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Spring 2006 Writing SOL Training Session. Steve Wall Division Director of Testing February 21, 2006 SBO-Boardroom. Pre-Test Activities. Receive Non Secure materials Notify Ms. Stickel if extra materials are needed Receive Secure materials from the DDOT
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Spring 2006 Writing SOL Training Session Steve Wall Division Director of Testing February 21, 2006 SBO-Boardroom
Pre-Test Activities Receive Non Secure materials • Notify Ms. Stickel if extra materials are needed Receive Secure materials from the DDOT • Verify that the transmittal form numbers are correct • Notify Ms. Stickel of missing or extra materials • Store secure materials in a secure location Train Examiners • Have a written agenda • Keep a roster of attendance • Contact the DDOT if questions arise that you need help answering. Schedule test sessions • Make sure special education sessions are scheduled in accordance with student IEPs.
Pre-Test Activities • When material packages are opened carefully count the materials. • Check the appropriate box on the package cover sheet. • If there is a discrepancy please note this on the cover sheet and make sure that this cover sheet is seen during the check-in. • Complete the School Quantity Discrepancy Report
Day of testing • Check out materials • Complete either the Examiner’s/Proctor’s Test Booklet Transmittal Form/Affidavit or Writing Prompt Transmittal Form/Affidavit depending on the section of the SOL being administered. • Examiners should verify the number of materials received and initial the form before leaving the room. • Monitor the test sessions • Contact the DDOT if irregularities arise • Check-in materials • Verify that the number of materials checked out are returned. Initial the forms. The person checking out the materials must be the same person returning the materials. • Place secure materials in a secure location
Post Test Activities • Complete make up tests • Pack answer document • Make careful counts • Group and band by teacher with a separate SSID sheet for each teacher • Pack test booklets • Make careful counts • Pack writing prompts • Make careful counts • Complete all proper forms • Have the principal sign the school affidavit • Complete the master file sheet • Gather all forms that must be submitted at division check-in • Schedule a check-in time with Ms. Stickel • On date of scheduled check-in; return answer documents, test materials and required forms.
Schedule • March 7, 2006 • Administer the multiple choice portion of the test. High Schools may administer this portion of the test during the student’s regular English class. • March 8, 2006 a.m. • Administer the direct writing portion of the test • March 9-13, 2006 • Elementary and middle schools • Begin to administer make-up sessions. Make up sessions should use the alternate forms of the multiple choice test booklets and the direct writing prompts. • March 14-15, 2006 • All schools: Check-in answer documents and test materials
Schedule continued:Second Chance Seniors • High Schools only • March 9, 2006 a.m. • Administer the alternate writing prompt to students needing a verified English writing credit in order to graduate prior to August 31, 2006. • March 7, 2006 (p.m.), March 8, 2006 (p.m.), March 9, 2006 (p.m.) or March 10, 2006 • Administer the alternate form of the multiple choice section to students needing a verified English writing credit in order to graduate prior to August 31, 2006. • Second chance testing is optional…it is strongly suggested but cannot be required.