Title: EndofGrade Tests
1End-of-Grade Tests
Reading and Math Grades 3-8Science Grades 5 and
8EXT2 Reading and Math Grades 3-8EXT2 Science
Grades 3-8
- 2008-09
- Carteret County Schools
- Test Coordinator Training
- 30 April 2009
2Information for all tests
3Test Security Testing Code of Ethics
- EVERYONE except students reads the Testing Code
of Ethics - School personnel are not to disclose the
contents of secure tests by discussing specific
questions or information contained within the
tests with each other or with students. - In addition, excerpts must not be used at any
time during classroom instruction or in resource
materials as study guides. - Access to the tests shall be limited to school
personnel who have a legitimate need. - Not copied, filed, used in instructional
activities, reproduced, or paraphrased. - Report any sample test questions in instructional
material prior to use, whether generated locally,
from another school, or from an unknown source - General Statute 14-118.2 Assisting, etc. in
Obtaining Academic Credit by Fraudulent Means
4Test Security General Statute 14-118.2
- It shall be unlawful for any person to assist
any student, or advertise, offer, or attempt to
assist any student, in obtaining or in attempting
to obtain, by fraudulent means, any academic
credit, grade or test score
5Test-day Procedures
- Wall displays removed/covered.
- At no time are proctors to be alone with the
student test booklets or state test
administration materials. Proctors are not to
pick up test materials from or return test
materials to the school test coordinator at the
beginning or the end of testing unless
accompanied by the appropriate school personnel. - No additional materials given to students during
the test administration, except blank paper or
pencils.
6Test-day Procedures contd (2)
- Unethical testing practices include, but are not
limited to, interpreting, explaining, or
paraphrasing the test directions, or test items.
Test administrators may repeat test directions
only and are not permitted to provide any
specific assistance with answering test
questions. For example, test administrators and
proctors are NOT permitted to clarify test
directions, provide synonyms for unknown words,
or to rephrase the questions. - EOG TAM, Pg 30
7Test-day Procedures contd (3)
- Follow school-specified procedures concerning
students reading other materials (novels or other
non-textbook materials) while waiting for other
students to complete the test. - It is recommended that students NOT be allowed to
bring anything into the session. - REMINDER Tests are divided into sections, but
students are not to stop at the end of a section.
They continue until they see the word STOP at
the end of a test.
8Specified Procedures (1)
- See EOG TAM Pg 17 Uniformity of Test
Administration - ...Directions for distributing test materials
such as blank paper and pencils must be followed.
Placing the test materials on the students desk
prior to the beginning of the test administration
is a violation of the procedures outlined in...
the Testing Code of Ethics. - Test books are NOT to be distributed until after
the Student Background Information is checked.
9Specified Procedures (2)
- ...the test administration directions must be
followed exactly as written. The test
administrator must read aloud only the
information in boldface print that is preceded by
the word SAY - Failure to follow the script as written in this
manual may constitute a misadministration or
violation of the Testing Code of Ethics.
TAM, Directions for Administration, Pg 29 - Testing Irregularity 20 Providing students
with additional time beyond the designated
maximum time specified in the Test
Administrators Manual (except for students with
documented special needs requiring accommodations
such as Scheduled Extended Time). - EOG TAM, Testing Irregularities, Pg 23
10Assorted Information contd
- The following items are prohibited in test
sessions - Cell phones / iphones / pagers
- PDAs / Blackberries
- iPods / MP3 players
- Hand-held electronic games
- Reference books
- Cheat sheets (personal or corporate)
- Textbooks
- Thesauruses / Dictionaries
- Music
- Bookmarks
- Food
- Drink
- Candy / Gum
- Procedures, formulas, or word lists
- Tips for Taking Tests
11Test Administrators and Proctors
- Every Test Administrator and proctor must be
trained prior to the test. No exceptions.
Training last year or for other types of tests
does not count. - All test sessions must be proctored. Even
one-on-one. - Test Administrators NEVER leave the session
except for an emergency and only after having
contact with TC. - (See earlier slide concerning proctors and
test materials.) - Proctors may not leave the room, except in an
emergency. - Proctors dont read directions assist students
with their answers read student answers or
modify, change, alter, or tamper with student
responses.
12Test Administrators and Proctors (2)
- Proctors and test administrators must be
attentive exclusively to the testing session.
They may NOT do other work or reading while the
test session is in progress. - (Failure to follow this rule constitutes a
misadministration for all students in the
session.) - Test administrators and proctors are to move
quietly about the room and scan the students
work areas to ensure that students are following
the test directions, performing the required
tasks, and not sharing responses.
13Responsibilities
- State Board of Education Policy list of specific
Test Administrator and Proctor responsibilities
includes - Provide a positive test-taking environment, and
- Avoid distracting behaviors, such as
- Holding extended conversations
- Reading newspapers, novels, etc.
- Eating
- Carrying out other personal or professional
duties - Talking on cell phones, etc.
- Move quietly about the room and scan the
students work areas to ensure that students are
following the test directions, performing the
required tasks, and not sharing responses.
It does not matter how long you have been
administering tests or how you have always done
it. The rules have changed.
14Answer Sheet Review and Coding
- Prepare and submit to C.S. Testing a written plan
for reviewing student answer documents for stray
marks and coding. - (Now required by DPI)
- The review/coding of secure test materials for
stray marks and coding must occur under secure
conditions in a group setting. - A group is defined as, 3 or more school
personnel. - During review of answer sheets and headers before
scanning, no test booklets may be available. - Student answers are NOT to be changed or modified
in any manner during this process.
15Test Coordinator Accessibility
- The school test coordinator must be
accessible to test administrators and proctors
during the administration of secure state tests.
Due to the accessibility requirement, the school
test coordinator must not be given the
responsibility of administering a test. - No exceptions.
16Accounting for Materials
- Everything issued out gets returned to C.S.
Testing - Secure, locked, limited access storage area
- USE TRACKING SHEETS FOR EVERYTHING!
- Count whenever any testing items change hands...
even to students - Prohibit reproduction of all or any part for the
tests - Prohibit employees from disclosing the content
- Minimize access of anyone before and after
- Report materials discrepancies immediately to
C.S. Testing - Review for scanability, required coding, and
SIQ information in secure conditions of a group
session
17Test Security Materials contd
- Under no circumstances will TCs allow Test
Administrators to keep any type of test materials
overnight. - If answer sheets are issued to test
administrators prior to the actual test date for
survey completion and data verification, all
answer sheets must be returned and secured by the
Test Coordinator at the end of the day. - Test Coordinators must verify that issued test
materials of any type have been returned to them
at the end of each day. - Keeping test materials in classrooms is not
allowed, even when locked in filing cabinets or
desks.
18A Gentle Reminder
- Misadministrations ARE preventable.
- Experience is not a reliable guide
- Good intentions cause many misadministrations
- ALWAYS protect the security of test materials
- Keep your attention on the rules and students
- Ignore accommodations at your peril!!!
- Prepare yourself and the room
- Facilitate the environment, not the answers
- Interpretations usually cause misadministrations
- Imaginations have no place in testing!!
- Make sure required medications are taken
- We can fix just plain Oops.
19Avoid Misadministrations
- Remove instructional wall displays.
- Glasses and medications must be utilized, as
prescribed, during testing. - Make sure proper calculators are available and
memories cleared before and after testing. - Do not provide instruction the morning of
testing. - Windows of testing rooms must be uncovered or
classroom door must remain open at all times. No
options. No exceptions.
20Avoid Misadministrations (2)
- NO OFF-LEVEL TESTING!! Check before test day.
- DO NOT put materials on desks before the students
are seated. Hand out all materials in accordance
with the script in the TAM. - AFTER handing out the materials, move students as
necessary so that forms are distributed to
prevent sharing. - Make sure each students form/color answer sheet
matches their test book. - Verify the test book form matches the form
bubbled by the student on his or her answer
document.
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22When a Test Irregularity Occurs
- Test Coordinator calls or emails C.S. Testing
(David). - Determine if retesting and OTISS Report are
required. - If directed, file OTISS Report within 5 days.
- Submit additional documentation, as requested.
23Answer Document Review
- The review/coding of secure test materials must
occur under secure conditions in a group setting. - A group is defined as, 3 or more school
personnel. - Mark-in-book accommodations must have date of
test, name of student, name of test
administrator, and name of verifier on the test
booklet when scored. - When returning materials, keep any mark-in-book
test booklets separated. We must securely store
them until next year.
24Answer Document Review (2)
NOTE For ALL tests (EOG Reading, Math, Science,
and EXT2 Reading, Math, and Science), teachers
must enter Special Codes to accurately
indicate 1. Each students anticipated
subject grade, and 2. Each students
anticipated achievement level for the subject on
the EOG/EXT2. Failure to enter a Special Code
in each of the required spaces prevents the
answer sheet from being scanned and scored. See
the Achievement Level descriptors in the back of
each TAM.
25Accommodations
- See pg 16 of the EOG TAM (pg 17 of the EXT2 TAM,
pg 15 of the EOG Sci TAM, pg 16 of the EXT2 Sci
TAM) for allowed accommodations - NO Test Administrator Read-Aloud, or Interpreter
/ Transliterator Signs accommodation for READING
tests - Read-aloud-to-self accommodations must be
scheduled as one-on-one sessions. - Test Administrator Read-Aloud Upon Request
accommodations must be one-on-one or in room
large enough that other members of the group
cannot hear when the Test Administrator reads to
any other student.
26Accommodations (2)
- Freedom of choice is not an option
- No surprises on test day Any IEP changes made
after 10 April will not be used for the EXT2/EOG
Reading, Math or Science. - Must be specified in IEP or 504.
- Use it or report it and do it again.
- When in doubt, ask in advance.
27Accommodations (3)
- For any State-mandated test, the accommodation
must (1) be documented in the students current
IEP or Section 504 Plan and (2) the documentation
must reflect routine use during instruction and
similar classroom assessments that measure the
same construct. However, in cases where the
documentation is not consistent with
accommodations used during instruction, the
student is to receive the accommodations
specified in the current IEP or Section 504 Plan
although this could adversely affect student
performance. It is vital for students with
disabilities to receive accommodations on
State-mandated tests that allow them to
demonstrate their true abilities however,
students must not receive unnecessary or
inappropriate accommodations. - Testing Students with Disabilities, Pg. A1.06
28AYP/ABCs for 2008-09
- EOG Reading and Math will be part of ABC Growth.
EXT2 Reading and Math are not used for ABC
Growth. - EOG and EXT2 Reading, Math, and Science count in
computation of the ABCs Performance Composite. - Both EOG and EXT2 Reading and Math count for AYP.
- The higher score of the initial assessment or
Retest 1 (for students who score less than
proficient initially) will count in AYP and ABCs
computations.
29End-of-Grade Reading Math Grades 3 through
8andEnd-of-Grade ScienceGrades 5 and 8 only
- 2008-09
- Carteret County Schools
- Test Coordinators Training
- 30 April, 2009
30Eligible Students Reading Math
- ALL students enrolled in grades 3 through 8 must
take the appropriate EOG tests for reading and
math, including students who have been retained
in grades 3 through 8. - Exceptions
- EC students qualified and using either EXT2 or
EXT1 alternate assessments based on a current
IEP. - Medically fragile students who have received a
waiver from DPI because of a significant medical
emergency. - LEP students qualified and using NCCLAS alternate
assessment. - LEP students who scored below Level 4 Expanding
on the reading subtest of the ACCESS for ELLS and
are in their first year in US schools will not be
tested on EOG Reading. They must participate in
the EOG Math, however.
31Eligible Students - Science
- All students in grades 5 and 8 are required to
participate in the general administration (with
or without accommodations) of the End-of-Grade
Science test. - Exceptions
- Students with IEP for EXTEND2 Science
- Students with an IEP for EXTEND1
- LEP students and students with disabilities
qualified and participating in NCCLAS Science - Medically fragile students with DPI exemption
- No off-level testing
32Test Schedule
- Administer tests to all eligible students in the
school at the same time (grades may be
staggered). - Science (Gr 5 8) Friday, 15 May
- Reading (Gr 3-8) Tuesday, 19 May
- Math - calculator active (Gr 3-8) Wednesday, 20
May - Math - calculator inactive (Gr 3-7) Thursday,
21 May - Make-ups Retest 1s completed by 5 June.
- Test sessions must start as early in the school
day as possible. - Afternoon test sessions are prohibited unless
specified in an IEP (multiple sessions, extended
time, etc). - Testing students on two subjects in one day is
prohibited. - Testing in Reading and Math must occur on
consecutive days. - Student survey completion may be done prior to
the actual test date, so long as test booklets
are not issued.
33Test Forms This Year
34Items and Times
Estimated Total Time is actual test time plus
breaks and instructions, but does not include
admin time for collecting materials from students
and counting after testing. Maximum Allowed
Time is actual student time working on the test
and excludes time for breaks, instructions, etc.
35Maximum Time Allowed
- NO administration of an EOG reading, math or
science test may exceed the specified Maximum
Time Allowed. - (See EOG TAM pg 26-28, Science TAM pg 25)
- All students must be given ample opportunity
within the same school day to complete the EOG
exams. - All students, including students with Scheduled
Extended Time accommodation, must be allowed to
eat lunch and to travel home at their regularly
scheduled time. Plan accordingly! - Be ready to provide for lost time when students
leave testing due to emergencies.
36Time Emergencies and Breaks
- If a student must leave the room for any reason
(emergencies) during testing - All test materials remain the testing room.
- The test materials must be secured before the
student leaves the room. (Answer sheet and
paper/graph paper inserted into the test booklet
as a place holder and test booklet closed.) - Test Administrator notes the time the student
left the room and the time the student returns to
the room. Lost time is provided to the student
to complete their assessment. - Only one student excused for the restroom at a
time. - School staff or proctor may accompany the student
to the restroom.
37Time Breaks
- During breaks (or a required lunch), students
must not be allowed to discuss the test,
questions, information in the test, etc.
Students MUST be made aware of this policy before
they leave the test session. (Talking is an
irregularity and, in almost every case, a
misadministration.) - Students who need more time beyond the estimated
time to complete will receive a 3-minute break
every 60 minutes until the specified Maximum Time
Allowed has been met. - In those rare cases where a test session must be
interrupted by lunch, test administrators must
paper clip the test booklet so that the student
may not return to previously attempted questions.
Pages that contain reading selections that
students will need cannot be paper clipped.
38Answer Documents
- Only the form letter is printed on the answer
sheets the sub-form number must be bubbled by
students. Check during test session! - One EOG answer document must be scanned for every
student in membership of grades 3 through 8,
including visiting students. - One Science answer document must be scanned for
every student in membership of grade 5 and 8,
including visiting students. - Answer documents will be pre-coded.
- Bubble for Regular or Retest 1 administration
39Embedded Field Test Items
- Some sections of EOG and Science tests contain
items used for field testing and experimental
purposes. - Embedded items are not identified and will not
count for or against student scores. - By embedding the experimental questions in the
operational EOGs and Science tests, field testing
is minimized.
40EOG Test Materials
- EOG Reading Math Test Administrators Manual
- Accurate timing device (no noise, no alarms!)
- Student Survey Questionnaire
- Answer sheets (color matched)
- Test booklets (color matched)
- General Purpose Header per class
- Blank paper
- Graph paper (for both sections of the Gr 3-8
Math) - Paper clips
- Highlighters and acetate overlays are optional
- Calculator per student
41Science Test Materials
- EOG Science Test Administrators Manual
- Accurate timing device (no noise, no alarms!)
- Answer sheets (color matched)
- Test booklets (color matched)
- General Purpose Header per class
- DPI-issued Periodic Tables (Gr 8 only)
- Blank paper
- DPI-issued graph paper (both Gr 5 8)
- Paper clips
- Highlighters and acetate overlays are optional
- Calculator per student (same type as for EOG
Math) - NO Student Survey
42Calculators EOG Math Science
- No sharing!
- Memory must be cleared by TC/Test Administrator
before after - Gr 3-5 four-function with memory key
- Gr 6-8 four-function with square root function,
yx, p(pi), and algebraic logic - Additional features that are not restricted are
allowed but not required (for example, graphing
features). - Restrictions
- No QWERTY keyboards (typewriter style)
- No included computer algebraic system (CAS)
capable of symbolic algebra (i.e. factoring,
expanding, or simplifying given variable output),
or symbolic calculus. - No cell phones, Blackberry-type devices, handheld
microcomputers, pen-input devices such as PDAs or
tablets, or laptop/notebook computers
43Forms and Accommodations
- For Read-Aloud administrations, one form/number
will be used per group, whenever possible. - If you have more than one Read-Aloud group, a
different test form/number will be issued for
each group. - Large print, one-per-page, Braille editions are
available but must be ordered immediately to
arrive in time.
44Science Accommodations
- See page 15 of the Science TAM for allowed
accommodations - Same allowed accommodations and rules as for
Math. - IEP or 504 establishes accommodations used for
Science.
45Answer Document Review
- In the To Be Completed by the Teacher or
Counselor section of answer sheet (see EOG TAM
pg 81, Science TAM pg 41) - Question 3 Code this question if the student is
taking an alternate assessment rather than
participating in the standard administration of
the reading (R) and/or mathematics (M)
end-of-grade test(s). - Question 5 Bubble the accommodations REQUIRED
BY IEP and PROVIDED for the test. Mark R (used
on Reading) or M (used on Math) or both.
46Answer Document Review (2)
- In the Special Codes section of answer sheet
(see EOG TAM pg 82, Science TAM pg 42 for
samples) - EOG Test Administrator must bubble an Anticipated
Math Grade (column C), an Anticipated Achievement
Level for Math (column D), an Anticipated
Achievement Level for Reading (column E) and an
Anticipated Reading Grade (column F). - Science Test Administrator must bubble an
Anticipated Science Grade (column C) and an
Anticipated Science Achievement Level (column D). - Explanations of the Math and Reading Achievement
Level standards are provided for each grade in
the EOG TAM Pg 92-110. Science Achievement Level
standards are provided for each grade in the
Science TAM Pg 53-55.
47EOG Test Administrators Manual
48Science Test Administrators Manual
49Specific information for NCEXTEND2 Alternate
Assessments
- Reading and Math (Gr 3-8) and Science (Gr 5 8
only) - Carteret County Schools
- Test Coordinators Training
- 30 April, 2009
50EXT2 Eligible Students
- NCEXTEND2 eligibility
- EC students with a current IEP
- Does NOT have a 504 plan
- Is NOT identified as having a significant
cognitive disability - Is NOT receiving instruction in the SCOS through
the Essences/Extensions - Students disability has precluded the student
from achieving grade level proficiency, as
demonstrated by objective evidence (e.g. results
from standardized state tests, IQ tests,
achievement tests, aptitude tests, and
psychological evaluations). - IEP must include goals based on grade-level
content standards - Nature of disability requires differently
designed assessments.
51Test Schedule EXT2 Reading, Math Science
- Administer tests to all eligible students in the
school at the same time (grades may be
staggered). - EXT2 Science (Gr 5 8) Friday, 8 May or
Friday, 15 May - EXT2 Reading (Gr 3-8) Tuesday, 12 May
- EXT2 Math - calculator active (Gr 3-8)
Wednesday, 13 May - EXT2 Math - calculator inactive (Gr 3-7)
Thursday, 14 May - Make-ups Retest 1s completed by 6 June.
- Test sessions must start as early in the school
day as possible. - Afternoon test sessions are prohibited unless
specified in an IEP (multiple sessions, extended
time, etc). - Testing students on two subjects in one day is
prohibited. - Test EXT2 Reading and EXT2 Math on consecutive
days. - Student survey completion may be done prior to
the actual test date, so long as test booklets
are not issued.
52Times and Number of Items
Estimated Total Time is actual test time plus
breaks and instructions, but does not include
admin time for collecting materials from students
and counting after testing. Maximum Allowed
Time for the EXT2 is not applicable. EXT2
students will be allowed ample opportunity to
complete the tests. As long as the student is
actively engaged and working, they must be
allowed to complete the test. Unless stated in
the IEP, each test will be completed in one day.
53Time Breaks
- During breaks (or a required lunch), students
must not be allowed to discuss the test,
questions, information in the test, etc. Students
MUST be made aware of this policy before they
leave the test session. (Talking is an
irregularity and, in almost every case, a
misadministration.) - Students who need more time beyond the estimated
time to complete will receive a 3-minute break
every 40 minutes. - In those rare cases where a test session must be
interrupted by lunch, test administrators must
paper clip the test booklet so that the student
may not return to previously attempted questions.
Pages that contain reading selections that
students will need cannot be paper clipped.
54EXT2 Answer Documents
- Only one form letter of the test per grade.
- Answer documents will be pre-coded.
- All students must record actual working time for
each test. The Time box is to be written on
the board as specified in the EXT2 TAM pages 41,
47, 53, 59 and the EXT2 Science TAM on page 35.
55EXT2 Reading Math Test Materials
- EXT2 Test Administrators Manual
- Accurate timing device (no noise, no alarms!)
- Student Survey Questionnaire (EXT2 version)
- Answer sheets (color matched)
- Test booklets (color matched)
- General Purpose Header per class
- Blank paper
- DPI-issued graph paper (both sections of the Gr
3-8 Math) - Paper clips
- Highlighters and acetate overlays are optional
- Calculator per student
56EXT2 Science Test Materials
- EXT2 Science Test Administrators Manual
- Accurate timing device (no noise, no alarms!)
- Answer sheets (color matched)
- Test booklets (color matched)
- No EXT2 Science survey!
- General Purpose Header per class
- DPI-issued Periodic Tables (Gr 8 only)
- Blank paper
- DPI-issued graph paper (both Gr 5 8)
- Paper clips
- Highlighters and acetate overlays are optional
- Calculator per student (same type as for EXT2
Math)
57Calculators EXT2 Math Science
- SAME REQUIREMENTS AS FOR GENERAL ASSESSMENT EOG
- Memory must be cleared by TC/Test Administrator
before and after testing - Gr 3-5 four-function with memory key
- Gr 6-8 four-function with square root function,
yx, p(pi), and algebraic logic - Additional features that are not restricted are
allowed but not required (for example, graphing
features). - Restrictions
- No QWERTY keyboards (typewriter style)
- No included computer algebraic system (CAS)
capable of symbolic algebra (i.e. factoring,
expanding, or simplifying given variable output),
or symbolic calculus. - No cell phones, Blackberry-type devices, handheld
microcomputers, pen-input devices such as PDAs or
tablets, or laptop/notebook computers
58EXT2 Answer Document Review
- In the To Be Completed by the Teacher or
Counselor section of answer sheet (see EXT2 TAM
pg 63 or EXT2 Science pg 39) - EXT2 Question 3 Code this question for all EXT2
students. Mark one for reading (R) and one for
mathematics (M). - EXT2 Question 4 Code this question for students
who are either AIG or SLD as indicated. - EXT2 Question 5 Bubble the accommodations
REQUIRED BY IEP and PROVIDED for the test. Mark
R (used on Reading) or M (used on Math) or both.
- EXT2 Science Question 3 Code this question like
EXT2 question 4 above. - EXT2 Science Question 4 Bubble the
accommodations REQUIRED BY IEP and PROVIDED for
the EXT2 Science test.
59EXT2 Answer Document Review (2)
- In the Special Codes section of answer sheet
(see EXT2 TAM pg 68 or EXT2 Science TAM pg 41) - EXT2 Test Administrator must bubble an
Anticipated Math Grade (column C), an Anticipated
Achievement Level for Math (column D), an
Anticipated Achievement Level for Reading (column
E) and an Anticipated Reading Grade (column F). - EXT2 Science Test Administrator must bubble an
Anticipated Science Grade (column C) and an
Anticipated Science Achievement Level (column D). - Explanations of the EXT2 Math and Reading
Achievement Level standards are provided for each
grade in the EXT2 TAM Pg 90-107. - EXT2 Science Achievement Level standards are
provided for each grade in the EXT2 Science TAM
Pg 51-52.
60EXT2 TAM Contents
61EXT2 Science TAM Contents
62Stay where you are!There is more to
cover!!!Questions?