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Computer Based Testing Overview March 8, 2013

Computer Based Testing Overview March 8, 2013. Jennifer Stafford Policy Advisor Kentucky Department of Education Jennifer.stafford@education.ky.gov. Paul Shoemaker Engineer/Architect Kentucky Department of Education Paul.shoemaker@education.ky.gov. Joe Dell Brasel, Ed.D.

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Computer Based Testing Overview March 8, 2013

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  1. Computer Based TestingOverviewMarch 8, 2013 Jennifer Stafford Policy Advisor Kentucky Department of Education Jennifer.stafford@education.ky.gov Paul Shoemaker Engineer/Architect Kentucky Department of Education Paul.shoemaker@education.ky.gov Joe Dell Brasel, Ed.D. Account Manager ACT , Inc. joedell.brasel@act.org

  2. Agenda • Testing Windows and Sessions • Responsibilities and Deadlines • Technical Components • Prohibited/Acceptable Materials • Online Testing • Resources

  3. Testing Windows • Two remaining EOC test windows: • April 15-June 15 • June 16-July 15 (CBT only) • Within each window, schools choose a 10-day window (consecutive days) to complete the four tests, including make-up sessions. • Within the 10-day window, schools choose 1 day per subject Note: MC1 and MC2 must be given in order on the same day. • May schedule multiple content tests on same day.

  4. Two Sessions • Two separate EOC sessions • Multiple Choice 1 (Paper or Computer) • Multiple Choice 2 (Paper or Computer) • Sessions are 45 minutes each • Paper sessions are timed by the test administrator. • Computer sessions are timed automatically by the computer.

  5. Combined Testing Formats Policy Change: School staff may choose to combine paper and CBT for multiple choice. Computer Testing: • Multiple testing sessions can be utilized in a single day. • New Policy: The first computer based test must begin at the same time as the paper based test. • Note: A 10-15 minute break is allowed between test sessions.

  6. Preparation of District and KEN Network Components • Whitelisting and Caching Configurations • All KEN Firewall configurations include Whitelisted IP Addresses and URLs to ACT QualityCore and VanGuard/Vantage web-based resources. • Districts that have internal firewalls or proxy/filter/caching devices must configure them to include the IP Addresses and URLs below, as Whitelisted, non cached external destinations. • qc.vantage.com: 199.7.240.100 • browserhawk.vantage.com: 199.7.240.100  • qcbeta.vantage.com: 199.7.240.99

  7. Preparations of Student Testing Devices/Workstations • Hardware Requirements • ACT QualityCore Hardware Specifications Web Page • http://browserhawk.vantage.com/bhawk/jsp/QualityCore_Vantage_System_Requirements_Oct_2011.pdf • Select Which Workstations Will Serve As Testing Stations • Install VanGuard/Vantage Software • https://qc.vantage.com/qualitycore/do/log • Run the System Check First

  8. VanGuard/Vantage Webpage Click on the System Requirements Check

  9. System Check Results Page Sample

  10. VanGuard/Vantage System Check • Known Issues • Bandwidth Detection – Fails on any bandwidth availability above a T-3 connection. All Kentucky school districts have a minimum connection of 10 Mbt and will most often show a failure on this part of the System Check. • As of January 2013, IE9 and Apple OSX 10.8 still shows as failed on System Check, but is supported by ACT/QualityCore.

  11. Install VanGuard/Vantage Software Click on the VanGuard Install

  12. VanGuardInstall Page • Click on the appropriate download for your Workstation Device/Type/OS. • Documentation for all of the installations are on the right side column.

  13. VanGuard Installation • Follow the Instructions as prompted by the Setup Program. • Once completed you may run a practice test to verify connectivity. Your DAC will have all necessary Login account information.

  14. Practice Online Testing • Coordination between the District Technology Coordinators and DACs to verify workstations are ready for online testing • CBT Launch Demo PPT • QC CBT QuickStartLaunchTest • Teachers/Students may use the Launch Demo to practice the system.

  15. Locating Launch PPT and Test www.act.org/stateservices/kentucky http://www.act.org/stateservices/kentucky/

  16. Online User’s Guide • Online User’s Guide or CBT Manual may be accessed: • Through the secure online system or • Kentucky EOC website http://www.act.org/stateservices/kentucky/index.html. • No support materials will be shipped for online testing.

  17. Steps for Ordering • Confirm Unit Usage (DACs/Designee) • Create/Upload Users & Teachers (DACs/Designee) • Create/Upload Students (KDE/ACT, Local) • Create Class Test Rosters (Local) • Finalize Class Rosters (Local) Note: Valuable Resources are located at: www.act.org/stateservices/kentucky

  18. Responsibilities • District or School Administrator: • Conduct Administration Code and Inclusion Training • Confirm Unit Usage per school • Determine Paper or Computer Testing • Estimate Number of Students Testing • No automatic overage. DAC/BAC should order additional tests per school. • Determine Testing Dates • Create/Upload Students (New enrollees)

  19. Create and Upload Students • KDE extracted from Infinite Campus (IC) students enrolled in IC at the high school level within each district. • ACT created student accounts at the appropriate school. • Student grade levels reflect status in IC as of December 15. Accounts for students enrolled after this date will need to be created by the school. • 2012 High School Graduates will remain in the Vantage system for one year. Note: Middle school students taking courses for high school credit will not be included.

  20. Responsibilities • School Administrator: • Options for Creating Class Rosters: • Name by school, course, teacher, period • i.e., CCHS, Algebra II, C. Greer, period 5 • Name by school, course, teacher • i.e., CCHS, Algebra II, C. Greer • Name by school, course • i.e., CCHS, Algebra II • Note: Separate class roster for extended time for computer based (specific timing).

  21. Responsibilities • School Administrator or Teacher: • Finalize Class Rosters • Verify all students to be tested are on roster. • No roster in SDRR at this time. • Print or save electronic copy to use as a reference for accountability in SDRR at the end of school year. • Create seating chart.

  22. Confirming/Assigning Units

  23. Test Form Changes Click here

  24. Confirming/Assigning Units Choose No Sub-district Select any school from list Click dropdown arrow

  25. Confirming/Assigning Units

  26. Accommodated Testing Paper Only Paper and Computer Extended Time Paraphrasing Manipulatives Prompting/Cueing Behavior Modification Interpreter (sign language) Dictionaries/Thesauri • R = Reader • A = Audio • B = Braille • LP = Large Print • Scribe

  27. Seating Chart

  28. Materials Computer Pencil/Paper Prohibited Scratch paper Notes Foreign language or English dictionary Allowed Scratch work is to be done in the test booklet. Calculators Reference Sheets (Algebra II) Prohibited • Notes • Foreign language or English dictionary Allowed • Scratch Paper – Please collect and destroy securely. • Calculators • Reference Sheets (Algebra II)

  29. Resources/Manuals

  30. Retrieve Codes from System • Test Control Code • Vanguard Exit Code

  31. Student Roster Information • Retrieve student login information from Test Roster section of the online system. • Print out the Student Login page that contains each student’s QualityCore ID. • Teacher or Student will input the student’s information exactly as it is in the online system. • QualityCore ID • First Name • Middle Initial (optional) • Last Name • Date of Birth (dropdown menu selection)

  32. Online Testing • Student will choose their correct birthdate from the dropdown menu and accept the User’s Agreement. • The student has the option of completing a tutorial before beginning the test.

  33. Student Login Page

  34. Accept User Agreement

  35. Complete Login

  36. Choose Correct Test

  37. Directions

  38. Directions (continued)

  39. Test Display Time Remaining Tools

  40. Student Prompt After Answering

  41. Skipping a Question

  42. Bookmark a Question

  43. Reviewing Online Test • Before the student submits a completed test module, a review page will display. This page will list all items on the test, the status of each item (answered, unanswered, or bookmarked), and how much time the student has left to review his/her work.

  44. Student Review Page

  45. Take a Break or End the Test Break

  46. Test Control Code Located Two Places • Helpful Hints for a Smooth Administration document, http://www.act.org/stateservices/kentucky/pdf/QC-KY-CBTHelpfulHints.pdf. • Secure online system

  47. Test End Control Located Two Places • Helpful Hints for a Smooth Administration document, http://www.act.org/stateservices/kentucky/pdf/QC-KY-CBTHelpfulHints.pdf • Secure online system

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