COMPASS

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ACT Compass Testing

OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/20131ACT Compass Administration Training SeriesOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Introduction to COMPASS Administering COMPASS Creating ReportsIndividual Student ReportIndividual Student Report-Older Than 90 DaysCustomized List ReportEditing Student InformationAdditional Resources

KDE has developed an online training system for administrators. This training is the first in a series of trainings. The series will include, Introduction to COMPASS Workstation SetupTest AdministrationEditing Student InformationCreating Reports

2Topics Covered in this SessionOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Overview of TestingPurpose and GoalsBenchmarksEligible StudentsCollege and Career ReadinessInterventions and AccommodationsSecurityDetails of Content Tests

3ACT Compass State TestingOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Computer-AdaptiveUntimedNOT a Mandatory AssessmentSeniors May Test TWICE

COMPASS is a computer-adaptive UNTIMED assessment program that helps educators evaluate students' skill levels, place them in appropriate courses, and connect them to the support services they may need to achieve academic success.

COMPASS also has College Readiness Benchmarks in Reading, Writing and Mathematics that correlates to the ACT.

It is not a state mandated assessment. There is no legislation that requires COMPASS. It is an opportunity for Seniors who have not met CPE benchmarks in:Writing Skills (English), Mathematics, Reading.

4ACT Compass College PlacementOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Course PlacementNOT College AdmissionsCOMPASS will not replace ACT as an admissions examExamples in Final COMPASS Guide Updated in September

Kentucky post-secondary institutions use COMPASS as a college placement exam. COMPASS is NOT a college admission test. Kentucky colleges and universities will not use COMPASS scores for replacement of the ACT to admit a student into their institutions. The COMPASS computer-adaptive college placement test helps colleges evaluate incoming students' skill level in Reading, Writing Skills (English) and Mathematics and place students in the appropriate level college course.Students may retake the ACT to meet the admissions requirements at individual colleges/universities. The students composite on the ACT qualifies them for college admission, not the COMPASS exam.

Please refer to page 3 of the Final COMPASS Guide Updated in September for student examples of when students would retake the ACT or use the COMPASS scores.

5Overview of ProgramOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Opportunity for Seniors who have not met CPEs ACT benchmarks in:Writing Skills (English)-18Mathematics-19Reading-20Seniors may test TWICE

6GoalsOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Opportunity for students to demonstrate readiness in particular subject areasMore students college/career readyLess remediation courses at post-secondaryPublic colleges and universities will accept as placementOpportunity for schoolsWill be included in the College and Career Readiness Rate

7ACT Compass BenchmarksOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013

In March 2011 the Council on Postsecondary Education met with the Kentucky Public Colleges and Universities to determine one Cut Point or Score that is acceptable by all of the institutions for each COMPASS test. Private institutions may have their own benchmarks.

The above Cut Points were set by KDE but will be revised to reflect CPEs Cut Point when it becomes available.8Postsecondary AccessOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013KCTCSUniversity of PikevilleWestern Kentucky UniversityEastern Kentucky UniversityKentucky State UniversityMorehead State UniversityMurray State UniversityUniversity of LouisvilleUniversity of KentuckyNorthern Kentucky University

These Postsecondary institutions have direct access to student scores

MOAs were signed by all these institutions to accept the COMPASS administration given at the local school district for placement.Each institution, including local KCTCS campuses, have representatives who have access to the scores. The MOA outlines that staff could only access students scores who had shown interest in the institution.

KDE has names of the individuals who have access to students scores. If your students have trouble at the local campus with their representatives cannot access scores, you may email DACinfo@education.ky.gov for assistance. 9ACT Compass Testing OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Internet Based-no restrictionsUpload students at testing

Open annually August 1-June 15

10College Ready Status FileElectronic File by School on Secure SiteCover SheetCollege ReadyNOT College ReadyUnknownAvailable each Fall

OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/201311College and Career Readiness RateOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013College Ready Status FileNational and state ACT data PRIOR to Senior YearCOMPASS and KYOTEIncludes Alternate Assessment StudentsLimitationsFile was based on seniors enrolled in the school this fall.Schools will have most up-to-date information during senior year. College and Career Readiness RateNational and state ACT data throughout to June

12College/Career Readiness Rate (continued)Based on graduates or completers with G-Codes in Infinite Campus, including early graduates, (i.e. Excellence for All pilot)Includes best score from all ACT State and National Administrations in KentuckyData reviewed by schools and districts prior to fall report OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013

Schools and districts are expected to help graduates or completers, which are all students with G-Codes, achieve College and Career Readiness. This expectation shows up in the accountability system in the College and Career Readiness Rate (C-C-R).

Multiple ways to demonstrate college readiness include the A-C-T (state or national), or the COMPASS and KYOTE placement exams. It is to the students benefit to take the state A-C-T administration since the A-C-T is the test used for college admission.

Note: K-D-E receives a file with Kentucky student data from Kentucky national administrations to include in the C-C-R-R.

Opportunities to Demonstrate ReadinessSchools provide opportunities for their graduates to demonstrate readinessThe assigned grade level shall determine the state tests to administer. 703 KAR 5:240 ACT Junior yearCOMPASS or KYOTE Senior yearCareer Measures Throughout high schoolCareer academic (ASVAB or WorkKeys)Career technical (KOSSA or Industry certificates)OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013

It is the schools responsibility to provide opportunities for their graduates to demonstrate readiness. Students who miss the A-C-T during their junior year (and have not met readiness on a national test) are given the opportunity to take the COMPASS or KYOTE in their Senior year. Career measures can be attained throughout students high school career.

14Link to InterventionOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Seniors may take each eligible assessment twice.Steps:Fall-Receive College Ready Status fileStudents receive interventionFirst COMPASS administrationStudents who did not met benchmarks completed an additional interventionSecond COMPASS administration

15InterventionsOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Elements of a Research-Based InterventionRefer to DAC Guide

Flexible Scheduling Ideas for InterventionsVariety of OpportunitiesNo mandate from KDE

16Intervention Provided Prior to Second Test AdministrationOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Additional Quality Intervention Provided Prior to Second Test AdministrationBased on Individual Students NeedsMust be a minimum of five (5) instructional days between first and second administration

17AccommodationsOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013All accommodations will be local, according to Individualized Education Plan, or 504 Plan.No Large Print, Braille or Special FormsAll test and non-test portions may be completed with the use of projectors.

Note:Computer adaptive test, not every student will have the same questions.

Accommodations are approved locally. There is not a formal application process like the ACT.

Students testing with a reader must be tested in a one-on-one environment.18Required TrainingOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Administration Code of Ethics Inclusions of Special Populations COMPASS Administration Training Series

All testing staff must be trained in Administration Code of Ethics, Inclusions of Special Populations, and the Test Administration Training Series prior to test administration.

19Required DocumentationOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Documentation of training (i.e., sign-in sheets, time, location, content)Collections of signature sheets from Administration Code and Appropriate Practices forms

Seating Charts are required to be maintained for all state test administrations

20Test Security ProtocolsOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013LocallyFollow test administration guidelinesAppropriate spacing between workstationsObserve students during testingKDEContinuing with having an investigative unit within KDE to deal with inappropriate test allegations.

21Heightened Security ProtocolsOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Students may test only TWICEOffenders of this ruleFirst OffenseWritten Warning to DACSecond OffenseTesting System Turned Off for SchoolAppropriate Practice/Use Form Completed and returned to KDE before system reactivatedThird OffenseTesting allegationRemoval of individual(s) from COMPASS system

22Staff MembersDuring Site CreationSite AdministratorTechnical AdministratorDistrict Assessment Coordinator (DAC)ProctorLost passwords must be obtained from ACT Technical SupportACT Technical Support(800) 645-1992Option 2 (COMPASS Technical Support)

OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013The Proctor account will be used to proctor or administer tests. This staff ID has limited access and should be shared with all persons administering COMPASS. If the password is compromised, please reset the password or contact ACT Technical Support for assistance.

The Proctor ID is tied to the Site Administrator e-mail address.23KDE COMPASS Training - September 2011ACT WebsiteOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013http://www.act.org/compass/index.htmlOpen to Public

24Administration Site OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013The test administration sitehttp://compass.act.org/eCompass/index.jspSecureChange passwordsPrint reportsSearch

25COMPASS Test LauncherOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Icon on Student WorkstationAdministrator LoginStudent access tests

Technology staff would install the appropriate application.

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Setting the Right Course for College Success

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COMPASS /ESL Internet Version

ACT SERVERHigh School Workstations

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29Mathematics Placement MeasuresOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013**Pre-Algebra**AlgebraCollege AlgebraGeometryTrigonometry

Note: Adaptive by itemAverage testing time 5-20 minutes

Pre-Algebra is used by KCTCS for placement into remediation courses.Algebra is used by KCTCS and 4-year institutions for placement into college-credit bearing courses.KDE will use the Algebra scores for College and Career Readiness Rates.30

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31Calculator Permitted Mathematics TestsOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Calculator permitted mathematics testingStudents can bring personal calculators:four functionGraphicsscientific

ORan on-screen MS Windows calculator

32On-Screen CalculatorsOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013

Scientific Calculator4-Function Calculator

The calculators are available only in the Mathematics assessment.33KDE COMPASS Training - September 2011

OAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/201334Writing Skills Placement MeasuresOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Usage/MechanicsRhetorical SkillsRelates to ACT English BenchmarkNote: Adaptive by passage

Average testing time 30-45 minutes

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37Reading Placement MeasuresOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013ComprehensionVocabulary in ContextAverage testing time 20-30 minutes

Note: Adaptive by passage

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39Next StepsOAA:DSR:js:pp: : 10/7/2013Introduction to COMPASS Administering COMPASS Creating ReportsIndividual Student ReportIndividual Student Report-Older Than 90 DaysCustomized List ReportEditing Student InformationAdditional Resources

40KDEGeneral Program Information (OAA)Jennifer Stafford Pam Powers (502) 564-4394Intervention InformationApril Pieper (NGL)(502) 564-2106ACTTechnical Support(800) 645-1992Option 2COMPASS Technical Support

Available 24 x 7

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