Brevard Spring 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0 TRAINING

1. Brevard Spring 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0 TRAINING

2. Training Materials Link This training PPT is available online at the Accountability and Testing website. Other Pearson materials are available at www.pearsonaccess.com/fl Support tab

3. Writing Daily Test Administration Schedule

4. Reading, Mathematics, & ScienceBrevard Daily Test Schedule

5. Reading, Mathematics, & ScienceDaily Test Administration Schedule(continued)

6. Reading, Mathematics, & ScienceDaily Test Administration Schedule(continued) FCAT RETAKES : • Testing Window April 6-13 • The FCAT Mathematics Retake is a computer-based test (CBT). Paper-based versions will be provided for students with allowable paper-based accommodations written in their IEPs. CBT sessions and make-ups may be scheduled during the entire testing window from April 6-13. • The FCAT Reading Retake is offered in Brevard in paper-based format only. All Reading Retakes will be administered on Monday, April 11, 2011with make-ups on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 and 13. • Both Retake tests are untimed. Retained 10th graders and students in Grades 10-Adult participating in the RETAKE tests may be allowed to work until the end of the school day to complete the Retake test administered that day.

7. Reading, Mathematics, & ScienceDaily Test Administration Schedule(continued) GRADE 10 FCAT MATHEMATICS: • Testing Window April 13-25 • Gr. 10 math sessions may be scheduled on Day 3 through Day 10 of the test window. Schools may test Grade 10 CBT Math on any or all days from Wednesday, April 13 through Monday, April 25. • Grade 10 students will take the computer-based FCAT Mathematics test. Paper-based versions will be provided for students with allowable paper-based accommodations written in their IEPs. • The test will be administered in one 160-minute session with a scheduled 10 minute break after 80 minutes. 7

8. Reading, Mathematics, & ScienceDaily Test Administration Schedule(continued) 2011 Computer- Based Tests • Math Retake • Grade 10 FCAT Math • Algebra 1 End-of Course exam: all schools with Alg 1 or equivalent courses • Geometry EOC Field Test: Selected Schools • Biology EOC Field Test: Selected Schools 8 8

9. Reading, Mathematics, & ScienceDaily Test Administration Schedule(continued) Grades 5, 8 and 11 Science • Day 7: Tuesday, April 19 • Students impacted by Passover should be given the make-up test on a subsequent day. • Both 55-minute sessions of Grade 8 Science and both 65-minute sessions of Grade 11 Science must be administered in one day.

10. Reading, Mathematics, & ScienceDaily Test Administration Schedule(continued) Grade 10 Mathematics • Computer-based ONLY • Paper-based versions will be provided to students with allowable paper-based accommodations • One 160-minute session • Scheduled 10 minute break after 80 minutes • Individual breaks, as needed • Mathematics sessions may begin on Day 3- April 13 Grade 10 students MAY NOT be tested with Retake students (e.g., these students may not be tested at the same time in the same computer lab).

11. Reading, Mathematics, & ScienceDaily Test Administration Schedule(continued) FCAT Retakes • Districts select one-week testing window • April 6-13 (Waiver approved) • Mathematics Retake - Untimed • Computer-based ONLY • Paper-based versions will be provided to students with allowable paper-based accommodations • Sessions may be scheduled during the entire one-week testing window selected by district • Reading Retake - Untimed • Paper-based • Paper-based: Districts may choose any one day during the selected testing window and all schools must test on that day • Monday, April 11 is Brevard’s Reading Retake day • Brevard is NOT offering Reading Retakes as a CBT

12. What’s New Who Participates in 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0?Writing, Reading, Mathematics, & Science • Students will participate in the following assessments: • FCAT 2.0 Reading: Grades 3 – 10 • FCAT 2.0 Mathematics: Grades 3 – 8 • No FCAT Math assessment for Grade 9 students • Original FCAT Writing: Grades 4, 8, 10 • Original FCAT Science: Grades 5, 8, 11 • FCAT Mathematics Retake / Grade 10 FCAT Math is same test • Computer Based Test (CBT) • Retakes and Grade 10 must test separately • First time Grade 10 students will test together • Retained Grade 10 and Gr. 11-AD will test together • FCAT Reading Retake: Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD students

13. What’s New for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Writing, Reading, Mathematics, & Science The daily session schedule and session lengths for this administration differ from previous administrations. • These changes will remain in place for the duration of FCAT 2.0. • Please carefully review the new daily schedule and session lengths as you prepare for the test administration. (See Brevard Daily Test Administration Schedule) • Districts/schools must not deviate from this schedule. 13

14. What’s New for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Writing, Reading, Mathematics, & Science • The Grade 10 Mathematics and Mathematics Retake assessments are computer-based except for students whose IEPs designate paper/pencil • This year only, students taking Grade 10 Mathematics and students taking the Mathematics Retake will be taking the same assessment. • The Grade 10 Mathematics test consists of one 160-minute session, and the Mathematics Retake is still untimed. • Grade 10 students MAY NOT be tested with Retake students (e.g., these students may not be tested at the same time in the same computer lab). 14 14 14

15. What’s New for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Writing, Reading, Mathematics, & Science • Student Grid Sheets and PreID labels • Ethnicity Category • Indicates whether a student is Hispanic or Latino • Grid Y for Yes OR N for No • Y or N is printed on student labels next to Hisp/Latino • Race Category • Grid Y for Yes OR N for No next to each category • Y may be gridded for more than one Race category • Race code(s) are printed on student labels next to Race

16. What’s New for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Writing, Reading, Mathematics, & Science • First school box in each school’s shipment is a white box with a red stripe for easy identification. • No more Calibration schools. • No more BLUElabels • Peach, Red, and White labels will be used for all TO BE SCORED materials, as applicable • Schools can access the Administration Record/Security Checklist with pre-populated security numbers of secure documents in PearsonAccess. • May be used to collect required administration information and track security numbers

17. What’s New for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Reading, Mathematics, & Science • Session 4 of Grades 3 and 4 Mathematics contains items that require a ruler. • Rulers should not be distributed for Session 3 • Rulers will be provided on perforated sheets with other test materials • New Braille ruler for Grades 3 and 4 students. Rulers will be included in the Braille test materials kits. Do not cut the edges of the ruler!

18. What’s New for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Reading, Mathematics, & Science • Mathematics Reference Sheets for Grades 5-AD students and Science Reference Sheets for Grades 8 and 11 students will be packaged as stand-alone pages and shipped with test materials. Distribute on test day (in script). Return in District Coordinator Box. • Mathematics Reference Sheets available on the FDOE website: • FCAT, Grade 10/Retake http://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/1011g10rfcatmrs.pdf • FCAT 2.0, Grades 6-8http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/pdf/mg68rs.pdf • FCAT 2.0, Grade 5http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/pdf/mg5rsr.pdf

19. What’s New for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Reading, Mathematics, & Science • Sample Test Materials (STMs) • Regular print STMs are provided in online format ONLY • http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcatsmpl.asp • Special document STMs are provided as paper copies • Sent to districts/schools in November 2010 • STMs can be used at any time, up to one week before the test, so that students become familiar with the format of the test(s). • Short- and extended- response items have been removed from all assessments.

20. What’s New for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Gr 10 Math and Retake Practice Tests The ePAT practice test scriptfor the Mathematics and Reading Retake (also used for Grade 10 Mathematics) and the correct answers to all currently published practice tests have been posted to www.pearsonaccess.com/fl under the Resources tab. Schools will need to download and use the ePAT for scheduled practice tests and use appropriate scripts. Practice tests are not available in the Training Center (practice sessions may not be scheduled in the Training Center, which is a change from last year).

21. What’s New for the 2011FCAT Writing • Writing prompt has been removed from the Writing Folder • NO barcode numbers on the Writing Folder or Prompt Sheet • Used prompt sheets are still considered secure materials and must be collected after testing(return in Dist Coord Box) • Maintain a record of required administration information • New Administration Record/Security Checklist (you keep) • No field for security numbers • Fields added for verifying that students have returned each type of secure document (Writing folders, prompt sheets, and planning sheets) • Packages of Writing Prompt Sheets may be opened on the day of testing or on the evening before testing, but NO EARLIER

22. What’s New for the 2011 FCATWriting • Writing PreID labels and rosters will arrive in districts two weeks prior to test administration and will not be included in the test materials shipment. • Test Group Code box has been added to the inside front cover of the Writing Folder. • Large print Writing Folder is now 4 pages instead of 8 pages.

23. Reminders for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Writing, Reading, Mathematics, & Science • Districts/schools are required to adhere to the daily testing schedule, unless a request for a change was made by the district and approved by the FDOE. • Test administrators are required to use ALL of the allotted time in each test session and should not end a session early. • A student with the accommodation of extra time must complete one session before continuing to the next session. • If a student starts a test and leaves school without finishing (for an appointment, illness, etc.), he/she will NOT be allowed to complete the test.

24. Reminders for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Writing, Reading, Mathematics, & Science • Students may not have any electronic or recording devices at their desks, in their pockets, or anywhere they can reach them during testing, even if the devices are turned off or the students do not use them. • If a student is found to be in possession of ANY electronic device(s) during testing, his or her test must be invalidated in order to successfully enforce this policy. • Inappropriate actions by school or district personnel before, during, or after test administration may result in consequences such as test invalidations and/or loss of teaching certification. • Carefully read the Test Security Policies and Procedures to ensure that you are following the correct procedures. • District assessment coordinators must require that school administrators, school assessment coordinators, test administrators, and proctors sign an FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Administration and Security Agreement. • Test administrators must NOT administer the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 to their family members.

25. Reminders for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0Writing, Reading, Mathematics, & Science • Forms and materials located at www.PearsonAccess.com/fl under the Support tab • Comment Forms • Student (CBT only) • Test Administrator • School Coordinator • District Coordinator Ensure that comment forms are reviewed before testing and complete them after testing. • Training Materials • Administration Record/Security Checklist • Materials Return List • Special Documents Materials Return List • Missing Materials Form • Test Irregularities and Security Breaches Form • Braille Scripts

26. Reminders for the 2011 FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Testing Location Considerations • Use classrooms whenever possible. • Make sure that each room is free of distractions and has • Comfortable seating • Good lighting • Sufficient workspace • Adequate ventilation • Avoid testing in a cafeteria, gymnasium, auditorium, or library whenever possible. • Make sure that: • students are not facing each other when seated at tables. • students are not in seating (stadium or staggered) that allows them to easily view other students’ answers. • there is at least three feet between students. • Remove or cover all visual aids on student desks or displayed in the room, such as posters showing mathematical and scientific concepts.

27. Students to be Tested • In general, all Florida public school students enrolled in tested grade levels (Grades 3-11) participate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 per Section 1008.22(3)(c)8, Florida Statute. Students must take the test for the grade level in which they are enrolled at the time of testing. • Grade 10 students • First time Grade 10 students (students who entered Grade 9 in Fall 2009) participate in the Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading and Grade 10 CBT FCAT Mathematics. • Students enrolled in Grade 10 participate in the FCAT testing regardless of any ACT or SAT concordant scores on file.

28. Students to be Tested (continued) • Who takes the RETAKE ? • CHANGE ALERT!! Retained Grade 10 and Grades 11-AD students participate in FCAT Retake Reading and/or Mathematics if they have not previously taken or if they have not previously passed one or both parts of the FCAT OR achieved an ACT or SAT concordant score(s) to meet their graduation requirement • Adult high school students who have not yet passed both parts of the FCAT required for graduation with a standard diploma • Certificate of Completion students within one year • Students in the second or third year of the Three-Year Graduation Program

29. Students to be Tested (continued) Students who MAY NOT participate in Retake administrations • Students who have received a GED diploma • Students enrolled in grade levels below Grade 10 • Home Education Program students • FTC Scholarship Program students • McKay Scholarship Program Private School students 29

30. Students to be Tested (continued) • Home Education Program students • MAY participate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 appropriate for their grade-level but not for Retakes • McKay Scholarship Program students • In PRIVATE schools MAYparticipate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 appropriate for their grade level • In PUBLIC schools MUSTparticipate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 • Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship Program students • INDIVIDUAL students MAY participate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 appropriate for their grade-level • District Virtual Instruction Program students • MUSTparticipate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 • K-8 Virtual School Program students(formerly Connections Academy and Florida Virtual Academy) • Grades 3–8 MUSTparticipate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0

31. Students to be Tested (continued) • English Language Learners (ELLs) • ALL ELLs are expected to participate in FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Reading; however, if an ELL has been receiving services for one year or less AND the ELL committee determines that it is appropriate, the student may be exempt from FCAT Reading only, but must participate in the English proficiency assessment (CELLA). • ALL ELLs are expected to participate in the FCAT/FCAT 2.0 Writing, Mathematics and Science tests no matter how long these students have been receiving services. • Students with Disabilities • All students with disabilities participate in one of the following manners: • FCAT/FCAT 2.0 without accommodations • FCAT/FCAT 2.0 with accommodations • Florida Alternate Assessment

32. Materials Allowed During Testing * Grades 3 & 4 FCAT 2.0 Mathematics Session 4 ONLY

33. Elementary SchoolDocument Configuration

34. Middle SchoolDocument Configuration

35. High SchoolDocument Configuration

36. Preidentified Student Labels • Verify that the student is still enrolled and will be tested. • Verify the information on the PreID Roster against the school’s student information database. • Five elements MUST be correct on a student PreID label for Grades 4, 8, and 10 Writing, Grades 3-10 Reading and Mathematics, and Grades 5, 8, and 11 Science: • Student name • Student ID number • District number • School number • Grade level • Four elements MUST be correct on a student PreID label for RETAKE: • Student name • Student ID number • District number • School number • The PreID Roster includes the complete Social Security Number (SSN) or Florida Student Number for each preidentified student. • Even though the same file was used to create both the PreID rosters and the student PreID labels, only the last four digits of the SSN preceded by five Xs and followed by one X (XXXXX7884X) are printed on the labels. • You are NOT required to grid the missing numbers of a SSN.

37. Incorrect or missing PreID Information • Incorrect elements on a student label that has been affixed to an UNUSED answer document • Student grid sheet of a non-preidentified document MUST be gridded with the correct elements • Document with incorrect label affixed should be returned with the NOT TO BE SCORED materials • Incorrect elements on a USED answer document • Student must, under the supervision of the test administrator, transfer his/her exact responses into a replacement answer document • Ensure the replacement has the same form code for the following: • Grade 3 Reading Test and Answer Book • Grade 3 Mathematics Test and Answer Book • Grade 4 Reading Test and Answer Book • Grade 4 Mathematics Test and Answer Book • Grade 5 Mathematics Test and Answer Book • Grade 5 Science Test and Answer Book • Grade 10/Retake Mathematics Test and Answer Book • Reading Retake Test and Answer Book

38. Sample Student Label • Affix the label in the box in the lower left corner of the student grid sheet. • Do not remove labels once they have been affixed. • Do not place a label over another label.

39. Student Grid Sheet Registration Mark Student Information (must be completed by the student) Grade Level/Content Assessed Form Code Security Number Area Student Demographic Information Student Label Area Timing Tracks School Use Only DNS and UNDO bubbles • Pg 15 Registration Mark

40. Placement of Security Numbers • Pg 19 The Security Number will appear in these spaces.

41. Security Numbers • A security number consists of a nine-digit number followed by a check digit. • Written documentation of the number ranges must be maintained at all times during distribution and return of materials. • Pre-populated Administration Record/Security checklist is provided with a list of security numbers for all secure documents assigned to each school • A blank copy of the checklist is provided as a perforated page in Appendix C of the manuals. • You may use the pre-populated administration record/security checklist, a blank copy of the checklist, or may make his/her own comprehensive record of security numbers. • Security number(s) of the document(s) assigned to and returned by each student should be recorded and verified at the completion of each day of testing. • Security numbers of secure materials not already listed MUST be added to the record with the names of the students to whom the test materials are assigned. Such as materials obtained from the district. • 18 & 19

42. Administration Record/Security Checklist Pre-populated version of the form that can be downloaded from PearsonAccess into Excel • Pg 20

43. Administration Record/Security Checklist (continued) Blank version of the form (located in Appendix C of the manual) • Pg 21

44. Test Invalidation Policies and Procedures • Purpose of test invalidation is to identify when the validity of test results has been compromised. • Test administrators should discuss situations involving possible invalidation with the school assessment coordinator and the situation should be investigated immediately. • A test MUST be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur: • A student has an electronic device during testing. • A student is cheating during testing. • A student is disruptive during testing. Situations involving possession of electronic devices, possible cheating, or disruptive behavior should be investigated and discussed with the school assessment coordinator and site administrator before a final invalidation decision is made. • Return ALL invalidated tests with the DNS bubble(s) gridded with all other TO BE SCORED (red-labeled) materials. • This will ensure that the student’s record is on the electronic file, but the student will not receive a score. • Pg 21

45. Test Invalidation Policies and Procedures(continued) A test MAY be invalidated if any of the following circumstances occur: • A student becomes ill and is unable to finish, OR a student is not allowed the correct amount of time. • A student was given an accommodation not allowed on the FCAT/FCAT 2.0. • A student was given an accommodation not on the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL plan. • A student was not provided an allowable accommodation listed on the student’s IEP, Section 504 plan, or ELL plan. • An error occurs in test administration or procedures that could compromise the validity of the test results (e.g., students had access to an unauthorized visual aid that gave an unfair advantage). • Pg 21-22

46. Defective Materials Test Books • If a defective test book is identified before testing, give the student a replacement book. • Return defective books with the NOT TO BE SCORED materials. • If a student discovers he/she has a defective test book during testing, give the student a replacement test book with the same form code. • If the same form code book is not available, give the student a book with any form code, and bubble the replacement form code on the student grid sheet. • Pg 22 & 23

47. Defective Materials (continued) Answer Documents • If a defective answer document (answer folder, answer book, and test and answer book) is identified beforetesting, give the student a replacement document. • Return defective documents with the NOT TO BE SCORED materials. • DNS bubble MUST be gridded if any of the following circumstances occur: • Document is defective and USED • Student Name, Student ID Number, District Number, School Number, OR Grade Level (except for Retake) is INCORRECT on a label affixed to a USED document • A student label has been placed over another student label on a USED document If any of the three circumstances occurs during testing, give the student a replacement document. When the student completes the session, he/she must, under the supervision of the test administrator, transfer the exact responses from the defective document to the replacement. • Pg 22 & 23

48. Defective Materials (continued) Answer Documents • Under the following circumstances, it is NOT necessary to grid the DNS bubble if the document has been packaged properly for return with all other NOT TO BE SCORED materials. • Preidentified document belongs to a student who has withdrawn before testing begins. • Preidentified document belongs to a student who has been absent during the entire testing window. • Document is defective and UNUSED. • Preidentified information is incorrect and the document is UNUSED. • Pg 22 & 23

49. Sample DO NOT SCORE (DNS) &UNDO Bubbles Writing Sample Reading, Mathematics, & Science Samples • Pg 21

50. Writing Test MaterialsSchool Boxes School Boxes: • School Cover Memo • Packing List • PreID Rosters • PreID Labels • School Assessment Coordinator Kit – clear plastic bag • Document Count Forms • Paper Bands • Red Labels (TO BE SCORED Materials) • Yellow Labels (NOT TO BE SCORED Materials) • White Labels (Large Print and Braille), if applicable • Planning Sheets • Writing Prompt Sheets • Writing Folders Special Documents Boxes: • Special Document Kits, if applicable • Large Print and Braille Cover Memo • Document Count Forms • Special Document Return Envelope(s) • Test Materials