End-of-Grade Reading & Mathematics Grades 3–8 Science Grades 5 & 8 2014

1. End-of-Grade Reading & MathematicsGrades 3–8Science Grades 5 & 82014

2. Agenda • EOGs Grades 3-8 • EXTEND2 Grades 3-8 • Paper/pencil • Online • NC Final Exams • CTE Exams • EOCs

3. Grades 3-8 School Testing Schedule Day 6 June 9 Grade 3 ELA Retest Read to Achieve retest Day 6 June 16

4. Materials Pickup and Return Schedule EOG

5. Test Administrators (Local requirement) Test administrators must by certified staff. Teachers Social workers Counselors Retired teachers Teacher assistants who are certified teachers

6. Eligibility EOGs p. 1 Eligible Students – General EOG All students in membership at grades 3-8 (according to PS), including students who have been retained at grades 3-8, are expected to participate with or without accommodations in the standard administration of the end-of-grade assessments in English Language Arts/Reading and Mathematics. All students in membership at grades 5 and 8 (according to PS), including students who have been retained at grades 5 and 8, are expected to participate with or without accommodations in the standard administration of the end-of-grade assessment in Science.

7. EOG Eligible Students- Exceptions p. 2 • Exceptions include: • Students participating in the NCEXTEND1 • Students participating in the NCEXTEND2 English Language Arts/Reading, NCEXTEND2 Mathematics and/or NCEXTEND2 Science assessments • LEP students scoring below Level 4.0 Expanding on the W-APT are not required to participate in the English Language Arts/Reading assessment, but are required to participate in Mathematics and Science assessments • Direct LEP Teacher to print a report from ELLevations (LEP database) • Students deemed medically fragile because of a significant medical emergency and/or condition

8. Schedule: EOG p. 2 • For year-long courses, EOGs must be administered the last 10 school days. • EOG tests should be administered as early in the school day as the school schedule permits. • All students at the same grade level within a school must be administered the appropriate EOG at the same time on the same day. • Students who are provided the Scheduled Extended Time accommodation may not begin the test administration sooner than the school’s schedule for the regular test administration. • Multiple Testing Sessions must begin on the same day as the general test administration but may continue beyond the school’s schedule for the regular test administration if the IEP or Section 504 Plan designates the sessions are to stretch across multiple days. • Testing grade levels in two subjects (e.g., Mathematics and Science) on the same day is prohibited in our school system. • Students at different grade levels cannot be administered tests in the same classroom.

9. Administration Time pages 3-4 After est. time, give students a 3-minute break every 60 minutes. Maximum time does not include time for breaks or general instructions.

10. Maximum Testing Time Allowed p. 4 • Students who complete the test during the scheduled time must NOT be allowed to remain in the room with students who require the maximum time. • Move the students who have completed the test, OR • Move the students who need additional time. • In rare cases in which students must leave testing area for lunch • Test administrator (TA) must notify students 5 minutes in advance. • TA must paper clip test booklet so students cannot go back after the break.

11. Types of Assessment Items p. 5 • The English Language Arts/Reading and Science assessments include all multiple-choice items. • The Mathematics assessments include multiple-choice and gridded-response items. • Mathematics gridded-response items are found at grades 5 – 8 • Gridded response are on the calculator inactive part of the test. • All assessments contain field items that do not count toward or against a student’s score.

12. Before Test Day pp. 6-9 • Prepare for training. • Distribute Assessment Guide (AG) PRIOR to training • Test administrators must read thoroughly before attending school-based training • Read and Study the Testing Code of Ethics (Appendix E). • Follow Security Procedures. • No part of test or AG may be reproduced. • Properly manage materials. • Test administrators who provide read-aloud accommodations must NOT divulge contents of test.

13. Roving Proctors p. 9 • Roving proctors are NOT permitted in NHCS for EOG testing.

14. Before Test Day pp. 10-12 • Prepare Testing Environment. • Cover bulletin boards and instructional displays. • A Testing: Do Not Disturb sign must be displayed. • Prepare students for testing. • Gridded response for math (Grades 5-8) • http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing • Released test forms • http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/released forms • Prohibited items • Electronic devices • Cell phones • Textbooks (HOWEVER, students are allowed to bring novel or other nontextbook to read after testing is complete)

15. Before Test Day pp. 12-15 • Monitor students during the assessment. • Do not indicate answers to students. • Asking students to look at question again • Making facial expressions • Pointing to correct answers • Misadministrations • Misalignment during testing (pages 14-15) • In the least disruptive manner TA should notify the student that the responses are misaligned. • In rare cases, it may be appropriate for the TA to direct student to begin circling the correct answers in the test booklet and correct the rest of the assessment after testing in a secure group setting (3 or more people) • In some cases it may be appropriate to end the testing session and report an irregularity.

16. Before Test Day pp. 15-17 • Student emergencies and restroom breaks • One student at a time • TA and proctor must remain in room. • Secure test materials. • Note the time. • Accommodations • LEP/EC/504 • Must be documented in PLAN • Must be routinely used • Test administrators MUST be trained on testing accommodations prior to testing session

17. Before Test Day pp. 17-19 • Students with Transitory Impairments • An impairment with a duration of six months or less • Complete Transitory Impairment form and FAX to Testing Office • Complete the Review of Accommodations forms for LEP/IEP/504 Plans. • EC Accommodations: GoalviewState Testing Accommodations report • LEP Accommodations: EllevationsState Testing Accommodations report • Report testing violations. • Answer sheets will be precoded • Students are not allowed to code their names, student ID, etc.

18. Procedures for Students Completing Assessment Before Scheduled Time is Over p. 20 • Collect all student materials. • Student may read a novel or other NON-textbook. • Students may put their heads down on their desks. • If ALL students have completed the assessment before the end of the scheduled time, the test administrator may end the testing session early. • Read the words in the section, Read to Announce the End of the Testing Session. • Do not dismiss until instructed to do so by test coordinator or principal.

19. Paper Clip Student Test Booklets p.21 • Test administrator must paper clip the student’s test booklet before the student begins the calculator active section on the mathematics assessment. • Test administrator must paper clip for lunch breaks for students who have multiple test sessions.

20. Checklist to Complete Before Test Day pp. 21-22 • Attend training • Read Testing Code of Ethics • Study security procedures • Prepare testing room • Inform students of items that are prohibited • Review what you can and cannot do to assist students • Know procedures for misalignment, emergencies, restroom breaks, irregularities, paper clipping testlets.

21. Test Materials p. 23 EOG: Reading, Math, and Science NCDPI graph paper (math only) calculators (math only) Paper clips a supply of the NCDPI periodic tables (grade 8 science only) Secure gridded response samples for MIB Optional: highlighters and color acetate overlays • Assessment Guide • test books • answer sheets • general purpose header sheets • bags for repackaging • No. 2 pencils • blank paper • accurate timing device

22. Calculators for Mathp. 24 and APPENDIX D Students should use the calculator with which they are most familiar. Grades 3–5: Four-function calculator with memory key Grades 6–8: Any four-function calculator with a square root function, yx and (pi) and algebraic logic https://docs.google.com/a/nhcs.net/forms/d/18nVcN9T_gKL9bw8AwmrZJbHzKjO7N9viAmXxXt9PKlM/viewform

23. Follow a Uniform Process for Test Administration pp. 25-26 • Testing: Do Not Disturb sign • Quiet, well-lighted room • Instructional materials removed • Clear desks. • Test administrator must be present at all times. • Read directions as written (may repeat). • No cell phones • Monitor accommodations. • Students may read a novel/non-text when complete.

24. OTISS – System for Reporting Test Irregularities Account set up (NC ID) Approval procedure Training/manual TC responsibilities TC submits irregularity Submit student (s) name, ID number and test form.

25. After Testing pp. 61-64 • Clear calculator memory • Test administrator should record students used accommodations on the Review of Accommodations form. • Return all testing materials • Code student answer sheets

26. Code Answer Sheets pp. 62-64 The Test Administrator or Principal’s Designee must complete after tests are complete, if applicable. Question 1 - Code for 504 Plan or Transitory Impairment. Question 2 - Mark all provided accommodations. Special approved accommodations through the Notice of Accommodations process should be coded. (NCDPI-Approved bubble) Question 2 – Science (Grades 5 and 8) Complete for any accommodation provided (504/IEP/LEP/Transitory) Plan

27. Code Answer Sheets pp. 65-68 No PREDICTED score or PREDICTED achievement level this year!!!

28. Header Sheet pp.68-70 • Code and return as a cover sheet for each class. • Complete sections 1-7, 9 • Answer Key Codes EOG R & M Science

29. After Testing pp. 71-73 • Review answer sheets • Must be done in a secure setting (3 or more people) • Transcriptions • One individual transcribes the student’s responses. • One individual verifies the transcription. • One individual observes the process. • All 3 sign the outside cover of the test book. • Separate the Marks in Book books when you return them to the Testing Department. • Return all materials to Testing Department • Graph paper, scrap paper, testlets assessment guides • File Review of Accommodations forms with student PLANS.