Test Administrators

2/25/2016Free Template from 2 Be aware of what’s new this year in the statewide assessment system Understand the roles and responsibilities of test administrators Understand how to use valid test administration practices Learn where to find test administration resources and tools Be aware of what’s new this year in the statewide assessment system Understand the roles and responsibilities of test administrators Understand how to use valid test administration practices Learn where to find test administration resources and tools Big Picture Objectives Test Administrators

2/25/2016Free Template from 3 Purpose: To ensure consistent statewide test administration and valid test results. Test Administration Resources: 2011–2012 Test Administration Manual Accommodations Manual Best Practices Guide Promising Testing Practices Purpose: To ensure consistent statewide test administration and valid test results. Test Administration Resources: 2011–2012 Test Administration Manual Accommodations Manual Best Practices Guide Promising Testing Practices Test Administrators

2/25/2016Free Template from 4 New Braille Interface of OAKS Online available for OAKS Reading, Math, Science, and Social Sciences Paper-based Braille format no longer available for OAKS Computer-based read-aloud available for OAKS Math, Science, and Social Sciences Only 1 opportunity available per content area 11/8 – 1/10 New Braille Interface of OAKS Online available for OAKS Reading, Math, Science, and Social Sciences Paper-based Braille format no longer available for OAKS Computer-based read-aloud available for OAKS Math, Science, and Social Sciences Only 1 opportunity available per content area 11/8 – 1/10 Test Administrators What’s new OAKS Online

2/25/2016Free Template from 5 Writing Assessment is available for students in Grade 11 only This year’s 11 th graders may use Writing Performance for Writing Essential Skills requirement ELPA ELPA Core and ELPA Speaking combined into single test Writing Assessment is available for students in Grade 11 only This year’s 11 th graders may use Writing Performance for Writing Essential Skills requirement ELPA ELPA Core and ELPA Speaking combined into single test Test Administrators What’s new (cont’d) Writing Performance Assessment

2/25/2016Free Template from 6 Implementation of Science content standards New science achievement standards will become operational in Achievement Standards were reviewed by committee in July May be adopted by the Board as early as October New Reading achievement standards will be operational in Implementation of Science content standards New science achievement standards will become operational in Achievement Standards were reviewed by committee in July May be adopted by the Board as early as October New Reading achievement standards will be operational in Test Administrators New Science and Reading Achievement Standards

2/25/2016Free Template from 7 The review and revision of achievement standards follows Board approval of Academic Content Standards. During the interim, Schools are provided an opportunity to implement new curricula Students are provided opportunity to learn the new content Assessments are re-designed to reflect the new content expectations Test items are field tested at the appropriate grade The review and revision of achievement standards follows Board approval of Academic Content Standards. During the interim, Schools are provided an opportunity to implement new curricula Students are provided opportunity to learn the new content Assessments are re-designed to reflect the new content expectations Test items are field tested at the appropriate grade Test Administrators When are Achievement Standards Revised?

2/25/2016Free Template from 8 ODE establishes standard setting panels that include educators, parents, community/business representatives and higher education officials. Panel members provide a consensus recommendation on achievement standards and edit the achievement level descriptors. ODE invites public input on the proposed achievement standards prior to official adoption by the State Board of Education. ODE establishes standard setting panels that include educators, parents, community/business representatives and higher education officials. Panel members provide a consensus recommendation on achievement standards and edit the achievement level descriptors. ODE invites public input on the proposed achievement standards prior to official adoption by the State Board of Education. Test Administrators Who Is Involved in Achievement Standard Setting?

2/25/2016Free Template from 9 Trained test administrator Quiet environment void of distractions Only allowable resources made available to students upon request Limited interaction with students –Read student directions –Administer accommodations appropriately –No coaching Trained test administrator Quiet environment void of distractions Only allowable resources made available to students upon request Limited interaction with students –Read student directions –Administer accommodations appropriately –No coaching Test Administrators Required Testing Environment

2/25/2016Free Template from 10 Do’s TAs must read the Test Administration Manual, receive annual test administration and security training, and sign an Assurance of Test Security form before administering state tests. TAs may only provide students with allowable resources listed by content area in the Test Administration Manual. TAs may only provide the version of allowable resources provided by ODE. These are posted online at TAs may only provide the restricted resource of printed test items to students for whom the district has identified individual student need. TAs must read verbatim the student directions provided in the Test Administration Manual.* Do’s TAs must read the Test Administration Manual, receive annual test administration and security training, and sign an Assurance of Test Security form before administering state tests. TAs may only provide students with allowable resources listed by content area in the Test Administration Manual. TAs may only provide the version of allowable resources provided by ODE. These are posted online at TAs may only provide the restricted resource of printed test items to students for whom the district has identified individual student need. TAs must read verbatim the student directions provided in the Test Administration Manual.* Test Administrators Do’s and Don’ts

2/25/2016Free Template from 11 Don’ts TAs may not allow untrained aides, volunteers, or substitutes to assist with test administration. TAs may not coach students (including requiring students to show their work). Students may not access non-allowable resources such as textbooks, class notes, or cell phones during testing. Students may not talk to or help other students during testing. Don’ts TAs may not allow untrained aides, volunteers, or substitutes to assist with test administration. TAs may not coach students (including requiring students to show their work). Students may not access non-allowable resources such as textbooks, class notes, or cell phones during testing. Students may not talk to or help other students during testing. Test Administrators Dos and Don’ts (cont)

2/25/2016Free Template from 12 TA reviews the Test Administration Manual before testing, focusing on test security and content-specific allowable resources and accommodations. TA seeks clarification from STC on any rules that are unclear before administering tests TA spaces students appropriately or provides visual barriers to prevent students from seeing others’ tests. TA reads student directions verbatim and circulates through test environment to ensure proper testing conditions. TA makes available but does not require students to use allowable resources. TA reviews the Test Administration Manual before testing, focusing on test security and content-specific allowable resources and accommodations. TA seeks clarification from STC on any rules that are unclear before administering tests TA spaces students appropriately or provides visual barriers to prevent students from seeing others’ tests. TA reads student directions verbatim and circulates through test environment to ensure proper testing conditions. TA makes available but does not require students to use allowable resources. Test Administrators Promising Practices

2/25/2016Free Template from 13 TAs must receive training each year TAs enforce valid test environment for students When in doubt about a particular testing practice, before testing begins: –Check the Manual –Check your training notes –Ask your School Test Coordinator –If all else fails, assume the answer is “no” TAs must receive training each year TAs enforce valid test environment for students When in doubt about a particular testing practice, before testing begins: –Check the Manual –Check your training notes –Ask your School Test Coordinator –If all else fails, assume the answer is “no” In a Nutshell Test Administrators

2/25/2016Free Template from 14 Acorns for Storage What 3 things must a test administrator do before administering a state test? What are some examples of assistance to students that are not allowed? What are some methods we can use to reduce test improprieties? What is the role Test Administrators should have in closing the achievement gap? What 3 things must a test administrator do before administering a state test? What are some examples of assistance to students that are not allowed? What are some methods we can use to reduce test improprieties? What is the role Test Administrators should have in closing the achievement gap? Test Administrators

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