2015 SAT-10; FSA; FCAT/FCAT 2.0; and EOC Assessments

Purpose of Monitoring

Ensure standardized testing across the district

Administer tests in a secure manner Preserve the integrity of the tests Safeguard the validity of the test results for

schools and students

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Pre-Monitoring and Test Session Monitoring Schedule

Assessment Program Pre-MonitoringTest Session

Monitoring

FSA ELA Writing*Grades 4 - 7:

February 26 or 27Grades 4-11: March 2 – 13

FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics Retake* and

NGSSS EOC Algebra 1 EOC Retake*

N/A

FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics Retake (Grades 10+ - Adult) and

NGSSS EOC Algebra 1 EOC Retake (Grades 7 -12):March 16 – April 2

No Testing: March 20 (Teacher Planning); March 23-27 (Spring Break)

FSA ELA and Mathematics*and

FCAT 2.0 Science

Grades 3 – 4 ELA and Mathematics:March 11-13

Grades 3 – 4 FSA ELA and Mathematics:March 16 – April 7

No Testing: March 20 (Teacher Planning); March 23-27 (Spring Break)

N/AGrades 5 – 11 ELA and Mathematics:

April 13 – May 8

N/A

Grades 5 and 8 FCAT 2.0 Science:April 13 – May 8

SAT-10 Kindergarten: Sentence Reading and Mathematics

Grades 1 and 2: Reading Comprehension andMathematics: Problem Solving

Grades K-2: April 9 or 10

K-2: April 13 – 17

FSA EOC Assessments* N/A Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2: April 20- May 15

NGSSS EOC Assessments*

N/A

Biology 1, Civics, and US History:

April 20 – May 22

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*Computer-based assessments only: FSA ELA Writing Grades 8-11; FSA ELA Grades 5-11; FSA Mathematics Grades 5-8; FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Retake and NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake; FSA EOC (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2), and NGSSS EOC (Biology 1, Civics, US History) Assessments.

See Test Administration Schedule for specific dates/subjects for each grade level.

Stanford Achievement Test - Tenth Edition (SAT-10)

All Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 students will test • Subtests to be administered:

SAT-10 Untimed4

Monday, April 13

Tuesday, April 14

Wednesday, April 15

Thursday, April 16

Friday April 17

Sentence Reading:

Kindergarten

Reading Comprehension: Grade 1 and 2

Mathematics: Kindergarten

Mathematics Problem Solving:

Grade 1 and 2

Make up Testing Make up Testing Make up Testing

Administering the SAT-10

Sentence Reading (K): Partially dictated to students Reading Comprehension (1 and 2): Students must work independently.

Mathematics (K) and Mathematics: Problem Solving (1 and 2): • Questions will be dictated to students

District paper rulers should be provided as follows:

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Kindergarten

Sentence Reading: As a markerMathematics: As a marker

Grade 1 Reading Comprehension: As a markerMathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve problems

Grade 2 Reading Comprehension: As a markerMathematics: Problem Solving: Required to solve problems

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) ELA Writing

• FSA English/Language Arts Writing (Grades 4-11) Grades 4-7 are PBT Grades 8-11 are CBT*

One 90 minute sessiono Students may be allowed to continue

working an additional 30 minutes, if needed.

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*Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) ELA and Mathematics• FSA English/Language Arts (Grades 3-11)

Grades 3 and 4 are PBT Grades 5-11 are CBT* Grades 3-5: Two 80 minute sessions over 2 days Grades 6-8: Two 85 minute sessions over 2 days Grades 9-11: Two 90 minute sessions over 2 days

• FSA Mathematics (Grades 3-8) Grades 3 and 4 are PBT Grades 5 – 8 are CBT* Grades 3-5: Two 80 minute sessions, over two days Grades 6-8: Three 60 minute sessions, over two days

(Sessions 1 and 2 on day 1 and Session 3 on day 2; OR Session 1 on day 1 and sessions 2 and 3 on day 2)

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Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0)

Retake• FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Retake Reading and Mathematics

(CBT*) Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD Reading Retake: Two sessions, over 2 days. Students may have up to half the length of a typical school

day to complete the test each day. Mathematics Retake: One session. Students may have up to the length of a typical school day

to complete the test but must complete the test in one day.

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*Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0)

Science• FCAT 2.0 Science (Grades 5 and 8)

Grade 5: Two 80 minute sessions over 2 days Grade 8: Two 80 minute sessions over 1 day

• Note: Packages of secure materials with security numbers may be opened five (5) days before testing, but NO EARLIER.

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End-of-Course AssessmentsFSA EOC (CBT) NGSSS EOC (CBT)

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2

FSA EOCs are administered in two 90 minute sessions over 2 days

Any student not finished by the end of each 90-minute session may continue working through half the length of a typical school day.

Algebra 1 RetakeBiology 1 Civics US History NGSSS EOCs are administered in one

160-minute session with a 10 minute break after the first 80 minutes.

Students may be dismissed after the first 80 minutes during the10 minute break, as they complete the test. Any student not finished by the

end of the 160 minutes may continue working. Testing must be completed within the same school day.

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Monitors’ Responsibilities Role of the Monitor What should be observed before, during,

and after testing?• Test Security • Test Administrators’ Responsibilities• Test Accommodations

Ask for a copy of the training packet(s) used to train school staff (if available)

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Monitoring Procedures Pre-monitoring Procedures

• Check for proper documentation Test Materials Chain of Custody District Level Certification Form (if applicable) Administration Record/Security Checklist Seating Charts

• All secured materials are accounted for• Limited access to storage room

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Monitoring Procedures, cont. Test Session Monitoring

• Randomly select a classroom to observe

• Plan to remain in the test session for the full allotted time Some students are

allowed extended time.

Be in place when testing begins, then exit unobtrusively after testing is well underway.

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Monitoring Procedures, cont. Monitoring After Scheduled Test Sessions

• Observe make-up sessions• Packing of test materials• Limited access to storage room

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What To Observe: Preparations Preparations for the Assessment

• Visual cues must be covered or removed• Signs are posted (e.g., Do Not Disturb, Session

Number, Electronic Devices) • Sufficient space between students• Student/test administrator ratio

Paper-based test (1:30) Computer-based test (1:25)

• Roster of students assigned to the room

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What To Observe: Paper-Based Testing

During the Assessment (paper-based test)• All testing signs are posted• Test materials must be handed to students individually• Documentation of security numbers assigned to

students• A record of attendance is maintained• Test materials for absent students are kept in a secure

area in the room• Appropriate testing environment is maintained

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What To Observe: Computer-Based Testing (CBT)

During the Assessment (computer-based testing)• Visual-barriers are installed• Sufficient work space for CBT Worksheets, CBT Work

Folders, and Reading Passage Booklets• Student Tickets, Seal Codes, and test materials must be

handed to students individually• A record of attendance is maintained• Tickets and test materials for absent students are kept in a

secure area in the room• Appropriate testing environment is maintained

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What To Observe: General During the Assessment

• The test schedule is followed with the allotted time• The starting and ending times are displayed on the board• Electronic devices are not within arm’s reach• Security Logs are maintained at all times.• Appropriate test administration manual is being

used for the test being administered Script is read verbatim

• Test administrators and proctors actively monitor testing

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What To Observe: Conclusion Concluding the Assessment

• Test materials are collected individually from students• Students are not permitted to leave until all materials are

collected and verified• Test materials and documentation are immediately

returned to the school assessment coordinator

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Reporting Irregularities

Any concern regarding a testing irregularity, breach of test security, or problem with secure testing materials must be reported immediately to Student Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET) at 305-995-7520.

You should NOT “debrief” with school staff.

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Monitor Observation Forms

Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680) Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681) Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions

(FM-7469) Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form

(FM-6685) Test Security Agreement for Test Session

Observers (Attachment A)

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Sample Monitoring Assignment

Date Assessment Program School Assignment

February 26 or 27 FSA ELA Writing- (Gr 4)

Pre-monitoring

Banyan Elementary 3060 SW 85 Avenue

Miami, FL 33155

March 2 – 13 FSA ELA Writing* (Gr 4-11)

Test Session N/A

March 16 – April 2FCAT 2.0 Retake Reading* or NGSSS EOC Algebra 1 Retake* (Gr 10+ - AD)

Test SessionNo Testing: March 20 (Teacher Planning); March 23-27 (Spring Break)

N/A

March 12 or 13FSA ELA and Mathematics- (Gr 3 & 4)

Pre-monitoringN/A

March 16 – April 7FSA ELA and Mathematics- Grades 3 & 4

Test SessionNo Testing: March 20 (Teacher Planning); March 23-27 (Spring Break)

N/A

April 9 or 10 SAT-10 (Gr K- 2)Pre- Monitoring

N/A

April 13 – 17SAT-10 (Gr K- 2)

Test Session N/A

April 13 – May 8FSA ELA* (Gr 5-11) or FSA Mathematics* (Gr 5-8) or FCAT 2.0 Science (Gr 5 & 8)

Test Session

Brownsville Middle4899 NW 24TH AVENUE

MIAMI, FL 33142

April 20 – May 15FSA EOC* (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)

Test Session Or

Barbara Goleman Senior14100 NW 89th AvenueMiami Lakes, FL 33018

April 20- May 22 NGSSS EOC* (Biology 1, Civics, US History)

Test Session

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*Computer-based assessments only: FSA ELA Writing Grades 8-11; FSA ELA Grades 5-11; FSA Mathematics Grades 5-8; FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Retake and NGSSS Algebra 1 EOC Retake; FSA EOC (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2), and NGSSS EOC (Biology 1, Civics, US History) Assessments.

Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680)

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Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681)

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Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions (FM-7469)

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Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form (FM-6685)

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Returning Monitoring Forms

Please submit all completed forms and a copy of the school’s training packet (if available) to SAET:• via fax to: 305-995-7522,• via school mail to: 9023, or• via email to bbetancourt@dadeschools.net

All forms should be submitted by June 5, 2015.

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Contact InformationStudent Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET)

305-995-7520

FSA, FCAT 2.0, and EOC Assessments Maria C. Bruguera or Mara Ugando

SAT-10 AssessmentMayda Cabeza

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