count materials each time they change hands  Return materials to school coordinator as soon as possible  Record security numbers

18. Test Security Matrix Student Implications

19. Test Security Matrix for Staff

20. 20 Test Group Code: Test Group Codes are required for all FSA paper based tests. Test Group Codes are required for all FCAT aligned tests: Grades 5 & 8 Science, Reading Retake, Math Retakes and Algebra 1 Retakes. A Seal Code is a 4-digit code used to open the 2 nd session of the Reading Retake. Do not give it out until Day 2 SEAL Codes: Session ID: Session IDs need to be recorded for all FSA CBT assessments.

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22. 22 Security Numbers  Track materials using security numbers  Distribute materials sequentially  Maintain complete list and verify each document is returned  Document number ranges each time the materials are distributed and collected  Note unused materials  Record information on the Admin Record/Security Checklist

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24. 24 Administration Record/Security Checklist Test Administrator's must maintain the following information :  ALL Students Assigned to Testing Room  Attendance Information:  (P) Present  (PI) Present but Invalidated  (A) Absent  (W) Withdrawn  Test Group Code (FSA Paper and FCAT)  Accommodations provided and used  Security Number(s) Assigned to Each Student  This document is also required for CBT rooms- make sure to note Session ID.

25. Seating Chart

26. 26 Read manual and attend training at your schoolRead manual and attend training at your school Sign and return the “Test Administration and Security Agreement” and “Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement” found in Appendix ESign and return the “Test Administration and Security Agreement” and “Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement” found in Appendix E Prepare room for testingPrepare room for testing Have plan in place to collect electronic devicesHave plan in place to collect electronic devices Remove or cover all visual aidsRemove or cover all visual aids Post Do Not Disturb signsPost Do Not Disturb signs Assemble materials needed for testingAssemble materials needed for testing Receive test books and answer documentsReceive test books and answer documents Receive and prepare additional materialsReceive and prepare additional materials Prepare Test Group Codes, Admin Record & Seating ChartPrepare Test Group Codes, Admin Record & Seating Chart Make sure student has taken the practice test for the subject being testedMake sure student has taken the practice test for the subject being tested Before Testing CBT and PBT

27. 27 Options for Collecting Materials Option A: Students close the test book or leave the online system up and sit quietly with materials in front of them until everyone has finished. Option B: Students raise their hands when finished; Test Administrators collect materials or ensure that students have logged out. Students sit quietly until everyone has finished. Option C: Students raise their hands when finished; Test Administrators collect materials or ensure students have logged out. Students are permitted to read a book, but may not write, until everyone has finished.

28. 28 Proactively monitor the test room.Proactively monitor the test room. MOVE AROUND THE ROOMMOVE AROUND THE ROOM Have students clear their desksHave students clear their desks Use #2 pencil ONLYUse #2 pencil ONLY No scratch paper or electronic devicesNo scratch paper or electronic devices Distribute materials, preidentified & blankDistribute materials, preidentified & blank Read scripts VERBATIMRead scripts VERBATIM Keep accurate timeKeep accurate time Maintain test security, Admin Record and security documentsMaintain test security, Admin Record and security documents During Testing CBT and PBT

29. 29 After Testing PBT ● Collect all test materials ● Test & Answer Books are SECURE materials ● Used workfolders and worksheets are SECURE ● Notify School Coordinator of any missing materials ● Complete  Administration Record/Security Checklist  FSA Seating Charts. Front and Back of Room and which direction facing.

30. 30 Material Return PBT Stack materials: 1.Absent students (hold for make-up) 2.Class TO BE SCORED 3.Test Administration Security Log 4.Completed Administration Record/Security Checklist and FSA /FCAT Seating Chart 5.All NOT TO BE SCORED materials

31. 31 Before Testing- Ensure that each student taking a CBT has taken the Practice Test (FSA) or Epat (FCAT 2.0/NGSSS) FOR FSA: Understand how to create, monitor and close test sessions in the Test Administrator Interface. FOR FSA: View the Test Administrator Interface Tutorial posted to BECON and complete DOE TA certification FOR FCAT 2.0 or NGSSS EOC: Ensure that your School Testing Coordinator has set up your sessions in PearsonAccessNext & has started each session. FOR BOTH: Ensure you have Test Tickets (FSA) or Authorization Tickets (NGSSS) to provide to students. Before Computer Based Testing

32. 32 If you are administering a computer based FSA test: If you are administering a computer based FSA test: Create, Start, and Monitor the Test session by going to the fsassessments.org and clicking the Test Administration and then Administer the FSA Icons. Create, Start, and Monitor the Test session by going to the fsassessments.org and clicking the Test Administration and then Administer the FSA Icons. Login using your username and password Login using your username and password Start the session Start the session Record the Session ID on Security Checklist Record the Session ID on Security Checklist Before FSA Computer Based Testing

33. 3333 Next button has been removed from the review screen. Students will click the End Session button to log out after finishing Session 1. Students taking two sessions on Day 2 will request approval to enter the next session after clicking the End Session button. For a 2 session test, Test Administrators will not have the option to have students move to the next session until Day 2 of testing. Ending a Test Session

34. 34 During Testing- Ensure that no student is looking at another student’ s computer monitor. Use privacy screens.Ensure that no student is looking at another student’ s computer monitor. Use privacy screens. Note the accommodations provided and used on the Administration Record and Security ChecklistNote the accommodations provided and used on the Administration Record and Security Checklist If a student logs out for any reason (lunch, break, etc...) a staff member must resume their session in Pearson Access or have student relogin using session ID in TDS. Use the Test Administrator Interface to monitor student status (ie TAs should check on paused students who are still working) During Computer Based Testing

35. 35 After Testing- ● Collect and return: 1.Test Administration Security Log 2.Completed Administration Record/Security Checklist (or session roster) and FSA Seating Chart 3.CBT Worksheets, Work Folders, Reference Sheets and Test and Authorization tickets are SECURE materials. After Computer Based Testing

36. 36 Technical Assistance Prior to testing:  Ensure that the appropriate link, username and password has been indicated in TestNav or TDS per the Student Authorization or Test Ticket  If you receive a message during testing you may use the following documentation to resolve the issue. These are listed at the following link  If you receive a message during testing you may use the following documentation to resolve the issue. These are listed at the following link http://fsassessments.org/technology-resources/ http://fsassessments.org/technology-resources/  Additional information for FSA is posted on Broward’s Common Computer Based Issues document posted here  Additional information for FSA is posted on Broward’s Common Computer Based Issues document posted here http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar/updatesManuals.htm http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar/updatesManuals.htm  District staff and FSA and Pearson technical assistance are available to help with login issues.

37. 37 During testing:  If a student experience difficulties with testing make sure to refer to the following: -  For students testing in TestNav 8 (Pearson) use documentation provided on avocet.pearson.com. If issues continue contact your School Assessment Coordinator -  For student testing with FSA, use the Common Computer Based Issues document. If issues continue contact your School Assessment Coordinator  If a student is kicked out or logs out of a test at any time, the student may resume testing at any work station that has the appropriate testing software installed on it. Answers should be accessible on the new machine. If answers have been lost please contact the appropriate testing vendor to get a ticket number. Technical Assistance

38. 38  For the FSA online comment form, go to fsassessments.org, click on the Test Administration card and select the appropriate comment form from the list.  For a FCAT comment form, go to www.FLAssessments.com/Spring- Summer2016 and click the support tab, then the Spring RMS link. Online Comment Forms