Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) 2012

Why hasn’t the P.E.R.T. administration begun??? The FLDOE is finalizing test administration protocols with smaller counties piloting the test to work out some inconsistencies. Login procedures are being tested as the amount of time it takes to login is a big concern. Paper-pencil accommodated test are now under construction. The creation of a PERT score repository is underway.

When schools do begin testing: You will be able to assess students on a computer at any time during the school day and test until the last day of the school year.  It is recommended to begin testing your lower performing students first. Higher performing students may meet college- ready requirements with ACT or SAT.

What is P.E.R.T. ? The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.) is Florida’s new computer-based common placement test. The test is used by all 28 Florida colleges to determine whether or not a student is ready for college credit courses in math, reading and writing. P.E.R.T. has been aligned with the Postsecondary Readiness Competencies (PRC’s) that Florida’s university faculty have identified as necessary for success in entry-level college credit coursework.

Who takes P.E.R.T. ? Current 11 th grade students must be tested if they meet the following criteria: Levels 2 or 3 on the Grade 10 FCAT Reading, and or Levels 2, 3, or 4 on the Grade 10 FCAT Math Special Diploma students for whom the IEP specifics that the FCAT is an appropriate assessment Department of Juvenile Justice students Charter School students Full time public Virtual School students

Is P.E.R.T. the only approved test? PERT, ACT, SAT and CPT are all FLDOE approved tests. FLDOE has made funds available to districts for administration of the PERT to students who meet the eligibility requirements. Students who have already met the college-ready cut score with ACT, SAT, CPT are not required to take the PERT.

What are the college-ready cut-scores? College-Ready Scores P.E.R.T.Accuplacer (CPT)SATACT Math113Elem. Algebra72Math440Math19 Reading104Reading83Reading440Reading18 Writing99Sentence Skills83English17

What happens if a student does not meet college-readiness? Current eligible 11 th grade students who do not meet the state established college- ready cut scores on the PERT or another approved college entrance test in Reading, Writing, and/or Mathematics must be enrolled in postsecondary preparatory instruction in 12 th grade prior to graduation. Current eligible 11 th grade students who do not meet the state established college- ready cut scores on the PERT or another approved college entrance test in Reading, Writing, and/or Mathematics must be enrolled in postsecondary preparatory instruction in 12 th grade prior to graduation. Students do not have to pass the course in order to graduate. Students do not have to pass the course in order to graduate.

Approved Postsecondary Preparatory Instruction Courses Math for College Success ( ) Math for College Success ( ) Reading for College Success ( ) Reading for College Success ( ) Writing for College Success ( ) Writing for College Success ( ) English 4: College Prep. ( ) English 4: College Prep. ( ) Math for College Readiness ( ) Math for College Readiness ( )

Comprehensive Course Table School staff are encouraged to consider courses carefully before selecting the most appropriate course for student enrollment. School staff are encouraged to consider courses carefully before selecting the most appropriate course for student enrollment. A Comprehensive Course Table to verify all eligibility information can be found at: A Comprehensive Course Table to verify all eligibility information can be found at:

What is the P.E.R.T. test format? P.E.R.T. is comprised of 25 operational questions and 5 additional field test questions adaptive for reading, writing and mathematics. P.E.R.T. is untimed. Average time to complete subtest:   Math 37 minutes   Reading 60 minutes   Writing33 minutes An on-screen calculator will appear for specific math items. The Math paper version test will have two separate sections – one for calculator use and another section where no calculators are allowed. The Math paper version test will have two separate sections – one for calculator use and another section where no calculators are allowed.

How much does P.E.R.T. cost? State funds will cover the cost of the test units for 11 th grade students who meet eligibility at a cost of $0.94 per subject area. State funds will cover the cost of the test units for 11 th grade students who meet eligibility at a cost of $0.94 per subject area. Schools may purchase additional PERT units directly from McCann Associates to test other students or to provide retests. Schools may purchase additional PERT units directly from McCann Associates to test other students or to provide retests.

Who is the Institution Administrator? Institution Administrator (IA) = District The IA cannot administer the P.E.R.T. The IA cannot administer the P.E.R.T. The IA will provide to schools:  Training and support  List of students to test  Login user and password  Upload Student Data  Parent Letter  Security Log / Seating Chart   Score Reporting Information

Who is the Site Manager/ Proctor? Site Manager = Testing Coordinator and Principal Site Manager = Testing Coordinator and Principal Proctor = Test Administrator Proctor = Test Administrator  Only Site Managers and Proctors may administer the test to students with login credentials provided by the district.

Test Security Forms Test Security Agreement Test Security Agreement  One security form by the principal or test coordinator must be signed and returned from your school before test units can be assigned to your school for testing.  All Test Administrators must sign the security form and the signed forms are to be kept at the school for your records.  Security Logs Must be maintained for all testing rooms. Must be maintained for all testing rooms.  Seating Charts Must be maintained for all testing rooms. Must be maintained for all testing rooms.

Student Practice Tests Practice test are provided on the opening student login screen of College Success for student practice on Reading, Writing and Math items. Practice test are provided on the opening student login screen of College Success for student practice on Reading, Writing and Math items. Students may take practice tests for Reading, Math and Writing at anytime (at home, library, etc.) by going online to: Students may take practice tests for Reading, Math and Writing at anytime (at home, library, etc.) by going online to:

Sample Parent Letter Schools will receive a sample letter to notify parents their child will be taking the P.E.R.T. The letter explains: Schools will receive a sample letter to notify parents their child will be taking the P.E.R.T. The letter explains:  Electronic Devices are prohibited  Academic Honesty is expected  Student Privacy Policy will be required to be read by their child prior to testing  Refers parent to website for PERT Study Guide at: StudentStudyhttp:// StudentStudyGuide.pdf StudentStudy

Where is the P.E.R.T. test located? Schools will receive, via , The Florida K-12 P.E.R.T. Test Administration Guide which include steps by step instructions on how the administer the PERT. All 3 PERT tests for Reading, Math and Writing are accessed online at:

How to administer the P.E.R.T.? mscollege/do/log mscollege/do/log

P.E.R.T. Accommodations Who is eligible?  ESE students with current IEPs  504 students (Arrangements made in advance)  ELL Students ESE/504 Students: Paper Version Paper Version Large Print Paper Version Large Print Paper Version Braille Version Braille Version ELL Students: Heritage Language to English Dictionary Heritage Language to English Dictionary

P.E.R.T. Score Reports Individual Score Reports Individual Score Reports Placement Roster Placement Roster Course Roster Course Roster Score report Score report Demographic Information Report Demographic Information Report

P.E.R.T. Resources Available on Florida Department of Education website http// Summary of PERT P.E.R.T. Cut-Scores Florida Statues State Board Rules in regards to P.E.R.T. PERT Frequently Asked Questions Data & Reports Additional Resources   P.E.R.T. Overview Video   P.E.R.T. Study Guide   College and Career Readiness   FAQ

Please note that Student Assessment and Research should be your first point of contact for all questions regarding the P.E.R.T. administration. Student Assessment and Research (754) Student Assessment and Research