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PARCC Field Test Preparation for Test Administrators/Teachers

PARCC Field Test Preparation for Test Administrators/Teachers. Test Administrator Manuals (TAMs) www.parcc.pearson.com/support (Under “Manuals and Documents”) . References for Today’s Webinar. Preparing for Test Day PARCC Terminology Roles and Responsibilities

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PARCC Field Test Preparation for Test Administrators/Teachers

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  1. PARCC Field Test Preparation for Test Administrators/Teachers

  2. Test Administrator Manuals (TAMs) www.parcc.pearson.com/support (Under “Manuals and Documents”) References for Today’s Webinar

  3. Preparing for Test Day PARCC Terminology Roles and Responsibilities Before/During/After Testing Reminders FAQs Support Q&A *This presentation will be posted online at: www.ride.ri.gov/PARCC Overview

  4. PARCC Acronyms

  5. Test Administrator Primary Responsibilities Complete necessary training Understand all test administration protocols Prepare and distribute testing materials Ensure appropriate implementation and documentation of testing accommodations, when applicable Read scripts as written and keep accurate time Actively supervise students at all times Maintain security and ensure collection of test materials Roles & Responsibilities

  6. Test Administrator’s Goals Remember the Following Goals • Make the testing experience as pleasant as possible for students and encourage them to do their best • Minimize distractions for students • Adhere to the testing times • Protect the security of the PARCC Field Test • Keep in mind the purpose of the PARCC Field Test

  7. What to Expect • There may be a few minor glitches during the Field Test • PARCC will learn from any issues that arise and apply that knowledge toward the development of the fully operational tests that students will take in spring 2015. • The Field Test is one of many steps in the effort to plan and develop accommodations for students with disabilities and English language learners. • PARCC is testing the tests therefore results for students, schools or districts will not be released.

  8. PARCC Field Test Schedule Reminder: Students taking the Science NECAP in grades 4 and 8 and 11 will not participate in the Field Test EOY component.

  9. Field Test Schedule Guidelines for Testing Time Total Field Test Administration Time = Session Time + Additional Time Example: Grade 3 ELA/Literacy Refer to pp. 4-8in the CBT/PBT TAM

  10. Got a question? Need help? • Refer to your copy of the Test Administrator Manual. • If you still have questions or need clarification after reading the Test Administrator Manual, or if you need additional test materials, contact your test coordinator. • If your test coordinator has questions about test materials or administration procedures, the test coordinator should call PARCC Support at 1-888-493-9888, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. or send an email to PARCC@support.pearson.com • If your test coordinator has a question about a particular testing situation, test security, or a policy, the test coordinator should contact RIDE: PARCC@ride.ri.gov

  11. Before Testing

  12. PREPARE FOR FIELD TEST ADMINISTRATION Review PARCC Field Test Manuals Complete training (including applicable online modules at https://parcc.tms.pearson.com/ ) Sign the Security Agreement Prepare students Prepare the testing environment Prepare to administer testing accommodations (if applicable) Obtain test materials Before Testing

  13. To Prepare Students: Administer TestNav Tutorial ( ) is available at: http://epat-parcc.testnav.com/client/index.html#tests Sample Items ( ) are available at: http://practice.parcc.testnav.com/# Inform students about prohibited materials Encourage students to do their best Before Testing: Preparing Students Refer to pp. 19-20, 32in the CBT TAM; p.14-16, 28 in PBT TAM

  14. To Prepare the Testing Environment : Cover or remove prohibited materials from the testing room It is not necessary to cover or remove calendars, posters displaying the alphabet or consonant blends, or posters displaying the Pledge of Allegiance Before Testing: Testing Environment Refer to pp. 15-17 22in the CBT TAM; pp. 12, 14-16, 19-20 in the PBT TAM

  15. Test Accommodations Plan to administer applicable testing accommodations Check that all necessary materials are available For CBT, check that all equipment are in good and working condition Before Testing: Accommodations Refer to pp. 20-21in the CBT TAM; p. 19 in the PBT TAM

  16. Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and-accommodations-manual Accommodations Manual

  17. Before Testing: Test Materials Needed Refer to pp. 9-10, 14-15, 22, 28 in the CBT TAM; pp. 12, 14-16, 19-20 in the PBT TAM

  18. During Testing

  19. ADMINISTER THE PARCC FIELD TEST Log in to PearsonAccess to make CBT test available Read the appropriate scripts in TAM* Distribute materials to students Keep time Supervise test administration Maintain test security (Optional) provide breaks *RIDE strongly recommends that you read through scripts in TAM, especially for computer-based testing, prior to first day of testing. During Testing

  20. The PARCC PearsonAccess website may be accessed at http://PARCC.Pearson.com PearsonAccess

  21. Starting a CBT Test Session

  22. 2) Read the Appropriate Script Read word-for-word all text that is boxed and printed in bold type and preceded by the word “Say” Use professional judgment For CBT, assist students with log-in errors During Testing Refer to pp. 22, 25-119in the CBT TAM; pp. 20, 23-143 in the PBT TAM

  23. 3) Distribute Materials Distribute the appropriate test materials when instructed to do so Instruct students to print their names on the following: Scratch paper Test booklets Answer documents (for grades 4 – high school) During Testing Refer to p. 23 in the CBT TAM; p. 21 in the PBT TAM

  24. 4) Keep Time Keep accurate time For CBT, TestNav will not “lock” a student out when time is complete Refer to Appendix E in either TAM for RIDE’s policies on what students can or cannot do when they’ve completed testing During Testing:Testing Time Refer to p. 23in the CBT TAM; p.21 in PBT TAM

  25. During Testing:Testing Time (continued) Refer to pp. 4-8in the CBT/PBT TAM Guidelines for Testing Time • If all students have completed testing at the end of the “Session Time,” the session may end • Once the Total Field Test Administration Time has been reached, the test session must end • A student may be allowed extended time accommodations only if listed in his or her IEP or 504 Plan (or EL Plan, if required) • Refer to Appendix E in either TAM for RI’s policies on what students can do after testing.

  26. 5) Supervise Test Administration Be an active proctor Redirect a student’s attention to the test without coaching or assisting the student in any way Clarify general directions, but do not clarify vocabulary words, phrases, and terminology used in test items Dismiss students for misconduct During Testing Refer to pp. 17, 20, 23in the CBT TAM; pp. 16, 18-19, 21 in the PBT TAM

  27. 6) Maintain Test Security Adhere to your school’s Test Security Protocols Chain-of-custody documentation plan Breaches of test security Testing irregularities Report breaches of test security and testing irregularities immediately Refer to Section 2.13 in either TAM for your state-specific policy During Testing Refer to pp. 9-13, 23in the CBT TAM; pp. 9-12, 16-17, 21 in the PBT TAM

  28. 7) Provide Breaks (Optional) Monitor students during breaks Individual restroom breaks Classroom break of up to three minutes Ensure that students do not communicate, do not access cell phones or the internet, and are not able to see content on other students’ test materials During Testing Refer to pp. 5-6, 24in the CBT TAM; pp. 5, 22 in the PBT TAM

  29. After Testing

  30. After administering the PARCC Field Test: Return materials to Test Coordinator Complete Test Administrator Survey After Testing

  31. 1) Return Materials to the School Test Coordinator Collect and return the following materials For CBT, Test Administrator Manual, Student Authorization Tickets, printed seal codes, all scratch paper, and headphones and calculators (if applicable) For PBT, Test Administrator Manual, test booklets, answers documents, vendor-supplied rulers, protractors and mathematics reference sheets, and all scratch paper Notify the School Test Coordinator immediately about any missing test materials After Testing:Returning Materials Refer to p. 120 in the CBT TAM; p. 144 in the PBT TAM

  32. 2) Complete Test Administrator Survey Access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3ZJSXH3 Information from the survey will be used to inform future PARCC testing efforts After Testing:Completing Survey Refer to p. 120 in the CBT TAM; p. 144 in the PBT TAM

  33. FAQs

  34. If all students have completed testing at the end of initial Session Time, can the test session end? Yes What if all students complete testing before the end of initial Session Time – can the test session end then? No What if all students complete testing in the middle of Additional Time Allowed – can the test session end then? Yes (refer to Appendix E in either TAM) Frequently Asked Questions

  35. What are the procedures for severe weather or safety threats? Refer to Section 2.13 in either TAM For CBT, what happens if the power or Internet go out during the test? Refer to Section 2.13 in either TAM; prior to testing, consult the TestNav 8 User Guide For PBT, will my students use test booklets or answer documents? Grade 3 – answers in test booklets; Grades 4 through high school – answers in separate answer documents Frequently Asked Questions

  36. What is a test session? What is Proctor Caching? For CBT, does a student have to use the same computer to complete each session of the assessment? Can Test Administrators assist students with navigating the tools and functionalities of the computer-based delivery platform? Frequently Asked Questions

  37. For CBT, what will happen if the system crashes? Will student data be lost? For CBT, what happens if a teacher clicks “STOP” accidently to stop a test before all students complete the assessment? For CBT, what happens if students taking the computer-based test miss a day of testing? How do they make-up the test? Do they use their original seal codes? Frequently Asked Questions

  38. PearsonAccess Demo: Manage Session

  39. For more FAQs, go online to: http://www.parcconline.org/field-test-faqs Frequently Asked Questions

  40. Spring 2014 Field Test Additional Support

  41. http://www.pearsonaccess.com

  42. Support

  43. Manuals and Training Modules Go to: http://www.pearsonaccess.com/ and select “PARCC” from the pull-down menu.

  44. Training Module Access Go to https://parcc.tms.pearson.com (you can get here by clicking on “training modules” link under “Related Links” on PearsonAccess site). Once here, just enter your email address to access modules.

  45. Available Modules • “Test Administration” modules that are available include: • Training for Test Administrators, Volume 1 – Computer-Based Testing • Training for Test Administrators, Volume 2 – Paper-Based Testing • Accessibility Features and Accommodations with Computer-Based Testing

  46. Other Online Resources PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations: www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and-accommodations-manual PARCC Field Test FAQs: www.ride.ri.gov/PARCC-field-test-FAQs PARCC Field Test Resources: www.ride.ri.gov/PARCC-field-test PARCC Field Test “Top 10”: www.ride.ri.gov/PARCC-field-test-top-10 PARCC General Information: www.ride.ri.gov/PARCC PARCC Manuals: www.ride.ri.gov/PARCC-field-test-manuals PARCC Online Modules: www.ride.ri.gov/PARCC-field-test-modules PARCC Technology: www.ride.ri.gov/PARCC-technology Pearson TestNav Support & Resources: http://PARCC.pearson.com

  47. PARCC Support Online Support and Resources: http://PARCC.Pearson.com/Support Call Toll Free: 1-888-493-9888 (7:00 am – 9:00 pm EST, Mon. –Fri.) Email: PARCC@support.pearson.com Contact PARCC Support for assistance with: • navigating PearsonAccess • navigating the Training Center • managing student data • setting up test sessions • managing user IDs and passwords • accessing resources • setting up proctor caching • submitting additional orders • shipment inquiries • TestNav

  48. RIDE Contact Information

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