MAP EndofCourse Test Examiners Manual Training

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MAP End-of-CourseTest Examiners ManualTraining

• Phase 1
• 2008-2009

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Test Examiners Manual

• There are separate manuals for each content
  area.
• Algebra I
• Biology
• English II

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Test Examiners Manual

• The purpose of this manual to provide detailed
  instructions to Examiners for receiving,
  administering, and returning the EOC assessment
  materials to the School Test Coordinator (STC).
• Both the Examiner and the STC are responsible for
  understanding and following the procedures in the
  manual.
• If questions arise, the District Test Coordinator
  (DTC) will contact Riverside Publishing.

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Prepare for Testing Page 3

• The sessions are designed to be administered in
  two 55 minute class periods however, the tests
  are not strictly timed and students may continue
  working in one sitting.
• All Session I EOC assessments consist of
  selected-response items.
• Session II of Algebra I and Biology consist of a
  performance event.
• Session II of English II consists of an on-demand
  writing task.

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Step 1 Inventory Test Materials

• Page 4
• Examiners Materials
• Test Examiners Manual
• Group Identification Sheet (GIS)
• Supplemental Session I answer sheets
• Do Not Disturb sign

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Step 1 Inventory Test Materials

• Student Materials
• Student barcode labels
• Session I test books
• Session II test books
• Session I answer sheets
• Algebra I reference sheet
• No. 2 pencils, non-mechanical (not provided)
• Scratch, graph or draft paper (not provided)
• Minimum four-function calculators for Algebra I
  (not provided)
• Ruler (straightedge) for Algebra I (not provided)
• Metric ruler for Biology (not provided)
• Dictionary, thesaurus, grammar handbook (for
  English II Session II only not provided)

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Step 1 Inventory Test Materials

• Testing Materials
• 2 student barcode labels, one for the Session I
  answer sheet and one for the Session II test book
• For students with no or incorrect barcodes, the
  biographic information on the Student Information
  Sheet (SIS) on the backs of the Session I answer
  sheet and the Session II test book will need to
  be filled in (directions are on page 6).

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Session I - Non-Scorable Test Books

• Page 5
• For Session I, answers are marked on a separate
  answer sheet.
• After testing is completed, ALL Session I test
  books (used and unused) for all content areas
  must be accounted for and returned.

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Session I Scorable Answer Sheets

• Page 5
• Session I answer sheets MUST be handled
  carefully. Do not fold, clip, staple, tape or
  tear the answer sheets.
• When testing is complete, the DTC or STC
• Removes any stray marks on the answer sheets.
• Destroys any unused answer sheets (these are not
  secure materials and should be destroyed by the
  school or district).

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Session II Scorable Test Books Page 5

• Session II test books contain Performance Events
  or Writing Prompts. Students will write their
  answers in the test book.
• After testing
• All Session II test books that are to be scored
  will be sent to the Assessment Resource Center
  (ARC).
• All unused, non-scorable Session II test books
  must be accounted for and returned to Riverside
  Publishing in the appropriate shipment boxes.

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Security Note Page 5

• ______________________________________________
• NOTE Test books are secure materials.
  Examiners are not to view, read, edit, act or
  react verbally or non-verbally in response to
  student answers. A translator may read the
  assessment in a secure environment to prepare for
  providing translation to a student.
• ______________________________________________

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Handling of Student Barcode Labels

• Many DTCs and STCs prefer to apply the student
  barcode labels themselves.
• Please check with your DTC to determine how your
  building will be handling this issue.
• The barcode label should always be affixed when
  the information is correct.
• The SIS is completed only if the student barcode
  label is incorrect.
• Do not leave an incorrect barcode on a book and
  fill in the SIS barcode overrides SIS.

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Step 2 Make Arrangements for Accommodations
Page 8

• The DTC and STC, sometimes in conjunction with
  the IEP team, should have identified those
  students who will need accommodations.
• The role of the Examiner is to implement those
  accommodations appropriately and to record them
  on the Session I answer sheet.
• NOTE Accommodation codes for both sessions are
  recorded on the Session I answer sheet.
• In some buildings, the STC will choose to be
  responsible for recording the accommodations.

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Step 3 Prepare for Test Administration Page
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• Organize the classroom
• Plan how to distribute and collect
  materials
• Plan seating arrangements
• Eliminate distractions under your control
• Use a Do Not Disturb sign (not provided)
• Remove or cover any maps, charts, or other
  materials that relate to the content and
  processes of the test.

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Calculator Policy . . . Page 10

• At minimum, a four-function calculator may be
  used for Algebra I
• Electronic devices such as cell phones,
  electronic music players, digital cameras, and
  gaming devices MUST NOT be accessible during
  testing (teachers, as well as students)
• Mechanical pencils, pens, highlighters, crayons,
  colored pencils, and correction fluid cannot be
  used.

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Administer the Tests Page 11

• Specific directions for each content area begin
  on page 12 of the Examiners manual.
• The following symbol is used throughout the
  specific directions

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Directions for AdministeringPage 12

• Before starting the test, be sure that students
  understand what each icon means and make sure
  each student has the appropriate materials.
• Remember that, if a student does not understand a
  word, you may pronounce one word per sentence.
• Tests must be finished in one sitting. If a
  student is not finished in the allotted time and
  is making adequate progress, the student should
  be allowed to finish.

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Directions for Administrating Page 14

• Algebra I - If your district has decided to
  supply calculators for the Algebra I EOC, make
  sure all students have one that works and meets
  the criteria (minimum 4-function, no Internet
  access, no Qwerty keypad). The Algebra reference
  sheet may also be used. Students may have a
  ruler.
• Biology - Students need a metric ruler.
• English II Students may use a standard
  dictionary, thesaurus, or grammar handbook while
  writing their papers for Session II only

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Step 4 Student Absences andInvalidations
Page 16

• Examiners should follow the districts policy
  about how to handle student absences.
• If a student is absent for either Session 1 or
  Session II, fill in the Absent bubble located on
  the SIS under Status Codes.
• If the student is absent for both sessions, the
  district may wish to enroll the student in the
  next semesters testing window.

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Step 4 Student Absences andInvalidations
Page 16

• The STC and the Examiner must agree that a
  particular students test should be invalidated.
• Cheating
• Reading, or signing, any part of English II test
  or reading it in the students native language
• Using bilingual dictionary by student for any
  part of English II test
• Paraphrasing test questions in any content
• It is the STCs responsibility to fill in the
  bubble for the appropriate invalidation code on
  the SIS.

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Step 5 Review the Completed SISPage 18

• Examiners or school personnel are responsible
  for completing all applicable sections
  of the lower portion of the SIS.
• Accommodations Fill in the circle(s) that best
  represent the accommodation(s) under that
  heading.
• Test Window Fill in the single bubble that
  refers to the administration period (Spring).
• Form For SPRING testing window, fill in a form
  number. If the form number is a single digit,
  the number should be precede by a zero (eg. 02).
• Status Codes Fill in the appropriate codes when
  necessary. Consult the STC for guidance.

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Step 6 Collect Testing MaterialsPage 21

• Session I, Test Books
• Collect the Session I test books.
• Count the test books and verify the total with
  the pretest number before returning to the STC.
• Return all Session I test books to the STC in
  separate bundles by content area - used and
  unused.
• Contact the STC for guidance regarding the
  handling of contaminated test books.

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Step 6 Collect Testing MaterialsPage 21

• Session I, Answer Sheets
• Collect Session I completed (scorable) answer
  sheets.
• Verify that the student barcode label is attached
  appropriately.
• Verify that the required information is correct
  on the SIS, when applicable.
• Return completed answer sheets by content area to
  the STC.
• Return any unused answer sheets to the STC to be
  destroyed.
• Collect all graph paper, scratch paper, or draft
  paper and return them to the STC to be securely
  destroyed.
• Collect the Algebra I reference sheet to have for
  distribution in Session II (if applicable).
• Contact the STC for guidance regarding the
  handling of contaminated answer sheets.

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Step 6 Collect Testing MaterialsPage 21

• Session II, Test Books
• Collect all scorable Session II test books from
  the students
• Verify that the student barcode label is attached
  appropriately.
• Verify that the required information is correct
  on the SIS, when applicable.
• Collect all graph paper, scratch paper, or draft
  paper and return them to the STC to be securely
  destroyed.
• Return all completed (scorable) Session II test
  books to the STC separated by content area.
• Return any unused Session II test books to the
  STC separately.
• Count all Session II test books and verify the
  total with the pretest number before returning to
  the STC.
• Contact the STC for guidance regarding the
  handling of contaminated test books.
• Return the Test Examiners Manual to the STC.

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Step 7 Complete Group ID SheetPage 23

• At a minimum, two Group ID Sheets (GIS) per
  content area, per school, must be completed.
• (One for Session I answer sheets and one for
  Session II scorable test books)
• NOTE Further breakdown of groups by teacher
  for scoring and reporting is allowed.
• The information on the GIS must be identical for
  both sessions.
• The DTC will assign responsibility to the STC or
  Examiner for completing the GIS.

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Accommodations

• Appendix B (page 25) lists the accommodations for
  students who are English Language Learners (ELL).
  Take special note of those which result in
  invalidation and of the note at the bottom of the
  chart.
• Appendix B (pages 26-27) lists the accommodations
  for students with disabilities. Again, take
  special note of those which result in
  invalidation and of the three notes at the bottom
  of the chart on page 27.

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QUESTIONS??

• Who are you going to ask?
• Examiners should first ask the STC.
• STC will contact the DTC.