Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)

1. Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) Screencast Training 2013-14 PERT

2. Validating Screencast Training • Test Security Agreement • All test chairpersons must complete and fax the Test Security Agreement form attached to Briefing # 15146 no later than Friday, January 24, 2014. • Online test units will be released once the security forms are submitted to our office at 305-995-7522

3. PERT Updates • Amendment to Rule 6A-10.0315, Florida Administrative Code (FAC) • Effective October 22, 2013, new college ready cut scores for PERT and ACT (Briefing # 14743)

4. PERT Updates Continued… • Developmental Education Exemptions (Florida College System) • Exemption provisions in Senate Bill 1720 effective Spring 2014 • Full implementation in Miami Dade College in the Fall of 2014. • Must earn a Florida standard high school diploma or • Serve as an active duty member of any branch of the U.S. Armed Service.

5. Who is Eligible to Take the PERT • Eligible 11th Grade Students • Required to test are current 11th grade students who scored: • Level 2 or 3 on the grade 10 FCAT Reading 2.0 and/or • Level 2, 3 or 4 on the Algebra I End of Course (EOC) Exam • Principals will be emailed a roster of the targeted group during the week of January 27th, 2014. • Other Students who may Test: • Seniors who are currently enrolled in a college readiness course. • Students who may be eligible for the Dual Enrollment program • (New) Students who are attempting to satisfy the Algebra I EOC assessment portion for graduation requirements by obtaining a score of 97 on the PERT math.

6. The PERT Testing Window • 11th Grade Target Group • February 2014 • 12th Grade Students • At the end of the course (May-June 2014) • All testing must be completed by Thursday, June 5, 2014.

7. Subtests to Administer

8. PERT Accommodations • Who is eligible? ESE students with current IEPs Section 504 students ELL students • Special Formats: Paper version Large print paper version with large print answer document Braille Reminder: A separate test administration manual is available for the administration of the special forms as the administration and return of these materials varies.

9. Retesting PERT Policy • Students may retake a PERT subtest. • Documentation that alternative remediation has occurred since prior attempt or the student has taken one of the five “developmental education requirement” courses. • At least six weeks must elapse between PERT administrations. • This policy includes students testing for dual enrollment State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315

11. Uploading New Student Information • Adding New Students • To add new students, provide the required information via email to McCann collegesuccess@mccanntesting.comSubmit the student list using the Excel template from the next slide.  The file must be encrypted with a password in a follow-up email to preserve student confidentiality. • The following information must be provided to add a new student: • Institution (Miami-Dade, Florida) • Site (School name and location) • Name (first, middle initial, last) • Student’s Florida ID • Date of Birth • Gender • Ethnicity

12. Ethnicity Codes

13. PERT New Student Template

14. Sample Parent Letters • Sample parent letters in 3 languages are available from the FLDOE and posted on the Test Chairperson link of our website • The letters notify parents of the following: • Electronic Devices are prohibited • Academic Honesty is expected • Students will be required to read the Privacy Policy online prior to testing

15. Training Test Administrators • Test security agreements must be signed by all trained test administrators and maintained at the school for your records • Only certified teachers may administer a PERT test and additional proctors are strongly encouraged in labs with more than 25 students • Seating charts must be maintained for all testing rooms. • Forms: • Security Log PERT Testingpg. 15 of the PERT Paper and Pencil Test Administration Manual To be used by personnel assigned to monitor the room for ANY length of time. • Student Sign-in Sheet pg. 16 of the PERT Paper and Pencil Test Administration Manual To be used by students to sign-in when they are administered a test.

16. Training Test Administrators Continued… • Required Materials and Reminders • Scratch paper for math subtest • Access keys • PERT Security Log • Student Sign-in Sheets • Nohand held calculators may be provided

17. Setting Up Computers • Student workstation set up in ‘Kiosk’ mode • Procedures are provided in the ARDA website at: http://oada.dadeschools.net/TestChairInfo/PERTM-DCPSBasicConfiguration.pdf • M-DCPS microsystem technicians will set up • Charter schools must ensure proper set up

18. Branching Profiles

19. PERT Access Keys • Access keys are required for the student to launch each test or a combination of tests • Provided by the district • Given to student by the test administrator • Sets of Access Keys • Initial access keys • Retake access • Please contact Student Assessment and Educational Testing at 305-995-7520 if you need assistance with obtaining the access keys

20. Student Tickets • Procedures for printing student tickets • Print student lists found in the Site Administrator Tab “Administer Tests” • Select “Student Login” • “Search” and “Select All” to create a full list of all students to be tested. • At the bottom of the page, select export option “Excel” • Group designations of students for separate testing sessions may be done at the school site using the downloaded excel file. • Create tickets using the Avery Wizard software for labels or any other software. Avery Wizard may be downloaded at: http://www.avery.com/avery/en_us/Templates-&-Software/Software/Avery-Wizard-for-Microsoft-Office.htm • Grade level • Added to local background questions for students to answer.

21. Student Tickets Continued… • Tickets can be printed on a label template by selecting the ticket size your wish to create. • Print on standard paper • Cut to size • Reminder: Test Administrator must verify tickets against student school photo ID when distributing if they do not know the students in the test session they are overseeing.

22. Student Login Credentials • Student login credentials must be placed in ‘Active’ Status • All login credentials should be ‘Deactivated’ anytimeother than during a testing session. • Student Tickets must be collected at the end of each testing session.

23. Student Transfers • Student Transfer Button and Batch Student Transfer: • Located by clicking the User Tab

24. Student Transfers Continued… • Student Transfer: • To be used to transfer students from one district to another • Search for the student by entering the required information below

25. Transfer of Student Within the District

26. Transfer of Student Within the District Continued…

27. Invalidations • Document the invalidation at your school site • Email Student Assessment and Educational Testing on the nature of the invalidation (mcabeza@dadeschools.net). • Complete the PERT Report for Test Irregularities/Security Breaches/Invalidations found on the test chairperson website and email it to mcabeza@dadeschools.net.

28. Running Reports • Standard Reports • Individual Score Report • Score Roster • Custom Reports • Test Units Reports • Units Usage Report • Units History Report

29. PERT Resources • The following resources are available on the Test Chairperson website: • PERT Test Security Form • College Success Florida P.E.R.T Test Administration Guide • Revised Paper-Pencil Test Administration Manual • Parent Letters • Handout on the student transfer function

30. Contact Information • For assistance, please contact: Ms. Mayda Cabeza, Director I mcabeza@dadeschools.net Assessment, Research and Data Analysis 305-995-7520 McCann Help Desk Email: collegesuccess@mccanntesting.com 877-614-6105 College Success Website: https://college/measuredsuccess.com