1 2014 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test ( FCAT/FCAT 2.0 ) Reading, Mathematics, and Science Assessments Middle, High and Center School Training.

1 2014 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test ( FCAT/FCAT 2.0 ) Reading, Mathematics, and Science Assessments Middle, High and Center School Training

22 Test Administration Manuals These training materials are designed to highlight important information regarding test administration policies and procedures for Computer and Paper Based Testing. Not all information from the test administration manual is included in this presentation, so it is imperative that administrative and school staff read and familiarize themselves with all information in the 2014 Test Administration Manuals (PBT & CBT) in addition to using these training materials. These training materials are designed to highlight important information regarding test administration policies and procedures for Computer and Paper Based Testing. Not all information from the test administration manual is included in this presentation, so it is imperative that administrative and school staff read and familiarize themselves with all information in the 2014 Test Administration Manuals (PBT & CBT) in addition to using these training materials.

3 FCAT Retake Administration Schedule Day 1 – Day 7 – Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11 (with the 14th & 15th as makeup dates) Computer Based Testing Grade 10 Retained Reading Retake Students 11th and 12th Grade Reading Retake Students Adult Reading Retake Students Reading Retakes – Sessions 1 & 2 2 half day (3 hours) sessions over 2 days Adult Retake Students Math Retake – Session 1 Untimed up to 1 entire school day

4 Administration Schedule High School Week 1 Day 1 – Monday, April 21 Grade 10* Reading Session 1, CBT and Paper Accommodations 70 minutes Day 2 – Tuesday, April 22 Grade 10* Reading – Session 2, CBT and Paper Accommodations 70 minutes Day 3 – 5 Wednesday, April 23 – Friday April 24 Grade 10 Computer Based Testing 2, 70 minute sessions over 2 days Monday, April 28 – Wednesday, April 30 Grade 10 Computer Based Testing Make-up Days 2, 70 minute sessions over 2 days *Paper Based Accommodations must be given to students in attendance on these days

5 Administration Schedule High Computer Based 10 th Grade Reading Week 1 Grade 10 Group APRIL 21, 2014 APRIL 22, 2014 Grade 10 Group APRIL 23, 2014 APRIL 24, 2014 APRIL 25, 2014 10 Read Group 1 1 st Period Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes 10 Read Group 3 1 st Period Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes Continued Through April 30 10 Read Group 2 2 nd or 3rd Period Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes 10 Read Group 4 2 nd or 3rd Period Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes Continued Through April 30

6 Administration Schedule High School Week 2 Day 6 – Monday, April 28 Grade 9* Reading Session 1 CBT or Paper Accommodations 70 minutes Day 7 – Tuesday, April 29 Grade 9* Reading Session 2 CBT or Paper Accommodations 70 minutes Day 8, 9 and 10 – Wednesday, April 30 – Friday, May 2 Grade 9 Computer Based Testing 2, 70 minute sessions over 2 days CBT Make Up Days – Monday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 7 Grade 9 Computer Based Testing Make-up Days 2, 70 minute sessions over 2 days *Paper Based Accommodations must be given to students in attendance on these days

7 Administration Schedule High Computer Based 9 th Grade Reading Week 2 Grade 9 Group APRIL 28, 2014 APRIL 29, 2014 Grade 9 Group APRIL 30, 2014 May 1, 2014May 2, 2014 9 Read Group 1 1 st Period Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes 9 Read Group 3 1 st Period Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes Continued Through May 7 9 Read Group 2 2 nd or 3rd Period Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes 9 Read Group 4 2 nd or 3rd Period Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes Continued Through May 7

8 Administration Schedule Middle School - Week 1 Day 1 – Monday, April 21 Grade 6 and/or 7* Reading – Session 1 CBT and Paper Accommodations 70 minutes Day 2 – Tuesday, April 22 Grade 6 and/or 7* Reading – Session 2 CBT and Paper Accommodations 70 minutes Day 3 Wednesday, April 23 Grade 6 Reading – CBT (2) 70 minutes over 2 days Grade 7, 8 Mathematics – Session 1 & 2 70 minutes each Day 4 Thursday, April 24 Grade 6 and/or 7 Reading – CBT (2) 70 minutes over 2 days Grade 8 Science – Sessions 1 & 2 80 minutes each Day 5-7 Friday, April 25 – Tuesday, April 29 All MS Grades Paper Make-ups/Grade 6 and 7 Reading CBT Continues Day 8 Wednesday April 30 Grade 6 and 7 Reading CBT Last Day *Paper Based Accommodations must be given to students in attendance on these days

9 Administration Schedule Middle CBT Week 1 Grad e APRIL 21, 2014 APRIL 22, 2014 APRIL 23, 2014 APRIL 24, 2014 APRIL 25, 2014 6Possible 6 Reading, if Computers are available.  Reading SESSION 1of 2 70 minutes (up to 3 groups)  Reading SESSION 2 of 2 (up to 3 groups) Reading SESSION 1of 2 70 minutes (up to 3 groups 7  Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes (up to 3 groups)  Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes (up to 3 groups) Math SESSION 1 & 2 70 minutes Each (paper) Possible CivicsReading SESSION 1of 2 70 minutes (up to 3 groups) 8No Testing Math SESSION 1 & 2 70 minutes Each (paper) Science 1 &2 70 minutes (paper) Math and Science Paper Makeups

10 Administration Schedule Middle Week 2 Day 6 – Monday, April 28 Grade 6 * Math Session 1 & 2 CBT or Paper Accommodations (2) 70 minute sessions in a day Grade 8* Reading Session 1 CBT or Paper Accommodations 70 minutes Grade 6 and/or 7 Continue CBT Reading Sessions (2) 70 minute sessions over two days All Grades Paper Based Make up Tests 70 minutes per session Day 7 – Tuesday, April 29 Grade 8 * Reading Session 2 CBT or Paper Accommodations 70 minutes Grade 6 Continue CBT Math Sessions (2) 70 minute sessions in a day Grade 6 and/or 7 Reading Continue CBT Reading Sessions (2) 70 minute sessions over two days All Grades Paper Based Make up Tests 70 minutes per session Day 8, 9 and 10 – Wednesday, April 30 – Friday, May 2 Grade 6 Math & 8 Reading Computer Based Testing 70 minute sessions per DOE guidelines CBT Make Up Days – Monday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 7 Grade 6 Math & 8 Reading Computer Based Testing 70 minute sessions per DOE guidelines *Paper Based Accommodations must be given to students in attendance on these days

11 Administration Schedule Middle Week 2 GrGr April 28, 2014April 29, 2014April 30, 2014May 1, 2014May 2, 2014 continues through May 7 6Reading SESSION 2 of 2 (up to 3 groups) 6 & 7 Reading Makeups  Math SESSION 1 & 2 70 minutes Each  Math SESSION 1 & 2 70 minutes Each 7Reading SESSION 2 of 2 (up to 3 groups) 6 & 7 Reading Makeups 8  Reading SESSION 1 of 2 70 minutes (up to 3 groups)  Reading SESSION 2 of 2 70 minutes (up to 3 groups)

12 What’s New for FCAT 2.0 2014 What’s New for FCAT 2.0 2014

13 What’s New for FCAT 2014  The English Language Learner (ELL) category of student demographic information no longer records the length of time ELLs have been receiving ESOL services but is now updated to record the length of time ELLs have been enrolled in a U.S. school.  Florida Test Security Statute, Section 1008.24, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.042, FAC, previously located in Appendix B, are now located in Appendix C of the Spring 2014 CBT Manual.  The Statute and Rule are now printed on perforated pages that may be removed for review during trainings

14 What’s New for FCAT 2014 Testing Rules Acknowledgment  The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they affirm the Testing Rules Acknowledgment reads, “After the test, you may not discuss the test items with anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online, for example, on websites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you are found sharing information about test items, even without the intent to cheat, your test will be invalidated.”  Students and their parents/guardians should be made aware of this clarification to the testing rules prior to testing.

15 What’s New for FCAT 2014 Test Group Code Schools must use one unique four-digit test group code for both sessions of a test administered to a group of students in a testing room. For instance, the group of students taking Grade 3 Reading in Mrs. Smith’s classroom will use the same test group code for Session 1 and Session 2. Each testing room must use a different Test Group Code. If students are absent for a test session, a different unique code must be used for each make-up session.

16 What’s New for FCAT 2014 Required Administration Information The list of required administration information has been updated to include both the accommodations provided to students and the accommodations used by students during the test administration. If a student does not use an accommodation that is provided, the school assessment coordinator should be notified when testing is completed, and the accommodation should not be recorded in PearsonAccess (if CBT).. Schools are responsible for maintaining documentation of accommodations that are provided but not used. This information may be recorded on the Session Roster. The blank Administration Record/Security Checklist has been updated to include fields for both accommodations provided and accommodations used.

17 What’s New for FCAT 2014 - CBT If a student’s grade level is incorrect, school or district personnel must modify the “Grade” field in the student’s profile under Student Registration in PearsonAccess before or after that student completes testing. The CBT Test Administrator Quick Reference Guide is available at www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources and is no longer included as an appendix in the test administration manual.  It is highly recommended that you have a printed copy of the Quick Reference Guide in each CBT classroom. Incorrect student profiles added to PearsonAccess via the New Student wizard may be updated before or after testing. Email Karl Yeats or Adrienne C Reynolds to Update this information.

18 What’s New for FCAT 2014 ePATs  Accommodated and non-accommodated computer-based practice tests (ePATs) and scripts for administering ePATs are available at www.FLAssessments.com/ePATs. Schools must administer the appropriate practice test(s) to all students to be tested using the ePAT script; however, if a student has previously participated in an ePAT for the subject test he or she will take, the student is not required to participate in an ePAT for this administration.  The link to the ePATs should be provided to all students prior to testing, and students should be made aware that they can access the ePATs at this location and practice on their own at any time. What’s New for FCAT 2014 - CBT

19 What’s New for FCAT 2014 TestHear Scripts and Instructions  The Spring 2014 CBT Manual no longer includes scripts and instructions for administering TestHear accommodated computer- based test forms.  Scripts and instructions for administering these accommodations are located at www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS.  It is important that school personnel who will administer computer-based accommodations locate and familiarize themselves with the appropriate script(s) and instructions before the beginning of a test administration. What’s New for FCAT 2014 - CBT

20 What’s New for FCAT 2014What’s New for FCAT 2014 - CBT CBT Worksheets (HS and MS only)  For students taking computer-based Reading tests, CBT Worksheets may be provided if students prefer to make handwritten notes instead of using the online notepad tool. The worksheet is an 8½ x 11 page (located in Appendix D of the Spring 2014 CBT Manual and PearsonAccess) that may be copied and distributed to students at the beginning of a test session.  If schools are providing worksheets, students must be given a new, unused worksheet at the beginning of each test session. Used worksheets are considered secure materials. DO NOT make copies of used worksheets.

21 What’s New for FCAT 2014What’s New for FCAT 2014 - CBT Alternate Passing Score (APS) Flag (HS Students)  An APS flag for the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake is available in PearsonAccess for students who are eligible for the APS.  This is an optional field that can be specified when adding a new student or assigning a Reading Retake test to a student.  The following students are eligible for the APS of 241: Students who entered grade 9 in 2009 or earlier whose graduation requirement includes earning a passing score on Grade 10 FCAT Reading  Students who participated in the Spring 2011 administration of Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading as first-time tenth graders

22 Reminders for FCAT 2014 Reminders for FCAT 2014

23 Reminders for FCAT 2014 Inappropriate actions by school or district personnel before, during, or after test administration may result in consequences such as test invalidations and/or loss of teaching certification or criminal punishment. Inappropriate actions by school or district personnel before, during, or after test administration may result in consequences such as test invalidations and/or loss of teaching certification or criminal punishment. The daily session schedule for this administration differs from previous administrations. Schools must not deviate from this schedule without prior written approval from the FDOE. PAY ATTENTION TO TEST DATES AND SESSION TIMING! Download the FCAT Daily Session Schedule document from the Student Assessment and Research Website. The daily session schedule for this administration differs from previous administrations. Schools must not deviate from this schedule without prior written approval from the FDOE. PAY ATTENTION TO TEST DATES AND SESSION TIMING! Download the FCAT Daily Session Schedule document from the Student Assessment and Research Website.

24 Reminders for FCAT 2014 Seating Charts Test administrators are required to maintain an accurate seating chart for each group of students in their rooms during testing. All seating charts must indicate the front and back of the room, as well as the direction the students are facing. If the seating configuration changes during testing, a new seating chart must be created. Refer to page 27 of the Spring 2014 RMS Manual for all information that should be included on a seating chart.

25 TEST ADMINISTRATORS ALL test administrators must be certified educators. ALL test administrators must be certified educators. Test administrators are required to sign a Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement in addition to a Security Agreement. Certification numbers must be recorded on this document. Test administrators are required to sign a Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement in addition to a Security Agreement. Certification numbers must be recorded on this document. The FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Administration and Security Agreement emphasizes the importance of proper training and the possible consequences of test administration irregularities. The FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Administration and Security Agreement emphasizes the importance of proper training and the possible consequences of test administration irregularities. Test administrators must NOT administer the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 to their family members. Students related to their assigned test administrator should be reassigned to an alternate test administrator. Test administrators must NOT administer the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 to their family members. Students related to their assigned test administrator should be reassigned to an alternate test administrator. Under NO circumstances may a student’s parent/guardian be present in that student’s testing room. Under NO circumstances may a student’s parent/guardian be present in that student’s testing room. Reminders for FCAT 2014

26 If a student starts a test and leaves without finishing (for an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete the test If a student starts a test and leaves without finishing (for an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete the test No exceptions will be made once the student leaves the school’s campus; therefore, if you have concerns about a student, you should not allow the student to begin No exceptions will be made once the student leaves the school’s campus; therefore, if you have concerns about a student, you should not allow the student to begin Reminders for FCAT 2014

27 Test administrators are required to use ALL of the allotted time in each session and should not end a session early. Test administrators are required to use ALL of the allotted time in each session and should not end a session early. Students may not take session 2 prior to session 1 under any circumstance, even as an accommodation Students may not take session 2 prior to session 1 under any circumstance, even as an accommodation FCAT 2.0 Rulers for Session 2 only of Grades 3 and 4 Mathematics will be provided on perforated sheets with other test materials. Rulers must not be distributed for Session 1. FCAT 2.0 Rulers for Session 2 only of Grades 3 and 4 Mathematics will be provided on perforated sheets with other test materials. Rulers must not be distributed for Session 1. Reminders for FCAT 2014

28 Reminders for FCAT 2014 Test Security Policies and Procedures Per Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.042, FAC, and Test Security Statute, s. 1008.24, F.S. (see Appendix B), district and school personnel are required to maintain test security before, during, and after testing. Please remember that inappropriate actions can result in student or classroom invalidation and/or loss of teaching certification. All school personnel, including itinerant teachers and proctors, must receive thorough training, from the school assessment coordinator, in test administration and security policies and procedures, familiarize themselves with all relevant content of the test administration manual(s), read the Statute and Rule in Appendix B, and then sign an FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement. They must receive manuals with adequate time to prepare for test administration. All test administrators must be certified educators and must sign the Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement. School assessment coordinators must maintain an accurate Test Materials Chain of Custody Form.

29 Reminders for FCAT 2014 Electronic Devices School personnel must ensure that students do not have access to their cell phones or other electronic or recording devices at any time during testing, including breaks within a test session (e.g., lunch, restroom breaks). If a student is found to be in possession of ANY electronic devices during testing OR during a break, his or her test must be invalidated. Students and their parents/guardians must be made aware of this policy prior to testing.

30 Reminders for FCAT 2014 Important Test Administration Forms can be downloaded from www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS Secure student information should not be sent via unprotected email (ie SSN). Results from mispackaged TO BE SCORED test materials and/or materials not returned on schedule will be included in late reporting. Results from mispackaged TO BE SCORED test materials and/or materials not returned on schedule will be included in late reporting. Student Assessment and Research will require a letter from your Principal explaining why materials were returned late and what will be done to prevent this from happening in the future. FLVS students must be tested per Florida state statute

31 Reminders for FCAT 2014 Return Labels BLUE labels—Grade 3 TO BE SCORED Materials RED labels—Grades 4–10 TO BE SCORED Materials OLIVE labels—Retake TO BE SCORED Materials WHITE labels—Large Print and One-Item-Per-Page TO BE SCORED Materials PINK labels—Braille TO BE SCORED Materials YELLOW labels—All NOT TO BE SCORED Materials, including NOT TO BE SCORED special documents

32 Reminders for FCAT 2014 Three Options for Collecting Materials: Option A: Students close the test book and sit quietly with materials in front of them until everyone is finished Option A: Students close the test book and sit quietly with materials in front of them until everyone is finished Option B: Students raise their hands when finished, Test Administrator collect materials. Students sit quietly until everyone has finished Option B: Students raise their hands when finished, Test Administrator collect materials. Students sit quietly until everyone has finished Option C: Students raise their hands when finished; Test Administrator collect materials. Students are permitted to read a book, but may not write, until everyone has finished Option C: Students raise their hands when finished; Test Administrator collect materials. Students are permitted to read a book, but may not write, until everyone has finished

33 Reminders for FCAT 2014 CBT  The 2013-2014 Technology Coordinator Guide is now posted to www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources and is no longer included as an appendix in the test administration manual.  All School Technology Coordinators must attend your school wide training, sign the and be fully aware of test security policies and procedures in the FCAT Manuals.  All School Technology Coordinators must attend your school wide training, sign the FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement and be fully aware of test security policies and procedures in the FCAT Manuals.  If a technical issue interrupts testing and is not able to be resolved quickly, school staff should contact Pearson Customer Support at 877-847-3043 and notify Student Assessment immediately.

34 Reminders for FCAT 2014 CBT Marking Tests Complete A computer-based test should only be Marked Complete in one of the following circumstances: A student had to exit the test (e.g., cheating, illness) and will not finish the test. (After being marked complete, school personnel must invalidate the test.) A student finished the test but exited instead of submitting the test and the test should be scored. A student completed Session 1 and never started Session 2. (In this circumstance, the test does NOT need to be invalidated.) As otherwise directed by FDOE or Pearson after a technical difficulty or other extenuating circumstance. For FCAT 2.0 tests, do NOT mark tests complete or stop the session in PearsonAccess after Session 1.

35 Reminders for FCAT 2014 CBT Seal Codes A four-digit seal code is required to begin Session 2 of a CBT. Seal codes must be displayed for students as instructed in the test administration script. Students must NOT be given seal codes prior to the beginning of Session 2. It is highly advised that Test Administrators not be given Seal Codes by their School Coordinators until Day 2 of testing to avoid any problems. CBT Training Resources  Test setup, best practices and training all available at www.FLAssessments.com/CBTTrainingResources

36 Reminders for FCAT 2014 CBT Accommodations Paper-based materials (Reading Passage Booklets, regular print, braille) for computer-based tests are available for eligible students who have such accommodations identified in their individual educational plans (IEPs) or Section 504 plans. Paper-based large print test materials are available as a unique accommodation for students who have a documented inability to access large print accommodations on computer-based tests. Scripts and instructions for administering paper-based tests, including paper-based accommodations, are included in the Spring 2014 Reading, Mathematics, and Science Test Administration Manual (Spring 2014 RMS Manual).

37 Students to be tested Reading, Grades 3–10; Math Grades 3-8 Reading, Grades 3–10; Math Grades 3-8 Grades 10–Adult (AD) Students: All students who did not pass the Grade 10 FCAT participate in the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake. All students who did not pass the Grade 10 FCAT participate in the FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake. Adult students who need the Mathematics Retake may participate. Adult students who need the Mathematics Retake may participate. 6 th Math and Reading, 7 th Reading and 8 th Reading are on the computer 6 th Math and Reading, 7 th Reading and 8 th Reading are on the computer All High School tests are on the computer All High School tests are on the computer All MS student enrolled in an EOC will take that instead of the comprehensive FCAT (Science/Biology, Math/Algebra or Geometry) All MS student enrolled in an EOC will take that instead of the comprehensive FCAT (Science/Biology, Math/Algebra or Geometry)

38 Special Groups English Language Learners (ELLs) ALL ELLs are expected to participate in FCAT Reading and Writing. ALL ELLs are expected to participate in FCAT Reading and Writing. ALL ELLs are expected to participate in the FCAT Mathematics and Science tests. ALL ELLs are expected to participate in the FCAT Mathematics and Science tests. Appropriate accommodations must be provided, see Appendix A of the manual. Appropriate accommodations must be provided, see Appendix A of the manual. Student With Disabilities (SWDs) All students with disabilities participate in the statewide assessment program by taking one of the following: All students with disabilities participate in the statewide assessment program by taking one of the following: FCAT 2.0 without accommodations, FCAT 2.0 without accommodations, FCAT 2.0 with accommodations, or FCAT 2.0 with accommodations, or Florida Alternate Assessment. Florida Alternate Assessment. All determinations regarding participation in the statewide assessment program must be documented in the student’s IEP or Section 504 plan. 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. See Appendix A of the manual for information regarding accommodations.

39 Special Groups Home Education Program students Home Education Program students MAY participate in the FCAT administration appropriate for their grade-level (Grades 3–10) MAY participate in the FCAT administration appropriate for their grade-level (Grades 3–10) May NOT take the Retake tests May NOT take the Retake tests McKay Scholarship Program students McKay Scholarship Program students In PRIVATE schools MAY participate In PRIVATE schools MAY participate In PUBLIC schools MUST participate In PUBLIC schools MUST participate May NOT take the Retake test May NOT take the Retake test Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship Program students Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship Program students INDIVIDUAL students MAY participate in the FCAT appropriate for their grade-level INDIVIDUAL students MAY participate in the FCAT appropriate for their grade-level May NOT take the Retake test May NOT take the Retake test District’s Virtual Instruction Program Students District’s Virtual Instruction Program Students All grades MUST participate All grades MUST participate FLVS Full Time and Florida Virtual Academy FLVS Full Time and Florida Virtual Academy ALL Grades (3–10) MUST participate ALL Grades (3–10) MUST participate

40 Special Groups* Home Education: #9998 Home Education: #9998 McKay Scholarship: #3518 McKay Scholarship: #3518 Hospital/Homebound: NO SPECIAL CODE FOR HH Hospital/Homebound: NO SPECIAL CODE FOR HH Florida Virtual School(s) Florida Virtual School(s) Florida Virtual School Full-Time: Packaged with Separate Document Count Form: District #71; Elementary & Middle School #0300; High School #0400 Florida Virtual School Full-Time: Packaged with Separate Document Count Form: District #71; Elementary & Middle School #0300; High School #0400 Florida Virtual Academy: Packaged with Separate Document Count Form : District #50; School #7079 Florida Virtual Academy: Packaged with Separate Document Count Form : District #50; School #7079 Florida Virtual Academy Charter: District #06; School #5059 Florida Virtual Academy Charter: District #06; School #5059 *Scores not aggregated with district/school data *Scores not aggregated with district/school data *Special packaging instructions for return

41 Special Groups Contact Information: Home Education: District Guidance at (754) 321-2586 Home Education: District Guidance at (754) 321-2586 McKay Scholarship: Tara Rodger at (754) 321-2553 McKay Scholarship: Tara Rodger at (754) 321-2553 Hospital/Homebound: Darryl Wilson at (754) 321-3400 Hospital/Homebound: Darryl Wilson at (754) 321-3400 Florida Virtual School Full Time and Florida Virtual Academy : Karl Yeats (754) 321-4250 Florida Virtual School Full Time and Florida Virtual Academy : Karl Yeats (754) 321-4250

42 Make-up Procedures ● Make-up testers must test session 1 before testing session 2 ● All Grade 3 testing must be completed by Friday April 25, unless you receive special permission to hand deliver materials on April 29. ● Make-up administrations must occur only AFTER regular testing ● Distribute make-up materials on day of testing ● Return materials immediately after each make-up session ● Maintain test security during make-ups ● You must provide make-ups during the ENTIRE testing window. ● CBT has makeup days not available to Paper Testers.

43 Student Test Materials

44 Middle School Document Configuration GRADESUBJECTTEST MATERIALS ITEM TYPES Multiple- Choice Gridded- Response 6 Reading Reading Test Book Reading Answer Folder (Accommodations only)  Mathematics Mathematics Test Book Mathematics Answer Book Mathematics Reference Sheet (Accommodations only)  7 Reading Reading Test Book Reading Answer Folder (Accommodations only)  Mathematics Mathematics Test Book Mathematics Answer Book Mathematics Reference Sheet Four-Function Calculator 

45 Middle/High School Document Configuration *MC=Multiple-Choice, GR=Gridded-Response, SR & ER=Short- and Extended-Response GRADESUBJECTTEST MATERIALS ITEM TYPES Multiple- Choice Gridded- Response 8 Reading Reading Test Book Reading Answer Folder (Accommodations only)  Mathematics Mathematics Test Book Mathematics Answer Book Mathematics Reference Sheet Four-Function Calculator  Science Science Test Book Science Answer Book Periodic Table of the Elements Four-Function Calculator  9 Reading Reading Test Book Reading Answer Folder (Accommodations only)  10 Reading Reading Test Book Reading Answer Folder (Accommodations only) 

46 Using Preidentified Documents Use the label if ALL of the following information is correct (even if other information is incorrect) Use the label if ALL of the following information is correct (even if other information is incorrect) Student name Student name Student ID number Student ID number District number District number School number School number Grid any missing information in the appropriate sections of the grid sheet Grid any missing information in the appropriate sections of the grid sheet Place labels on documents in the order they are packaged Place labels on documents in the order they are packaged

47 Preidentification of Answer Documents ● For MS alpha by grade or by first period teacher. ● For HS students are in Pearson Access alphabetically (CBT=no labels except for Accommodated students) ● Carefully check labels (against TERMS) ● Only the school coordinator and staff designated by the principal may open packages and affix labels. School Coordinator needs to be certified. ● ● Students are not permitted to assist in preparing secure materials before testing or in organizing and returning materials after testing. ● The labels must be affixed in a locked office and the sealed books must NOT be opened ● Books must be returned to locked storage ● Chain of Custody Form must be maintained at all times ● Place labels on documents in the order they are packaged ● Make sure Pre-ID materials are distributed to the correct student

48 Sample Student Label Affix the label in the box in the lower left corner of the student grid sheet. Affix the label in the box in the lower left corner of the student grid sheet. Do not remove labels once they have been affixed. Do not remove labels once they have been affixed. Do not place a label over another label. Do not place a label over another label.

49 Student Grid Sheet Student Information (must be completed by the student) Grade Level/ Content Assessed Student Label Area Form Code Security Number Area Student Demographic Information Timing Tracks Registration Mark School Use Only DNS and UNDO bubbles

50 RMS Test Materials School Box Contents Receive Materials/Maintain Security Box contents are listed on pages 256-257 of the manual. Box contents are listed on pages 256-257 of the manual. Save the original boxes for returning special document materials. Save the original boxes for returning special document materials. If you need additional materials or if you have questions, contact Student Assessment and Research via the Assessment Materials ordering conference: If you need additional materials or if you have questions, contact Student Assessment and Research via the Assessment Materials ordering conference:assessment.materials@browardschools.com

51 Test Invalidation

52 Sample DO NOT SCORE (DNS) & UNDO Bubbles

53 Test Invalidation The DNS Bubble MUST be gridded on a USED document if: A test MUST be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur: A test MUST be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur: 1. A student has an electronic device during testing or break in testing. 2. A student is cheating during testing. Situations involving possession of electronic devices or possible cheating, should be investigated and discussed with the school assessment coordinator and site administrator before a final invalidation decision is made Return ALL invalidated tests with the DNS bubble(s) gridded with all other TO BE SCORED (red-labeled) materials. Return ALL invalidated tests with the DNS bubble(s) gridded with all other TO BE SCORED (red-labeled) materials. This will ensure that the student’s record is on the electronic file, but the student will not receive a score. This will ensure that the student’s record is on the electronic file, but the student will not receive a score.

54 Possible Test Invalidation A test MAY be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur: A test MAY be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur: A student becomes ill and is unable to finish, OR a student is not allowed the correct amount of time. A student becomes ill and is unable to finish, OR a student is not allowed the correct amount of time. A an error occurs in the administration of an accommodation. A an error occurs in the administration of an accommodation. An error occurs in test administration or procedures that could compromise the validity of the test results (e.g., students had access to an unauthorized visual aid that gave an unfair advantage, or the wrong reference sheet was provided). An error occurs in test administration or procedures that could compromise the validity of the test results (e.g., students had access to an unauthorized visual aid that gave an unfair advantage, or the wrong reference sheet was provided). A student is disruptive during testing A student is disruptive during testing A student works in the wrong session A student works in the wrong session A disruption occurs during testing A disruption occurs during testing

55 Do NOT Invalidate 1. Student withdrew before starting a test 2. Student absent for a session or the entire testing window 3. Unused defective answer document 4. Unused incorrect preidentified information Package for return with NOT TO BE SCORED materials. Do NOT attempt to remove an affixed label.

56 Defective Materials

57 If a defective test book is identified before testing, give the student a replacement test book. If a defective test book is identified before testing, give the student a replacement test book. If a defective book is identified during Session 1 of testing, the student should be given a replacement book with the same form code (on the lower left corner of the front cover). If a replacement book with the same form code is not available, the student may use a book with any form code, and the replacement code should be gridded on the student grid sheet. If a defective book is identified during Session 1 of testing, the student should be given a replacement book with the same form code (on the lower left corner of the front cover). If a replacement book with the same form code is not available, the student may use a book with any form code, and the replacement code should be gridded on the student grid sheet. If a defective book is identified during Session 2, the student should be given a replacement book with the same form code. If a replacement book with the same form code is not available, the student may use a book with any form code, and erase the form code bubble on the student grid sheet. Do NOT bubble the replacement form code on the student grid sheet.. If a defective book is identified during Session 2, the student should be given a replacement book with the same form code. If a replacement book with the same form code is not available, the student may use a book with any form code, and erase the form code bubble on the student grid sheet. Do NOT bubble the replacement form code on the student grid sheet.. Return defective books with the NOT TO BE SCORED materials Return defective books with the NOT TO BE SCORED materials Defective Test Book

58 Defective Answer Documents Answer Documents If a defective answer document (answer folder, answer book, and test and answer book) is identified before testing, give the student a replacement document. If a defective answer document (answer folder, answer book, and test and answer book) is identified before testing, give the student a replacement document. Return defective documents with the NOT TO BE SCORED materials. Return defective documents with the NOT TO BE SCORED materials. All DNS bubbles MUST be gridded on an answer document. Then return the defective document with the NOT TO BE SCORED materials if any of the following circumstances occur: All DNS bubbles MUST be gridded on an answer document. Then return the defective document with the NOT TO BE SCORED materials if any of the following circumstances occur: Document is defective and USED Document is defective and USED Student Name, Student ID Number, District Number, School Number, OR Grade Level (except for Retake) is INCORRECT on a label affixed to a USED document Student Name, Student ID Number, District Number, School Number, OR Grade Level (except for Retake) is INCORRECT on a label affixed to a USED document A student label has been placed over another student label on a USED document A student label has been placed over another student label on a USED document If any of the three circumstances occurs during testing, give the student a replacement document. When the student completes the session, he/she must, under the supervision of the test administrator, transfer the exact responses from the defective document to the replacement. If any of the three circumstances occurs during testing, give the student a replacement document. When the student completes the session, he/she must, under the supervision of the test administrator, transfer the exact responses from the defective document to the replacement.

59 Defective Test and Answer Books (continued) (Test and Answer Book) Ensure the replacement document has the same form code if the replacement is one of the following: Grade 3 Reading Test and Answer Book Grade 3 Mathematics Test and Answer Book Grade 4 Reading Test and Answer Book Grade 4 Mathematics Test and Answer Book If the same form code book is not available and it is a Test & Answer Book, contact Student Assessment. If the same form code book is not available and it is a Test & Answer Book, contact Student Assessment. The student must then, under the supervision of the test administrator, transfer his or her exact responses into a replacement Test and Answer Book.

60 Defective Answer Documents (continued) (Answer Folder, Answer Book, or Test and Answer Book) Under the following circumstances, it is NOT necessary to grid the DNS bubble if the document has been packaged properly for return with all other NOT TO BE SCORED materials. Under the following circumstances, it is NOT necessary to grid the DNS bubble if the document has been packaged properly for return with all other NOT TO BE SCORED materials. 1. Preidentified document belongs to a student who has withdrawn before testing begins. 2. Preidentified document belongs to a student who has been absent during the entire testing window. 3. Document is defective and UNUSED (found before testing begins) 4. Preidentified information is incorrect and the document is UNUSED. If a test document is soiled, see page 19 of the Spring 2014 RMS Manual. For more information on defective materials, see pages 24-25 of the Spring 2014 RMS Manual

61 Test Security

62 Test Security Do NOT: ● Read, reveal, discuss or copy test items ● Interpret or read items to students ● Change or interfere with student responses ● Read or copy student responses ● Fail to follow security procedures and test administration directions ● Fail to account for test materials before, during, and after testing  Cause achievement of students or schools to be inaccurately measured or reported ● *If any staff involved in the test participate in the activities above either intentionally or unintentionally, they may be subject to reprimand, criminal punishment and/or loss of teaching certification.

63 TEST SECURITY Test Security Documentation: Test Security Documentation: Every staff member (including school administrators) involved in testing must receive live training from the School Assessment Coordinator. Every staff member (including school administrators) involved in testing must receive live training from the School Assessment Coordinator. Every staff member involved in testing must sign a FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement. Keep on file at the school Every staff member involved in testing must sign a FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Test Administration and Security Agreement. Keep on file at the school Every Test Administrator must sign the Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement. Keep this on file at the school. Every Test Administrator must sign the Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement. Keep this on file at the school. Anyone administering the test must put their Florida Educator certification number on the Prohibited Activities Agreement. Anyone administering the test must put their Florida Educator certification number on the Prohibited Activities Agreement. Seating Charts are mandatory. If a student moves during testing, it must be noted on the Seating Chart. The front and back of the room must also be noted. Seating Charts are mandatory. If a student moves during testing, it must be noted on the Seating Chart. The front and back of the room must also be noted. FCAT Required Administration Information is required. Security Numbers must be tracked. FCAT Required Administration Information is required. Security Numbers must be tracked. Test Security Logs must be completed for every testing room Test Security Logs must be completed for every testing room

66 Proctors When testing a large group of students, proctors must be assigned to the room. Refer to the table below for the required number of proctors. PaperCBT It is strongly recommended that a proctor be assigned to rooms with 30 or fewer students whenever possible CBT Testing requires proctors for 25 or more students. “Administrative Assistants” used as a second set of eyes. Use Proctor Training BECON

67 Test Security ● NEVER leave materials unsecured ● Count materials each time they change hands ● Use the Test Material Chain of Custody Form 2014 form to track who is in contact with materials ● Collect materials daily ● Place materials in locked storage ● Record security numbers ● Do not allow staff or students access to materials except during testing.

What Are Secure Materials? Test Books with Items in them Writing Folders/Prompts Test and Answer books with Items in them Work Folders, Work Sheets or Planning Sheets (writing) with student’s work that could be used to infer test content Any material that could potentially give unsupervised access to a test i.e. and Authorization Ticket

69 CHAIN OF CUSTODY Test Materials Chain of Custody Form Schools are required to maintain a Test Materials Chain of Custody Form (available in PearsonAccess and in Appendix C of the Spring 2014 RMS Manual). Schools are required to maintain a Test Materials Chain of Custody Form (available in PearsonAccess and in Appendix C of the Spring 2014 RMS Manual). Record accurate information on the form, including the dates activities are completed, the names of the persons performing activities involving the materials, and information about the locked storage room. ONLY THREE PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO THE LOCKED STORAGE ROOM. Record accurate information on the form, including the dates activities are completed, the names of the persons performing activities involving the materials, and information about the locked storage room. ONLY THREE PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO THE LOCKED STORAGE ROOM. Retain electronic or hard copies of completed forms after materials are packaged for pickup, and email or return the originals to the district assessment coordinator. Retain electronic or hard copies of completed forms after materials are packaged for pickup, and email or return the originals to the district assessment coordinator.

70 Security Log

71 Placement of Security Numbers A security number consists of a nine-digit number followed by a check digit (located in upper right corner of secure test books or test and answer books). Written documentation of the number ranges must be maintained at all times during distribution and return of materials. Pre-populated Administration Record/Security Checklists with security numbers for all secure documents assigned to each school are provided in PearsonAccess A blank copy of the checklist is provided in Appendix C of the Spring 2014 RMS Manual and in PearsonAccess

72 Security Numbers ● Track materials using security numbers ● Distribute materials sequentially ● Maintain complete list and verify each document is returned ● Document number ranges each time the materials are distributed and collected ● Note unused materials ● Record information on the FCAT Administration Record/Security Checklist

73 Administration Record/Security Checklist As directed by the school coordinator, the test administrator may use the pre-populated Administration Record/Security Checklist, a blank copy of the checklist, or may make his/her own comprehensive record of security numbers. Security number(s) of the document(s) assigned to and returned by each student should be recorded and verified at the completion of each day of testing. Security numbers of secure materials not already listed on the pre- populated checklist (e.g., materials distributed from district overage) MUST be added to the record with the names of the students to whom the test materials are assigned.

74 Administration Record/Security Checklist Blank version of the form (located in Appendix C of the manual)

75 Seating Chart

76 Testing Location Considerations Use classrooms whenever possible. Use classrooms whenever possible. Make sure that each room is free of distractions and has Make sure that each room is free of distractions and has Comfortable seating Comfortable seating Good lighting Good lighting Sufficient workspace Sufficient workspace Adequate ventilation Adequate ventilation Avoid testing in a cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or library whenever possible. Avoid testing in a cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or library whenever possible. Make sure that: Make sure that: students are not facing each other when seated at tables. students are not facing each other when seated at tables. students are not in seating (stadium or staggered) that allows them to easily view other students’ documents or computer monitor students are not in seating (stadium or staggered) that allows them to easily view other students’ documents or computer monitor there is at least three feet between students and privacy screens are used for CBT there is at least three feet between students and privacy screens are used for CBT Remove or cover all visual aids on student desks or displayed in the room, such as posters showing mathematical and scientific concepts. Remove or cover all visual aids on student desks or displayed in the room, such as posters showing mathematical and scientific concepts.

77 Emphasis on Active Administering and Proctoring Test Administrators and proctors must be actively monitoring students Test Administrators and proctors must be actively monitoring students **This means that for the entire test session, the adults in the room are actively walking around, observing students, and proactively addressing the class as to any potential issues.** Ensure that there is adequate space (3 feet) between students that are testing and that privacy boards are used. Ensure that there is adequate space (3 feet) between students that are testing and that privacy boards are used. Make sure that students are cannot view other students’ tests Make sure that students are cannot view other students’ tests Ensure the security of the test materials Ensure the security of the test materials Ensure all electronic devices are not in students’ possession. Ensure all electronic devices are not in students’ possession.

78 Invalidations Matrix Student Implications

79 Invalidations Matrix Staff Implications

NR8 Invalidations Students flagged with a high degree of similarity Test Administrators must actively proctor their testing rooms to reduce the number of NR8 invalidations. Certain grade levels (8 th science, retakes), subjects or test arrangements appear to be conducive to answer sharing. Quality proctoring. Grade 8 Science had more invalidations than reading and math combined Large numbers of NR8s may result in an investigation and affect your school grade.

81 Missing Materials/Security Breach Test administrators should report any test irregularities (e.g., whole classrooms of disruptive students), possible security breaches and ANY report of missing materials to the school assessment coordinator immediately. The school assessment coordinator MUST communicate with Student Assessment and Research regarding possible test invalidations IMMEDIATELY AFTER (same day) they occur. Student assessment can be reached at 754-321-4250.

82 Letter of explanation documents: Within 2 calendar days of the incident, a written report must be submitted to Dr. Desmond Blackburn Chief School Performance and Accountability Officer, cc Richard Baum Director of Student Assessment & Research The report must include: The nature of the situation The time and place of the occurrence The names of the persons involved A description of the communication between the district assessment coordinator’s office and school personnel How the incident was resolved What steps are being taken to avoid future test irregularities or security breaches

83 Test Administrator Responsibilities

84 Test Administrator Responsibilities Before testing: Assemble Materials Assemble Materials Test Administration Manual is needed on the day of testing to read scripts to students, to ensure accurate timing for test sessions, and as a reference to avoid testing irregularities. Test Administration Manual is needed on the day of testing to read scripts to students, to ensure accurate timing for test sessions, and as a reference to avoid testing irregularities. Test Group Codes (unique four digit code) will be provided by your School Test Coordinator.It is very important that each room has it’s own unique Test Group Code. Test Group Codes (unique four digit code) will be provided by your School Test Coordinator.It is very important that each room has it’s own unique Test Group Code. Test Administrator Checklist (located in Appendix C) Test Administrator Checklist (located in Appendix C)

85 Test Administrator Responsibilities Before testing: Assemble Materials (cont’d) Assemble Materials (cont’d) Signs (located in Appendix C) Signs (located in Appendix C) Do Not Disturb (posted on entrances to the testing room) Do Not Disturb (posted on entrances to the testing room) Session (displayed for students) Session (displayed for students) Electronic Devices (displayed for students) Electronic Devices (displayed for students) Security Log (located in Appendix C) Security Log (located in Appendix C) Seating Chart for each test session Seating Chart for each test session Record of Required Administration Information (or session roster) Record of Required Administration Information (or session roster) Pencils for students, if needed Pencils for students, if needed Seal Codes for Computer Based Testing Seal Codes for Computer Based Testing Watch or Clock to keep accurate time during testing Watch or Clock to keep accurate time during testing

86 ELECTRONIC DEVICES!!!!

87 Test Administrator Responsibilities Before testing: Assemble Materials (cont’d) Assemble Materials (cont’d) Cover sheets (located in Appendix C) to separate test materials Cover sheets (located in Appendix C) to separate test materials Calculators for Grades 7, 8, and Retake Mathematics, as well as Grade 8 Science Calculators for Grades 7, 8, and Retake Mathematics, as well as Grade 8 Science Reference Sheets for Math and Science. Make sure you use the correct reference sheet for the subject you are testing. Reference Sheets for Math and Science. Make sure you use the correct reference sheet for the subject you are testing. Test Materials will be distributed on the day of testing Test Materials will be distributed on the day of testing

88 Test Administrator Responsibilities Before testing: Sign and return an FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Security Agreement, which indicates that the test administrator: Sign and return an FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Security Agreement, which indicates that the test administrator: Has received training Has received training Has read the Test Security Statute and State Board Rule Has read the Test Security Statute and State Board Rule Has read all applicable portions of the Test Administration Manual Has read all applicable portions of the Test Administration Manual Understands and agrees to adhere to all test security and administration policies and procedures Understands and agrees to adhere to all test security and administration policies and procedures Sign and return a Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Form (certification numbers must be recorded on this form) Sign and return a Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Form (certification numbers must be recorded on this form)

89 Test Administrator Responsibilities Communicate Testing Policies to Parents and Students Communicate Testing Policies to Parents and Students Electronic Devices Policy—If students are found with ANY electronic devices during testing or breaks their tests will be invalidated. The best practice would be for students to leave devices at home or in their lockers on the day of testing. Electronic Devices Policy—If students are found with ANY electronic devices during testing or breaks their tests will be invalidated. The best practice would be for students to leave devices at home or in their lockers on the day of testing. Leaving Campus—If students leave campus before completing the test (for lunch, an appointment, or illness, etc.), they WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test. Leaving Campus—If students leave campus before completing the test (for lunch, an appointment, or illness, etc.), they WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test. Test Rules Acknowledgement—Students will be asked to read and sign (paper-based), read and click a checkbox (computer-based) prior to testing indicating that they will not give or receive unauthorized help during the test or share test information on social media. If students are caught cheating or irregular answer patterns are detected during scoring, their tests will be invalidated Test Rules Acknowledgement—Students will be asked to read and sign (paper-based), read and click a checkbox (computer-based) prior to testing indicating that they will not give or receive unauthorized help during the test or share test information on social media. If students are caught cheating or irregular answer patterns are detected during scoring, their tests will be invalidated

90 Test Administrator Responsibilities Before testing: ● Read manual and attend School Test Coordinator training ● Prepare room for testing ● Remove or cover all visual aids ● Post DO NOT DISTURB and Electronic Devices signs ● Assemble materials needed for testing ● Receive appropriate test materials needed (Day of the test) ● Receive and prepare additional materials (Day of the test) ● Receive test group codes (Grades 3 – 10) ● Receive Seal Codes (2 nd session only) & Authorization Tickets (Day of the test) ● Prepare Seating Chart

9191 Before Testing- Ensure that each student taking a CBT has taken the EPAT practice test Ensure that each student taking a CBT has taken the EPAT practice test Ensure that your School Testing Coordinator has set up your sessions in PearsonAccess, has started each session and has provided you with Session Rosters, Administration Records/Security Checklists, Seating Charts and an option for collecting materials (A or B). Ensure that your School Testing Coordinator has set up your sessions in PearsonAccess, has started each session and has provided you with Session Rosters, Administration Records/Security Checklists, Seating Charts and an option for collecting materials (A or B). Ensure that your School Testing Coordinator has provided you with Math Work Folders or Reading Worksheets, and Student Authorization Tickets to provide to the students Ensure that your School Testing Coordinator has provided you with Math Work Folders or Reading Worksheets, and Student Authorization Tickets to provide to the students Remind students to submit their tests but not to exit TestNav upon completion of the Computer Based Test Remind students to submit their tests but not to exit TestNav upon completion of the Computer Based Test Before Computer Based Testing

9292 Before Testing- Students must not be able to easily view other students’ computer screens, work folders or worksheets, or test and answer books. During the practice test, check the configuration of your testing room to make sure you will be able to provide a secure environment during testing. Students must not be able to easily view other students’ computer screens, work folders or worksheets, or test and answer books. During the practice test, check the configuration of your testing room to make sure you will be able to provide a secure environment during testing. Students must not be able to easily view other students’ computer screens or test materials. Check the configuration of your testing room and make adjustments prior to test administration. Use visual blocks (file folders taped to the sides of the computer screens, computers placed back to back, etc). Privacy Boards should be used but not as a replacement for active monitoring during testing. Students must not be able to easily view other students’ computer screens or test materials. Check the configuration of your testing room and make adjustments prior to test administration. Use visual blocks (file folders taped to the sides of the computer screens, computers placed back to back, etc). Privacy Boards should be used but not as a replacement for active monitoring during testing. Before Computer Based Testing

9393 Before Computer Based Testing When you arrive on the day of testing, open each student workstation in the testing room to the student login screen as indicated in the script, but do not log in for students. When you arrive on the day of testing, open each student workstation in the testing room to the student login screen as indicated in the script, but do not log in for students. Display the student comment form URL, or create shortcuts on student workstations to ensure each student is able to complete a form after testing. Display the student comment form URL, or create shortcuts on student workstations to ensure each student is able to complete a form after testing. Ensure that you have a way to contact the technology coordinator or the school assessment coordinator without leaving the room unattended. Ensure that you have a way to contact the technology coordinator or the school assessment coordinator without leaving the room unattended.

94 Test Administrator Responsibilities During testing DO: ● Use #2 pencils ONLY ● Have students clear their desk of all scratch paper, books, notes. Students should not be in possession of any electronic devices. ● Distribute test materials, pre-identified & blank ● Read appropriate scripts VERBATIM ● Make sure students: ● have read and signed (paper-based) or selected the checkbox (computer-based) for the Testing Rules Acknowledgment ● are working in the correct session/area of the test ● are working independently and are not talking or disturbing other students

95 Test Administrator Responsibilities During testing DO: ● Keep time accurately per the Test Administration Manual ● Complete the Test Administration Security Log, Required Administration Information and Seating Chart ● Maintain test security during testing. Walk around the room and actively monitor the students while they are testing. ● Encourage the class to continue working, however, you may not talk with them about test items or help them with their answers. It is appropriate to address the entire class when doing this. ● Encourage the class to go back and check their work, if they finish early. It is appropriate to address the entire class when doing this.

96 Test Administrator Responsibilities During testing DO NOT: ● Talk with students about test items. ● Help students with their answers. ● Use non-verbal queues in any way. ● Check through test books. ● Discuss test items or answers with students even after all test materials have been returned and testing has been completed. ● Talk on your cell phone, grade papers, work on the computer etc. You must be actively supervising the test administration. ● Return test materials to students once they have finished and submitted their assessment to you. ● Allow students to go into session 2 before it starts. DO NOT give out seal code early.

9797 During CBT Testing, in addition to what is required for Paper based testing, you must: Ensure that no student is looking at another student’s computer monitor Ensure that no student is looking at another student’s computer monitor Note the accommodations provided and used on the Administration Record and Security Checklist or Session Roster Note the accommodations provided and used on the Administration Record and Security Checklist or Session Roster If a student logs out for any reason (lunch, break, etc...) a staff member must resume their session in Pearson Access. Then the student may resume testing. If a student logs out for any reason (lunch, break, etc...) a staff member must resume their session in Pearson Access. Then the student may resume testing. During Computer Based Testing

98 Test Administrator Responsibilities After Testing ● Collect all test materials from the students ● For CBT collect, Math work folders, CBT Worksheets, Passage Books, Session Rosters and Student Authorization Tickets ● Notify School Test Coordinator of any missing materials ● Remove reference sheets ● Check DNS and UNDO bubbles, Pre-id info, student signature, ● Complete the: Security Log Security Log Seating Chart Seating Chart Administration Record/Security Checklists Administration Record/Security Checklists Comment Form- PearsonAccess.com/fl Comment Form- PearsonAccess.com/fl

9999 After Testing- ● Collect and return: 1. Test Administration Security Log 2. Completed Administration Record/Security Checklist or session roster and FCAT Seating Chart 3. CBT Worksheets or Passage Books, Paper Reference Sheets, Math work folders, Session Rosters and Student Authorization Tickets After Computer Based Testing

100 Test Administrator Material Return Stack materials using cover sheets (in Appendix C): 1. Absent students (hold for make-up) 2. School TO BE SCORED w/cover sheet(s) 3. Home Education, McKay, FTC Scholarship, and District then Florida K-8 Virtual School TO BE SCORED 4. NOT TO BE SCORED materials w/cover sheet 5. Test Administration Manual/Manuals 6. Test Administration Security Log 7. Administration Record/Security Checklist/Session Roster 8. FCAT Rulers and Reference Sheets 9. FCAT Seating Chart Return the above items to your School Test Coordinator soon after testing is over each day. Test Administrators must not keep any secure test materials in their classroom.

101 School Coordinator Responsibilities

102 School Coordinator Responsibilities Before testing: ● Receive and inventory test materials. Use the enclosed Packing Lists to inventory your materials soon after they arrive to your school. ● Keep test materials secure at all times in locked storage with limited access (no more than 3 people). ● Use Chain of Custody form to keep track of test materials every time they are in and out of locked storage and to list authorized school personnel who come in contact with the test materials. ● Track security numbers. ● Do not open shrink-wrapped materials or begin preparing (applying student labels) more than one week prior to testing. ● Save the original boxes for returning special document materials. ● Ensure that an adequate supply of working calculators (7-10 only) are available prior to the beginning of test administration. ● Assign and communicate Test Group Codes and or Seal Codes (CBT second session) DO NOT GIVE SEAL CODES OUT UNTIL DAY 2 ● If you need additional materials email assessment.materials@browardschools.com. Inventory your materials early – Order additional test materials needed early. assessment.materials@browardschools.com

103 School Coordinator Responsibilities Before testing: Train Test Administrators and Proctors Train Test Administrators and Proctors Distribute Test Administration Manuals and instruct Test Administrators to read all appropriate sections. Distribute Test Administration Manuals and instruct Test Administrators to read all appropriate sections. Make sure Test Administrators know what test will be administered each day and what script to read from the manual on each day of testing. Make sure Test Administrators know what test will be administered each day and what script to read from the manual on each day of testing. Ensure all Test Administrators maintain the following according to the requirements in the manual: Ensure all Test Administrators maintain the following according to the requirements in the manual: Records of Required Administration Information & or Session Rosters Records of Required Administration Information & or Session Rosters Seating Charts Seating Charts Security Logs (The Test Administrator’s name must be the first name on the Security Log) Security Logs (The Test Administrator’s name must be the first name on the Security Log) Review test security policy and procedures and collect the following: Review test security policy and procedures and collect the following: Signed Test Security Agreements Signed Test Security Agreements Signed Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement (with certification numbers) Signed Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement (with certification numbers)

104 School Coordinator Responsibilities Before testing: ● Make arrangements for accommodations ● Ensure Test Administrators are aware of which option will be used to collect materials ● Provide appropriate test settings ● Ensure visual aids are covered or removed ● There must be at least 3 feet between students ● Test in classrooms whenever possible ● Ensure Test Administrators have the correct materials for the subject and grade they are administering (reference sheets, calculators rulers etc) ● Ensure Computer Based Testing labs are ready and sessions are set up in Pearson Access ● Print Authorization Tickets and Session Rosters and provide to TAs the same day of test (not earlier).

105 School Coordinator Responsibilities Before testing: ● Assign Proctors to test sessions ● Proctors are required for rooms where 30 or more students are tested or for CBT for rooms where 25 or more students are tested ● It is strongly encouraged to assign proctors to rooms where fewer than 30 (25 for CBT) students are tested ● Make arrangements to test special program students not enrolled in your school, if any ● On test day distribute all materials necessary for testing.

106 School Coordinator Responsibilities During Testing: ● Provide test administrators with additional materials during testing, as necessary. ● Monitor each testing room to ensure that test administration and test security policies and procedures are being followed. ● Be available during testing to answer questions from test administrators. ● Make sure that Security Logs, Seating Charts, and Administration Records/Security Checklists are being maintained in each testing room.

107 School Coordinator Responsibilities Maintain Security ● After ANY administration, initial OR make-up, materials must be returned to you immediately. ● Materials must be placed in locked storage between test sessions and noted on the Chain of Custody. ● Secure materials should never remain in classrooms or be taken from the school ’ s campus overnight. ● Report any testing irregularities or test security breaches to the Student Assessment & Research Department immediately. ● Use the Chain of Custody form to record all contact with test materials

108 School Coordinator Responsibilities After Testing Verify Test Administrators have returned all test materials to you. Verify Test Administrators have returned all test materials to you. Notify Student Assessment and Research of any missing materials Notify Student Assessment and Research of any missing materials Photocopy and file for your records: Photocopy and file for your records: Administration Record/Security Checklists and/or Session Rosters Administration Record/Security Checklists and/or Session Rosters Seating Charts Seating Charts Test Administration Security Logs Test Administration Security Logs Chain of Custody Form Chain of Custody Form The original documents of the forms listed above are to be returned in District Coordinator Only Box. Keep Student Authorization Tickets until scores are reported (CBT) Keep Student Authorization Tickets until scores are reported (CBT) Used Work Folders or CBT Worksheets come back with the DCO box Used Work Folders or CBT Worksheets come back with the DCO box Complete Comment Forms Complete Comment Forms

109 School Coordinator Material Return Prepare TO BE SCORED Answer Documents for return, completing a Document Count Form: 1. School TO BE SCORED 2. Home Education TO BE SCORED 3. McKay Scholarship TO BE SCORED 4. FTC Scholarship TO BE SCORED 5. FLVS Full Time and/or Florida Virtual Academy TO BE SCORED Prepare NOT TO BE SCORED materials for return Prepare NOT TO BE SCORED materials for return

110 School Coordinator Material Return Document Count Forms Verify that you have included all documents from make-up sessions before you complete the forms. Verify that you have included all documents from make-up sessions before you complete the forms. Complete Document Count Forms by following the instructions on the form. There is only one version of the count form (includes special documents and Retakes). Complete Document Count Forms by following the instructions on the form. There is only one version of the count form (includes special documents and Retakes). For Grades 3 – 10 TO BE SCORED materials, complete a separate Document Count Form for each grade level and document type. For Grades 3 – 10 TO BE SCORED materials, complete a separate Document Count Form for each grade level and document type.

111 School Coordinator Material Return Document Count Forms Do not copy blank count forms; however, once the count forms are completed, you may copy them for your records. If you need additional count forms, contact assessment.materials@browardschools.com Do not copy blank count forms; however, once the count forms are completed, you may copy them for your records. If you need additional count forms, contact assessment.materials@browardschools.com Place each completed form on top of the first stack of corresponding TO BE SCORED answer documents. Place each completed form on top of the first stack of corresponding TO BE SCORED answer documents. Separate Document Count Forms must be completed for any special program student documents (Home Ed, Virtual School, etc.). Separate Document Count Forms must be completed for any special program student documents (Home Ed, Virtual School, etc.).

112 School Coordinator Material Return Document Count Forms The information on the Document Count Form will be used for scoring purposes. If information (e.g., school number) on the Document Count Form conflicts with information on a PreID label or a student grid sheet, the information on the Document Count Form will be used. Therefore, it is vital that all information on this form be accurate. The information on the Document Count Form will be used for scoring purposes. If information (e.g., school number) on the Document Count Form conflicts with information on a PreID label or a student grid sheet, the information on the Document Count Form will be used. Therefore, it is vital that all information on this form be accurate. See page 264 of the FCAT R/M/S manual for more detailed instructions. See page 264 of the FCAT R/M/S manual for more detailed instructions.

113 Ensure that the correct district and school numbers are gridded Grid the correct document type, number of documents under the form, and special document type, if applicable

114 Materials Return

115 Paper Band Indicate District Number, School Number and School Name Indicate District Number, School Number and School Name Count and indicate number of documents in THIS band Count and indicate number of documents in THIS band Number total paper bands 1 of n, 2 of n, where “n” is the total number of paper bands per document type Number total paper bands 1 of n, 2 of n, where “n” is the total number of paper bands per document type

116 Paper Band Documents for each grade level and document type must be banded separately. You may use more than one paper band per grade level and document type, if necessary. Documents for each grade level and document type must be banded separately. You may use more than one paper band per grade level and document type, if necessary. Place a paper band around each stack of TO BE SCORED answer documents. The Document Count Form must be under the paper band on top of the stack labeled 1 of n. Place a paper band around each stack of TO BE SCORED answer documents. The Document Count Form must be under the paper band on top of the stack labeled 1 of n. Seal the paper band and be sure that it securely holds the documents. Do not use staples, paper clips, or tape to secure the paper bands. Seal the paper band and be sure that it securely holds the documents. Do not use staples, paper clips, or tape to secure the paper bands.

117 Package Materials for Return Place Reading, Mathematics and Science TO BE SCORED materials in the boxes according to the diagram on page 271 of the FCAT R/M/S manual. You may place materials for more than one grade level in the same a box. You may place materials for more than one grade level in the same a box. Place the appropriate color To-Be-Scored return label on the top of each box: Place the appropriate color To-Be-Scored return label on the top of each box: Retake RetakeOlive Label Grade 3 Blue Label Grade 3 Blue Label Grades 4 – 10 Red Label Grades 4 – 10 Red Label Large PrintWhite Label Large PrintWhite Label BraillePink Label BraillePink Label Labels may be placed over any existing shipping labels (e.g., vendor or carrier labels). Do not copy labels. Labels may be placed over any existing shipping labels (e.g., vendor or carrier labels). Do not copy labels. Email Assessment Materials to order additional return labels. Email Assessment Materials to order additional return labels.

118 RMS Packaging Diagram Page 271 in your Manual

119 Olive-Label Retake TO BE SCORED Olive-Label Paper Accommodations only Pack Materials in this order: Charter Schools and Multi-Level Schools with more that one location number must pack materials separately for each school location number even the schools are in the same building. Florida Virtual School Answer Documents in separate bands with separate Document Count Form Florida Virtual School Answer Documents in separate bands with separate Document Count Form Home Education, McKay, and FTC Scholarship and the District’s Virtual Program TO BE SCORED Answer Documents in separate bands with separate Document Count Forms Home Education, McKay, and FTC Scholarship and the District’s Virtual Program TO BE SCORED Answer Documents in separate bands with separate Document Count Forms Banded Stacks (by grade level) with document count forms, and your School’s TO BE SCORED Answer Documents Banded Stacks (by grade level) with document count forms, and your School’s TO BE SCORED Answer Documents Affix a Olive label to the top of each Retake To-Be Scored boxes. Affix a Olive label to the top of each Retake To-Be Scored boxes. Number the boxes 1 of n, 2 of n, with “n” being the total number of Olive labeled boxes.

120 RED-Label Grades 4-10 TO BE SCORED RED-Label Pack Materials in this order: Charter Schools and Multi-Level Schools with more that one location number must pack materials separately for each school location number even the schools are in the same building. Florida Virtual School Answer Documents in separate bands with separate Document Count Form Florida Virtual School Answer Documents in separate bands with separate Document Count Form Home Education, McKay, and FTC Scholarship and the District’s Virtual Program TO BE SCORED Answer Documents in separate bands with separate Document Count Forms Home Education, McKay, and FTC Scholarship and the District’s Virtual Program TO BE SCORED Answer Documents in separate bands with separate Document Count Forms Banded Stacks (by grade level) with document count forms, and your School’s TO BE SCORED Answer Documents Banded Stacks (by grade level) with document count forms, and your School’s TO BE SCORED Answer Documents Affix a RED label to the top of each Grade 4-10 To-Be Scored boxes. Affix a RED label to the top of each Grade 4-10 To-Be Scored boxes. Number the boxes 1 of n, 2 of n, with “n” being the total number of Red labeled boxes.

121 NOT- TO- BE- SCORED YELLOW-Label Pack Materials in this order: Charter Schools and Multi-Level Schools with more that one location number must pack materials separately for each school location number even the schools are in the same building.   Unused test books, unused non-preidentified and preidentified documents Used and unused Reading Passage Booklets Defective documents with All DNS bubbles gridded Unused special documents materials and any special documents with DNS bubbles gridded. Seal the boxes and affix a YELLOW label to the top of each box Number the boxes 1 of n, 2 of n with n being the total number of Yellow NTBS boxes Number the boxes 1 of n, 2 of n with n being the total number of Yellow NTBS boxes

122 District Coordinator Only Box Include the following in your District Coordinator Only Box: ● ORIGINAL FCAT Administration Records/Security Checklists & or Session Rosters ● ORIGINAL FCAT Seating Charts ● ORIGINAL Test Administration & Security Logs ● ORIGINAL Chain of Custody Forms ● Used Florida Computer Based Testing Work Folder (5 th Grade) or Worksheet (6,7,9,10 Reading) ● Seal and write “District Coordinator ONLY”, your school name and 4-digit school number on the top of the box. ● Charter Schools with more that one location number must packed materials separately for each school location number even they are in the same building.

123 SSS Return Boxes Label Color Retake TO BE SCORED Answer Documents OLIVE Grades 4-10 TO BE SCORED Answer Documents RED NOT TO BE SCORED Materials (LP & Braille) YELLOW All Braille Materials (TO BE SCORED documents and Braille notes) returned with the appropriate grade level. WHITE for LP PINK for Braille  Non-secure materials (unused paper bands, unused Document Count Forms, unused braille paper, etc.)  Original Administrative Materials: Record of Required Administration Information FCAT Security Logs Seating Charts FCAT Security Logs Seating Charts Florida Computer Based Testing Work Folders/Worksheet Chain of Custody Form Florida Computer Based Testing Work Folders/Worksheet Chain of Custody Form No Return Label – Mark Boxes District Coordinator ONLY

124 Grades 4-10 To-Be-Scored Grades 4-10 Braille To-Be-Scored Materials Pick Up: Grades 4 - 10 To-Be-Scored including All paper based accommodations for CBT (Red label) Grades 4 - 10 To-Be-Scored including All paper based accommodations for CBT (Red label) Grades 4 – 10 Braille (Pink label) Grades 4 – 10 Braille (Pink label) Grades 4 – 10 Large Print (White label) Grades 4 – 10 Large Print (White label) Pony staff will pick-up Grades 4 - 10 (Red) and 4-10 (Pink or White) on Wednesday, April 30 th Charter schools must hand deliver by Wednesday, April 30 th Schools with Make-Ups may hand deliver Grade 4-10 To-Be-Scored (Red & Pink & White) make-up materials by Friday May 2, 2014 12PM Noon

125 Importance of returning your To Be Scored test materials on time This year the assessment and return of materials schedules are tight. This year the assessment and return of materials schedules are tight. Broward’s tests were scheduled late in the DOE assessment window. Broward’s tests were scheduled late in the DOE assessment window. All tests must be returned on time (per the previous slides) or your school may have students reported during the late reporting period. Missing or late documents may affect your school grade. All tests must be returned on time (per the previous slides) or your school may have students reported during the late reporting period. Missing or late documents may affect your school grade. Our return dates cannot be changed. Our return dates cannot be changed.

126 Not-To-Be-Scored materials pick up for All Grade Levels and All subject areas Not-To-Be-Scored materials pick up for All Grade Levels and All subject areas Not-To-Be-Scored documents include: unused test books, unused non-preidentified and pre-identified documents, used and unused Reading Passage Booklets, defective documents, unused large print, unused Braille. Not-To-Be-Scored documents include: unused test books, unused non-preidentified and pre-identified documents, used and unused Reading Passage Booklets, defective documents, unused large print, unused Braille. District Coordinator Only Box District Coordinator Only Box Warehouse OR Pony will pick-up ALL Not-To-Be Scored (Yellow) and District Coordinator Only Box on Monday, May 12th – Friday, May 16th Schools must have materials ready for Not-To-Be- Scored (Yellow) pick up on Monday, May 12th

Contact Information Student Assessment and Research Phone – 754-321-4250 or 754-321-2500 Email for additional materials – assessment.materials@browardschools.com assessment.materials@browardschools.com Karl Yeats or Adrienne C. Reynolds, Testing Specialists available at: karl.yeats@browardschools.comarl.yeats@browardschools.com adrienne.c.reynolds@browardschools.comdrienne.c.reynolds@browardschools.com

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