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Monitor Training

Monitor Training . 2010 FCAT and SAT-10 Administrations. Purpose of Monitoring. Ensure standardized testing across the district Administer tests in a secure manner Preserve the integrity of the tests Safeguard the validity of the test results for schools and students.

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Monitor Training

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  1. Monitor Training 2010 FCAT and SAT-10 Administrations

  2. Purpose of Monitoring • Ensure standardized testing across the district • Administer tests in a secure manner • Preserve the integrity of the tests • Safeguard the validity of the test results for schools and students

  3. Stanford Achievement Test -Tenth Edition (SAT-10) • What’s new with the SAT-10? • All Grade 1 and Grade 2 students will test • Subtests to be administered: • District -wide: Reading Comprehension and Mathematics: Problem Solving • SAT-10 Untimed

  4. What to Observe • Visual clues should be covered • Adequate space between students • Required materials are available (i.e. test administration manual, writing folders, planning sheets, security log, administration record) • Administration procedures followed

  5. Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) • FCAT Sunshine State Standards (SSS) • Writing • (Grades 4, 8, and 10) • Reading and Mathematics • (Grades 3-10) • Retake Reading and Mathematics • (Grades 10+, 11, and 12) • Science • (Grades 5, 8, and 11)

  6. Spring 2010 FCAT Updates • Spring FCAT Writing • No multiple-choice items for any grade level. • All grade levels will use an unsealed four-page writing folder. • Planning sheets are separate handouts.

  7. Spring 2010 FCAT Updates, cont. • Spring FCAT SSS Reading, Mathematics, and Science • All schools will test Science on week two. • Spring FCAT Retake Reading and Mathematics • Selected schools opted to participate in the Retake computer-based test. • Flexible scheduling within the district’s testing window has been approved by the state for computer-based testing only.

  8. Pre-Monitoring and Test Session Monitoring Schedule *Extended window for the Visually Impaired and Hospital/Homebound Program students only: FCAT Writing is February 9-17, 2010 ; FCAT SSS is March 2-19, 2010; SAT-10 is March 16-22, 2010.

  9. Monitors’ Responsibilities • Role of the Monitor • What should be observed before, during, and after • Test Security • Test Administrator’s Responsibilities • Test Accommodations • Ask for a copy of the training packet(s) used to train school staff (if available)

  10. Monitoring Procedures • Pre-monitoring procedures • Check for proper documentation • All secured materials are accounted for • Limited access to storage room

  11. Monitoring Procedures, cont. • Test Session Monitoring • Randomly select a classroom to observe • Plan to remain in the test session for the full allotted time • Some students are allowed extended time. Be in place when testing begins, then exit unobtrusively after testing is well underway.

  12. Monitoring Procedures, cont. • Monitoring After Scheduled Test Sessions • Observe make-up sessions • Packing of test materials • Limited access to storage room

  13. What To Observe • Preparations for the Assessment • Visual cues must be covered or removed • Sufficient space between students • Student/test administrator ratio (1:30) • Roster of students assigned to the room

  14. What To Observe, cont. • During the Assessment • All testing signs are posted. • Test materials must be handed to students individually. • Documentation of security numbers assigned to students. • A record of attendance is maintained. • Test materials for absent students are kept in a secure area in the room. • Appropriate testing environment. • Sign-in log.

  15. What To Observe, cont. • During the Assessment • The test schedule is followed with the allotted time. • The starting time and ending time is displayed on the board. • Electronic devices are not within arm’s reach. • Script is read verbatim. • Test administrators and proctors actively monitor testing.

  16. What To Observe, cont. • Concluding the Assessment • Test materials are collected individually from students. • Students are not permitted to leave until all materials are collected and verified. • Test materials and documentation are immediately returned to the test chair.

  17. Reporting Irregularities • Any concern regarding a testing irregularity, breach of test security, or problem with secure testing materials must be reported immediately toStudent Assessment and Educational Testing (SAET). • You should NOT “debrief” with school staff.

  18. Monitor Observation Forms • Pre-monitoring Form (FM-6680) • Monitoring Form for Test Sessions (FM-6681) • Supplemental ESE and ELL Monitoring Form (FM-6685) • Test Security Agreement for Test Session Observers

  19. Sample Monitor Assignment

  20. Returning Monitoring Forms • Please submit all completed forms and a copy of the school’s training packet to SAET • via fax to: 305-995-7522 or • via school mail to: 9023 • All forms should be submitted by March 26, 2010.

  21. Contact Information Student Assessment and Educational Testing 305-995-7520 • FCAT Program • Maria C. Bruguera or Mara Ugando • SAT-10 Program • Mayda Cabeza

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