PARCC Assessment

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PARCC Computer-based Testing Administration Training for

Test Administrators

February 11, 2015

Test Schedule

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Grades PBA EOY

3 & 6 March 2-6 April 27-30

4 & 7 March 9-13 May 4-7

5 & 8 March 16-20 May 11-14

Guidelines for Administration Time

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Guidelines for Administration Time

TaskTime to be

Allotted for an Administration

Preparing for testing (includes reading instructions to students and answering questions) 10 minutes

Distributing test material 5 minutes

Unit testing time 60–90 minutes*

Completing end-of-unit activities, including closing units, collecting test materials, and administering a student survey (after EOY only)

5–15 minutes

*Depending on unit and subject—refer to Unit Guidelines and Schedule table in the Test Administrators Manual for each Unit Time.

PBA Testing Times

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PBA Testing Times 3-5

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Test Type Math Unit 1Non-calculator

Math Unit 2Non-Calculator

Literary Analysis RST Narrative

Grade 3 75 75 75 75 60

Grade 4-5 80 70 75 90 60

PBA Testing Times 6-8

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Math Non-Calc & Calculator

Math Calculator Literary Analysis RST Narrative

Grade 6 80 70 75 90 60

Grade 7 80 70 75 90 60

Grade 8 80 70 75 90 60

Algebra I 90 75 75 90 60

EOY Testing Times

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EOY Testing Times Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Math Unit 1

Non-calculatorMath Unit 2

Non-CalculatorELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2

Grade 3-5 75 75 75 N/A

Grade 6

Math Unit 1Non-Calculator

Math Unit 2 Calculator

ELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2

80 75 60 60

Grade 7

Math Unit 1Non-Calc & Calculator

Math Unit 2Calculator

ELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2

80 75 60 60

Grade 8

Math Unit 1Non-Calculator

Math Unit 2 Calculator

ELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2

80 75 60 60Algebra I Math Unit 1

Non-Calc & CalculatorMath Unit 2Calculator

ELA Unit 1 ELA Unit 2

80 75 60 60

Guidelines for Administration Time

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Guidelines for Administration Time (continued)

• Provide all students with the entire amount of Unit Testing Time.

• Once the Unit Testing Time has elapsed, the unit must end.• A student may be allowed an extended time

accommodations only if listed in his or her IEP, 504 Plan, or ESL.

• If students finish early, they must log out of the test and turn in their authorization ticket and scratch paper. At this time, they can sit quietly or read a recreational book (subject matter of recreational book must be unrelated to the content being assessed.)

Testing Security

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Testing Security (Cont)

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Example of Security Breaches Devices

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Example of Security Breaches Test Supervision

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Example of Security Breaches Test Materials

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During Testing: Security Breaches

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Monitoring and Reporting Security Breaches and Testing Irregularities

1. All instances of security breaches and testing irregularities must be reported to the School Test Coordinator, and subsequently, the LEA Test Coordinator, immediately.

2. The Form to Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach must be completed within two school days of the incident.

3. And remember, you should be prepared to provide a written statement of the incident to your School Test Coordinator should a security breach or testing irregularity occur.

Testing Irregularities

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Reporting Security Breaches/Irregularities

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Security Agreement

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During Testing: Safety Threats and Severe Weather

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Safety Threats and Severe WeatherTest Administrators and Proctors must:

1. Note the time of the disruption.2. Secure test materials as specified in your School Security Plan3. Upon return, prepare students for the continuation of the unit.4. Report a Testing Irregularity or Security Breach*.

* Check your state policy in the PARCC Test Coordinator Manual for state-specific procedures for reporting severe weather and safety threats.

Guidelines for Breaks

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•During a unit, a classroom may take one “stand-and-stretch” break of up to three minutes at the discretion of the Test Administrator. Unit time should be adjusted by no more than three minutes.

As a reminder during these breaks for computer-based testing, it is recommended that visual blocks be applied to the student’s computer screen (e.g., turn off the monitor, tape folders to the screen); do not have students use computer functions to exit and resume the test. Students should not talk, use electronic devices such as cell phones, play games, continue to interact with the test, or engage in activities that may violate the validity of the test.

•During a unit, “stand-and-stretch” breaks may be permitted at the discretion of the Test Administrator.

Test Materials

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Grades 3-5 iPads– Most K-6 iPads will be used for testing for the three weeks of

each testing period– The testing device by room sheet explains the specifics– All iPads will be locked down (unusable) during testing hours– iPads must be secured and charging in their regular

rooms each night– We will try to allow use of iPads after testing each day – If locking /charging becomes problematic, we may need

to keep them locked down throughout the three weeks of each testing period

Testing Devices Used

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Grades 6-8 Laptops/Computer Labs/Chromebooks– All 6-8 laptop carts will be used for testing for the three weeks of

testing (moved between GTMS and elementary schools)– The testing device by room sheet explains the specifics– All laptops, computer labs and chromebooks will be locked down

throughout the three weeks of each testing period– Laptops and chromebooks must be secured and

charging in their carts each night– We will not be able to unlock the laptops, computer lab

machines, or chromebooks during the three weeks of each testing period because it can take many reboots to lock machines down

Testing Devices Used

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PearsonAccessnext Training

1. At least one week before Testing:• Attend training to review policies and instructions for test administration.• Sign a Security Agreement.• Prepare to administer accommodated tests, if necessary.• Arrange for school supplied materials.• Participate in the Infrastructure Trial, if applicable.• Administer the computer-based Sample Items and Tutorials.

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Tasks to Complete Before Testing

Test Administrators and Proctors Must Prepare for a Test Administration

2. One Day before Testing:• Ensure you can access PearsonAccessnext.• Prepare the testing environment.

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Tasks to Complete Before Testing (continued)

Test Administrators and Proctors Must Prepare for a Test Administration

Tasks to Complete the Day of Testing

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Test Administrators Activities, the Day of Testing:

1. Receive test materials. 2. Distribute devices and attach keyboards/headphones/mice3. Manage test sessions in PearsonAccessnext

4. Read the appropriate script.5. Distribute test materials to students.6. Help students log in to TestNav.7. Keep time.8. Supervise and monitor test activity.9. Provide breaks, if applicable.10. Report testing Irregularity or security breaches.11. Troubleshoot computer-based testing issues.

Guidance for Troubleshooting Computer-based Testing

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• When a technology disruption affecting a single student occurs, Test Administrators should follow these steps:

‒ Note the time of the disruption.‒ Follow procedures on troubleshooting and support.‒ If issue persist move the student to another testing device.‒ Document the situation in writing.

• When a technology disruption affecting multiple students occurs, Test Administrators should follow these steps:

‒ Pause testing.‒ Note the time of the disruption.‒ Follow procedures on troubleshooting and support.‒ Resume testing.‒ Document the situation in writing.

Tasks to Complete After Testing

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After Testing the PARCC Assessment

1. Collect materials and return to the School Test Coordinator.• Student Testing Tickets• Seal Codes• school-supplied mathematics reference sheets and calculators (if applicable)• used and unused scratch paper

2. Report accommodations usage and missing materials to the School Test Coordinator.

3. Complete a Test Administrator Survey after the EOY final day.

Make-Up Testing

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Make-Up Testing

• Students who are absent, become ill, or who can no longer test because of classroom, school, or technical interruptions during original units, may utilize make-up testing.

• Students are not allowed to return to any portion of the test they have already completed.

• Test security and administration protocols apply.• Units may be taken out of order for make-up testing only.

* Note: all units must be scheduled in sequential order.

Steps to prepare for PARCC Computer-based Tests:• Manage and monitor Test Sessions in PearsonAccessnext

– Start test sessions– Understand the active testing status indicators– Manage test interruptions– Understand how a student should exit a test– Resume student’s test– Completed and Marked Test Complete status– Stop Test Sessions

• Information on how to complete these activities will be found in the PearsonAccessnext Training Module

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PearsonAccessnext

Additional Information

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