Spring 2011 Computer-Based Test Grade 10 Mathematics Reading & Mathematics Retakes

1. Spring 2011 Computer-Based Test Grade 10 MathematicsReading & Mathematics Retakes TRAINING MATERIALS

2. Replace Pages in CBT Manual • There are two separate correction sheets (page 27 and page 40) for the Spring 2011 Computer-Based Test Administration Manuals. (These sheets are included in the manual shipment.) • Distribute one corrected page 27 and one corrected page 40 with each Spring 2011 Computer-Based Test Administration Manual. • FDOE recommends stapling or taping the replacement sheets over the current sheets. (The current pages should not be completely removed from the manuals because the replacements are not double-sided.) • Other updates made since the printed Manual are noted on the following slides: • Session Creation information – Slide 55 • Invalidating tests in PearsonAccess - Slide 106

3. Training Materials Link These training materials are available online at: www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS (www.FLAssessments.com links are redirects for materials posted to www.PearsonAccess.com/fl)

4. Glossary of Terms • PearsonAccess – www.pearsonaccess.com/fl • A website used for almost all test preparation (e.g., PreID), setup, administration, and reporting tasks. • Correct test administration must be selected each timeyou log in. • Requires a username and password. • Links to support materials: www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMSwww.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources

5. Glossary of Terms • PearsonAccess Training Center • Accessed from the Training Center tab on PearsonAccess Home page. • Provides an opportunity to • Practice PearsonAccess tasks • Manage the Infrastructure Trial in preparation for testing • Requires a username and password.

6. Pearson Support and PearsonAccess • Contact Pearson Support • Phone Number: 1-877-847-3043 • Appendix C in the manual provides the following information: • PearsonAccess • User Accounts • District assessment coordinators received instructions for setting up user accounts from FDOE. • Browser requirements • Logging in for the first time • Resetting passwords • Training Center • Test Setup Exercise Note: PearsonAccess will timeout after 14 minutes of inactivity.

7. Glossary of Terms • Proctor Caching is a process of loading or “caching” test content locally on a computer at the school level. • Does not require a separate caching server and can run on any workstation on the network that meets minimum requirements. • Proctor Caching software is provided by Pearson. • Reduces test delays due to network congestion. • Provides students with a more seamless testing experience. • Required for all FCAT/EOC computer-based testing in Florida. • Proctor Caching Network Diagram

8. Glossary of Terms • TestNav 6.9 (TestNav) • Platform that Florida will use for high-stakes computer-based statewide assessments. • Software application installed either on a file server or on each computer that will be used for testing.

9. Spring 2011 Computer-BasedTest Administration Schedule Any deviation from this schedule requires written approval from the FDOEprior to implementation.

10. Spring 2011 Computer-BasedTest Administration Schedule FCAT Retakes • Districts select one-week testing window • March 30 – April 6, 2011 OR April 11 – 15, 2011 • Mathematics Retake - Untimed • Computer-based test (CBT) ONLY • Paper-based versions will be provided to students with allowable paper-based accommodations. • CBT sessions may be scheduled during the entire one-week testing window selected by the district. • Reading Retake - Untimed • Paper-based or Computer-based (district selected delivery mode by school) • Paper-based: Districts may choose any one day during the selected testing window and all schools must test on that day. • Computer-based: Sessions may be scheduled during the entire one-week testing window selected by the district.

11. Spring 2011 Computer-BasedTest Administration Schedule Grade 10 Mathematics • Computer-based test (CBT) ONLY • A paper-based version will be provided to students with allowable paper-based accommodations and to students in Department of Corrections facilities, excluding DJJ facilities. • One 160-minute session • Scheduled 10-minute break after 80 minutes • Individual breaks, as needed • Mathematics sessions may begin on Day 3 Grade 10 students MAY NOT be tested with Mathematics Retake students (e.g., these students may not be tested at the same time in the same computer lab).

12. What's New What’s New for Spring 2011Computer-Based Testing Practice Tests • Students are required to participate in a practice test at the school using the script provided in the CBT test administration manual. • Practice test is delivered using an ePAT (electronic practice assessment test). • ePAT is available for student to practice on their own. • Accommodated forms will be available in the computer-based platform (e.g., large print, color contrast, zoom, screen reader). • Accessed using TestHear software, which is similar to TestNav 6.9 software but provides accommodations and allows the use of assistive devices. • After participating in a practice test, students can request an FCAT hand-held calculator to use on the day of testing.

13. What's New What’s New for Spring 2011Computer-Based Testing • All RETAKE paper-based materials, regardless of administration week selected, will be picked up on Monday, April 18, 2011. • Ratio of proctors to students required for computer-based testing is one proctor for every 25 students. • Grade 10/Retake FCAT Mathematics Reference sheet is provided in the CBT platform, TestNav 6.9. • Schools may provide hardcopy reference sheets to students. • Hardcopy reference sheets must be single-page, double-sided photocopies of the reference sheet that is in Appendix D of the CBT manual. • Mathematics Work Folder is now called Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folder. • New user role, CBT Test Administrator, has been created in PearsonAccess. • District Assessment Coordinators may create accounts for test administrators for the purpose of resuming computer-based tests during the testing window.

14. Reminders for Spring 2011Computer-Based Testing • Students may not have any electronic or recording devices at their desks, in their pockets, or anywhere they can reach them during testing, even if the devices are turned off or the students do not use them. • If a student is found to be in possession of ANY electronic device(s) during testing, his or her test must be invalidated in order to successfully enforce this policy. • 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. • Carefully read the Test Security Policies and Procedures to ensure that you are following the correct procedures. • District assessment coordinators must require school administrators, school assessment coordinators, test administrators, and proctors to sign an FCAT CBT Administration and Security Agreement. • Security of all test materials, including Student Authorization Tickets, must be maintained before, during, and after test administration. • Schools are required to maintain an accurate Security Log for each testing room.

15. Reminders for Spring 2011Computer-Based Testing • FDOE encourages schools and districts to consider recycling manuals and other non-secure ancillary materials after scores have been reported. • If a student starts a test and leaves school without finishing (for an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete the test. • Practice tests (ePATs) can be used at any time, up to the day before the test. • Forms and materials for CBT can be found at www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS: • Test Irregularities/Security Breaches form • Missing Materials Form • Training Materials • Comment Forms • Administration Record/Security Checklist (for paper-based tests) • Security Log

16. Students to be Tested • The following students participate in Grade 10 FCAT Mathematics: • First time Grade 10 students • District Virtual Instruction Program students • Home Education Program students may participate • McKay Scholarship Program students in PUBLIC schools mustparticipate and in PRIVATE schools may participate • Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship Program INDIVIDUAL students may participate • English Language Learners (ELLs) • Students with Disabilities • All students with disabilities participate in one of the following manners: • FCAT without accommodations • FCAT with accommodations • Florida Alternate Assessment

17. Students to be Tested • The following students participate in the FCAT Reading Retake and/or Mathematics Retake: • Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD students that have not previously taken or passed one or both parts of the FCAT or achieved an ACT or SAT concordant score(s) to meet their graduation requirement, including • District Virtual Instruction Program students • McKay Scholarship Program Public School students • ELLs • Students with Disabilities • Adult high school students who have not yet passed both parts of the FCAT required for graduation with a standard diploma • Certificate of Completion students • Students in the second or third year of the Three-Year Graduation Program

18. Students to be Tested • The following students MAY NOT participate in Retake administrations: • Students who have received a GED diploma • Students enrolled in grade levels below Grade 10 • Home Education Program students • FTC Scholarship Program students • McKay Scholarship Program Private School students

19. Administration Accommodations • Administration Accommodations • Flexible presentation • Flexible responding • Flexible setting • Flexible scheduling • Paper-based AccommodationsMust be documented on the student IEP or Section 504 plans • Regular print • Large print • Braille • One-Item-Per-Page • Reading Passage Booklet • No overage of paper-based materials will be provided for Grade 10/Retake Mathematics. • If additional materials are needed, the district assessment coordinator must place an additional order in PearsonAccess.

20. Administration Accommodations • CBT Accommodations • Accommodated CBT Forms Administered through TestHear(Flexible Presentation must be documented on the student’s IEP or Section 504 plan) • Large Print • 18-point font • Color Contrast • White Text/Black Background • Black Text/Beige Background • Black Text/Light Green Background • Zoom • 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, 2x, 2.25x, 2.5x, 2.75x, 3x, 3.5x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 10x. • Screen Reader • text-to-speech audio presentation • TestHear is a separate computer-based system that runs on • Windows PC workstations • Macintosh workstations that can run Windows and Mac OS 10.5 or later (e.g., via Boot Camp)

21. Materials Needed for Testing • Student Authorization Tickets (secure materials) • Session/Test/Location • Student Name • Date of Birth • Student ID • Student Signature Line • URL • Login ID • Test Code (password) • Students need a Login ID and Test Code (password) for each test session. • Students need a pencil or pen to sign their tickets.

22. Samples (3 types) Of Printed Student Authorization Tickets Detail View/Single Ticket Grid View/6 Tickets List View/3 Tickets

23. Test Code & Test Group Code

24. Materials Needed for Testing • Session Roster can be used to record or verify most of the required administration information.

25. Materials Needed for Testing • Required Administration Information The following information is required: • Students assigned to your room • Student Name and Student ID Number • Attendance Information • P=Present, A=Absent, W=Withdrawn, P/I=Present but Invalidated • Accommodations provided • Codes are in the Spring 2011 Computer-Based Test Accommodations Guide for Grade 10 Mathematics and Reading & Mathematics Retakes • Test Group Code (to identify groups of students tested together) • Grade Level • Signatures of test administrator and school assessment coordinator and dates for when secure materials (e.g., Work Folders, Student Authorization Tickets, Session Rosters, Reading Passage Booklets, Mathematics Reference Sheets) are received and returned

26. Materials Needed for Testing • Test Group Codes • Unique four-digit number • Identifies a group of students tested together • Florida Computer-Based Testing Work Folders • A blank piece of yellow 11x17 paper folded in half that students use to work Mathematics problems • Reading Passage Booklets (Accommodation) • Students are eligible if their IEPs or Section 504 plans include this accommodation • Booklets contain Reading passages but do not contain test items • Students will respond to test items on the computer

27. Materials Needed for Testing • Calculators • Computer-based Mathematics tests have a built-in, four-function calculator (TI-108). • Students may request to use a hand-held FCAT calculator instead of the online TI-108 calculator after participating in a CBT practice test. • Reference Sheets • Computer-based Mathematics tests have a pop-up window that includes the Grade 10/Retake FCAT Mathematics Reference Sheet. • Schools may provide paper copies of reference sheets to students; however, schools must make their own copies.

28. Proctors *It is recommended that a proctor be assigned to a room with 25 or fewer students whenever possible.

29. Missing Materials and Test Irregularities/Security Breaches • Test administrators should report any test irregularities (e.g., power outage, fire alarm) and possible security breaches to the school assessment coordinator immediately. • If a secure document, such as a Student Authorization Ticket, a used Work Folder, a Session Roster, or a Reading Passage Booklet, is lost or a test irregularity or security breach is identified, the school assessment coordinator must contact the district assessment coordinator. • Missing Materials form and Test Irregularities/Security Breaches form can be found online at www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS.

30. DNS Test Invalidation Policies and Procedures • Purpose of test invalidation is to identify when the validity of test results has been compromised. • Test administrators should discuss situations involving possible invalidation with the school assessment coordinator and the situation should be investigated immediately. • A test MUST be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur: • A student has an electronic device during testing. • A student is cheating during testing. • A student is disruptive during testing. Situations involving possession of electronic devices, possible cheating, or disruptive behavior should be investigated and discussed with the school assessment coordinator and site administrator before a final invalidation decision is made.

31. Test Invalidation Policies and Procedures 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 was given an accommodation not allowed on the FCAT. • A student was given an accommodation not on the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL plan. • A student was not provided an allowable accommodation listed on the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL plan. • 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).

32. Security Log • Schools are required to maintain an accurate Security Log for each testing room. • Anyone who enters a room for the purpose of monitoring a test MUST sign the log for that testing room, regardless of how much time he/she spends monitoring a testing room. • A perforated Security Log can be found in Appendix D of the manual. • Blank Security Log can also be found at www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS.

33. Sample of Security Log

34. Practice Test (ePAT) • All students MUST participate in a practice test (approximately 45 minutes) prior to taking the computer-based Grade 10/Retake Mathematics. • Recommend completing at least three weeks prior to administration. • Provide students with URL so they can practice on their own www.FLAssessments.com/ePAT. • About the ePAT • Sample test will prepare students for types of items in the Reading Retake and Grade 10/Retake Mathematics tests. • Familiarizes students with • Mathematics Reference Sheets • Online tools • Process of responding to items on the computer • Practice test items are not intended to replicate the difficulty of the items on the test. • Work Folders and Reading Passage Booklets will not be provided for practice tests. • Instruct students to bring their own scratch paper and pencils/pens.

35. ePAT Online Tools

36. Test Administrator Before, During, and AfterTesting

37. Test AdministratorChecklist – Before Testing • Read the test administration manual. • Read the Test Administration Policies and Procedures and sign the FCAT CBT Administration and Security Agreement. • Establish appropriate setting and remove or cover any unauthorized visual aids. • Prepare necessary forms to collect required administration information. • Prepare Security Log(s) to be used in testing room(s). • Make copies of the Do Not Disturb sign and Electronic Devices sign to post prior to testing. • Receive your test group codes from school assessment coordinator. • Assemble all materials. • Ensure that students understand the electronic devices policy. • Become familiar with accommodations specified on students’ IEPs or Section 504 plans. • Ensure that you are familiar with how to open TestNav to the login screen for each student computer prior to testing.

38. Test AdministratorConduct Practice Test (ePAT) • ALL students MUST complete a practice test to learn how to use the computer-based system. • Even students who participated in a Spring 2010 computer-based test MUST complete a practice test prior to the Spring 2011 administration. • Ensure that the following items have been downloaded to each computer that will be used for the practice test • ePAT Launcher • FCAT Reading and Mathematics Retake Practice Test • Script provided in manual.

39. Test AdministratorPrepare Testing Room • Ensure that all software applications, including Internet browsers, are closed on all student workstations. • Start TestNav and open each student workstation to the student login screen. • Ensure that you have a way to contact the technology coordinator or school coordinator during testing without leaving the room unattended. • Test Sessions have a unique six-digit test code (password) that will be printed on the Student Authorization Tickets and Session Roster. • Test Code (password) is used to access the test. • Test Group Code (4-digits) is used to identify groups of students tested together.

40. Test AdministratorChecklist – During Testing • Maintain your record of required administration information. • Ensure that proctors and anyone who enters a testing room for the purpose of monitoring the test sign the Security Log. • Administer the test according to the directions in the appropriate administration script and read the SAY boxes verbatim to students.

41. Test AdministratorSupervise Test Administration • During testing, ensure that students: • Clear the area around their workstations of all materials except for the following: • Student Authorization Tickets • Pencils or pens • Work Folders, if applicable • Calculators, if applicable • Reference Sheets, if applicable • Reading Passage Booklets, if applicable • Do not have books, notes, extra scratch paper, or electronic devices of any kind (except for FCAT calculators) during testing, even if they do not use them • Do not talk or make any disturbance • Work independently • Test administrators MAY NOT: • Talk with students about test items • Help students with their answers • Have any desktop-viewing programs or similar software that would enable a test administrator to view test items and student responses • Provide students with any information that would allow them to infer the correct answer • Discuss test items or answers with students even after testing has been completed

42. Test AdministratorSupervise Test Administration • If a computer is disconnected from the test: • Contact the technology coordinator to help diagnose any technical issues • Contact the school assessment coordinator to resume student’s test in PearsonAccess If you have a Test Administrator account in PearsonAccess, you will be able to resume the student’s test and assist the student with logging in again.

43. Test AdministratorPearsonAccess – During Testing Resume Students’ Tests • Student exits TestNav (either unintentionally or intentionally) before completing a test. • School Coordinator or Test Administrator must resume the test before student can continue. • On Session Details screen, click the check box next to the name of the student. • Student cannot be resumed if he/she has a Ready, Submitted, or Marked Complete status. • Click Resume Test (resumes the student’s test from the point at which the test was interrupted). • System will upload any test responses that the student entered and that were saved. • Once the connection to the testing server is reestablished and the student is in Resumed-Upload status, the saved responses are transmitted to the testing server and added to the responses already stored there.

44. Test AdministratorChecklist – After Testing • Verify that you have collected all required administration information, including accommodations actually used by each student. • Report any missing materials to your school assessment coordinator. • Verify that Security Logs were completed correctly. • Organize materials and return to your school assessment coordinator. • Complete the CBT Test Administrator Comment Form at www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS.

45. Test AdministratorSteps for Returning Test Materials to School Assessment Coordinator • Notify school assessment coordinator immediately if any of the following are missing: • Student Authorization Tickets • Session Rosters • Work Folders • Reading Passage Booklets • Reference Sheets • Verify that you have collected all required administration information. • Ensure that all accommodations used by each student are included. • Verify that your Security Log has been completed correctly. • Return all materials to school assessment coordinator. • Complete a CBT Test Administrator Comment Form.

46. Test AdministratorComment Form Complete Comment Form • Please provide feedback that will be meaningful to the FDOE and the test contractor. • Go to www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS. • Click the CBT Test Administrator Comment Form and complete the form. THAT WAS

47. School Assessment Coordinator Before, During, and AfterTesting

48. School Assessment CoordinatorChecklist – Before Testing • Read the test administration manual. • Read the Test Administration Policies and Procedures and sign the FCAT CBT Administration and Security Agreement. • Train Test Administrators and Proctors and ensure that they, as well as all school administrators, sign the FCAT CBT Administration and Security Agreement. • Receive test materials from district assessment coordinator; inventory materials within 24 hours of receipt, and report missing materials or request additional materials. • If your school will provide paper reference sheets (Mathematics tests only), ensure an adequate supply is available for all students. • Communicate the process for collecting required administration information to test administrators. • Distribute test group codes to test administrators.

49. School Assessment CoordinatorChecklist – Before Testing • Make arrangements to test any special program students (district virtual instruction programs, Home Education Program, etc.) who may be testing at your school. • Assign proctors, as needed. • Ensure that appropriate test settings are available for all test sessions. • For students who require special accommodations at your school, discuss with test administrators how accommodations will be provided. • Verify student information and create test sessions in PearsonAccess. • Distribute Session Rosters and Student Authorization Tickets on the day of testing. • Complete any Computer-Based Assessments Certification district readiness activities as directed by FDOE.

50. School Assessment CoordinatorComplete District Readiness Activities • Complete Final Phase of Computer-Based Assessments Certification. • All schools who will participate in the FCAT or EOC computer-based assessments this spring must complete the survey in the tool. • Email sent from Chancellor Haithcock on 1/26/2011 includes instructions and reference materials (forwarded to districts by Susie Lee). • Phase III: Guide to the Computer-Based Assessments Certification (FCAT and EOC) Final Certification is also posted to www.FLAssessments.com/CertificationGuide • District-level submission is due three weeks prior to the first day of testing. Districts will establish school survey deadlines.