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MCA Testing 2019: Training Requirements & Updates - Get Prepared Now!

Stay informed on MCA/MTAS training requirements, test monitoring, and new updates for 2019. Access resources, complete online courses, and ensure readiness for testing. Learn key tips and essential information for a successful testing process.

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MCA Testing 2019: Training Requirements & Updates - Get Prepared Now!

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  1. MCA Testing 2019

  2. Agenda Topics • Training Requirements • What You Need to Know / Resources • What’s New for 2019 • Final Preparations

  3. Training Requirements “If Train #1 leaves Los Angeles at 8:47 AM going 63 MPH and Train #2 leaves New York at 9:13 AM going 56 MPH, how long will it take for your mind to wander to something more interesting?”

  4. MCA/MTAS Required Training -Training Management System (TMS) All training to be completed on https://mn.tms.pearson.com/

  5. MCA Test Monitor Training For online MCA administrations, all three modules in the Test Monitor for Online Administrations course in the TMS must be completed annually

  6. MTAS Test Monitor Training MTAS Test Administrators must complete the applicable MTAS Training for Test Administrators course in the TMS based on their years of experience administering the MTASally

  7. Ensure you click “Complete” in each module to finish training

  8. What You Need to Know / Resources “Yes, a winky face is correct… But in ancient times, the semicolon was actually used to separate archaic written devices known as “complete sentences.””

  9. District 192 Staff Resources Must Know How to Access Highlighted Info and -Helpful Information

  10. Key Preparation Tips • Be Ready in ADVANCE • Schedule, Training & Access • Sessions, Students, & Accommodations • Room, Materials, Electronic Preparations • Secure Materials • Know How to Find Important Info • Directions • Help • TAR • Keep Secure Materials Secure

  11. What’s New for 2019? MDE • All testing done in TestNav. Testing with a browser is no longer available. • When splitting up testing, use number of items and NOT number of sections • Now auditing MTAS & ACCESS testing in addition to MCA • We are required to conduct random audits by sitting in on a testing session in each building District • Random Preparedness Audits in each building • Online TAR available for use

  12. Final Preparations

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