Monitor Training

1. MonitorTraining 2016 SAT-10; FSA; FCAT 2.0; and EOC Assessments

2. 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

3. Spring 2016 Monitoring Schedule See Test Administration Schedule for specific dates/subjects for each grade level. *Computer-based assessments only: FSA ELA Writing Grades 8-10; FSA ELA Reading Grades 4-10; FSA Mathematics Grades 5-8; FSA ELA Retake (Grades 10+ - AD; 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.

4. Stanford Achievement Test - Tenth Edition (SAT-10) • All Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students will test • Subtests to be administered: • SAT-10 Untimed

5. 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:

6. Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) ELA Writing • FSA English/Language Arts Writing (Grades 4-10) • Grades 4-7 are PBT • Grades 8-10 are CBT* • One 120 minute session • *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

7. Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) ELA Reading • FSA English/Language Arts (Grades 3-10) • Grades 3 is PBT • Grades 4-10 are CBT* • Grades 3-5: Two 80 minute sessions over 2 days • Grades 6-8: Two 85 minute sessions over 2 days • Grades 9-10: Two 90 minute sessions over 2 days • *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

8. Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) Mathematics • 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 • Session 1 on day 1 and Sessions 2 and 3 on day 2 • *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

9. Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) ELA Retake • FSA English/Language Arts Retake Writing (CBT)* • Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD • One 120 minute session • FSA English/Language Arts Retake Reading (CBT)* • Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD • Two 90-minute sessions over 2 days • Any student who has not completed the ELA Retake Writing or ELA Retake Reading Session by the end of the allotted time may continue working; however, each session may last no longer than half the length of a typical school day. • *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

10. Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) Retake • FCAT 2.0 Retake Reading (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. • *Paper-based versions are available for students with documented accommodations only.

11. 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 in 1 day • Note: Packages of secure materials with security numbers may be opened five (5) days before testing, but NO EARLIER.

12. End-of-Course Assessments FSA EOC (CBT) NGSSS EOC (CBT) Algebra 1, Geometry, and 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 Retake, Biology 1, Civics, and 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.

13. 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)

14. Monitoring Procedures • Pre-monitoring Procedures • Check for proper documentation • Test Materials Chain of Custody • Administration Record/Security Checklist • Seating Charts • Packages of secure materials with security numbers may be opened five (5) days before testing, but NO EARLIER. • All secured materials are accounted for • Limited access to storage room

15. 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.

16. Monitoring Procedures, cont. • Monitoring After Scheduled Test Sessions • Observe make-up sessions • Packing of test materials • Limited access to storage room

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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/Writing 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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)

24. Sample Monitoring Assignment *Computer-based assessments only: FSA ELA Writing Grades 8-10; FSA ELA Reading Grades 4-10; FSA Mathematics Grades 5-8; FSA ELA Retake (Grades 10+ - AD; 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. .

25. Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680)

26. Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681)

27. Monitoring Form for CBT Test Sessions (FM-7469)

28. Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form (FM-6685)

29. 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 tobbetancourt@dadeschools.net • All forms should be submitted by June10, 2016.