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WorkKeys: Putting it All Together
Presented by: Lesa L RohrerFall 2012
+Break-Down: KeyTrain: Program developed to train students for WorkKeys
assessments
WorkKeys: ACT developed assessments to assess work readiness skills in three areas: Locating Information, Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics
National Career Readiness Certificate: a portable, evidence-based credential that measures essential workplace skills and is a reliable predictor of workplace success based on the WorkKeys Assessments
Alaska Career Ready AKCIS: a resource for educators, students, job seekers, employers and parents funded through a partnership between the Alaska Departments of Labor and Education
+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor
+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor
+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor
+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor
+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor
+2012-13 Testing Calendar by Counselor
In this Manual are:•State policies and procedures•Facility Requirements•Staff Requirements•Security Requirements•Preparing for test day•Test Day Activities•Administering the test•Irregularities•Verbal Instructions•After the test•Forms
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Standardized Procedures
This is a standardized test:
All testing staff must read and follow: Test Manual Standardized procedures;
Standard amount of time: 45 minutes for each test Testing must begin at 9:00 am Testing must occur on date
during testing window from 11/05-11/16
No afternoon or evening testing
Standard verbal instructions: must read verbatim and may not add to directions
Standardized testing space: 3 foot minimum
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Selecting Preparing Rooms
Examples: page 3-5 in manual: All students must face the same
direction There must be at least 3 feet of
space between students Must be sufficient aisle space for
staff to get to every seat If round table are used; only one
student may be at each table Room supervisor must be
stationed at the front of the room Instructional posters must be
covered
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Testing Staff: Test
Supervisor
Pages 6-9 in your manual: Test Supervisor responsibilities:
Read the manual Select and train testing staff Reserve rooms Plan seating arrangements Arrange for a phone in the
testing room Ensure that testing begins at
9:00 am Document irregularities Return all required reports,
forms, documents immediately after testing using Bering Air
Train your BACK-UP SUPERVISOR
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Testing Staff:Back-Up Supervisor
Back-Up Supervisor Responsibilities: If the test supervisor cannot serve
his/her role, the back-up supervisor is expected to assume the responsibilities: MUST contact ACT and submit
profile change form: Page 57 MUST select a new back-up
supervisor
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Testing Staff:Room Supervisor
Room Supervisor Responsibilities: Read the manual Direct students to seats Count test booklets Distribute test materials Read verbal instructions verbatim Properly time tests recording the
START, FIVE-MINUTES REMAINING and STOP time in the manual (page 51)
Complete seating diagrams (page 53)
Walk around the room during testing
Collect and account for all test materials
Complete detailed documentation of any irregularities (page 49)
Return all testing materials to the testing supervisor
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Testing Staff: Proctor
Testing Proctor Responsibilities Proctor may be used to assist a
room supervisor if there are fewer than 25 students
Proctor must be used if there are more than 25 students
Proctors are required to read and comply with all policies and procedures in the manual
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Test Security
WorkKeys Materials Security: (pages 10-12)
Testing materials are on the way here and will be shipped to each site next week through Bering Air Shipment will contain:
Test booklets, answer documents and return envelopes
When tests arrive: They must be locked behind two
locks Document “Chain of Custody” If materials are lost or misplaced,
you will not be able to begin testing
Missing or damaged secure materials: IMMEDIATELY phone 1-800-553-6244 ext 2800
After testing, return materials to a locked storage area until they are shipped back to KOTZ
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Test Day Pre-Planning
Preparing for Test Day: (pages 13-14) Review rooms and make sure that
instructional posters are covered Locate calculators for Applied
Math test (simple 4 function) Look over verbal instructions Prepare rosters Organize answer documents Sharpen pencils Remind students that test starts
at 9:00 am Remind students to leave cell
phones at home as they cannot be brought into the testing room
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Test Day: Before the Test
Test Day Activities: (pages 15-19) Room supervisor and proctors arrive 30
minutes early Assign seats to students using sticky notes Review procedures and last minute details Complete the roster (page 45) Complete the State Testing Staff List (page
46)
Complete Test Booklet Count Form (page 49)
Make sure that there are no prohibited items in the testing room Textbooks, foreign language or other
dictionaries, scratch paper or other aids Communication devices (including cell
phones) Computers Recording Devices Highlight pens, colored pens or pencils,
correction fluid/tape Media devices Reading material Food or drink of any kind Tobacco in any form
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Test Day: Administering the Tests
Administering the Tests: (page 20-28) Testing must begin at 9:00 am
(starting after this time may result in cancellation of the scores for the site)
Test Day Schedule: Reading for Information: 45
minutes Applied Mathematics: 45
Minutes 15 minute Break: Break MAY
NOT include lunch (page 22) Locating Information: 45
Minutes Testing times must be recorded
in manual (page 53) Seating diagram (page 55) must
be completed with to reflect test booklet numbers
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Testing Irregularities:
Irregularities: (pages 24-28) Please read these pages carefully! Irregularity report must be filled
out if any irregularities occur (page 51)
There are two types of testing irregularities: Individual Irregularities:
Defective Test Materials Failure to follow directions Irrational Behavior Student who becomes ill Prohibited Behaviors
Group Irregularities: Inclement Weather Disturbances and
distractions Emergency Evacuation Power Failure
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Verbal Instructions
Verbal Instructions for testing begin on page 29 Caution: This is a standardized
test and the instructions must be read verbatim
Take time to read through these before test day
Mark pages with sticky notes so that they are easy to find
Make sure that you mark times in the spaces provided
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Post-Test
Test Supervisor: Account for all testing materials Verify that each answer document
has the test form number on page 3 Make copies of completed test
administration documentation for your school files
Prepare testing materials for shipping In the ORANGE ink envelope:
Answer documents for processing Supervisors report form
In the BLACK ink envelope: Test admin forms Voided answer documents with
attached irregularity report Test roster Testing Time Verification Testing Staff List Seating Diagram
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Returning Test Materials:
Testing materials must be shipped back to the DO via Bering Air immediately after testing
UPS will be picking up testing materials here on November 23rd
Please follow packing directions pages 40-44 in your manual for packing directions:
When testing materials are sent from your site, please E-mail me at [email protected]
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Useful Testing resources:
http://careerready.alaska.gov/educators.html
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/assessment/workkeys.html
Testing administration issues: Call ACT at 1-800-553-6244 ext
2800 E-mail: [email protected] Program issues: Krista Jacoby at
907-465-6410 or e-mail [email protected]