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End of Course (EOC). BAC Training 2012 - 2013. When students are tested. Policy Change : Students are tested at the completion of ALL coursework. No longer calculate if 55% . This timeline was created by ACT and has NO flexibility! . Resources/Manuals.
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End of Course (EOC) BAC Training 2012 - 2013
When students are tested • Policy Change: Students are tested at the completion of ALL coursework. • No longer calculate if 55%
Resources/Manuals http://www.act.org/stateservices/kentucky/
Resources Login Here http://www.act.org/qualitycore/index.html
Resources New BACs MUST watch these videos.
Resources Located below the videos are PDF Resources.
Preparation – Student Count Form • BACs will receive a student count form for each EOC window. • This form will be emailed to you 10 weeks prior to the EOC testing window. • If you THINK a student may test include them in your count.
Accommodated Testing Paper Only Paper and Computer Extended Time Paraphrasing Manipulatives Prompting/Cueing Behavior Modification Interpreter (sign language) Dictionaries/Thesauri • R = Reader • A = Audio • B = Braille • LP = Large Print • Scribe
Receiving/Storing Materials • Shipment will be identified with course and school name • Check shipment contents • Content Boxes • Test Booklets • Miscellaneous Boxes • Two Answer Folders (MC1/MC2 and CR) • Pre-ID Labels • Reference Sheets--Algebra II • Test Supervisor’s Manual (MC), Room Supervisor’s Manual (one per 25 students (MC)), and Constructed Response Supervisor’s Manual • School Header • Group Header • Box 1 Contains Packing List Discrepancies—Call the Testing Unit at 485-3388
Prohibited Materials Computer Pencil/Paper Scratch paper Notes Foreign language or English dictionary Allowed Scratch work is to be done in the test booklet. Calculators • Notes • Foreign language or English dictionary • Allowed • Scratch Paper-Please collect and destroy securely. • Calculators • Reference Sheets (Algebra II)
Preparation-User Accounts • Creation of new teacher accounts • BACs can add teachers as needed • Inactivation of teacher accounts • BACs should inactivate teachers no longer associated with their school • Duplicate student accounts • KDE is cleaning up student accounts
Create and Upload Students • KDE will extract from Infinite Campus (IC) students enrolled in IC at the high school level within each district. • Fall—Data pull from IC Aug. 15 in Vantage October 1 • Spring—Data pull from IC Dec. 15 in Vantage February 1 • ACT will create student accounts at the appropriate school. • Student grade levels will reflect current status in IC. Accounts for students enrolled after this date will need to be created by the school. • 2012 High School Graduates will remain in the Vantage system for one year so that BACs may access reports
Student Transfer Form • Use this form if a student is not visible on Quality Core. • If the student has been in any KY high school we may be able to transfer them to your location in Quality Core. • If they cannot be transferred we will contact you so that you can add them to Quality Core. • If the student is new to KY schools you should add them to Quality Core.
Rosters • BACs Responsible for creating rosters : • 3 Options for naming • Name by school, course, per teacher and period • i.e. Eastern, Algebra II, Greer, period 5 • Name by school, course, per teacher • i.e. EASTERN, Algebra II, Greer • Name by school, course • i.e. CCHS, Algebra II • Note: Separate class roster for extended time for computer based (specific timing).
Rosters • BACs: • Finalize Class Rosters • Verify all students to be tested are on roster • REMOVE (during test window) students who do not test • No roster in SDRR at this time • Print or save electronic copy to use as a reference for accountability in SDRR at the end of school year(very important for Data Review)
Exemption Types • Medical Exemption choice requires more detailed information, including Date of Diagnosis and Hospitalization. More detailed descriptions are needed for approval. • Extraordinary Circumstance (Other Exemption) choice has open field to enter information. • For both types of exemptions, see the associated Medical Exemption and Extraordinary Circumstance forms on the JCPS Testing Unit web site. • Procedure Change: SDRR will be open for exemption applications in October and remain open throughout the school year.
Irregularities • A disturbance or distraction occurs that could affect one or more students’ scores. • A student becomes ill and discontinues testing. • A student questions or challenges a test item. • A student uses unauthorized testing aids. • Complete a Testing Irregularity Report (Test Supervisor’s and Room Supervisor’s Manuals) • CONTACT JENNIFER ABOUT VOIDS
Pre-ID Labels • Arrive in Miscellaneous Box(s) • One per student answer folder • MC1/MC2 • CR • Errors on label • Do not edit • Make corrections online within class roster • No Label • Add new students online