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Elementary/Middle School AIMS Pre-Test Workshop Spring 2012

Elementary/Middle School AIMS Pre-Test Workshop Spring 2012. Critical Dates. AIMS Test Delivery to Warehouse Mar. 19 - 22 AIMS Test Delivery to Sites Mar. 27 -29 Short Order Window Closes Apr. 2 4:00 AIMS Science 4 th and 8 th Apr. 16

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Elementary/Middle School AIMS Pre-Test Workshop Spring 2012

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  1. Elementary/Middle School AIMS Pre-Test Workshop Spring 2012

  2. Critical Dates • AIMS Test Delivery to Warehouse Mar. 19 - 22 • AIMS Test Delivery to Sites Mar. 27 -29 • Short Order Window Closes Apr. 2 4:00 • AIMS Science 4th and 8th Apr. 16 • AIMS Writing 5th, 6th, & 7th Apr. 16 • AIMS Reading/Math Part 1 Apr. 17 • AIMS Reading/Math Part 2 Apr. 18 • AIMS Reading/Math Part 3 Apr. 19 • Stanford 10 (any 2 or 3 days) Apr. 17 - 19 • No Early Out Wednesday Apr. 18 • Make-up Window Ends Apr. 27 • AIMS Check-In (Call for Appt.) Apr. 24 - 30

  3. AIMS 3-8 • Students in Grades 3-8 are expected to test in all content areas as determined by grade TCM p6

  4. Stanford 10 – Grade 2 Any two or three days from April 17 - 19 Schools can test over 3 days if they choose

  5. Test Administration Schedules • All AIMS tests and Stanford 10 tests are untimed • Students must be allowed to finish testing even if the scheduled time for the test has elapsed • Be sure to have a back-up plan for where student will go who need more time to finish • Follow ‘Test Administration Directions’ for stretch breaks and significant breaks

  6. Not Enrolled Students • AIMS testing must be made available upon request for: • Home school students • Private school students • If non-enrolled students test, you must fill in the bubble on the back of answer document for ‘non enrolled’ (box G)

  7. Test Coordinators’ Responsibilities

  8. Responsibilities Site Test Coordinators • Are responsible for AIMS and Stanford 10 testing their school • Serve as the liaison between District Test Coordinator and the school for all AIMS and Stanford 10 testing issues

  9. Responsibilities • Read the Test Coordinator’s Manual and the Test Administration Directions. • Have Security Agreements Signed • Train Test Administrators and Test Proctors.

  10. Responsibilities • Inventory test materials upon receipt • Monitor testing activities • Package materials for return

  11. Barcode Labels

  12. AIMS 3-8 • Pre-ID Labels • Pre-ID Labels will be produced for all students in grades 3-8 based on SAIS enrollment data. • Data will be extracted from SAIS on February 2. • Schools without SAIS enrollment data will not get Pre-ID labels.

  13. For Incorrect Labeling • DO NOT attempt to remove the label • NEVER EVER black out the label INSTEAD: • Cover the incorrect pre-ID label with a blank white label. Then hand bubble the correct student information on the back of the answer document

  14. If a Label is Blacked Out Warning: When test materials are returned to warehouse, be prepared to fill out the demographic grid for any labels that are discovered to be blacked out

  15. Test Security

  16. Test Security Agreement • Test Coordinators are responsible for establishing and enforcing test security procedures at their sites • Any breach of test security must be reported immediately to District Test Coordinator, Cindy Hurley

  17. Test Security • Test Administrators and Test Proctors must be employees of the school • Test Administrators and Test Proctors must be trained by the Test Coordinator in all correct test administration and test security procedures for Spring 2012 test administration

  18. Test Security • Test Administrators and Test Proctors must sign a copy of the Spring 2012 AIMS/Stanford 10 Test Security Agreement and adhere to test security procedures • Signed Test Security Agreements must be kept for 6 years at each school site – only give Cindy the Principal Security Agreement when return materials

  19. Delivery of TEST Materials

  20. Delivery of Materials April Testing AIMS Writing, Reading , Math Science Stanford 10 March 19 – 22 to District March 27 – 29 to Sites

  21. Receiving Test Materials Verify all boxes were received Box 1 of X

  22. Receiving Test Materials • Keep all boxes for return shipping • White boxes will be used for School Test Coordinator’s Kits which consists of Test Coordinator Manual and Labels • Brown boxes will be used for test materials • Each box of the shipment will be hand-numbered 2 7 of 7 6 3 4 1 of 7 5

  23. Inventorying Test Materials • First Open Box 1 (White Box) • Pearson School Packing List is on top • Look at the total number of tests and answer documents listed for each content area, make sure it will cover your needs • If you are short materials, email Cindy number you still need ….deadline is April 2, 4:00 PM

  24. Inventorying Test Materials • Next Open All Brown Boxes - Verify that quantities in boxes match the Pearson School Packing List - Document discrepancies on packing list - Tip: Only open cellophane wrapped materials as needed – if don’t need, don’t open them up

  25. Inventorying Test Materials • Maintain an accurate inventory of all materials and some kind of check-in and check-out system • Test books and answer documents are to be stored in a secure location at all times – not in classrooms overnight

  26. Test Administrator and Proctor Preparation of Test Room

  27. Preparation of Test Room • Test rooms should be prepared prior to day of testing • Help student performance by providing • Good lighting • Good ventilation • Freedom from distractions and interruptions

  28. Preparation of Test Room • Student seating should be arranged so that: • Students cannot easily see the answer documents of others • Test administrators and proctors can walk by each student. • Desks and tables should be cleared of backpacks and unnecessary materials

  29. Preparation of Test Room • Materials that can be posted in testing room • AIMS Mathematics Reference Sheets • AIMS Science Reference Sheet • Holistic Rubric Based on 6 Traits Official Scoring Guide • All other visual aids that could assist students while testing must be removed or covered completely

  30. Preparation of Test Room • Authorized resources: • Dictionaries and thesauri must be available for the prompt section of the AIMS Writing tests • These resources are not permitted during any other testing session

  31. Test Administrator and Proctor Test Administration

  32. Test Administration • AIMS and Stanford 10 are standardized tests. • Test Administrators should be given the Test Administration Directions or Directions for Administering at least one day prior to testing • Test Administrators must follow the directions and read the script exactly as stated in the Test Administration Directions or in the Directions for Administering

  33. During Testing • Students should be allowed to work at their own pace • Monitoring should consist of: • Supervising the room at all times during testing • Answering student questions that pertain to clarification of test directions • Checking that students are progressing through test

  34. During Testing • Students may not have access to any electronic devices including computers, calculators, cell phones, iPad, Kindles, etc. • This is the #1 issue with testing…students must keep electronics in backpack away from their seats or on teacher’s desk!

  35. During Testing Shhhh! • Disruptive students and students suspected of cheating • Stop disruptive behavior or suspected cheating • Allow student to continue to test • Student may be moved to a different location so that others may continue to test undisturbed • Student may be subject to disciplinary procedures after completion of testing • Document as many details as possible and report to School/District Test Coordinator

  36. Restroom Break Students may be allowed to go to the restroom, if necessary, during testing • Only one student may leave at a time • Collect student’s test materials before the student leaves the room and give back upon student’s return

  37. Leaving SchoolDuring Testing • Students who leave school during testingAIMS 3-8 and Stanford 10 • Student will not be permitted to finish that testing session when he/she returns to school • Student may participate in other testing sessions that were not started upon returning to school

  38. As Students Finish Testing • Students close test book and answer document • Place answer document on top of test book • Raise hand • Test Administrator will collect the test materials • Once test materials have been collected student can read or do classwork silently • No electronic devices are allowed

  39. End of Testing Session • Most students should have enough time to finish the test during the allotted testing session • Students who need additional time must be allowed to finish testing • Test Administrators will follow directions established by Test Coordinator • A testing session must be completed within the school day and can not be carried over to a make-up date.

  40. End of Testing Session • Account for all test books and answer documents at the end of each testing session • Missing test books and answer documents must be accounted for prior to dismissing any students • Double check that labels match student written name • Double check that if there is a label on the front that there is no gridded name or SAIS on the back

  41. End of Testing Session • Inspect each test book and answer document • Student name on front of test book and answer document • Test books and answer documents in separate stacks • All marks on scorable materials in No. 2 pencil

  42. End of Testing Session • Pre-ID label is affixed or demographic data is bubbled----NOT BOTH • Form code is bubbled on answer document • Complete accommodation bubbles in section K if standard accommodations were used

  43. End of Testing Session • Inspect test materials using the checklist on page 57 of the TAD

  44. End of Testing Session • All test materials must be returned to test coordinator at the end of the testing session. • No test materials may be left in a testing room overnight. Return AIMS Here

  45. Testing Incidents • Testing incidents that should be given to Cindy for review would include, but are not limited to: • Possible cheating • Inappropriate accommodations • Administration errors

  46. Only fill out an incident report if Cindy determines you need to - she will send it to you Via email.

  47. Test Administrator and Proctor Accommodations October 25 AIMS HS Writing Signin/Signout Sheet Student SigninSignout Name

  48. Accommodations All Test Administrators must read and be familiar with: Testing Accommodations: Guidelines for School Year 2011-2012

  49. Universal Test Administration Conditions • State assessments are to be administered in a standardized way. • Guidance and scripted directions in the Test Administration Directions will assure a standardized test administration.

  50. Standard Accommodations • Standard accommodations available to: • Students with certain injuries • English Language Learners • FEP Year 1 and Year 2 students • Students with an IEP or 504 plan

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