FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Biology 1, Civics, & U.S. History EOC

FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Biology 1, Civics, & U.S. History EOC
Fall/Winter Next Generation Sunshine State Standards End-of-Course and Reading Retake Training Materials FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Biology 1, Civics, & U.S. History EOC

Resources Test Administration Manual
These training materials are based on the Fall/Winter 2017 NGSSS End-of-Course and Reading Retake Test Administration Manual, available at The manual includes instructions for administering the: FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments

Resources Avocet Florida PearsonAccess Next User Guide
CBT PBT Avocet Online resource guide To locate information on topics related to FCAT 2.0 and NGSSS EOC assessments Updated for Fall 2017 Available at Florida PearsonAccess Next User Guide Florida-specific resource for NGSSS assessments Includes procedures for most common tasks in PearsonAccess Found in Avocet at

Resources Technology coordinators should:
CBT Technology coordinators should: Review the before, during, and after testing checklists in the Fall/Winter 2017 NGSSS EOC & Reading Retake Manual. Read the technical documentation available at as well as the relevant portions of the test administration manual and any local directions that have been given. Read the Test Administration Policies and Procedures and Appendix C, then sign the 2017–18 Test Administration and Security Agreement (located in Appendix D of the manual). Resolve any technical issues with their ITS supervisor or contact Student Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET) at

Presentation Features
Throughout this presentation, you will notice one of the following small boxes in the top right corner of the slide: These boxes indicate whether the information on that slide pertains to paper-based tests (PBT), computer- based tests (CBT), or both (CBT PBT).

What’s New? CBT PBT FLEID The FLEID is a 14-digit code issued by FDOE to uniquely identify a student in Florida’s education data system. PearsonAccess now accepts only the Florida Education Identifier (FLEID). A student’s social security number with an X or a 10-digit district number is no longer accepted in PearsonAccess.

What’s New? NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC
CBT PBT NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC The last administration of the NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC assessment was in Summer 2017. Students who have not yet passed this assessment for graduation purposes may participate in the FSA Algebra 1 EOC assessment and are eligible to use the alternate passing score to satisfy this requirement.

What’s New? CBT TestNav App If your school is using the TestNav desktop or mobile app, an updated TestNav app is required for the 2017–2018 school year. The app is available at Briefing # 21564

What’s New? PBT PreID labels or Rosters for paper-based accommodations will NOT be provided for the Fall 2017 or Winter 2017 administrations. For Paper-based tests: PreID Labels may be printed and applied to the test and answer books on blank labels provided or student information may be gridded on the demographic page. Refer to the Florida PearsonAccess Next User Guide for instructions on how to print PreID labels. Document Count Forms and paper bands are no longer required for returning paper-based materials.

Glossary of Terms CBT PBT PearsonAccess Next Site used for almost all NGSSS test preparation (e.g., PreID), setup, administration, and reporting tasks. Requires username and password setup. Verify that you are working in the correct test administration each time you log in. To locate NGSSS support materials, visit Avocet at: PearsonAccess Training Provides an opportunity to practice PearsonAccess tasks. Site used to manage the Infrastructure Trial in preparation for testing.

Glossary of Terms Proctor Caching
CBT Proctor Caching Required for all FCAT 2.0/NGSSS EOC computer-based testing. Software and instructions for proctor caching are available at Up+and+Use+ProctorCache

Test Administration Schedule
Fall 2017 Scheduling Dates Assessments Duration CBT: September 18-29* PBT: September 18-22* FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Two, half-day sessions, over two days Biology 1, Civics, and US History EOCs 160 minutes *No testing on September 21, Teacher Planning Day FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake must be administered over two days. Students may take up to half of a typical school day to complete Session 1 and half of a typical school day to complete Session 2. Students MUST complete Session 1 before beginning Session 2, even for make-up administrations. For the NGSSS EOC (Biology 1, Civics, and US History), any student not finished by the end of the minute test session may continue working; however, testing must be completed the same day. Any deviation from this schedule requires written approval from FDOE prior to implementation.

Test Administration Schedule
Winter 2017 Scheduling Dates Assessments Duration CBT: November 27- December 15 PBT: November 27- December 1 Biology 1, Civics, and US History EOCs 160 minutes For the Biology 1, Civics, and U.S. History NGSSS EOC Assessment administrations, any student not finished by the end of the 160-minute test session may continue working; however, testing must be completed the same day. Any deviation from this schedule requires written approval from FDOE prior to implementation.

Students to be Tested Reading Retake 9th Grade Cohort Graduation Test
CBT PBT Reading Retake 9th Grade Cohort Graduation Test through FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Before FCAT Reading Retake (no longer offered) and beyond FSA ELA (Writing and Reading) Retake Students may obtain a concordant score on the ACT or SAT as one of the requirements for graduation.

Students to be Tested NGSSS EOC
Students enrolled in and completing one of the courses aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) participate in the appropriate assessment as indicated in the Fall/Winter 2017 NGSSS EOC & Retakes Manual; pages 1-3: Biology 1 Civics US History NGSSS CBT TAM 1-3

Students to Be Tested Students eligible to participate in NGSSS EOC administrations: Students who must earn a passing score on an assessment for a standard diploma with a scholar designation (Biology and US History) Students who have not yet taken an assessment to be averaged as 30% of their course grades Students who are in grade forgiveness programs and wish to retake an assessment to improve their course grades Students in a credit acceleration program (CAP) who wish to take an assessment to earn course credit Students enrolled in an accelerated course that satisfies the course requirement and does not require participation in the EOC Assessment

Students to be Tested Special Program Students FLVS Full Time Students
CBT PBT Special Program Students Special Programs District Number School Number FLVS Full-Time 6-12 71 0400 Miami-Dade Online Academy 13 7001 Home Education Program 9998 FLVS Full Time Students Per Section (6)b, Florida Statutes (F.S.), districts must make arrangements to test Florida Virtual School (FLVS) Full Time public school students, as well as other virtual program students.

Students to be Tested English Language Learners (ELLs)
CBT PBT English Language Learners (ELLs) All ELLs participate in statewide assessments. Important Note: All ELLs who complete the applicable courses are expected to participate in the EOC assessments no matter how long these students have been enrolled in a U.S. school. Students who are identified as ELLs (Levels 1-4) must be provided with the allowable accommodations (see Appendix A of the manual, page 79).

Students to be Tested Students with Disabilities
CBT PBT Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities participate in the statewide assessment program by taking one of the following: FCAT 2.0/EOC assessment without accommodations, FCAT 2.0/EOC assessment with accommodations, or Statewide alternate assessment. All determinations regarding participation in the statewide assessment program must be documented in the student’s IEP or Section 504 plan. See Appendix A of the manual for information regarding accommodations for eligible students.

Accommodations For eligible students, the following accommodations are available (as applicable): Computer-Based Accommodations Text-to-speech Masking Regular print Reading Passage Booklets (FCAT 2.0 Reading Passage Booklets) Refer to the PearsonAccess Next User Guide to assign CBT Accommodations Paper-Based Accommodations Regular Print One-Item-Per-Page (OIPP) Large Print Braille

Test Security CBT PBT Per the Test Security Statute, s , F.S., and Florida State Board Rule 6A , FAC, inappropriate actions by school or district personnel can result in student or classroom invalidations, loss of teaching certification, and/or involvement of law enforcement. Examples of prohibited activities include the following: Reading or viewing the passages or test items before, during, or after testing Revealing the passages or test items Copying the passages or test items Explaining or reading passages or test items for students Changing or otherwise interfering with student responses to test items Copying or reading student responses Causing achievement of schools to be inaccurately measured or reported

Test Security State and District Requirements CBT PBT
Standards, Guidelines, and Procedures for Test Administration and Test Security available at Adopted by School Board Florida Test Security Statute and Rule School Procedural Checklist (FM-6927) Return in District Assessment Coordinator Only Box Screencast training on Test Security for school-level training sessions:

Test Security Caveon Data Forensics
The FDOE uses Caveon Test Security to provide its Caveon Data Forensics™ for all statewide assessments. Caveon analyzes data to identify highly unusual test results for two primary groups: Students with extremely similar test responses; and Schools with improbable levels of similarity, gains and/or erasures. Flagging only the most extreme results.

Test Security Test Irregularities/Security Breaches
CBT PBT Test Irregularities/Security Breaches Test administrators should report any test irregularities (e.g., disruptive students, loss of Internet connectivity) and possible breaches of test security to the school assessment coordinator immediately. If a test irregularity or security breach is identified, the school assessment coordinator MUST contact SAET at Decisions regarding test invalidation should not be made prior to communicating with SAET at If further guidance is needed or to report an irregularity requiring action by FDOE (e.g., reporting teacher misconduct to the Office of Professional Practices), SAET will contact the Bureau of K–12 Student Assessment.

Test Security Missing Materials CBT PBT
Verify that all secure materials on the packing list are received and report any mispackaged or missing materials to SAET at immediately. The Test Materials Chain of Custody Form must be maintained at all times. Individuals responsible for handling secure materials are accountable for the materials assigned to them. Test administrators should report any missing materials to the school assessment coordinator immediately. Schools must investigate any report of missing materials. If, after a thorough investigation, a secure document is not found, the school assessment coordinator must contact SAET at If there is reason to believe that a secure document or test content has been stolen, recorded, copied, or photographed, the school assessment coordinator must contact SAET at immediately.

Test Security Maintain the Test Materials Chain of Custody Form
CBT PBT Maintain the Test Materials Chain of Custody Form Required To track secure test-and-answer books and passage booklets at all times including their location, the dates and times they are handled, and the names of the people performing various activities involving the materials. Retain electronic or hard copies of completed forms Place originals in the District Assessment Coordinator Only Box. NGSSS Manual Appendix D and Avocet

School Assessment Coordinator Before Testing
CBT PBT Use the School Assessment Coordinator Checklist in Appendix D of the manual before, during, and after testing. This checklist is also available at > School Assessment Coordinator Checklist

CBT PBT Receive and Prepare NGSSS Test Materials (as applicable): Test Administration Manual Session Signs Work Folders (CBT Biology 1) Cover Sheets Paper-Based Test Materials (regular print) Student Authorization Tickets (CBT) Advanced Session Rosters (CBT) Special document kits (large print, braille, and OIPP) Test Group Code (CBT and PBT) Seal Code (CBT FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake only) Reading Passage Booklets (CBT FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake) CBT Worksheets (Optional CBT Civics and US History) Pencils/Pens Watch or Clock Calculators Security Log Periodic Tables Do Not Disturb Sign Electronic Devices Sign TDC Documents Website

PBT Paper-Based Test Materials If you will administer test(s) to students with paper-based accommodations, provide test administrators the following materials, as applicable: Test and Answer Books Regular print, Large Print, Braille, or One-Item-Per-Page, as eligible Periodic Table of the Elements (Biology 1) Four-Function Calculators (Biology 1)

CBT Reading Passage Booklets For eligible students taking the computer-based FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake who have this accommodation documented in their IEPs or Section 504 plans. Provide the booklets to students who require this accommodation as instructed in the test administration script. Supervise while students break the seal at the beginning of each session as instructed in the script. Students may write in these booklets. All booklets must be collected immediately after testing and returned with the authorization tickets. Reading Passage Booklets are secure materials and are not provided for practice tests. Return Reading Passage Booklets in the NOT TO BE SCORED box.

CBT CBT Work Folders Used for the Biology 1 EOC CBT assessment The work folder is a piece of yellow 11” x 17” paper folded in half. The last page (back cover) of the folder is printed with graph paper. One work folder should be sufficient for each student; however, students may request additional folders. Distribute to students at the beginning of each test. Ensure that students have enough desk space to use their folders. Collect all work folders when students finish testing. Used work folders are secure materials. Place in the District Assessment Coordinator Only Box for return.

CBT CBT Worksheets Optional for FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake and the Civics and U.S. History EOC The worksheet is an 8½” x 11” page (located in Appendix D and Avocet) may be copied and distributed to students at the beginning of each test. Ensure a sufficient number of copies should be available for all students taking the assessment. Students must have enough desk space to use their worksheets. Collect all worksheets when students finish testing. Used worksheets are secure materials. Place in the District Assessment Coordinator Only Box for return.

CBT PBT Calculators For the CBT Biology 1 EOC assessment, students may use the built- in calculator in TestNav, a handheld calculator, or both. You should have enough handheld four-function calculators to provide one to every student taking the Biology 1 EOC assessment. Test administrators should provide handheld calculators at the beginning of a test session to all students who request one, as indicated in the test administration script. Approved four-function calculators are provided by the FDOE. No other calculators may be used.

CBT PBT Periodic Table Available in TestNav for the Biology 1 CBT. Optional to print paper copies of the periodic table for all students taking the CBT Biology 1 EOC. Paper copies of the Periodic Table are provided for students testing with PBT accommodations. Must distribute to students as indicated in the scripts. Used periodic tables are secure materials. Return in the District Assessment Coordinator Only Box.

CBT PBT Security Log Required to be maintained for each testing room. Anyone who enters a room for the purpose of monitoring a test MUST sign the log for that testing room.

CBT PBT Seating Chart You are required to maintain an accurate seating chart for each testing room. Collect: Date Starting and stopping times Test Administrator name Names of proctors Room name/number (if applicable) Test group code Subject Session name in PearsonAccess (CBT) Student names and their locations in the room during testing Laptops/mobile device assignments (if applicable Direction students are facing Return the originals in the District Assessment Coordinator Only Box. Training Packet

CBT Advanced Session Roster Provide to test administrators for CBT May be used to record or verify most of the required administration information. Includes blank fields for recording accommodations and attendance information. Other required information (e.g., test group code) may be recorded anywhere on the roster. Copy and file all required administration information for future reference. Return the originals in the District Assessment Coordinator Only Box.

CBT Student Authorization Tickets (CBT) Student needs the username and password, printed on the Student Authorization Tickets to log into TestNav. Retain at the school for one calendar school year.

CBT Seal Code (FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake) A unique four-digit number used to allow students to access a sealed Session 2 (Day 2) of the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake after they have completed Session 1. Seal codes are provided in PearsonAccess. All students in a test session in PearsonAccess will use the same seal code. Do not provide seal codes to students until instructed to do so in the Session 2 script. Students must be resumed in PearsonAccess after exiting Session 1 (Day 1) before they are able to sign back in and enter the seal code for Session 2 (Day 2). Seal codes are secure. Return the originals in the District Assessment Coordinator Only Box

CBT PBT Additional Items Pens and/or pencils Ensure each student has a pen or pencil to sign his or her authorization ticket and make notes or work the problems during testing Students taking paper-based tests must use No. 2 pencils Mechanical pencils must not be used Clock or watch Signs (Appendix D) Do Not Disturb Sign—display on all entrances Electronic Devices Sign—display where it will be visible to all students Session Signs—display where it will be visible to all students Cover Sheets (Appendix D) Test administrators use to separate TO BE SCORED and NOT TO BE SCORED for return to school assessment coordinator.

CBT PBT Assign Test Group Codes Test group codes are used as a security measure to identify groups of students tested together. Each test administrator must be given one unique four- digit test group code to use in his or her testing room for each test administered. Each testing room must use a different test group code. For administrations of the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake, test administrators must use the same test group code for Session 1 and Session 2. If any students are absent during an assessment, a different unique test group code must be provided for each make-up session.

CBT PBT Determine FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Session Length Each session of the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake may take up to half the length of a typical school day. You are responsible for determining the precise time frames for half-day sessions at your school. Before testing, provide test administrators with specific starting and stopping times for FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake sessions. Instruct test administrators to display stopping times clearly for students.

CBT PBT Required Administration Information As required, maintain the following information: Students assigned to the room—provide student names and FLEIDs Attendance information Accommodations provided to students Accommodations used by students Test group code Grade level Unique security numbers of secure documents assigned to each student Signatures of test administrator and school assessment coordinator Dates and times for when secure materials are received and returned

PBT Student Demographic Information The student NGSSS grid sheet captures student demographic information. A document is preidentified if it has a student label affixed. Blank student grid sheets (non- preidentified) must be gridded using a No. 2 pencil. For more information about specific demographic fields, see pages 11–15 of the Fall/Winter 2017 NGSSS EOC & Reading Retake Manual.

CBT PBT Student Enrollment Information (only for EOC Assessments) Complete on the back of test and answer books without a PREID label Student Enrollment Information Box Select if student is currently enrolled in, was previously enrolled in, or has never been enrolled in one of the courses in the Course List Box. Complete in PearsonAccess when adding a student for CBT testing NGSSS Manual p.13

CBT Meet with Technology Coordinator Review: Instructions and information in PearsonAccess available at All test administration and security policies and procedures included in the manual Technology coordinators are required to sign the 2017–2018 Test Administration and Security Agreement. The technology coordinator should also be involved in all planning meetings to provide input on logistics and resolve any network issues Create a plan for handling issues during testing NGSSS Manual p. 41

CBT PBT Prepare Test Settings, Computers, and Devices Rooms should have comfortable seating, good lighting, adequate ventilation and be free of distractions. Sufficient workspace should be provided for students to use assigned test materials. Students must not be able to easily view other students’ computer screens, devices, or test materials. Check the configuration of the testing rooms to provide a secure environment during testing. If necessary, use visual blocks (e.g., file folders taped to the sides of computer screens). Also, check for and remove all unauthorized visual aids posted in classrooms or affixed to student desks. NGSSS Manual p , 41

CBT PBT School Assessment Coordinator Before Testing Preparation and Training Ensure that test administrators, proctors, and any other personnel involved in test administration sign a 2017–18 Test Administration and Security Agreement after training is complete. Also ensure that test administrators read and sign a Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement. Collect and file the signed agreements.

CBT PBT Preparation and Training (cont.) Test Administrators Test administrators who will be administering a test to students using large print, braille, or one-item-per-page must be trained in the use of those test materials. Test administrators must be familiar with all appropriate sections of the manual, as well as the test administration scripts and instructions located at TAs must read the appropriate script verbatim to students. Also read the important information and adhere to the instructions between the SAY boxes while the script is read. Test administrators should refer to the Test Administrator Checklist, provided in Appendix D and at before, during, and after testing.

Preparation and Training (cont.) Proctors School Personnel May assist test administrators during test administration Duties may include preparing and distributing materials Providing accommodations Non-School Personnel May assist test administrators during test administration However, they may NOT participate in any of the test administration procedures (e.g., distributing and collecting test materials, providing accommodations) Volunteers (e.g., parents, retired teachers) may be trained as proctors and may perform non-school personnel duties. NGSSS Manual p. 18

CBT PBT Preparation and Training (cont.) Proctors Proctors must be properly trained and must sign security agreements. * FDOE strongly recommends that proctors be assigned to rooms with fewer than 26 students whenever possible. NGSSS Manual p.18

CBT PBT Preparation and Training (cont.) Electronic Devices and Breaks Determine your school’s policy for the storage of electronic devices during testing. Direct test administrators on what to do if students have electronic devices in their possession before testing begins. Ensure that test administrators are aware of the policy that students are not allowed to access electronic devices at any time during a test session, including breaks. Ensure test administrators are aware of how to secure a student’s computer or device during a break.

CBT Preparation and Training (cont.) CBT Policies and Procedures If you create Test Administrator accounts in PearsonAccess (optional), train your test administrators on how to monitor sessions and resume students in PearsonAccess. If you will be responsible for resuming students, instruct test administrators on how to contact you during testing to request that students be resumed. Test administrators may be able to assist students with errors when logging in but should not try to resolve issues during testing. Determine how test administrators can request assistance during testing, if necessary. Train test administrators on how to administer practice tests (ePAT) at your school.

CBT Preparation and Training (cont.) CBT Policies and Procedures (cont.) In the test administration scripts, test administrators are instructed to contact you in the circumstances listed below. Provide instructions for how to handle these circumstances: A student has not participated in a practice test session. A student has trouble logging in the first time or gets logged out of his or her test more than once. A test administrator does not have a Student Authorization Ticket for a student. A Student Name or FLEID is not correct (e.g., misspelled) on the Student Authorization Ticket.

CBT Preparation and Training (cont.) CBT Policies and Procedures (cont.) Provide instructions for how to handle these circumstances (cont.): A student is in the wrong test or the wrong form (e.g., accommodations not assigned). A student refuses to acknowledge the testing rules. A test administrator is concerned that a student is unable (e.g., too ill) to finish the test. A student exits the test to finish later and needs to be resumed. A disruption occurs (e.g., a technical disruption, power outage, disruptive behavior). A student has not completed the test at the end of the allotted time and will need additional time to continue working.

CBT PBT Preparation and Training (cont.) Communicate Testing Policies to Parents/Guardians and Students Electronic Devices Policy—If a student is found with an electronic device, his or her test will be invalidated. Testing Rules Acknowledgment—All NGSSS tests include a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.” Leaving Campus—If students leave campus before completing the test (for lunch, an appointment, illness, etc.), they will not be allowed to complete the test. Working Independently—Students are responsible for doing their own work during the test and for protecting their answers from being seen by others. If students are caught cheating during testing, their tests will be invalidated. Discussing Test Content after Testing—Please make sure that students understand this policy prior to testing, and remind them that discussing the items includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, ing, or posting to blogs or social media websites, etc. Not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families.

CBT Arrange Practice Test (ePAT) Sessions Schedule and arrange practice tests as described in the Fall/Winter 2017 NGSSS EOC & Reading Retake Manual. Students must complete the appropriate practice test(s) to learn how to use the computer-based system before testing Students who previously participated in a TestNav 8 practice for the subject test they are scheduled to take are not required to participate in an practice test session for this administration, Students who require accommodated CBT forms (e.g., text-to-speech, masking) must also complete the appropriate accommodated practice tests(s). Practice test scripts are available at The practice tests are available at practicetest.html?links=true and on the TestNav desktop app.

CBT Manage Student Information (NGSSS) You must view and verify the accuracy of Student Names and FLEIDs prior to testing. Student information is viewed and verified using an Advanced Session Roster. Test sessions must be created in PearsonAccess and students must be assigned to the test sessions before you can access the Advanced Session Roster for each session. Test sessions can be modified at any time prior to testing.

Manage Student Information (NGSSS)(cont.) PreID Upload and Test Sessions When the PreID file was uploaded, all students were placed into a PREID test session in PearsonAccess. Sessions created through the PreID upload will have the following test session names to identify the tested subject. FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake: RR2- NGSSSRTK Biology 1: BIO-NGBIOLOGY1 Civics: CIV-NGCIVICS U.S. History: HIS-NGUSHISTORY Note: The district-created test sessions can be temporary sessions for the purpose of verifying student information, or they can be the test sessions you plan to use for testing.

Manage Student Information (NGSSS) (cont.) Pre-ID Information Test Date Test Management in PearsonAccess Next FCAT 2.0 Reading August 18 August 28 NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, US History EOC Important Note: Eligible students who have PBT accommodations added to their IEP or Section 504 plan after these cut off dates will NOT have these materials ordered. Please contact Mara Ugando via at to order these additional PBT accommodations.

CBT Manage Test Sessions The main test session management tasks that must be completed prior to the first day of testing are listed below. View or Edit an Online Test Session Add Students to Test Sessions Manage Class Information –FLCLASS Assigning Accommodated Forms To individual students To a test session Refer to the Florida PearsonAccess Next User Guide for details on how to complete these tasks and manage sessions in PearsonAccess.

CBT Manage Test Sessions (cont.) The main test session management tasks that must be completed prior to the first day of testing are listed below. Proctor Cache Test Items (Technology Coordinator) Prepare Test Sessions Unlock/Lock a Test Session Print Student Authorization Tickets, Seal Codes, and Advanced Session Rosters Schedule a new session for make-ups Refer to the Florida PearsonAccess Next User Guide for details on how to complete these tasks and manage sessions in PearsonAccess.

School Assessment Coordinator During Testing
CBT Distribute Test Materials On each day of testing, you are responsible for providing each test administrator the following test materials before testing begins, as applicable: Student Authorization Tickets Reading Passage Booklets Advanced Session Roster CBT Worksheets Test group code Periodic Tables Seal code Calculators Work folders

CBT PBT Supervise Test Administration Provide test administrators with additional materials as necessary. Monitor each testing room to ensure that test administration and test security policies and procedures are followed, seating charts and Security Logs are properly completed, and required administration information is collected. You and the technology coordinator must be available during testing to answer questions from test administrators and to assist with technical problems. If a technical issue interrupts testing and is not able to be resolved quickly, you should contact Pearson Customer Support at and notify SAET at immediately.

CBT During a Test Session The following table describes the main CBT test session management tasks performed during testing. Scripts: Options A, B or C after testing is complete Students MAY read after they have finished the test and their test materials (authorization tickets, work folders, worksheets, calculators, and periodic tables) have been collected. Decide which script A, B or C, test administrators will read to students. While still in the testing room, students are not permitted to write or to use computers or devices after they have finished the test.

School Assessment Coordinator After Testing
CBT PBT Follow these steps as your receive materials from test administrators Verify all secure materials have been returned and notify SAET immediately if any secure materials are missing and complete the necessary investigation. Make copies of the completed documents and file the copies: Ensure that test and answer books have a completed student grid sheet or a PreID label. Verify that the DNS bubble has not been gridded incorrectly. Verify that the DNS bubble has been gridded on any defective materials. Ensure that the PreID labels applied to special program students’ test and answer books indicate the correct district/school number. See the table on page 53 of the manual for guidance. Prepare materials for return as described on page 54 of the manual.

CBT Conduct these activities in PearsonAccess by 4:00 p.m. on the final day of the testing window for NGSSS EOC and FCAT 2.0 Retake: Mark a Student’s Test Complete If a student exits and will not resume testing or if a student accidentally exited a test instead of submitting, you must manually mark that student’s test complete. Stop Test Sessions All students must be in Completed or Marked Complete status and any Ready students must be removed to MANUALLY STOP a test session. Do not stop the test session in PearsonAccess after Session 1 of the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake. Invalidate Student Tests Students must be in completed or marked complete status to invalidate a test. Update Student Information You are allowed to edit demographic fields once a student is in Completed or Marked Complete status. See a list of fields in the PearsonAccess Next User Guide. Contact SAET at by 10 am on the final day of the testing window, to request a correction to the Student Name or FLEID for a student who was entered via the Create/Edit students task.

CBT PBT Invalidate Tests The main purpose of invalidation is to identify when the validity of test results has been compromised. Review policies regarding test invalidation and a list of situations where invalidation may be considered on pages 24–25 in the manual. Test administrators should discuss the situation with the school assessment coordinator, and the situation should be investigated immediately. SAET will advise schools of the appropriate course of action if invalidation is being considered. On paper based tests, the DNS and UNDO bubbles are located in the SCHOOL USE ONLY box near the bottom of the student grid sheet.

Return Schedule PBT Accommodations (NGSSS and FCAT 2.0)
Friendly Reminders Return Schedule PBT Accommodations (NGSSS and FCAT 2.0) CBT PBT K-8 Centers, Middle Schools, Senior HS and Alternative Centers hand-deliver to TDC: TEST MATERIALS RETURN LABELS RETURN DATES FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake RED “TO BE SCORED” September 22, 2017 NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, and US History BROWN “TO BE SCORED” Large print, One-item-per-page, if applicable BLUE – “TO BE SCORED” Braille materials, if applicable. PINK – “TO BE SCORED” Passage booklets, damaged books marked DNS, unused test and answer books (including NOT TO BE SCORED special documents) WHITE “NOT TO BE SCORED” District Coordinator Only Box DAC label (print from TDC Documents site) December 18, 2017 Note: Hand-deliver to TDC by 2 p.m. daily, EXCEPTION is on Wednesdays, return by 1 PM. TDC is at S.W. 26 Street, Miami, FL

Return Schedule District Assessment Coordinator Only Box
CBT PBT Original Test Materials Chain of Custody Form (for PBT accommodations) Original School Procedural Checklist (FM-6927) (One per administration) Original Test Administration and Security Agreements and Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreements Original records of required administration information, such as Administration Record/Security Checklist Original Security Logs Original Seating Charts Original Advanced Session Rosters (CBT) Seal Codes (FCAT 2.0 Retake CBT Only) All used planning sheets (FSA), work folders, worksheets, reference sheets, and periodic tables Group documentation by type and by test administration (Fall or Winter) and include a cover page. Seal the box. Complete, print and tape a DAC label ( to the side of the box (TDC Documents webpage at Friendly Reminders

Return Schedule District Assessment Coordinator Only Box (DAC) LABEL
CBT PBT TDC Documents webpage at select the DAC label link.

Return Schedule District Assessment Coordinator Only Box
CBT PBT K-8 Centers, Middle Schools, Senior HS and Alternative Centers hand-deliver to TDC: MATERIALS RETURN LABEL RETURN DATE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR ONLY BOXES (DAC) (No Color Return Label) Print DAC Label from TDC Documents website December 18 Include documentation for: FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake; NGSSS Biology 1, Civics, US History EOC; FSA ELA Writing (Retake); FSA ELA Reading (Retake); and FSA Algebra 1 and Geometry EOC Assessments Friendly Reminders

Appendices CBT PBT Appendices in the Fall/Winter 2017 NGSSS EOC & Reading Retake Manual include: Appendix A: Accommodations Appendix B: Pearson Customer Support Appendix C: Florida Test Security Statute and Rule Appendix D: Perforated Forms and Signs

Comment Forms CBT PBT After testing, test administrators, school coordinators, technology coordinators, and district coordinators are encouraged to complete the appropriate comment form located at FDOE and Pearson appreciate feedback from district and school personnel.

Pearson Customer Support
CBT PBT Pearson Customer Support The Pearson Customer Service address, has been replaced with a new webform. You may contact Pearson Customer Support by calling or by using the new webform. The webform can be accessed at The webform can also be found on the PearsonAccess home page.

Student Assessment and Educational Testing
Contact Information Student Assessment and Educational Testing Phone: Fax: Maria C. Bruguera, Director Mara Ugando, Staff Specialist

Thank you for ensuring a secure and successful administration!

FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Biology 1, Civics, & U.S. History EOC

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Biology 1, Civics, & U.S. History EOC"— Presentation transcript:

Similar presentations

About project

Feedback

Log in

Auth with social network:

FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Biology 1, Civics, & U.S. History EOC

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake Biology 1, Civics, & U.S. History EOC"— Presentation transcript:

Similar presentations

About project

Feedback