Test Coordinator Training Fall 2013

Test Coordinator Training Fall 2013 PED Test Coordinator Training SBA-Specific Information

SBA-Specific Information (MP) 1. SBA Test Design and Subtests SBA 2013‒2014 Key Dates (may be updated) 3. SBA 2013‒2014 Test Materials 4. Ordering Materials 5. Receiving Materials 6. Preparing Materials for Return 7. Return Packing Procedures

SBA Test Design Grades 3‒8, H2, H3 Reading and Math all grades Writing grades 3, 5, 8 Science grades 4, 7, H3 only (not H2) 80% MC (1-point) ; 20% OE (2, 3, or 4-point) Same core design as past two years Added CCSS field test questions 4 Forms English/2 Forms Spanish

SBA Subtests and Sessions Test order: Student survey, reading, math, writing or science. ** For HS only, the student survey will appear twice: once before Reading session one and then before Math session one.

SBA 2013‒2014 Key Dates

SBA 2012‒2013 Test Materials English, Spanish, large print, Braille 4 Forms; matching answer documents inserted Grade 3 integrated booklets (questions and answer space together in one booklet) H2 and H3 separate tests MRS, glossaries, rulers Student survey questions integrated in test booklet Answer spaces same as last two years (see handout) CBT is being developed for 2014 and more details will follow

Ordering SBA Materials Only PED-approved DTCs/STCs authorized to order Same ordering password for NMHSCE and SBA Automatic 10% overage shipped per initial order Order only test booklets; all else calculated No need to send PO to MP Save/change orders throughout initial window

Materials Prices

Receiving Test Materials Inventory all materials immediately upon receiving them Packing Slips (materials in each box) Security Checklist or the Local Inventory Tool Store materials securely until the testing window; chain of custody starts with receipt of boxes Report any discrepancies, shortages, or issues to the Measured Progress helpdesk right away Keep the boxes until after materials are returned

Preparing SBA Materials for Return All MC items must be transcribed into AD or they will not be scored! After testing, label any typed responses papers and place papers for an individual student inside the student’s AD. Never staple, glue, or tape papers into an AD.

Sample Typed Response

Student Pre-ID Labels Check Pre-ID Label Rosters; correct STARS/NASIS by end of testing window. Do not use an SBA Pre-ID Label if it contains outdated or incorrect student information. Just tear up and throw away unused Pre-ID Labels. If no label, bubble in all biogrid boxes on cover Critical Step! Accurately labeling answer documents is critical to accurate reporting. Include a quality control step after applying Pre-ID Labels.

Do Not Return These SBA Materials Contaminated materials (blood, vomit, or other bodily output) Call the NM Helpdesk for instructions. Manuals Math Reference Sheets Rulers Spanish Math and Science Glossaries Unused Pre-ID Labels or Pre-ID Label Rosters (shred labels/rosters)

Focus on Returning These SBA Materials All Test Booklets (English, Spanish, LP, Braille)*** All Answer Documents (used and unused) All writing rough draft pages Any student work pages used for accommodations containing student responses to items. *** Do not forget to account for and return unused tests; they are still secure!

Non-Scorable Boxes for SBA Apply Pink Return Label Over White Delivery Label

Packing Scorable Boxes for SBA Apply Blue Return Label Over White Delivery Label

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Test Coordinator Training Fall 2013