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SBAC Technology Services. Phil Robert & Pat. 2014-15 Timeline. California TAC 2014 only. California Testing in 2014
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SBAC Technology Services Phil Robert & Pat
California TAC 2014 only • California Testing in 2014 • California local educational agency (LEA) testing coordinators can use this Web site to find helpful information, instructions, training, forms, and external links for the 2014 test administration. • LEAs are administering two majority types of tests in 2014: • Computer-based Smarter Balanced Field Tests (SBAC): English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics—grades 3–8 and 11 (some schools will also test grades 9 and 10) • Paper-based tests: California Standards Tests (CSTs) for Science—grades 5, 8, and 10 • California Modified Assessment (CMA) for Science—grades 5, 8, and 10 who meet the eligibility requirements to take this instead of a CST for Science • California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) for Science—grades 5, 8, and 10 who meet the CAPA requirements • CAPA for ELA and Mathematics—grades 2–11 who meet the CAPA requirements • CSTs for students in grade 11 participating in the Early Assessment Program • Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS) for Reading/Language Arts—grades 2–11 (voluntary)
SBAC Browser available downloads NOTE: On Mac computers, the SBAC browser can be found in one of 4 ways: Spotlight – type SBAC Apple logo – Recent items Finder – find Dock / desktop
Login screen for student: As a site lab tech, you may be asked to help a student log in with the information the teacher gives out (First name & State SSID) A session ID is generated just before the test starts and is good for the duration of the test unless the student takes a 20+ minute leave / break / lunch. If a break longer than 20 minutes occurs, student will have to log in with a NEW session ID that the teacher must generate.
Technical issues: • SBAC browser will not open if any other application is open prior to logging in or during the test. • This includes updates for Adobe, Java, Microsoft, Apple, or any other pop ups. • You will need to read the browser error message(s) and close the application in order to gain access to the test. • Headphone volume should be at maximum on the device and control volume level on the headset. • iPad keyboard is required for iPad use.
TA / Teacher / TIDE login Only the TA / Teacher / Test proctor has access to student test assignment, student login & access code generation – this access is strictly controlled by Student Assessment or ETS (855) 833-1969.
SBAC contact info • Teacher login & access code issues: Site Test Coordinator or Test Administrator Trainer or ETS • Browser issues: SBAC CalTAC (800) 955-2954 • Slow network / speed SBAC Technical should be contacted. • Testing environment is down or unavailable. (The California portal will display a chart showing all anticipated “downtimes” for the system. If the downtime is during a prescheduled time, it is not necessary to contact CalTAC.) • User accounts are not available or users are not able to administer tests. • Student(s) are not registered or student demographic information is incorrect or missing. • Brian Huff – 626 854 8554 • Technology Services Tech: x8545 • Mac issues: Robert & Pat • Blandford: Amy • iPads: Jose
SBAC Resources • Rowland Wiki – SBAC Student Assessment: http://www.rowlandblogs.org/groups/studentdata/ • SBAC Field test Administration PDF: http://sbac.portal.airast.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/CAASPP-Field-Test-Administration-Manual.pdf • Technical Manual SBAC -PDF: http://sbac.portal.airast.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/SmarterBalanced_TechnicalSpecificationsManual4.pdf