2010 OCCT Online Testing

1. 2010 OCCT Online Testing Grade 7 Geography and Grade 8 Mathematics and Reading BuildingTest Coordinator Training Session

2. Important Dates • Before Testing Begins

3. Important Dates (cont.) • During the Test Window and Beyond

4. Getting Started • OCCT CAL Testing Web site Address: http://occt.caltesting.org

5. Management Tools • OCCT Management Tools • Data Tools • Upload Student Enrollment File (SEF) • Student Editor (key enter student data) • Testing Main Page • Print Student Test Session Tickets • Monitor Status • View Results

6. Student Editor • Districts may add students using Student Editor.

7. Using Student Editor • Districts may edit student data using Student Editor.

8. Audio Accommodation • An audio component is available for: • Grade 7 Geography • Grade 8 Mathematics • Audio should be provided only when indicated by • IEP, • 504 Plan, or • for students considered ELL. • Students using audio should be provided with headphones.

9. Audio Accommodation (cont.) • Use Student Editor to indicate audio accommodation for appropriate students under the Testing tab. • REMINDER: This needs to be done BEFORE the Test Session Tickets are printed.

10. Student Tutorials & Practice Tests • The Student Tutorials and Practice Tests can be accessed through the test engine. • The Student Tutorials can also be downloaded onto computers from http://occt.caltesting.org. • It is recommended that administrators (BTCs, and TAs) take the Student Tutorials and Practice Tests.

11. Before Testing • All students should be administered the Student Tutorial and Practice Test for the subject that will be tested. • Complete training and review your communication plan with all TAs, and TMs. • Print Test Session Tickets and Summary Page. • Review the Test Administration Manual prior to testing.

12. Student Test Session Tickets • Print Test Session Tickets and Summary beginning April 5, 2010. • One ticket per content; sheets of 12 • Summary Page • Secure Session ID • Audio accommodation • Test form number assigned to each student • Tickets and Summary • Secure material • Distribute on test day • Print tickets at least one business day before testing.

13. On Testing day… • Have a good breakfast… • Keep hydrated… • Have your phone handy…

14. Distribute Test Session Tickets • Students need 3 levels of security to log onto the test. • User Name (from Test Session Ticket) • Password (from Test Session Ticket) • Session ID (from Summary Page) • Write Session ID on chalkboard or post at the start of the administration. • Collect as students log on to the test. • Secure material!

15. Administer the Test • All students must complete a content area test within one school day. • Never start a test unless there is enough time to finish. • Additional time must be given as an extension of the same testing period, not at a different time. • A student may pause his/her test for up to 20 minutes (example – emergency bathroom break).

16. Testing Main Page • Spring 2010 OCCT Operational Test link (Starting May 5th)

17. Monitor Status • During testing, an administrator may monitor students’ progress as they move through the test.

18. Audit Spreadsheet • Verify all students have completed testing. • Verify appropriate Not Tested Code has been applied to student record.

19. Testing Interruptions • Expect the best, but plan for the worst. • Student is “kicked out” of system: • If a student is "kicked out" of the system, have the student try logging into the same computer or a computer not currently being tested on. • If the student cannot log back in within 20 minutes from being “kicked out” of the system, call DRC. Next action depends on the circumstances. • If an unforeseen emergency occurs (e.g., tornado), the DTC must contact the Office of Accountability and Assessments. • Student responses will be saved in the event of an interruption. • Resumes at first question • Hit next to advance through items. • To verify, check the Review screen.

20. Not Tested Codes • Students who are not tested must be coded using Student Editor. • This must be completed by the end of the testing window (May 14, 2010).

21. SDE Approved Codes • The following fields are no longer available in Student Editor: • Other Placement, • Emergency Exempt, • ELL 1st Year U.S. Exempt, and • Invalidated. • This information must be requested through the SDE’s Testing Status Application made by DTC, Dr. Shirley Simmons. • Upon SDE approval, the information will be applied to the student’s record and available to view in DRC’s Online Correction System. • ALL requests must be submitted to the SDE Testing Status Application, no later than May 14.

22. Accommodation Information • Use Student Editor to enter IEP, 504, and ELL accommodations. • Prior to testing • After testing, by May 14

23. Reporting • Immediate Raw Scores • After the review page when the student ends the test. • This page cannot be printed. • This score is considered preliminary and should not be considered pass/fail.

24. Reporting (cont.) • Preliminary Raw Score Rosters • Preliminary OPI & Performance Level Rosters • Available in PDF to DTC/BTC (Starting May 5th)

25. Resources • OCCT_CAL Documentation and FAQ’s • http://occt.caltesting.org • SDE Web site: • Accountability and Assessments link • http://sde.state.ok.us/ • Contact OCCT Support: • DRC: 1-866-546-9404 • OK@datarecognitioncorp.com • Contact District Support: • Shirley Simmons (PDC) – 366-5866 • Bonnie Selzer (DCC) – 573-3522 • Roberta Vernon (PDC) – 366-5857 • Lisa Waters (PDC) – 307-6703