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School Assessment Coordinator Meeting ACCUPLACER spring 2016 Senior High and ALC

School Assessment Coordinator Meeting ACCUPLACER spring 2016 Senior High and ALC. ACCUPLACER May 2016. ACCUPLACER Definition and Purpose ACCUPLACER as District Graduation Assessment Determining ACCUPLACER Candidates Administering ACCUPLACER in Our Schools Your ACCUPLACER Account

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School Assessment Coordinator Meeting ACCUPLACER spring 2016 Senior High and ALC

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  1. School Assessment Coordinator Meeting ACCUPLACER spring 2016 Senior High and ALC

  2. ACCUPLACER May 2016 ACCUPLACER Definition and Purpose ACCUPLACER as District Graduation Assessment Determining ACCUPLACER Candidates Administering ACCUPLACER in Our Schools Your ACCUPLACER Account Preparing Testing Labs How To Administer ACCUPLACER Score Reporting Training Materials and Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

  3. ACCUPLACER May 2016 ACCUPLACER Definition and Purpose 1

  4. What is ACCUPLACER? Description From College Board: ‘ACCUPLACER is a suite of tests that determines your knowledge in math, reading and writing as you prepare to enroll in college-level courses. ACCUPLACER is used to identify your strengths and weaknesses in each subject area and to help you improve your skills through interactive online learning tools. The results of the assessment, in conjunction with your academic background, goals and interests, are used by academic advisors and counselors to place you in the appropriate college courses that meet your skill level.’ How Does ACCUPLACER Work? ‘ACCUPLACER test questions are based on your responses to previous questions. Questions will either increase or decrease in difficulty depending on how you respond. ACCUPLACER tests are untimed; however, it is important to allow yourself enough time to complete the test since test results are a key factor in determining the course(s) you can enroll in. ACCUPLACER test results are available immediately following your test.’

  5. ACCUPLACER May 2016 ACCUPLACER as District Graduation Assessment 2

  6. ACCUPLACER and the Graduation Assessment Requirements Graduation Assessment Requirement Changes From 2015 Legislative Session • Students Graduating Through Year 2015-2016 • (our current 12th graders) • May Meet Graduation Assessment Requirements • By: • 1) Passing GRADs, being MCA Proficient • OR • 2) Taking any of following assessments: • - ACT • - WorkKeys • - Compass • - ASVAB (military) • - District Determined : SPPS’s is ACCUPLACER

  7. ACCUPLACER May 2016 Determining ACCUPLACER Candidates 3

  8. ACCUPLACER Candidates May 2016 Who Takes ACCUPLACER in May 2016? • ONLY 12th grade students that have not • completed Graduation Assessment Requirements • Grade 12 students can meet Graduation Assessment • Requirements in any of the following ways: • - Pass GRADs or Proficient on MCAs • - Take ACT Plus Writing • - Take WorkKeys • - Take Compass • - Take ACCUPLACER • Finding Student Current Status • - CAMPUS Assessment Tab - - Grad Info • - Code ‘PC’ denotes Requirement Met • - Paper record of test results in student files

  9. ACCUPLACER May 2016 Administering ACCUPLACER in Our Schools 4

  10. Administering ACCUPLACER In Our Schools • Typically administered at colleges & • universities OR in our schools by a • college/university representative • Our High Schools are authorized • to administer ACCUPLACER independently • Testing Window: May 2 – 27, 2016 • You may administer ACCUPLACER any time • during testing window • Test is Untimed • - 1 to 2 hours to complete

  11. ACCUPLACER May 2016 Your ACCUPLACER Account 5

  12. Your Proctor Reporter Account • Receive Welcome Notice From • College Board / ACCUPLACER • Your User Name : SPPS email • Password: You set • With Your Proctor Reporter Account You Can: • Log in to your ACCUPLACER account • Log student computers into ACCUPLACER • Start and manage test sessions • View and print score reports

  13. ACCUPLACER May 2016 Preparing Testing Labs 6

  14. Prepare Testing Lab Computers • Log into each computer with: • Username: accuplacer • Password: sppstest • ACCUPLACER Icon will appear on desktop • - web address is www.accuplacer.org • Macs: Browser is Safari • PCs: Browser is Internet Explorer

  15. Prepare Testing Lab Computers System Check • SPPS System Check runs at Log-In, checks for: • Plug ins • Browser versions • Dialogue pops up if there are issues or • updates needed • Issue TS Service Ticket if there are issues or needs • ACCUPLACER System Check • Recommended to check on several lab computers • Go to Help and Information / System Requirements

  16. ACCUPLACER May 2016 How To Administer ACCUPLACER 7

  17. How To Administer ACCUPLACER ….Introduced 2015 New • Quick Reference to Testing with the • Technology Upgrade (handout) • - How to Log In • - How to Start A Student’s Test • - How to Manage an Open Session • Branching Profiles

  18. Quick Reference to Testing with the Technology Upgrade Logging In • Your Proctor Account Log In • Must be done on each student computer • at start of test

  19. Quick Reference to Testing with the Technology Upgrade What is ‘Fast Track Log In’ ? • Keeps Test Proctor logged in on student computer • for up to two weeks • Screen must be bookmarked in browser • Returns screen to ‘branching profile’ selection and • student log in • Proctor then authenticates from student computer • OR • Approves test from Test Center Management Module • Not Recommended for multiple-use, • School Computer Labs

  20. Quick Reference to Testing with the Technology Upgrade Select Administer Test

  21. Quick Reference to Testing with the Technology Upgrade Select Administer Test / New Test Session

  22. Quick Reference to Testing with the Technology Upgrade Select Branching Profile 01_SentenceSkills_ReadingComp_Math

  23. Quick Reference to Testing with the Technology Upgrade Start Test: Select Administer Test

  24. Quick Reference to Testing with the Technology Upgrade Manage Test Sessions • Enter search criteria / Select Open Status • From open list, select Gear icon • to right of student’s name to • perform actions

  25. Student Login Student Information Fields • Student ID: CIF Number • Last Name • Birthdate

  26. Student Welcome Screen Instructions and Tutorials • Tutorial shows how to answer items, view • calculator • Student selects ‘next’ to begin test

  27. How To Administer ACCUPLACER - About Branching Profiles • Our Branching Profile Name: • 01_SentenceSkills_ReadingComp_Math • Branching: How the Test Works Sentence Skills • Reading Composition Arithmetic If score 60 or above, then • Elementary Algebra • If score 76 or above, then • College Level Math Writing Derived from performance on Sentence Skills and Reading Comprehension

  28. ACCUPLACER May 2016 Score Reporting 8

  29. Score Reports • Score Report appears on screen when • student completes the assessment • Select Print option at end of test • OR • Print later from Score Report section • In ACCUPLACER • Results will be posted to • InfoBase/CAMPUS

  30. Sample Score Report

  31. ACCUPLACER May 2016 Training Materials and Resources 9

  32. Training Videos • Recommended Short Videos: • Test Center Management Module • Fast Track Login • (if you choose this log in option)

  33. Resources on REA Site • REA Website \ Test Coordination • http://rea.spps.org/ • Steps To Administer ACCUPLACER • Quick Reference to Testing

  34. Links and Contacts • REA website • http://rea.spps.org • - Notices and Updates • (Graduation Assessments Info) • - Test Coordination : ACCUPLACER • ACCUPLACER Website • https://www.accuplacer.org • - Resources • - Help and Information • Contact REA : Michael Wirtz • District Assessment Coordinator • 651-632-3776 office • 651-261-0045 cell • michael.wirtz@spps.org • Contact ACCUPLACER : Support • 866-607-5223 • email info@accuplacer.org

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