Wisconsin Knowledge

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Wisconsin Knowledge Concepts Examination
(WKCE) Test Security Training for Proctors

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Office of Educational Accountability

06/19/2013
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Purpose of this Training
Security

• To emphasize the importance of test security
• To ensure the standardized administration of the
  tests
• To make sure that there is not an unfair
  advantage to some students
• To improve the overall understanding of test
  security procedures

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Test Security

• The primary goal of WKCE test security is to
• protect the integrity of the examinations
  through
• Securing the test materials at all times
• Ensuring appropriate administration of the test

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Consequences of Test Security Violations

• When the security of an item is breached, this
  may result in making the item unusable in future
  tests. The state then incurs additional costs
  associated with item development, which is
  already a very expensive process.
• An unfair advantage may be provided to some
  students, making it difficult to draw meaningful
  conclusions about their performance.

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Consequences of Test Security Violations

• Invalidation of test results for individual
  students or groups of students.
• This will result in
• Parents receive no scores on their childs report
  if a test is invalidated
• Public reporting will reflect all invalidated
  tests as not tested. This may reduce the
  percentage of students meeting proficiency.
• Schools may have a more difficult time meeting
  accountability requirements as a result.

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Stages of Test Administration During WhichTest
Security Must be Ensured

• Prior to testing
• During testing
• After testing
• During Item Analysis /data retreats

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List of Responsibilities at Proctor Level

• Read the Test Security Manual, and the
  Accommodations Guidelines
• Read and follow the directions as stated in the
  Test Administrators Manual
• Attend WKCE test administration training session
  prior to each test administration year
• Review the Accommodation Guidelines
• Remain in the room throughout the entire test
  administration
• Ensure that test materials are in a locked and
  secure location

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List of Responsibilities at Proctor Level

• Ensure that students do not view the WKCE test
  materials prior to testing.
• Ensure that students do not receive improper
  assistance during testing.
• Ensure that completed student answer books are
  not reviewed for completeness of answers.
• Make sure that students are working in the
  correct place in their test books.
• Prevent students and others from talking about or
  sharing answers

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List of Responsibilities at Proctor Level

• Report all testing irregularities to the school
  assessment coordinator such as
• Student going back to the previous session
• Student cheating
• Unallowable accommodations
• Do not copy, alter, or modify of test materials,
  including photocopying student writing samples

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Calculator Policy

• The use of calculators varies by grade. There are
  clear directions for the use of calculators in
  the Test Administration Manual and the Policy
  Manual both of which can be accessed at
  http//oea.dpi.wi.gov/oea_publications.
• It is important to review these policies
  carefully as inappropriate use of calculators
  during test administration may result in
  invalidation of test results.

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Appropriate Use of Test Accommodations

• For use of allowable accommodations, please refer
  to the assessment matrix available at
• http//oea.dpi.wi.gov/oea_accommtrx
• In the event that an accommodation is not on the
  matrix but necessary for a student to demonstrate
  their knowledge skills in a content area , a
  non-standard accommodations request form should
  be submitted to DPI for consideration. This form
  is available at http//oea.dpi.wi.gov/oea_dacforms
  
• If DPI agrees that the requested accommodation
  does not affect the validity of the test, it will
  be approved.
• If it does impact test validity, the school may
  use the accommodation but the student will be
  counted as not tested.

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After Testing

• After testing, all test booksthose to be scored
  and those not to be scored are to be returned to
  the school assessment coordinator
• Follow the procedures established by the school
  assessment coordinator for returning all used and
  unused testing materials, blank paper, and
  supplemental materials

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Test Security Violations to Avoid

• Use of a non-allowed accommodation e.g. Reading
  the reading test.
• Use of live test items for test preparation
  activities
• Allowing the use of a calculator for computation
  sections in Mathematics

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Reporting Test Security Violations

• Test Security violations / irregularities should
  be reported to DPI at 608-267-1072
• A completed Incident report form should be
  submitted to your SAC and DAC
• Districts may be contacted to conduct further
  investigation
• Districts might choose additional consequences as
  related to personnel contracts / issues

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Process for Handling Test Security Violations
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Thank You!
For additional information, please contact
osamail_at_dpi.wi.gov