1. 1 Broward County Public Schools Benchmark Assessment Test (BAT) 2012 – 2013 http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar

2. 2 Testing Dates BAT #1: September 18-21, 2012 Grades 3-12, state reporting Differentiated Accountability (DA) schools and opt-in schools Grades 3-12, state reporting Differentiated Accountability (DA) schools and opt-in schools BAT #2: December 3 – December 7, 2012 Grades 3-12, all schools Grades 3-12, all schools

3. 3 Test Information BAT #1- state reporting (DA) schools must participate. Other schools may opt-in BAT #1- state reporting (DA) schools must participate. Other schools may opt-in BAT #2- all non-charter and select charter schools BAT #2- all non-charter and select charter schools Multiple choice questions only Multiple choice questions only Reading, Mathematics/Algebra/Geometry and Science/Biology Reading, Mathematics/Algebra/Geometry and Science/Biology 1-page answer sheet for Reading & Math/Algebra /Geometry and 1-page answer sheet for Science/Biology 1-page answer sheet for Reading & Math/Algebra /Geometry and 1-page answer sheet for Science/Biology

4. 4 Test Information Cont’d Session length varies by grade and subject area Session length varies by grade and subject area Separate Manuals for each school level (middle, elementary and high) Separate Manuals for each school level (middle, elementary and high) MS students will now take Algebra and Geometry, instead of the comprehensive grade level Mathemetics BATs, if enrolled MS students will now take Algebra and Geometry, instead of the comprehensive grade level Mathemetics BATs, if enrolled Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math test Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math test

5. 5 All Students at Selected Schools Participate in BAT Participation: In 2012-13 all grade 3-5 students will participate in a comprehensive Math BAT. In 2012-13 all grade 3-5 students will participate in a comprehensive Math BAT. Most 6-8 grade students will take a comprehensive Math BAT. However, those students enrolled in Algebra or Geometry in grades 6-8 will take either Algebra or Geometry instead of a comprehensive Math BAT. Most 6-8 grade students will take a comprehensive Math BAT. However, those students enrolled in Algebra or Geometry in grades 6-8 will take either Algebra or Geometry instead of a comprehensive Math BAT. Algebra/Geometry/Biology are enrollment based. If a MS or HS student (6-12) is enrolled in one of the classes on page 2 of the BAT manual, they take the corresponding BAT EOC assessment. Algebra/Geometry/Biology are enrollment based. If a MS or HS student (6-12) is enrolled in one of the classes on page 2 of the BAT manual, they take the corresponding BAT EOC assessment. All 3-10 students will participate in a comprehensive Reading BAT. All 3-10 students will participate in a comprehensive Reading BAT. All grades 5 & 8 students will participate in a comprehensive Science BAT All grades 5 & 8 students will participate in a comprehensive Science BAT Exceptions: If a student normally does not take the FCAT (i.e. ESE) or is a Retake student, school staff may exempt them from testing. Exceptions: If a student normally does not take the FCAT (i.e. ESE) or is a Retake student, school staff may exempt them from testing.

6. 6 Administration Schedule Elementary Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Minutes (unless noted): Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Minutes (unless noted): Day 1 -Reading Session 1 Day 1 -Reading Session 1 Day 2 – Reading Session 2 Day 2 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 – Math Sessions 1 Day 3 – Math Sessions 1 Day 4 – Math Sessions 2 Day 4 – Math Sessions 2 Day 5 Science Sessions 1 & 2 (60 Minutes) Day 5 Science Sessions 1 & 2 (60 Minutes)

7. 7 Administration Schedule Middle Grades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 55 minutes: Grades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 55 minutes: Day 1 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 * Day 1 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 * Day 2 – Reading Session 1 Day 2 – Reading Session 1 Day 3 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 - Science Session 1 & 2 Day 3 - Science Session 1 & 2 *MS students (6-8) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will take that assessment instead of a comprehensive Math assessment.

8. 8 Administration Schedule High Grades 9 -12 - Session Length 50 minutes: Grades 9 -12 - Session Length 50 minutes: Day 1 – Reading Session 1 Day 1 – Reading Session 1 Day 2 – Reading Session 2 Day 2 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 ** Day 3 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 ** Day 4 - Biology Session 1 & 2 † Day 4 - Biology Session 1 & 2 † **HS students (9-12) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will take that assessment on Day 3 of the BAT assessment window. † HS students (9-12) enrolled in Biology will take that assessment on Day 4 of the window. There are no comprehensive Math or Science assessments in HS.

9. 9 Make-Up Procedures All testing must be completed within the administration window All testing must be completed within the administration window Make-up sessions are not required Make-up sessions are not required Students who participate in only one session of a subject area will NOT receive a score Students who participate in only one session of a subject area will NOT receive a score

10. 10 Administration Accommodations ESE & 504 Students Presentation Presentation Responding Responding Scheduling Scheduling Setting Setting Assistive Devices Assistive Devices ELL Students Flexible Setting Flexible Scheduling Flexible Timing Assistance in the Heritage Language Translation Dictionary Administration Accommodations should reflect what students would receive in class and during FCAT administration.

11. 11 Test Materials- Reading & Math Reading Test Book Reading Test Book Mathematics Test Book or Algebra Test Book or Geometry Test Book Mathematics Test Book or Algebra Test Book or Geometry Test Book 1-Page Reading and Math Answer Sheet 1-Page Reading and Math Answer Sheet Reading section is in PURPLE and Math section in GREEN Reading section is in PURPLE and Math section in GREEN Students participating in the Algebra or Geometry test must have that test type marked on the front of the answer document (preid) or in the corresponding bubble gridded in the Math section (hand grid). Students participating in the Algebra or Geometry test must have that test type marked on the front of the answer document (preid) or in the corresponding bubble gridded in the Math section (hand grid). Calculators: Grades 7 & 8 and EOC (Geo=Scientific) Calculators: Grades 7 & 8 and EOC (Geo=Scientific) Mathematics Reference Sheets: Grades 5-10 Mathematics Reference Sheets: Grades 5-10

12. 12 Test Materials - Science Science or Biology Test Book Science or Biology Test Book 1-Page Science Answer Sheet 1-Page Science Answer Sheet Science section is in Blue Science section is in Blue Calculators: Grades 8 & Biology Calculators: Grades 8 & Biology Science Reference Sheets: Grades 8 & Biology Science Reference Sheets: Grades 8 & Biology

13. 13 Answer Sheets All students record their answers on a separate 1-page answer sheet All students record their answers on a separate 1-page answer sheet Make sure that the correct answer sheet is being used (Science/Biology vs. Reading & Math/Algebra/Geometry) Make sure that the correct answer sheet is being used (Science/Biology vs. Reading & Math/Algebra/Geometry) Students must write their names on the answer document Students must write their names on the answer document Preprinted with student identification information Preprinted with student identification information If preidentified information is CORRECT, do NOT grid student information. If preidentified information is CORRECT, do NOT grid student information. If information is MISSING from preidentified answer sheet, you may grid the missing information. If information is MISSING from preidentified answer sheet, you may grid the missing information. If information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; hand- grid a blank answer sheet. If information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; hand- grid a blank answer sheet.

14. 14 Test Invalidation & Test Security Procedures

15. 15 Test Invalidation 1. Cheating or disruptive behavior 2. Illness during testing 3. Incorrect time 4. Participation in only one session within a subject area 5. Filling in answers on a section other than the current one. 6. Possession of an Electronic Device Grid option “F” on item 100 of the test section that will be invalidated if there is an occurrence of...

16. 16 Test Security Do Not Do Not Read, reveal, or copy test items Read, reveal, or copy test items Interpret or read items to students Interpret or read items to students Change or interfere with student responses Change or interfere with student responses Leave materials unsecured Leave materials unsecured Do Do Follow security procedures and test administration directions Follow security procedures and test administration directions Walk around the room while administering the test Walk around the room while administering the test Collect materials daily Collect materials daily Count materials each time they change hands Count materials each time they change hands

17. 17 Test Administrator Responsibilities

18. 18 Test Administrator Responsibilities Before Testing Read manual and participate in training Read manual and participate in training Prepare the room for testing Prepare the room for testing Assemble materials needed for testing Assemble materials needed for testing Receive test books and answer sheets Receive test books and answer sheets Check preidentified answer sheets Check preidentified answer sheets

19. 19 Test Administrator Responsibilities During Testing Distribute materials appropriately Distribute materials appropriately Read scripts VERBATIM Read scripts VERBATIM Use #2 Pencil ONLY Use #2 Pencil ONLY Keep time Keep time Maintain test security Maintain test security Supervise test administration Supervise test administration Address the class as a whole Address the class as a whole

20. 20 Test Administrator Responsibilities After Testing Ask students to erase stray marks on their answer sheets Ask students to erase stray marks on their answer sheets Collect test materials Collect test materials Separate TO BE SCORED from NOT TO BE SCORED materials Separate TO BE SCORED from NOT TO BE SCORED materials Return materials to the school testing coordinator Return materials to the school testing coordinator Notify the school testing coordinator IMMEDIATELY of any missing materials Notify the school testing coordinator IMMEDIATELY of any missing materials

21. 21 School Coordinator Responsibilities & Material Return

22. 22 School Coordinator Responsibilities Before Testing Receive and inventory test materials Receive and inventory test materials Complete the enclosed Packing List and fax to Student Assessment & Research at (754) 321-4291 Complete the enclosed Packing List and fax to Student Assessment & Research at (754) 321-4291 Write to: assessment.materials@browardschools.com for supplemental materials Write to: assessment.materials@browardschools.com for supplemental materials assessment.materials@browardschools.com Train Test Administrators Train Test Administrators Arrange for implementation of accommodations Arrange for implementation of accommodations Provide necessary materials to Test Administrators Provide necessary materials to Test Administrators

23. 23 School Coordinator Responsibilities During Testing Supervise test administration Supervise test administration Maintain test security Maintain test security After Testing Collect materials, redistribute (from one day to the next), and verify return of all secure materials Collect materials, redistribute (from one day to the next), and verify return of all secure materials Prepare materials for return Prepare materials for return

24. 24 Material Return: PREPARING TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS Check student information Check student information Separate the Reading & Math (Algebra or Geometry is considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the Science/Biology answer sheets. Separate the Reading & Math (Algebra or Geometry is considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the Science/Biology answer sheets. Make sure students who took the Algebra or Geometry BAT have that test type marked on the front of the answer sheet or the Algebra or Geometry bubble gridded (hand grid) Make sure students who took the Algebra or Geometry BAT have that test type marked on the front of the answer sheet or the Algebra or Geometry bubble gridded (hand grid) NO post-its, paper bands, paper clips, rubber bands, dividing papers, or other materials NO post-its, paper bands, paper clips, rubber bands, dividing papers, or other materials No header sheet or count forms No header sheet or count forms Make sure that Invalidated answer sheet section(s) have answer “F” of item 100 gridded. Make sure that Invalidated answer sheet section(s) have answer “F” of item 100 gridded.

25. 25 Packaging Answer Sheets Place Reading & Math hand-gridded answer sheets on top of Reading & Math pre-gridded answer sheets and Science hand-gridded answer sheets on top of the Science pre-gridded answer sheets. Place Reading & Math hand-gridded answer sheets on top of Reading & Math pre-gridded answer sheets and Science hand-gridded answer sheets on top of the Science pre-gridded answer sheets. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL ANSWER SHEETS FACE THE SAME DIRECTION!!!! IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL ANSWER SHEETS FACE THE SAME DIRECTION!!!! Place the Reading & Math answer sheets in a box and affix a RED “to be scored” return label on it. Place the Reading & Math answer sheets in a box and affix a RED “to be scored” return label on it. Place the Science answer sheets in a box and affix a NEON PINK “to be scored” return label on it. Place the Science answer sheets in a box and affix a NEON PINK “to be scored” return label on it.

26. 26 Material Return BAT #1 PICK-UP OF TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS: Reading & Math - All Schools Monday, Sept. 24 or Tuesday, Sept. 25 Monday, Sept. 24 or Tuesday, Sept. 25 All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Monday, Sept. 24 th. All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Monday, Sept. 24 th. Science – Grade 5 Tuesday, Sept. 25 or Thursday, Sept. 27 Tuesday, Sept. 25 or Thursday, Sept. 27 All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Sept. 25 th. All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Sept. 25 th.

27. 27 Material Return BAT #2 PICK-UP OF TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS: Reading & Math and Science- All Schools Monday or Tuesday, December 11 or 12, 2012 Monday or Tuesday, December 11 or 12, 2012 All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 11th All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 11th

28. 28 Material Return NOT TO BE SCORED Materials NOT TO BE SCORED Materials Test Books: Test Books: Picked up from schools after testing Picked up from schools after testing Separate each type of test book (reading, math, algebra, geometry, biology & science) Separate each type of test book (reading, math, algebra, geometry, biology & science) Pack in boxes and seal Pack in boxes and seal Affix YELLOW “not to be scored” return labels, note subject area, and number the boxes Affix YELLOW “not to be scored” return labels, note subject area, and number the boxes Destroy unused, preidentified answer sheets Destroy unused, preidentified answer sheets Pony unused, blank answer sheets to Student Assessment & School Performance Pony unused, blank answer sheets to Student Assessment & School Performance Retain manuals and reference sheets until all BAT administrations for this school year are complete, then discard Retain manuals and reference sheets until all BAT administrations for this school year are complete, then discard

29. 29 Contact Information If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Student Assessment & Research Department at (754) 321-4250.