1 PARCC Computer-based Testing; Administration Training for Test Administrators

English Language Arts – Mathematics – Science – Social Studies Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) Spring Administration Training for TAs Test overview and administration

Purpose 3 Test Administrations, Schedules, and Testing Times Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing Resources Support

Purpose 4 By the end of this training module, users will better understand: Test schedule and testing times; Security policies and protocols ; Tasks to complete before, during, and after testing; and Available resources and options to receive support.

Test Administrations, Schedules, and Testing Times 5 Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing Resources Support

PBA Test Administration Flowchart 6 Note: This diagram illustrates grades 6-8.

EOY Test Administration Flowchart 7 Note: This diagram illustrates grade 7 and high school.

Spring 2015 CMAS Assessment Calendar 8 AssessmentGradesEarly Windows PARCC Performance- Based Assessment (PBA) 3-8, High School 3/02/15 to 4/03/15 (PAPER)3/02/15 to 03/13/15 CMAS and CoAlt: Science and Social Studies 4 and 7 (Social Studies) 5 and 8 (Science) 4/13/15 to 5/01/15 PARCC End-of-Year Assessment (EOY) 3-8, High School 4/20/15 to 5/15/15 Paper 4/20/15 to 5/01/15

Administration Overview PARCC English Language Arts and Mathematics – Performance Based Assessment (PBA) – End-of-Year Assessment (EOY) Science and Social Studies – Elementary and Middle School (one window) 9 Content AreaGrades English Language Arts 3-11 Mathematics3-8, three high school assessments Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II; Content AreaGrades Science5 and 8 Social Studies4 and 7

Guidelines for Administration Time 10 Guidelines for Administration Time Task Time to be Allotted for an Administration Preparing for testing (includes reading instructions to students and answering questions) 10 minutes Distributing test material 5 minutes Unit testing time 60–90 minutes* Completing end-of-unit activities, including closing units, collecting test materials, and administering a student survey (after EOY only) 5–15 minutes *Depending on unit and subject—refer to Unit Guidelines and Schedule table in the Test Administrators Manual for each Unit Time.

Guidelines for Administration Time 11 Guidelines for Administration Time (continued) Provide all students with the entire amount of Unit Testing Time. Once the Unit Testing Time has elapsed, the unit must end. A student may be allowed an extended time accommodations only if listed in his or her IEP, 504 Plan, or EL Plan. Refer to your School Test Coordinator for which script option to read regarding what is allowed if students finish early.

Make-Up Testing 12 Make-Up Testing Students who are absent, become ill, or who can no longer test because of classroom, school, or technical interruptions during original units, may utilize make-up testing. Students are not allowed to return to any portion of the test they have already completed. Test security and administration protocols apply. Units may be taken out of order for make-up testing only. * Note: all units must be scheduled in sequential order.

Guidelines for Breaks 13 Breaks Between units, scheduled breaks should occur. During a unit, “stand-and-stretch” breaks may be permitted at the discretion of the Test Administrator. Please, check with your SAC for guidance around stand and stretch breaks. Example EOY (ELA/L Administration): 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Unit 1 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Scheduled Break 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Unit 2

Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing 14 Test Administrations, Schedules, and Testing Times Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing Resources Support

Steps to prepare for PARCC Computer-based Tests: Manage and monitor Test Sessions in PearsonAccess next – Start test sessions – Understand the active testing status indicators – Manage test interruptions – Understand how a student should exit a test – Resume student’s test – Completed and Marked Test Complete status – Stop Test Sessions Information on how to complete these activities will be found in the PearsonAccess next Training Module PearsonAccess next 15

1.At least one week before Testing: Attend training to review policies and instructions for test administration. Sign a Security Agreement. Prepare to administer accommodated tests, if necessary. Arrange for school supplied materials. Participate in the Infrastructure Trial, if applicable. Administer the computer-based Sample Items and Tutorials. 16 Tasks to Complete Before Testing Test Administrators and Proctors Must Prepare for a Test Administration

2.One Day before Testing: Ensure you can access PearsonAccess next. Prepare the testing environment. 17 Tasks to Complete Before Testing (continued) Test Administrators and Proctors Must Prepare for a Test Administration

Tasks to Complete the Day of Testing 18 Test Administrators Activities, the Day of Testing: 1.Receive test materials. Note: PBA ELA requires headphones 2.Manage test sessions in PearsonAccess next 3.Read the appropriate script. 4.Distribute test materials to students. 5.Help students log in to TestNav. 6.Keep time. 7.Supervise and monitor test activity. 8.Provide breaks, if applicable. 9.Report testing Irregularity or security breaches. 10.Troubleshoot computer-based testing issues.

Guidance for Troubleshooting Computer-based Testing 19 When a technology disruption affecting a single student occurs, Test Administrators should follow these steps: ‒ Note the time of the disruption. ‒ Follow procedures on troubleshooting and support. ‒ If issue persist move the student to another testing device. ‒ Document the situation in writing. When a technology disruption affecting multiple students occurs, Test Administrators should follow these steps: ‒ Pause testing. ‒ Note the time of the disruption. ‒ Follow procedures on troubleshooting and support. ‒ Resume testing. ‒ Document the situation in writing.

Active Administration Active Administrators: Provide feedback Clarify test questions Answer content related questions Interfere with the students’ demonstration of skills Interact with students in any way that would impact student responses Engage in other tasks during test sessions Read sources, items, or student responses Help with TestNav navigation Administrators May Not: Ensure students have all necessary materials for each section Ensure a standardized testing environment Follow all scripts exactly as written Move throughout the room during testing Read directions FROM TAM to students when asked Use proximity to keep students on task Use “continue working” script 20

During Testing: Security Breaches 21 Monitoring and Reporting Security Breaches and Testing Irregularities 1.All instances of security breaches and testing irregularities must be reported to the School Assessment Coordinator. 2.The Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach must be completed within two school days of the incident. 3.And remember, you should be prepared to provide a written statement of the incident to your School Assessment Coordinator should a security breach or testing irregularity occur.

During Testing: Safety Threats and Severe Weather 22 Safety Threats and Severe Weather Test Administrators and Proctors must: 1.Note the time of the disruption. 2.Secure test materials as specified in your School Security Plan 3.Upon return, prepare students for the continuation of the unit. 4.Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach*. 5.SACs will provide a form to document disruptions and irregularities * Check your state policy in the PARCC Test Coordinator Manual for state-specific procedures for reporting severe weather and safety threats.

 Prepare the test environment and situate students  Start session in PearsonAccess/PearsonAccess next  Follow directions and read script in the Test Administrator’s Manual  Hand out Student Testing/Authorization Tickets and scratch paper  Assist students in logging on to TestNav 8  Complete directions to students and start Unit/Section  Actively administer each test Unit/Section  Collect Student Testing/Authorization Tickets and scratch paper  End test Unit/Section Administration Steps for Computer Testing 23

Tasks to Complete After Testing 24 After Testing the PARCC Assessment 1.Collect materials and return to the School Test Coordinator. Test Administrator Manual Student Testing Tickets Seal Codes school-supplied mathematics reference sheets and calculators (if applicable) Used scratch paper headphones 2.Report accommodations usage and missing materials to the School Assessment Coordinator.

Student Testing/Authorization Tickets Seal codes Paper-based Test Booklets Social Studies source books Oral scripts Used scratch paper Any student work/responses Mathematics Reference Sheets prior to and after given to students Test Materials Security SecureNon-Secure Test Administrator Manual (TAM) Procedures Manual Test Coordinator Manual (TCM) Unused (not handed out) scratch paper 25

All secure test materials must be secured while in the Test Administrator’s possession. No duplication of secure CMAS materials is permissible (exception: Oral Scripts translated into languages other than Spanish). No cell phones or other communication, reproduction or recording devices are allowed during test sessions unless required for accessibility. – Manage devices! Maintaining Security of the Assessments 26

Resources 27 Commonly Used PARCC Acronyms for Computer-based Testing Test Administrations, Schedules, and Testing Times PearsonAccess next Managing Test Sessions Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing Resources Support

Resources – Support Page 28

Resources – Accessibility Features and Accommodations Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual accessibility-features-and-accommodations- manual Accessibility Features and Accommodations Training Module: 29

Support 30 Commonly Used PARCC Acronyms for Computer-based Testing Test Administrations, Schedules, and Testing Times PearsonAccess next Managing Test Sessions Tasks to Complete Before, During, and After Testing Resources Support

Contact your School Assessment Coordinator for assistance with: 31  Testing schedule  Testing accommodations  Unusual circumstances on test days  Violations of test security  School emergencies that affect testing  Questions about general testing policies

Test your knowledge: 32 Who is responsible for preparing the testing environment? a.School Test Coordinator b.Technology Coordinator c.Test Administrator d.Proctor When will the Test Administrator receive test materials from the Test Coordinator? a.A week before testing b.Two days before testing c.The day of testing Should all staff sign a Security Agreement prior to handling test material? a.Yes b.No Should the Test Administrators receive the school's test administration schedule and security plan from the School Test Coordinator? a.Yes b.No Within how many school days must security breaches and testing irregularities be reported to the School Test Coordinator? a. 1 b. 2 c. 5 What are Test Administrators permitted to clarify during the test? a. General administration instructions b. Test questions c. Passages d. All of the above

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