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Broward County Public Schools Benchmark Assessment Test (BAT)

Broward County Public Schools Benchmark Assessment Test (BAT). 2012 – 2013 http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar. Testing Dates. BAT #1: September 18-21, 2012 Grades 3-12, state reporting Differentiated Accountability (DA) schools and opt-in schools BAT #2: December 3 – December 7, 2012

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Broward County Public Schools Benchmark Assessment Test (BAT)

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  1. Broward County Public SchoolsBenchmark Assessment Test (BAT) 2012 – 2013 http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar

  2. Testing Dates BAT #1: September 18-21, 2012 • Grades 3-12, state reporting Differentiated Accountability (DA) schools and opt-in schools BAT #2: December 3 – December 7, 2012 • Grades 3-12, all schools

  3. Test Information • BAT #1- state reporting (DA) schools must participate. Other schools may opt-in • BAT #2- all non-charter and select charter schools • Multiple choice questions only • Reading, Mathematics/Algebra/Geometry and Science/Biology • 1-page answer sheet for Reading & Math/Algebra /Geometry and 1-page answer sheet for Science/Biology

  4. Test Information Cont’d Session length varies by grade and subject area Separate Manuals for each school level (middle, elementary and high) MS students will now take Algebra and Geometry, instead of the comprehensive grade level Mathemetics BATs, if enrolled Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math test 4

  5. All Students at Selected Schools Participate in BAT Participation: • In 2012-13 all grade 3-5 students will participate in a comprehensive Math BAT. • Most 6-8 grade students will take a comprehensive Math BAT. However, those students enrolled in Algebra or Geometry in grades 6-8 will take either Algebra or Geometry instead of a comprehensive Math BAT. • Algebra/Geometry/Biology are enrollment based. If a MS or HS student (6-12) is enrolled in one of the classes on page 2 of the BAT manual, they take the corresponding BAT EOC assessment. • All 3-10 students will participate in a comprehensive Reading BAT. • All grades 5 & 8 students will participate in a comprehensive Science BAT • Exceptions: If a student normally does not take the FCAT (i.e. ESE) or is a Retake student, school staff may exempt them from testing.

  6. Administration ScheduleElementary • Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Minutes (unless noted): • Day 1 -Reading Session 1 • Day 2 – Reading Session 2 • Day 3 – Math Sessions 1 • Day 4 – Math Sessions 2 • Day 5 Science Sessions 1 & 2 (60 Minutes)

  7. Administration ScheduleMiddle Grades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 55 minutes: Day 1 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 * Day 2 – Reading Session 1 Day 3 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 - Science Session 1 & 2 *MS students (6-8) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will take that assessment instead of a comprehensive Math assessment. 7

  8. Administration ScheduleHigh Grades 9 -12 - Session Length 50 minutes: Day 1 – Reading Session 1 Day 2 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 ** Day 4 - Biology Session 1 & 2 † **HS students (9-12) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will take that assessment on Day 3 of the BAT assessment window. † HS students (9-12) enrolled in Biology will take that assessment on Day 4 of the window. There are no comprehensive Math or Science assessments in HS. 8

  9. Make-Up Procedures • All testing must be completed within the administration window • Make-up sessions are not required • Students who participate in only one session of a subject area will NOT receive a score

  10. ESE & 504 Students Presentation Responding Scheduling Setting Assistive Devices ELL Students Flexible Setting Flexible Scheduling Flexible Timing Assistance in the Heritage Language Translation Dictionary Administration Accommodations Administration Accommodations should reflect what students would receive in class and during FCAT administration.

  11. Test Materials- Reading & Math • Reading Test Book • Mathematics Test Book or Algebra Test Book or Geometry Test Book • 1-Page Reading and Math Answer Sheet • Reading section is in PURPLE and Math section in GREEN • Students participating in the Algebra or Geometry test must have that test type marked on the front of the answer document (preid) or in the corresponding bubble gridded in the Math section (hand grid). • Calculators: Grades 7 & 8 and EOC (Geo=Scientific) • Mathematics Reference Sheets: Grades 5-10

  12. Test Materials - Science • Science or Biology Test Book • 1-Page Science Answer Sheet • Science section is in Blue • Calculators: Grades 8 & Biology • Science Reference Sheets: Grades 8 & Biology

  13. Answer Sheets • All students record their answers on a separate 1-page answer sheet • Make sure that the correct answer sheet is being used (Science/Biology vs. Reading & Math/Algebra/Geometry) • Students must write their names on the answer document • Preprinted with student identification information • If preidentified information is CORRECT, do NOT grid student information. • If information is MISSING from preidentified answer sheet, you may grid the missing information. • If information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; hand-grid a blank answer sheet.

  14. Test Invalidation & Test Security Procedures

  15. Test Invalidation Grid option “F” on item 100 of the test section that will be invalidated if there is an occurrence of... • Cheating or disruptive behavior • Illness during testing • Incorrect time • Participation in only one session within a subject area • Filling in answers on a section other than the current one. • Possession of an Electronic Device

  16. Test Security • Do Not • Read, reveal, or copy test items • Interpret or read items to students • Change or interfere with student responses • Leave materials unsecured • Do • Follow security procedures and test administration directions • Walk around the room while administering the test • Collect materials daily • Count materials each time they change hands

  17. Test Administrator Responsibilities

  18. Test Administrator Responsibilities Before Testing • Read manual and participate in training • Prepare the room for testing • Assemble materials needed for testing • Receive test books and answer sheets • Check preidentified answer sheets

  19. Test Administrator Responsibilities During Testing • Distribute materials appropriately • Read scripts VERBATIM • Use #2 Pencil ONLY • Keep time • Maintain test security • Supervise test administration • Address the class as a whole

  20. Test Administrator Responsibilities After Testing • Ask students to erase stray marks on their answer sheets • Collect test materials • Separate TO BE SCORED from NOT TO BE SCORED materials • Return materials to the school testing coordinator • Notify the school testing coordinator IMMEDIATELY of any missing materials

  21. School Coordinator Responsibilities&Material Return

  22. School Coordinator Responsibilities Before Testing • Receive and inventory test materials • Complete the enclosed Packing List and fax to Student Assessment & Research at (754) 321-4291 • Write to: assessment.materials@browardschools.com for supplemental materials • Train Test Administrators • Arrange for implementation of accommodations • Provide necessary materials to Test Administrators

  23. School Coordinator Responsibilities During Testing • Supervise test administration • Maintain test security After Testing • Collect materials, redistribute (from one day to the next), and verify return of all secure materials • Prepare materials for return

  24. Material Return: PREPARING TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS • Check student information • Separate the Reading & Math (Algebra or Geometry is considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the Science/Biology answer sheets. • Make sure students who took the Algebra or Geometry BAT have that test type marked on the front of the answer sheet or the Algebra or Geometry bubble gridded (hand grid) • NO post-its, paper bands, paper clips, rubber bands, dividing papers, or other materials • No header sheet or count forms • Make sure that Invalidated answer sheet section(s) have answer “F” of item 100 gridded.

  25. Packaging Answer Sheets • Place Reading & Math hand-gridded answer sheets on top of Reading & Math pre-gridded answer sheets and Science hand-griddedanswer sheets on top of the Science pre-gridded answer sheets. • IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL ANSWER SHEETS FACE THE SAME DIRECTION!!!! • Place the Reading & Math answer sheets in a box and affix a RED “to be scored” return label on it. • Place the Science answer sheets in a box and affix a NEON PINK “to be scored” return label on it.

  26. Material Return BAT #1PICK-UP OF TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS: Reading & Math - All Schools • Monday, Sept. 24 or Tuesday, Sept. 25 • All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Monday, Sept. 24th. Science – Grade 5 • Tuesday, Sept. 25 or Thursday, Sept. 27 • All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Sept. 25th.

  27. Material Return BAT #2 PICK-UP OF TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS: Reading & Math and Science- All Schools • Monday or Tuesday, December 11 or 12, 2012 • All To Be Scored answer documents must be ready for pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 11th

  28. Material Return • NOT TO BE SCORED Materials • Test Books: • Picked up from schools after testing • Separate each type of test book (reading, math, algebra, geometry, biology & science) • Pack in boxes and seal • Affix YELLOW “not to be scored” return labels, note subject area, and number the boxes • Destroy unused, preidentified answer sheets • Pony unused, blank answer sheets to Student Assessment & School Performance • Retain manuals and reference sheets until all BAT administrations for this school year are complete, then discard

  29. Contact Information If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Student Assessment & Research Department at (754) 321-4250.

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