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Florida Comprehensive Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)Assessment Test (FCAT)Test Administrator Test Administrator TrainingTraining

Reading, Mathematics, Reading, Mathematics, and Science and Science AssessmentsAssessments

2014 Administration2014 Administration

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FCAT Administration FCAT Administration Window Window FCAT Reading (2.0) & Math Retake: April 7 – April 11 (+14 FCAT Reading (2.0) & Math Retake: April 7 – April 11 (+14

& 15 makeups)& 15 makeups)

FCAT Paper: April 22 – April 25 (see session schedule)FCAT Paper: April 22 – April 25 (see session schedule)

FCAT CBT Week 1: April 21 – April 25 (28-30 as makeups) FCAT CBT Week 1: April 21 – April 25 (28-30 as makeups) Grades 6 ,7 and 10 ReadingGrades 6 ,7 and 10 Reading

FCAT CBT Week 2: April 28 – May 1 (5-7 as makeups)FCAT CBT Week 2: April 28 – May 1 (5-7 as makeups)Grades 8 & 9 reading and 5 & 6 MathGrades 8 & 9 reading and 5 & 6 Math

• Refer to specific schedule for each grade level Refer to specific schedule for each grade level • Follow Follow exactexact testing time and day for each session testing time and day for each session • Refer to the Refer to the 2014 FCAT Session Schedule2014 FCAT Session Schedule Document posted to Document posted to

the Student Assessment and Research Website. Do not deviate the Student Assessment and Research Website. Do not deviate from this schedule.from this schedule.

• Pay attention to Computer Based Testing Weeks and those Pay attention to Computer Based Testing Weeks and those subjects that have two sessions over two days or two sessions in subjects that have two sessions over two days or two sessions in one day.one day.

• Retakes are April 7Retakes are April 7thth – 11 – 11thth. Must start computer based testing on . Must start computer based testing on the 7ththe 7th

Page 1 and 2 of the Page 1 and 2 of the 2014 FCAT Session Schedule2014 FCAT Session Schedule located at: located at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar/updatesManuals.htm

* Only selected students with specific accommodations will have * Only selected students with specific accommodations will have paper materials for the CBT grade levels/subject areas. paper materials for the CBT grade levels/subject areas.

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What’s New for FCAT 2014What’s New for FCAT 2014• 1.) Changes to the student Testing Rules

Acknowledgement for students to sign or check off (CBT)

• 2.) Accommodations offered and used are to be marked on the administration record

• 3.) Test Administrator should print the CBT Test Administrator Quick Reference Guide available at www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources

• 4.) TestHear and Math Retake Scripts are available at www.FLAssessments.com/SpringRMS

• 5.)When adding new students for retakes be careful to use the Alternate Passing Score Flag correctly

• Carefully review additional WHAT’S NEW and Carefully review additional WHAT’S NEW and REMINDER items regarding FCAT in the first few pages REMINDER items regarding FCAT in the first few pages of the 2014 Test Administration Manualof the 2014 Test Administration Manual

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Special Groups*Special Groups*• Home Education StudentsHome Education Students: #9998: #9998• McKay Scholarship StudentsMcKay Scholarship Students: #3518: #3518• NO SPECIAL CODES FOR Hospital Homebound NO SPECIAL CODES FOR Hospital Homebound

StudentsStudents

• Florida Virtual School StudentsFlorida Virtual School Students: : Florida Virtual School Full Time: Packaged in Separate Florida Virtual School Full Time: Packaged in Separate Envelope: Envelope: District #71; School #0300 (EL/MS) or District #71; School #0300 (EL/MS) or #0400 (HS)#0400 (HS)Florida Virtual Academy: Packaged in Separate Florida Virtual Academy: Packaged in Separate Envelope: Envelope: District #06; School #5059District #06; School #5059

*Scores not aggregated with district/school data*Scores not aggregated with district/school data*Packaged separately for return and scoring*Packaged separately for return and scoring

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Administration Administration AccommodationsAccommodations

ESE/504 studentsESE/504 students• PresentationPresentation• RespondingResponding• SchedulingScheduling• SettingSetting• Assistive Assistive

DevicesDevices

ELL students ELL students • Flexible setting Flexible setting • Flexible Flexible

schedulingscheduling• Additional TimeAdditional Time• Assistance in Assistance in

heritage languageheritage language• DictionaryDictionary

It is very important that only those Accommodations on It is very important that only those Accommodations on each students’ IEP or LEP plan be given per appendix A each students’ IEP or LEP plan be given per appendix A of the 2014 FCAT Test Administration manualsof the 2014 FCAT Test Administration manuals

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Make-Up ProceduresMake-Up Procedures• Make-up testing may begin on Day 2 of Make-up testing may begin on Day 2 of

the testing windowthe testing window• Distribute make-up materials on day of Distribute make-up materials on day of

testingtesting• Materials to be returned immediately after Materials to be returned immediately after

each make-up sessioneach make-up session• Maintain test security during make-upsMaintain test security during make-ups• Maintain separate Seating Charts and Maintain separate Seating Charts and

Admin Records.Admin Records.• Session 1 must be given prior to session 2.Session 1 must be given prior to session 2.

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Additional MaterialsAdditional Materials• Calculators Calculators

Grades 7-8 and Retake Students during Mathematics Tests (CBT Grades 7-8 and Retake Students during Mathematics Tests (CBT students can use either the online calculator or a calculator provided students can use either the online calculator or a calculator provided by the school)by the school)

Grade 8 during Science TestsGrade 8 during Science Tests Grades 3-6, calculators are Grades 3-6, calculators are NOT NOT allowedallowed

• Mathematics Reference SheetsMathematics Reference Sheets Grades 5-8 and Retake Students during Mathematics TestsGrades 5-8 and Retake Students during Mathematics Tests

(Grade 5 & 6 may use online or a paper copy made by the school)(Grade 5 & 6 may use online or a paper copy made by the school)• Science Reference Sheets/Periodic TablesScience Reference Sheets/Periodic Tables

Grade 8 during Science TestsGrade 8 during Science Tests• CBT Worksheets (CBT Reading) & Work Folders (CBT Math) CBT Worksheets (CBT Reading) & Work Folders (CBT Math)

For each FCAT 2.0 Reading assessment schools may make a For each FCAT 2.0 Reading assessment schools may make a copy of the Reading Worksheet for a student to use in each copy of the Reading Worksheet for a student to use in each Reading SessionReading Session

Work folders are provided for each CBT Math Session. Work folders are provided for each CBT Math Session. • RulersRulers

Session 2 of Grades 3 and 4 (FCAT) Mathematics contains items that require a ruler. Do not distribute for session 1

• Make absolutely sure that the correct materials are being Make absolutely sure that the correct materials are being provided for the grade/subject area you are administering. provided for the grade/subject area you are administering.

Student Grid Sheet

Student Information (must be completed by the student)

Grade Level/Content Assessed

Student Label Area

Form Code

Security Number Area

Student Demographic Information

Timing Tracks

Registration Mark

Registration Mark

School Use OnlyDNS and UNDO

bubbles

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Using Preidentified Using Preidentified DocumentsDocuments•Use the label if ALL of the following information is correct (even if other information is incorrect)

•Grid any missing information in the appropriate sections of the grid sheet.

Student Name Identification Number: Use the student’s

External Number from TERMS District/School Number Grade level

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There are DNS bubbles for each Test Book/Test and Answer Book :

TEST INVALIDATIONTEST INVALIDATION

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Test InvalidationTest Invalidation

1.1. Cheating or possession of an Cheating or possession of an electronic device electronic device Grid Grid ONLYONLY the DNS bubble for that test the DNS bubble for that test

2.2. Defective Defective usedused answer document, answer document,3.3. Incorrect preidentified information Incorrect preidentified information

on a on a usedused document, or document, or4.4. Label placed in the wrong spot on Label placed in the wrong spot on

the test document- the test document- Grid Grid ALLALL DNS DNS bubbles on the document.bubbles on the document.- Do - Do NOTNOT attempt to remove a gummed attempt to remove a gummed label.label.

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Possible Test Possible Test InvalidationInvalidation5.5. Illness during testing, disruptive Illness during testing, disruptive

behavior behavior OR OR Incorrect timeIncorrect time- Determine if invalidation is appropriate based on - Determine if invalidation is appropriate based on

whether the student had enough time to respond whether the student had enough time to respond completely to the test questions.completely to the test questions.

- Grid - Grid ALLALL DNS bubbles on the document DNS bubbles on the document

6.6. Other inconsistencies in Other inconsistencies in administration may be cause for administration may be cause for invalidation i.e. visual aids, timing, invalidation i.e. visual aids, timing, administration of accommodations administration of accommodations etc. – School should call Student etc. – School should call Student AssessmentAssessment

*For CBT invalidations contact your School Coordinator*For CBT invalidations contact your School Coordinator

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Do NOT InvalidateDo NOT Invalidate

1.1. Student withdrew before testingStudent withdrew before testing2.2. Student absent during entire Student absent during entire

testing windowtesting window3.3. UnusedUnused defective answer document defective answer document4.4. UnusedUnused incorrect preidentified incorrect preidentified

informationinformation

- Return with NOT TO BE SCORED materials.- Return with NOT TO BE SCORED materials.- Do - Do NOTNOT attempt to remove a label. attempt to remove a label.

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Defective Test BookDefective Test Book

Before testingBefore testing: : Give the student a replacement test bookGive the student a replacement test book Return with Return with NOT TO BE SCOREDNOT TO BE SCORED

materialsmaterials

During testingDuring testing: : Give the student another test book to Give the student another test book to

continue working continue working Use a book with the same form number if Use a book with the same form number if

possiblepossible

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Defective Answer Defective Answer DocumentDocument

Before testingBefore testing:: Give the student a replacement blank, non-Give the student a replacement blank, non-

preidentified answer documentpreidentified answer document Hand-grid the student information on the grid sheet of Hand-grid the student information on the grid sheet of

the replacement documentthe replacement document Return defective document with Return defective document with NOT TO BE SCOREDNOT TO BE SCORED

materialsmaterials

During testingDuring testing Give another document to continue working Give another document to continue working AFTERAFTER the session and under supervision allow the the session and under supervision allow the

student to transfer answers to the new documentstudent to transfer answers to the new document Hand-grid the student information on the new Hand-grid the student information on the new

documentdocument

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Test SecurityTest Security

Do Do NOTNOT:: Read, reveal, or copy test itemsRead, reveal, or copy test items Interpret or read items to studentsInterpret or read items to students Change or interfere with student Change or interfere with student

responsesresponses Read or copy student responsesRead or copy student responses Cause achievement of school to be Cause achievement of school to be

inaccurately measured or reportedinaccurately measured or reported Fail to follow security procedures Fail to follow security procedures

and test administration directionsand test administration directions

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ProctorsProctors• Paper Based Assessments: 1-30 students can Paper Based Assessments: 1-30 students can

be tested by the Test Administrator, 31-60 be tested by the Test Administrator, 31-60 requires one additional proctor and 61-90 requires one additional proctor and 61-90 requires two additional proctor.requires two additional proctor.

• Computer Based Assessments:Computer Based Assessments: 1-25 students 1-25 students can be tested by the Test Administrator, 26-50 can be tested by the Test Administrator, 26-50 requires one proctor in addition to the TA and requires one proctor in addition to the TA and 51-75 requires two proctors in addition to the 51-75 requires two proctors in addition to the TATA..

• ““Administrative Assistants”Administrative Assistants”• School system personnel:School system personnel:

prepare and distribute test materials/complete prepare and distribute test materials/complete student grid sheets under direct supervision of student grid sheets under direct supervision of certified educator (if not certified)certified educator (if not certified)

• Non-school system volunteers:Non-school system volunteers: serve as extra set of eyes ONLYserve as extra set of eyes ONLY

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Test SecurityTest Security

All School Coordinators, School Administrators, All School Coordinators, School Administrators, Test Administrators, and Proctors Test Administrators, and Proctors must read and must read and signsign the FCAT Administration and Security the FCAT Administration and Security AgreementAgreement

Test Administrators Test Administrators must read and signmust read and sign the the prohibited activities agreementprohibited activities agreement

NeverNever leave materials unsecured leave materials unsecured Count materials each time they change handsCount materials each time they change hands Return materials to school coordinator as soon as Return materials to school coordinator as soon as

possiblepossible Record security numbers Record security numbers

Test Security Matrix Student Implications

Test Security Matrix for Staff

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Test Group Code:Test Group Code:

Test Group Codes information is required Test Group Codes information is required for all Reading, Math, and Science Tests for all Reading, Math, and Science Tests for Grades 3-10 & Retakes (including for Grades 3-10 & Retakes (including CBT):CBT):

CBT:CBT: Paper:Paper:

A Seal Code is a 4-digit code used to open the 2A Seal Code is a 4-digit code used to open the 2ndnd session of a Reading or Math 2.0 CBT Test. DO NOT session of a Reading or Math 2.0 CBT Test. DO NOT use the SEAL code until session 2use the SEAL code until session 2

SEAL Codes:SEAL Codes:

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Security NumbersSecurity Numbers Track materials using security numbersTrack materials using security numbers Distribute materials sequentiallyDistribute materials sequentially Maintain complete list and verify Maintain complete list and verify each each

documentdocument is returned is returned Document number ranges Document number ranges each timeeach time the the

materials are distributed and collectedmaterials are distributed and collected Note unused materials Note unused materials Record information on the Admin Record information on the Admin

Record/Security ChecklistRecord/Security Checklist Do not record the last out of sequence Do not record the last out of sequence

“check digit”“check digit”

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Administration Administration Record/Security ChecklistRecord/Security Checklist

Test Administrator's must maintain the Test Administrator's must maintain the following information :following information : ALL Students Assigned to Testing RoomALL Students Assigned to Testing Room Attendance Information:Attendance Information:

(P) Present(P) Present (PI) Present but Invalidated(PI) Present but Invalidated (A) Absent(A) Absent (W) Withdrawn(W) Withdrawn

Test Group Code (Grades 3-10 & Retakes)Test Group Code (Grades 3-10 & Retakes) Accommodations provided and usedAccommodations provided and used Security Number(s) Assigned to Each Security Number(s) Assigned to Each

StudentStudent This document or a session roster is also This document or a session roster is also

required for CBT roomsrequired for CBT rooms

Seating Chart

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• Read manual and attend training at your schoolRead manual and attend training at your school• Sign and return the “Test Administration and Sign and return the “Test Administration and

Security Agreement” and “Test Administrator Security Agreement” and “Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement” found in Prohibited Activities Agreement” found in Appendix CAppendix C

• Prepare room for testing Prepare room for testing • Have plan in place to collect electronic devicesHave plan in place to collect electronic devices• Remove or cover all visual aidsRemove or cover all visual aids• Post Do Not Disturb signsPost Do Not Disturb signs• Assemble materials needed for testingAssemble materials needed for testing• Receive test books and answer documentsReceive test books and answer documents• Receive and prepare additional materialsReceive and prepare additional materials• Prepare Test Group Codes, Admin Record & Prepare Test Group Codes, Admin Record &

Seating ChartSeating Chart• Know your school’s option for collecting materialsKnow your school’s option for collecting materials

Before Testing CBT and Before Testing CBT and PBTPBT

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Options for Collecting Options for Collecting MaterialsMaterials

• Option AOption A: Students close the test book and : Students close the test book and sit quietly with materials in front of them sit quietly with materials in front of them until everyone has finished.until everyone has finished.

• Option BOption B: Students raise their hands when : Students raise their hands when finished; Test Administrators collect finished; Test Administrators collect materials. Students sit quietly until materials. Students sit quietly until everyone has finished.everyone has finished.

• Option COption C: Students raise their hands when : Students raise their hands when finished; Test Administrators collect finished; Test Administrators collect materials. Students are permitted to read a materials. Students are permitted to read a book, but may not write, until everyone has book, but may not write, until everyone has finished.finished.

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• MOVE AROUND THE ROOMMOVE AROUND THE ROOM• Have students clear their desksHave students clear their desks• Use #2 pencil ONLYUse #2 pencil ONLY• No scratch paper or electronic devicesNo scratch paper or electronic devices• Distribute materials, preidentified & blankDistribute materials, preidentified & blank• Read scripts Read scripts VERBATIMVERBATIM • Keep accurate timeKeep accurate time• Maintain test security, Admin Record and Maintain test security, Admin Record and

security documentssecurity documents

During Testing CBT During Testing CBT and PBTand PBT

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After Testing CBT and After Testing CBT and PBTPBT

● Collect test materialsCollect test materials● Notify School Coordinator of any missing Notify School Coordinator of any missing

materialsmaterials● Remove reference sheets/rulersRemove reference sheets/rulers● Check DNS and UNDO bubblesCheck DNS and UNDO bubbles● Complete Complete

Administration Record/Security Administration Record/Security ChecklistChecklist

FCAT Seating Charts. Front and Back of FCAT Seating Charts. Front and Back of Room and which direction facing.Room and which direction facing.

Online Comment Form Online Comment Form

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Material Return PBTMaterial Return PBT

Stack materials using cover sheets (in Appendix Stack materials using cover sheets (in Appendix C):C):

1.1. Absent students (hold for make-up)Absent students (hold for make-up)

2.2. School TO BE SCOREDSchool TO BE SCORED

3.3. Home Education, McKay, CTC, and Florida Home Education, McKay, CTC, and Florida Virtual School TO BE SCOREDVirtual School TO BE SCORED

4.4. Test Administration Security Log Test Administration Security Log

5.5. Completed Administration Record/Security Completed Administration Record/Security Checklist and FCAT Seating ChartChecklist and FCAT Seating Chart

6.6. All NOT TO BE SCORED materialsAll NOT TO BE SCORED materials

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Before CBT Testing complete PBT activities plus…Before CBT Testing complete PBT activities plus…• Ensure that each student taking a CBT has taken the EPAT Ensure that each student taking a CBT has taken the EPAT

practice test for either TestNav or TestHear practice test for either TestNav or TestHear (accommodated forms).(accommodated forms).

• Ensure that your School Testing Coordinator has set up Ensure that your School Testing Coordinator has set up your sessions in PearsonAccess, has started each session your sessions in PearsonAccess, has started each session and has provided you with Session Rosters, Required and has provided you with Session Rosters, Required Administration Information, Test Group and SEAL codes, Administration Information, Test Group and SEAL codes, Seating Charts and an option for collecting materials (A or Seating Charts and an option for collecting materials (A or B). B).

• Ensure that your School Test Coordinator has provided you Ensure that your School Test Coordinator has provided you with Work Folders, CBT Worksheets, Reading Worksheets with Work Folders, CBT Worksheets, Reading Worksheets Reading Passage Booklets (if necessary) and Student Reading Passage Booklets (if necessary) and Student Authorization TicketsAuthorization Tickets

• Remind students to submit their tests but not to exit Remind students to submit their tests but not to exit TestNav or TestHear upon completion of the TestTestNav or TestHear upon completion of the Test

Before Computer Based Before Computer Based TestingTesting

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During Testing- During Testing- • Ensure that no student is looking at Ensure that no student is looking at

another student’ s computer monitor. another student’ s computer monitor. Use privacy screens.Use privacy screens.

• Note the accommodations provided on Note the accommodations provided on the Administration Record and Security the Administration Record and Security ChecklistChecklist

• If a student logs out for any reason (lunch, break, etc...) a staff member must resume their session in Pearson Access. Then the student may resume testing.

During Computer Based During Computer Based TestingTesting

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After Testing-After Testing-● Collect and return:Collect and return:

1.1. Test Administration Security Log Test Administration Security Log

2.2. Completed Administration Completed Administration Record/Security Checklist (or session Record/Security Checklist (or session roster) and FCAT Seating Chartroster) and FCAT Seating Chart

3.3. Work Folders, Worksheets, Paper Work Folders, Worksheets, Paper Reference Sheets, Reading Passage Reference Sheets, Reading Passage Booklets (Online Reading Retake Booklets (Online Reading Retake Accommodation only) Session Rosters Accommodation only) Session Rosters and Student Authorization Ticketsand Student Authorization Tickets

After Computer Based After Computer Based TestingTesting

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Cannot Login to TestNavCannot Login to TestNav Prior to testing:Prior to testing: Ensure that the appropriate link, username and Ensure that the appropriate link, username and

password has been indicated in TestNav per the Student password has been indicated in TestNav per the Student Authorization TicketAuthorization Ticket

If you receive an Early Warning System (EWS) message, If you receive an Early Warning System (EWS) message, follow the prompts to resolve that issue. These are listed follow the prompts to resolve that issue. These are listed at the following link at the following link www.FLAssessments.com/AdditionalResources

District staff and Pearson technical assistance are District staff and Pearson technical assistance are available to help with login issues. available to help with login issues.

During testing:During testing: If a student is kicked out or logs out of a test at any time If a student is kicked out or logs out of a test at any time

a staff member must resume their session in Pearson a staff member must resume their session in Pearson Access. Then the student may resume testing at any Access. Then the student may resume testing at any work station that has TestNav installed on it. Answers work station that has TestNav installed on it. Answers will be accessible on the new machine.will be accessible on the new machine.

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On-Line Comment On-Line Comment FormsForms

• Go to Go to www.PearsonAccess.com/fl and click the support tab, then the and click the support tab, then the Spring RMS link. Spring RMS link.