1. 1 Broward County Public Schools Benchmark Assessment Test (BAT) 2013 – 2014 http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar

2. 2 Testing Dates BAT #1 BAT #1: September 23-27 (30 th for Elementary), 2013 September 26 th is not a testing day Grades 3-10, and EOC enrolled students Grades 3-10, and EOC enrolled students Student Assessment and Research packed the materials for BAT 1 for all schools. While you are not required to participate in BAT 1, we do encourage you to participate. We hope to provide the results from BAT 1 in a timely manner (2 weeks) and give schools 10 weeks of instruction and intervention time between BAT 1 and BAT 2

3. 3 Testing Dates BAT #2 BAT #2: January 13 – January 17, 2014 Grades 3-10, and EOC enrolled students at all non-charter schools Grades 3-10, and EOC enrolled students at all non-charter schools

4. 4 Test Information BAT #1- all schools are encouraged to participate. BAT #1- all schools are encouraged to participate. 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, Civics and US History for BAT 2 Reading, Mathematics/Algebra/Geometry and Science/Biology, Civics and US History for BAT 2 1-page answer sheet for Reading & Math/Algebra /Geometry and 1-page answer sheet for Science/Biology and 1-page answer sheet for History/Civics 1-page answer sheet for Reading & Math/Algebra /Geometry and 1-page answer sheet for Science/Biology and 1-page answer sheet for History/Civics

5. 5 Test Information Cont’d Session lengths are a standard 70 minutes per session Session lengths are a standard 70 minutes per session Separate Manuals for each school level (middle, elementary and high) Separate Manuals for each school level (middle, elementary and high) Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math test Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math test

6. 6 All Students at Selected Schools Participate in BAT Participation: In 2013-14 all grade 3-5 students will participate in a comprehensive Math BAT. In 2013-14 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, Geometry or Biology in grades 6-8 will take either Algebra, Geometry or Biology instead of a comprehensive Math or Science BAT. Most 6-8 grade students will take a comprehensive Math BAT. However, those students enrolled in Algebra, Geometry or Biology in grades 6-8 will take either Algebra, Geometry or Biology instead of a comprehensive Math or Science BAT. Algebra/Geometry/Biology/US History/Civics 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/US History/Civics 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 grade 5 students and most grade 8 students will participate in a comprehensive Science BAT (exception biology at MS). All grade 5 students and most grade 8 students will participate in a comprehensive Science BAT (exception biology at MS). 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.

7. 7 Administration Schedule Elementary Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Minutes: Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Minutes: 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 Day 5 Science Sessions 1 & 2

8. 8 Administration Schedule Middle Grades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 70 minutes: Grades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 70 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 4 - Science or Biology Session 1 & 2 Day 4 - Science or Biology Session 1 & 2 Day 5 – Civics Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 only) Day 5 – Civics Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 only) *MS students (6-8) enrolled Algebra, Geometry or Biology will take that assessment instead of a comprehensive Math assessment.

9. 9 Administration Schedule High Grades 9 -12 - Session Length 70 minutes: Grades 9 -12 - Session Length 70 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 † Day 5 – United States History Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 only) Day 5 – United States History Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 only) **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.

10. 10 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

11. 11 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.

12. 12 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

13. 13 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

14. 14 Test Materials – U.S. History or Civics for BAT II only Civics or US History Test Book Civics or US History Test Book 1-Page Civics/US History Answer Sheet 1-Page Civics/US History Answer Sheet Civics/US History section is in Red Civics/US History section is in Red

15. 15 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 vs. Civics/U.S. History) Make sure that the correct answer sheet is being used (Science/Biology vs. Reading & Math/Algebra/Geometry vs. Civics/U.S. History) 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.

16. 16 Test Invalidation & Test Security Procedures

17. 17 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...

18. 18 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

19. 19 Test Administrator Responsibilities

20. 20 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. Make sure these materials correspond to the test being taken. Assemble materials needed for testing. Make sure these materials correspond to the test being taken. Receive test books and answer sheets Receive test books and answer sheets Check preidentified answer sheets Check preidentified answer sheets Make sure that students have the correct materials for the test they are taking (reference sheets, calculators, rulers etc.) Make sure that students have the correct materials for the test they are taking (reference sheets, calculators, rulers etc.)

21. 21 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 Ensure that students do not get too much or too little time Ensure that students do not get too much or too little time Ensure that students are not working ahead into session 2, during session 1 Ensure that students are not working ahead into session 2, during session 1

22. 22 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

23. 23 School Coordinator Responsibilities & Material Return

24. 24 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

25. 25 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

26. 26 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 and the US History/Civics answer sheets. Separate the Reading & Math (Algebra or Geometry is considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the Science/Biology answer sheets and the US History/Civics 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.

27. 27 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 and History/Civics hand-gridded answer sheets on top of the History/Civics 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 and History/Civics hand-gridded answer sheets on top of the History/Civics 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. Place the Civics/U.S. History answer sheets in a box and affix a WHITE “to be scored” return label on it Place the Civics/U.S. History answer sheets in a box and affix a WHITE “to be scored” return label on it

28. 28 Material Return BAT #1 PICK-UP OF TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS: Reading & Math & Science- All Schools All “To Be Scored” materials should be returned immediately after the close of testing All “To Be Scored” materials should be returned immediately after the close of testing Pickup times will be communicated via email to the designated School Test Coordinator

29. 29 Material Return BAT #2 Pick Up OR Hand Delivery Of To-Be Scored BAT Answer Sheets: Reading & Math, Science and Civics/U.S. History- All “To Be Scored” materials should be returned immediately after the close of testing Charter Schools will hand deliver BAT materials to Student Assessment & Research Pickup and hand delivery instructions will be communicated via email to the designated School Test Coordinator

30. 30 Material Return NOT TO BE SCORED Materials NOT TO BE SCORED Materials Test Books: Test Books: Picked up or hand delivered after BAT testing Picked up or hand delivered after BAT 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 NOT TO BE SCORED return instructions will be communicated via email to the Testing Coordinator NOT TO BE SCORED return instructions will be communicated via email to the Testing Coordinator 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

31. 31 Contact Information If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Student Assessment & Research Department at (754) 321-4250.