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WorkKeys Assessments 101

WorkKeys Assessments 101. Presenter. Mary Lewis Program Manager, ACT WorkKeys. Testing Facilities. Selecting and Preparing Rooms. Type and size of room Prefer single-level rooms up to 30 examinees ; no more than 100 Avoid multi-level seating

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WorkKeys Assessments 101

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  1. WorkKeys Assessments 101

  2. Presenter • Mary Lewis Program Manager, ACT WorkKeys

  3. Testing Facilities

  4. Selecting and Preparing Rooms • Type and size of room • Prefer single-level rooms up to 30 examinees; no more than 100 • Avoid multi-level seating • Determine necessary spacing before test day • Distractions • An uninterrupted period is required for testing • Post signs outside the room about testing • If possible, no audible signals or announcements

  5. Selecting and Preparing Rooms • Temperature, lighting, and ventilation • Room setup and seating arrangements • Face the same direction • At least three feet of space between examinees • Sufficient aisle space needed • No lapboards

  6. Testing Staff Requirements

  7. Testing Staff Requirements • Test Supervisor • Responsible for all assessment activities • Maintains continuity and administrative uniformity • Back-up Test Supervisor • Assists Test Supervisor with all assessment activities • Serves as Test Supervisor on test day if the Test Supervisor is unable to serve • Room Supervisor • One room supervisor must be present in each room • Same person the entire session

  8. Testing Staff Requirements • Test Supervisor and Back-up Test Supervisor • Each individual’s name must be on file with ACT • Responsible for selecting and training staff to assist during testing (e.g., room supervisors and proctors) • Complete the Test Site Staff and WorkKeys Manual Verification form at: • www.act.org/workkeys-private/reference

  9. Testing Staff Requirements • Proctor • Assist room supervisor • Responsibilities include: • Admit and seat examinees • Monitor examinees • Report “irregularities” to room supervisor • Accompany examinees to the restroom

  10. Testing Staff Requirements • Proctor Staffing Requirements • A minimum number of proctors needed (in addition to the room supervisor) • A proctor may be used if there are 25 or fewer examinees • Minimum requirements: • 1-25 examinees: room supervisor • 26-50 examinees: room supervisor and 1 proctor • 51-75 examinees: room supervisor and 2 proctors

  11. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest • Staff • Must not be anyone intending to take WorkKeys tests within the next 12 months • Relatives Testing • A staff member may serve as a room supervisor or proctor, provided that the relative is not testing in that room. • Relatives and wards include children, stepchildren, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, siblings, in-laws, spouses, and persons under your guardianship. • WorkKeys Test Preparation

  12. Following Standardized Procedures • WorkKeys Supervisor’s Manual • WorkKeys Internet Version Test Administration and User Guide • All staff must read and follow these manuals • Uniform procedures

  13. Match criteria Month of birth Last name Day of Birth Examinee ID First name

  14. Preparation:Paper and PencilInternet Version

  15. Pre-planning • Order test materials – paper and pencil • Test administration realms from ACT • Gather materials to be provided by the test site • Train and assign testing staff • Follow required staffing ratios • Provide manuals to all staff • www.act.org/workkeys-private/reference

  16. Pre-planning • Prepare rosters • Paper and Pencil • Order materials • Internet version • Coordinate with IT • Verify computer system (hardware and software) is compatible with assessments • Inform IT of your testing schedule for their availability • Pre-load examinee testing realm onto workstations

  17. Pre-planning • Provide test preparation materials to examinees • Give access to KeyTrain/Career Ready 101 • Info and sample questions on WorkKeys website • Consider ordering practice tests • Provide information to examinees • Bring #2 pencils • Bring permitted calculator • Bring required ID • Don’t bring a cell phone • When and where to report

  18. Pre-planning • Permitted Calculators • Calculators are allowed for the Applied Mathematics test only • Scratch paper for Internet Version only • Prohibited features – see this website:www.actexaminee.org/faq/answers/calculator.html • Site-provided calculators

  19. Test Preparation Internet Version • Test administration realms from ACT • Admin Realm (VTC) – vtc.act.org/realm# • Examinee Realm (RSP) – rsp.act.org/realm# • Create Accounts – Admins/Examinees • Batch Load/Groups • Individual registration

  20. Test Preparation Paper and Pencil • Receipt and check-in of Materials • Test booklets • Answer documents • Supervisor’s Manuals • Supporting materials • Check content within 24 hours • Check against packing list • Count test booklets individually • Follow instructions in Supervisor’s Manual • Lock up cartons in a secure place

  21. Missing Materials • IMMEDIATELY report shortages or evidence of tampering • Contact ACT • Phone: 800/WORKKEY (967-5539) • E-mail: workkeys-nc@act.org

  22. Security of Materials • Paper and Pencil • “Two-Lock Rule” • Treat as you would a large sum of money • Document “Chain of Custody” • Internet Version • Keep URLs, User ID, passwords confidential

  23. Reporting Paper and Pencil • 10 Working days • Electronic Reporting • Snail Mail • Express Score Internet Version • Instant Report • Reports Portal

  24. Sample Internet Version Training

  25. Test Administration Training Internet Version • Quick Start Guides/Recorded Webinar • http://www.act.org/workkeys-private/admintraining/ • Available 24/7 • Free • Self paced • Training realms

  26. Process • Registration created • Test authorized • Test • Instant Score Report

  27. Registering an Examinee • There are three ways to register for a WorkKeys assessment • Self-registration • Individual registration • Batch load registration • This demo - Individual

  28. Launching an Interrupted Assessment • Sometimes a test is interrupted • If a test is interrupted, you have 1 hour to launch it again • If not, the examinee will need to start over with a new test

  29. Generating an Instant Score Report • After testing, you can print an Instant Score Report • You may give the printout to the examinee before he or she leaves or keep it until all score reports are available

  30. Testing Individual Examinees:Registration

  31. Registration

  32. Registration

  33. Registration

  34. Registration

  35. Registration

  36. Registration

  37. Registration

  38. Registration

  39. Registration

  40. Registration

  41. Registration

  42. Testing Individual examinees:Authorization

  43. Authorization

  44. Authorization

  45. Authorization

  46. Testing Individual examinees:Launch a Test

  47. Launch

  48. Launch

  49. Launch

  50. Testing Individual examinees:Generate an Instant Score Report

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