1. TASC Test Administration Training
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2. Agenda TASC Overview Workstation Preparation
Standard Testing Procedures
Test Administration
TASC Online
TASC Paper and Pencil
Post- Administration Procedures

3. TASC Overview

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What is TASC?
The Test Assessing Secondary Completion is CTB/McGraw-Hill’s high school equivalency test
Accessible to the approximately 40 million adults in the U.S. without high school or equivalency diploma
Measures readiness for college or workforce as outlined by the Common Core State Standards and relative to that of graduating high school seniors
Examinee Cost - $0 in New York State
the Board of Regents voted on a special provision that will grandfather in past work. Students who have passed a section under the current GED and need to pass the others can have their score counted until 2016.
CCSS offer an increased cognitive complexity of learning and assessment that better insures college or career readiness
Free
NY State
Aligned to CCSS as well as the newest Common Core Standards for Adult Education released by the US Department of Education.
CCSS
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5. Measurement of Common Core State Standards
TASC provides a transition to full Common Core State Standards (CCSS) over a three year window to 2016
TASC will increase the depth of knowledge level of items over time allowing states to gradually move from the essential concepts of the Common Core State Standards to a deeper level
TASC supports adult learners and adult education centers as they shift from current preparation practices to those required for the full depth and breadth of CCSS
How ramping up over time.
DOK 1-2 some 3, DOK end (see chart)
Norm Web Theory
Foundational – Transitional – Full CC

6. Delivery Format TASC is available in 2 formats: Paper-and-pencil
Online

7. Subject Areas TASC assesses five subject areas including:
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Subject Areas
TASC assesses five subject areas including:
Language Arts: Reading
Language Arts: Writing
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
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Test Formats
Three TASC forms are available each year in English and Spanish, both with accommodations including:
Large print
Braille
Audio
Online assessments
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9. TASC Test Design 2014 test includes:
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TASC Test Design
2014 test includes:
Multiple-choice items ( 4 answer choices; a, b, c, d)
Writing prompt (evidence-based writing)
Gridded-response items (Mathematics)
Stimulus-based science and social studies item sets
2015 test (and beyond) includes an increased coverage of the CCSS through inclusion of additional item types and increased rigor
Constructed-response items
Technology-enhanced items
We are embedding TE and CR items as FT only in 2015
Note to trainer: All field test items in the 2015 test will not be scored. The TE items in 2015 will be FT items and therefore will not be scored. This is not something you would want to communicate to the field (educators/students) as we always want test takers to approach the FT items with the same focus as the operational items.
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10. Estimated Time to Complete Test Sessions
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Estimated Time to Complete Test Sessions
The maximum length of time for one test session is approximately 7 hours*. The approximate time for each subtest is listed below:
Subject
Domain
Est. time to Complete
Language Arts
Reading
70 minutes
Writing
50 minutes
Language
60 minutes
Mathematics
90 minutes
Social Studies
Science
80 minutes
Test times will be finalized after field testing is completed.
Test is timed. The table presents the estimated testing time for each subtest based on the number of items on the forms in 2014 and Based on the 2013 field test and the first operational administration in 2014, the actual testing time will be validated. When TASC becomes fully computer adaptive in 2016, and fewer items will likely be administered to estimate an examinee’s score, testing time should decrease.
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11. TASC Detailed Test Design
This slide: CCSS item rubric 11 11

12. CBT and PBT : Workstation Preparation

13. Test Administration Staffing
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Test Administration Staffing
State or Area Administrator (GED Test Administrator)
Responsible for the secure and legally defensible operation and administration of the TASC throughout the state or designated area
Set the policy for staffing requirements
Test Coordinator (GED Chief Examiner)
Responsible for supporting the State or Area Administrator in the conducting of secure and legally defensible TASC administrations
Carries out the instructions provided in the Test Coordinators’ Manual
Examiner (GED Examiner/Proctor)
Under the direction of the Test Coordinator
Responsible for carrying out the instructions provided in the Examiner’s Manual including work during testing associated with the actual standardized and accommodated administration of the tests
1 Examiner per 20 test takers is required
What requirements?
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14. Staffing Qualifications
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Staffing Qualifications
All testing center staff should be trained in the administration of secure, standardized tests in general and in the administration of the TASC in particular
Qualifications of the Test Coordinator include:
Prior experience proctoring and administering tests
High school diploma or equivalent is required, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience is preferred
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion
Experience in MS Office Suite, Window applications, Apple OS applications, Internet and
Ability to quickly troubleshoot computer and software issues while testing is underway
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15. Physical Layout of Workstations
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Physical Layout of Workstations
PBT
CBT
Maximum number of computers for CBT is dependent on the local network and bandwidth
Examinees should have sufficient space to allow for a private and secure testing environment
Workstations should be outfitted with comfortable seating
There should be sufficient tabletop space to allow the Examinee to work with scratch paper
4-5 feet of space with partitions is recommended
Examinees should have sufficient space to allow for a private and secure testing environment
Workstations should be outfitted with comfortable seating
There should be sufficient tabletop space to allow the Examinee to work with scratch paper
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16. Workstation Preparation
Testing center should be a clean, well lit, quiet area that is free from distractions such as bells or telephones. It should also:
Provide a separate area for staff to work without distracting examinees
Provide adequate space for the Examiner to be able to monitor and view the examinees at all times
Be arranged so students with accommodations will not distract or affect administration procedures for others

17. Workstation Preparation
Remove or cover all classroom visual aids such as wall posters or other items in the testing area that might provide answers to test questions
Use a “Do Not Disturb” sign on the door of the testing room
On the board, indicate starting and stopping times for each testing session when applicable

18. TASC Paper/Pencil : Test Administration
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TASC Paper/Pencil : Test Administration
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19. Materials Ordering Process
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Materials Ordering Process
NYSED orders test materials
CTB fulfills and ships order
Includes test books, Examiner’s Manual and answer sheets
Test Site inventories materials received and stores securely
Test Site tests students using the defined security processes
Students are provided approved accommodations
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PBT Test Materials
Check to be sure you have received the following materials:
Test Coordinator Kit Materials:
Examiner Materials:
Student Materials:
1. Group Information Sheet (GIS) – 25 per testing site
1. Examiner’s Manual
1. Test Booklet
2. School Group List (SGL) – 25 per testing site
2. Test Book
2. Answer Sheet
3. Test Coordinator Manual (TCM) – 2 per testing site
3. Scientific calculators
-For Mathematics Part 2 and Science sections only
4. Return Shipping Labels – 25 white labels (4 per sheet)
5. Return Shipping Labels – red labels
Return Shipping Labels (white) – 25 labels (4 per sheet) used to return their Scorable materials
Return Shipping Labels (red) – amount unknown at the time, used to return their non-scorable materials
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21. Additional Materials Provided by Test Center
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Additional Materials Provided by Test Center
Pencils and erasers
Scratch paper in a color that is easily identifiable
It may have lines or graphs but must not contain any printed text or diagrams, shapes, pictures, etc.
“Do Not Disturb” sign to hang on the door
Where applicable, allowable resources as denoted by an examinee’s Special Testing Accommodations Form
Pen cannot be used (must be pencil so that the essay can be scored using our machine)
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Calculators
Calculators may be used for the Science test and the second session of the Mathematics test
A calculator is available within the computer-based test
ONLY Texas Instrument Model TI30XS calculators are permitted for the paper-based test and will be provided by the test center
Examiners must check calculators prior to testing to ensure information that might provide answers to test questions is not programmed into the memory of calculators
Calculator: TI-30XS
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23. Standard Testing Procedures

24. Examinee Eligibility
Individuals are eligible to take the TASC if they are not enrolled in regular high school and have not already received a high school equivalency diploma or have not already received a high school diploma recognized by NYS
In order to take the test the Examinee is required to:
Be at least 19 years of age OR be at least 16 years of age and meet all eligibility requirements as outlined in Commissioners Regulation 100.7
Be a NYS resident for 30 days
Have a valid, current, government-issued ID with a recent photo such as a driver’s license, passport or U.S. Military ID

25. Plan Your Testing Schedule
Review the test and test directions in advance
Plan test administration accordingly for examinees requiring accommodations
Allow sufficient time to fill in the examinee-identifying information and complete the scheduled test(s)
Scheduled breaks are indicated in the specific directions for each content area

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Test Security
Electronic devices of any kind, such as cell phones, digital cameras, handheld scanners, pagers, or games must be locked in a secure location prior to testing
Examinees should be notified of the policy prior to testing
Examinees must not be exposed to the test questions or content before the actual testing
The site must provide all testing materials, and no other materials may be permitted on the desk of the examiner
Examinees should not share test questions or answers with other examinees when they have completed the test
Throughout the TASC testing process, security precautions and procedures typically employed for high-stakes assessments should be followed. The CTB TASC team is also in the process of reviewing and adopting security procedures recommended in TILSA Test Security Guidebook, released May 2013, by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).
Examinees should not share test questions with other test takers
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27. Test Administration Protocols
Following the instructions exactly ensures consistent testing conditions in all classrooms
Test directions should be read as written
Assist Examinees with test-taking mechanics but take care not to inadvertently give hints or clues that indicate an answer or help eliminate an answer choice
Store materials in secure locked storage when they are not in use

28. TASC Paper/Pencil : Test Administration
Student Experience

29. Test Administration
The following elements are used throughout the specific directions in the Examiner’s Manual:

30. CBT and PBT : Post-administration Functions
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CBT and PBT : Post-administration Functions
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Partial Test Takers
If an examinee only takes a partial test, stopping midway due to illness or other interruption, then the test can be invalidated by the Test Coordinator
Ensure that invalidated tests are marked clearly and submitted to the Test Coordinator
For CBT, check the box on the Subtest Details frame on the View Status page
For PBT, fill in all of the circles for Questions 1 through 5 on the Examinee Answer Booklet
-If an interruption in testing due to severe weather or any other natural or man-made occurrence takes place during testing, the Examiner should immediately note the circumstances and the time that the interruption occurred.
-Both the Test Coordinator and State/Area Administrator must be contacted as soon as it is safe to do so.
-Test administration should resume as soon as possible after the interruption.
-Be sure to document the time of the interruption and the time that testing resumes.
-Examinees should be allowed the full amount of time remaining when the interruption occurred.
-If doing so would delay the start of the next subject test administration, the testing session may need to be rescheduled with the examinees.
-If examinees actually must leave the secure testing site, examinees must restart the test using a different form.
-If examinees can be kept in the secure test site, they can continue testing after a brief pause.
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Invalidation of Tests
Special circumstances, interruptions, or distractions that affect individual or group performance can invalidate test results
A situation may occur in which an examinee had an invalidated test in one content area, but valid test in the other content areas
Report any irregularities or tests to be invalidated to your Test Coordinator and your State Administrator
After the testing session you will mark the invalidations
Examinees cannot retest with that form again; however, it does not affect the overall score
Examinees experience sudden illness or become unduly disturbed by the testing situation may wish to have their tests marked as invalid. A situation may occur in which an examinee has an invalidated test in one content area, but valid tests in the other content areas
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33. CBT Test Invalidation Invalidation for paper-based tests
Invalidation for computer-based tests

34. Security Breach
If a breach or potential breach in security is suspected, the Examiner should immediately inform the Test Coordinator
The Test Coordinator should investigate the situation and if a breach is still suspected, the State/Area Administrator and CTB/McGraw-Hill should be notified

35. Concluding the Test Session
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Concluding the Test Session
Collect all test booklets and test tickets (for CBT)
Collect and securely dispose of scratch paper
Carefully review student demographic and test form information for accuracy
Ensure that the appropriate test format and accommodations have also been clearly marked on the Examinee’s answer booklet
Add Test Form A, B, C
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36. Packaging/Shipping Materials to CTB
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Packaging/Shipping Materials to CTB
Alphabetize the Examinees’ answer booklets
Package answer booklets in envelopes with the GIS (Group Information Sheet) and SGL (School Group Lists)
Request materials pick-up and ship materials to CTB
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37. Scoring Immediate scoring for computer-based tests
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Scoring
Immediate scoring for computer-based tests
Paper-based and writing tests are sent to CTB/McGraw-Hill and scored
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38. PBT Reports Student Data File Quarterly Student Summary Report
Available to NYSED
Quarterly Student Summary Report
Available to NYSED and test sites

39. TASC Online : Test Administration
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TASC Online : Test Administration
Test Administration System
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CBT Test Materials
Check to be sure you have received the following materials:
Examiner Materials:
Student Materials:
1. Online Testing Folder which includes the Summary Test Ticket and Individual Test Tickets
1. Individual Test Ticket
2. Test Directions
3. Examiner’s Manual
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Test Tickets
An Individual Test Ticket is distributed to each Examinee taking the test and contains the Examinee’s login ID and password for the session
Test tickets will be distributed by the Test Coordinator when the examinee signs in on the day of the test. It is recommended that the test tickets be printed prior to the test administration.
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Test Tickets
A Summary Test Ticket is provided for the Test Coordinator and gives the access code for each testing session
When breaks are requested there will be a unique access code for each session
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43. Additional Materials Needed
Pencils and erasers
Scratch paper in a color that is easily identifiable
It may have lines or graphs but must not contain any printed text or diagrams, shapes, pictures, etc.
“Do Not Disturb” sign to hang on the door
Where applicable, allowable resources as denoted by an examinee’s Special Testing Accommodations Form

44. Test Administration System
Accessed through a web browser: IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari (MAC only)
URL:
https = secure site, transmission of data is private
Requires Login ID and Password
24/7 access to your information
Student database
Test Administrations
Reports
The computer setup will require a software download on each computer that will be used for testing called the Test Delivery Client (TDC). Please also ensure that each computer has a supported version of JAVA and Adobe AIR\Flash per the system requirements.

45. Computer-based Test Roles
There are different roles in OAS, the platform used for computer-based tests. These include:
OAS Proctor = TASC Examiner
OAS Administrator = TASC Test Coordinator

46. Test Administration System
Access this site at
Use this for test administrative functions such as adding students, creating test sessions and scoring student responses

47. Navigation Menu

48. Find a Student

49. Add/Edit a Student

50. Schedule a Test Session

51. Find a Test Session

52. Print Test Tickets

53. TASC Online : Test Administration
Student Experience – Test Delivery Client

54. Student Experience (Test Delivery Client)
This icon found on your lab computers indicate the test delivery client software has been installed. Use this for Student Testing
After students have been assigned to a test session, they will visit the computer to complete testing
Student Login
Click on the McGraw-Hill, Online Assessment Icon on the desktop
Use the credentials shown on the test ticket to log the student into his/her test session
Do not allow the students to click exit out of the test
As you watch, if a student continuously has a grey box pop up on their screen during testing, that student is attempting to skip to the next question without answering.

55. TASC Online Student Experience
Double-click the Red icon on the desktop
The student accesses the test session by double-clicking the “Online Assessment” icon located on the PC/Workstation.
Test module can only be accessed by Logon, Password, and Test Access code.
The access code should not be given to the students until the students are seated at the test site computers and the students are ready to login.
Student Login Name and Password is provided on Student “Individual Test Ticket” and available on “Summary Sheet” printout for the Test Proctor.
The Test Proctor will provide the Test Access code to the test taker. The Test Access Code is available on the “Summary Sheet” printout and is created during the Test Scheduling process.
Access code provided by the Test Proctor

56. Test Session “Welcome” Page
Student Test Environment
The Test Module automatically sizes to the user’s screen.
The user’s desktop content is “Locked Down” when the test content is presented.
A test must be completed to “Unsecure” a system.
Files posted to CTB’s website are protected by PGP™ encryption technology.
CTB complies with the Children’s Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for delivery and protection of student data collected or delivered online.

57. Finishing a TASC Test
The student clicks, “Yes, I have finished” to complete a test session
The test automatically completes if the test-taking time expires
After a test has closed, the scores are calculated for reporting
The examinee will exit the test per the instructions in the system (i.e., will click “Finish” and confirm). The Examiner will collect the test ticket and scratch paper.
If there is a need for the test to be invalidated, the Examiner will ensure that the test ticket is clearly marked as such and will submit the ticket to the Test Coordinator. The Test Coordinator will then go into the system to invalidate the test.
Test Coordinators and Examiners will be provided with a complete set of detailed instructions with which to carry out their tasks.

58. Final thoughts…

59. Communication TASC Website Social Media Today - www.ctb.com/TASC
Sample questions
Overview chart of content coverage
New website will be available with additional information for educators and students -
Social Media
• Facebook.com/TheTASCTest • Twitter.com/TheTASCTest • TheTASCTest.Wordpress.com/

60. Customer Support TASC Technical Support TASC_HelpDesk@ctb.com
Toll Free: (888)
Hours: 7am – 7pm

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