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Preparing for FY2014Statewide Testing
February 2014
Dr. Frank RodriguezAssistant Superintendent
Mark HowardDirector
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2/11/14
Testing Schedule
Preparing Staff & Volunteers
Preparing Parents & Students
Preparing for Accommodations
Preparing for CBTs
Wireless Testing
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TESTING SCHEDULE
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FCAT 2.0 Writing
• Tuesday February 25– All Students Grade 4, 8, 10
• Wednesday February 26– Make-up Day
• Test Materials Delivery – Materials will be delivered ahead of FDOE Schedule– Sign-in to acknowledge secure materials procedures– Secure Materials CAN NOT be opened prior to February
18
SAT School Day Administration for Students in
Grade 11
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FCAT 2.0 Writing
FY14 Accountability Score = 3.5
Tips and strategies - January Essentials Training• Elementary School (slides 37-53) • Middle School (slides 82-90) • High School (slides 230-238)
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SDPBC Testing Schedule
• All schools adhere to SDPBC Daily Session Schedules
• No testing on Tuesday, April 15
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FY2014 FCAT 2.0Daily Session Schedules
Elementary SchoolsBulletin: EP 2082 ES REAhttps://www.sdpbc.org/Docs/DistrictBulletins/EP%202082%20ES%20REA.pdf
Middle SchoolsBulletin: MP 327 ES REAhttps://www.sdpbc.org/Docs/DistrictBulletins/MP%20327%20ES%20REA.pdf
High SchoolsBulletin: HSP 1988 ES REAhttps://www.sdpbc.org/Docs/DistrictBulletins/HSP%201988%20ES%20REA.pdf
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Grade 6 Math Schedule Subject Testing Dates
Paper (P)Computer (C)
Additional Information
Grade 6Reading April 14 - 25 C
Two 70 minute sessions(Scheduled as resources allow)
Mathematics April 28 – May 7 CTwo 70 minute sessions same day
(Scheduled as resources allow)
Grade 7Reading April 22 – May 1 C
Two 70 minute sessions(Scheduled as resources allow)
Mathematics April 14 PTwo 70 minute sessions same day
(Make-ups April 16 - 25)
Grade 8
Reading April 28 – May 7 CTwo 70 minute sessions
(Scheduled as resources allow)
Mathematics April 14 PTwo 70 minute sessions same day
(Make-ups April 16 - 25)
Science April 16 PTwo 80 minute sessions same day
(Make-ups April 17 - 28)
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Grade 6 Mathematics CBT UPDATE
April 28 – May 7•Two 70 minute sessions same day
•Revised Bulletin #MP-327-ES/REA•Middle School FCAT 2.0 Daily Session Schedule
NOTE:•Grade 6-8 Math - 2 Sessions Same Day•Grade 8 Science - 2 Sessions Same Day
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FDOE - End of Course Schedule Change
To provide school districts with additional scheduling flexibility and optimal instructional time prior to testing, Spring 2014 EOC schedule has modified:
•EOCs may be administered in ANY order– by school, based on needs of students
•One EOC DOES NOT need to be completed before another begins •All EOCs may begin on April 21•All EOCs completed by designated date
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FDOE End of Course Schedule Change
• All subjects may begin on April 21
Must complete testing by the designated date:
• May 16: U.S. History, Civics, and Algebra 1 • May 23: Biology 1 and Geometry
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FY14 EOC ScheduleEND OF COURSE EXAMS
FDOE Original
Grades 9-12 US History April 21 – May 9
Grades 6-8 Civics April 21 – May 9
Grades 9-12 Biology 1 April 21 - May 16
Grades 6-12 Algebra 1 April 21 - May 16
Grades 7-12 Geometry April 21 - May 23
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FY14 EOC Schedule
EOC’s may be administered in ANY order by school
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PREPARING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
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Spring Pretest WorkshopsWorkshops
Date: Time: Location:
Monday, February 3, 201412:00 NOON - 4:00 PM Wellington High School
Tuesday, February 4, 20148:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Palm Beach Gardens High School
Thursday, February 6, 201412:00 NOON - 4:00 PM Park Vista High School
Live Online Session
Friday, February 7, 20148:00 AM - 12:00 NOON FHESC – Boardroom
Live Online Session
Recorded Online Training Vodcast with Confirmation Form
http://www.palmbeachschools.org/assessment/vodcasts.asp
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• Test Administrators and School-based Proctors– Administration schedule and procedures– Test Security policies & procedures– Electronic devices– Materials– Accommodations– Invalidations
School Based Workshops on Test Administration
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FY14 Spring Proctor TrainingBulletin # CS-214-ES/REA
Online Traininghttps://connect.palmbeachschools.org/p4eswh1b80f/
Day Date Time LocationThursday February 20, 2014 8:00 – 8:30 AM Glades Central HS AuditoriumThursday February 20, 2014 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM FHESC BoardroomFriday February 21, 2014 9:00 – 9:30 AM Thurber A & BFriday February 21, 2014 2:00 – 2:30 PM FHESC BoardroomTuesday April 1, 2014 8:00 – 8:30 AM Glades Central HS AuditoriumTuesday April 1, 2014 1:00 – 1:30 PM FHESC BoardroomWednesday April 2, 2014 9:00 – 9:30 AM Thurber A & BThursday April 3, 2014 1:00 – 1:30 PM FHESC Boardroom
Face-to-Face Training
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Test Administrator/ProctorLink to FAQ Online
School/Area/District
Personnel(employee of SDPBC)
Non-School/Non-Area/Non-District Personnel
(not an employee of SDPBC)
May be trained as and serve as proctors Yes Yes
May be trained as and serve as an administrator
Yes
if a certified teacherNo
Used to assist test administrators during test administration
Yes Yes
Informed of their duties and of the appropriate test security procedures for monitoring the test sessions
Yes Yes
Informed of the test security laws and rules prohibiting any activities that may threaten the integrity of the test
Yes Yes
Signed Test Administration and Security Agreement
Yes Yes
Handle and distribute test materials and hand-gridding student answer documents
Yes No
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PREPARING PARENTS & STUDENTS
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Communicate with Parents/Guardians and Students
• Electronic Devices Policy—If students are found with ANY electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones or smartphones, during testing OR during breaks, their tests will be invalidated.
• The best practice would be for students to leave devices at home or in their lockers on the day of testing.
• Leaving Campus—If students leave campus before completing a session (for an appointment, illness, etc.), they WILL NOT be allowed to complete that session.
• Ensure that parents/guardians are aware of the test administration schedule and understand that appointments should not be scheduled on testing days.
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Communicate with Parents/Guardians and Students
• Testing Rules Acknowledgment—Before beginning a test, students will be asked to affirm a Testing Rules Acknowledgment that reads: “I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated.”
• Students taking paper-based tests will sign on a signature line below the statement. Students taking CBT click a check-box.
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Communicate with Parents/Guardians and Students
• Discussing Test Content After Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they sign below the acknowledgment reads, “After the test, you may not discuss the test items/the writing prompt with anyone. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online, for example, on websites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
• If you are found sharing information about the test items/writing prompt, even without the intent to cheat, your test will be invalidated.”
• Please make sure that students understand this policy prior to testing and remind them that “discussing” the items includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to blogs or social media websites, etc.
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Communicate with Parents/Guardians and Students• Family Letter Templates• Writing• Paper/pencil• CBT• EOCs
• Student PowerPoint Presentations• FCAT 2.0 & Computer-based Testing
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PREPARING FOR ACCOMMODATIONS
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ESE & ELL Accommodations• Schools are responsible for ensuring that
accommodations designated for ESE, 504 and ELL students are provided
• FY14 Goal: ZERO invalidations for incorrectly administered accommodations!
Contact PX PhoneESE Sue Alex 48066 434-8066504 Debra Neeson 48817 434-8817ELL Noel Elvir 25994 357-5944
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Accommodations for ESE & 504 Students
• Accommodations MUST be documented on the students IEP or 504 plan– MUST be in place prior to FCAT
• Accommodations MUST be the same or nearly the same as those needed and used by the student during regular classroom instruction and assessment activities
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TestHearAccommodated CBT
• Changes from FY2013–New Software Release In Late February–Updated ePat (only for TestHear students)– Improved Screen Reader Voice– Improved Software Stability
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Accommodations for ELL Students
• All ELL students MUST have access to an approved English to heritage language dictionary
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Providing Assistance in Heritage Language
• Test Directions: May answer all questions • FCAT 2.0 Reading: No assistance • No passages, test items or answer choices
• FCAT 2.0 Writing, Mathematics , Science, EOCs:May answer a question about a word or phrase in a writing prompt, test item or answer choice• No translating of writing prompts, test items, or
answer choices in their entirety
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PREPARING FOR CBT’S
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CBT Required Planning Activities
A. Scheduling Tool (Required by SDPBC)– Excel spreadsheet with SDPBC dates
B. Certification Tool (Required by FDOE)– Ensure that schools are prepared for CBTs– After review by District, submitted to FDOE for further
review
C. Infrastructure Trial (Required by FDOE)– Simulating test-day network utilization– Confirm all computers used for testing can run the
appropriate software
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Time Line of Activities
Activity Dates
A.) Scheduling Tool Excel Worksheet
Begin on Thursday, February 13Return by Monday, February 24
B.) Certification Tool Open Monday, February 24 Closes Friday, March 7
C.) Infrastructure Trial Area 1 - March 26, 2014Area 2 - March 27, 2014Area 3 - April 1, 2014Area 4 - April 2, 2014Area 5 - April 3, 2014
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CBT Scheduling ToolFebruary 13-24
• Email will be sent to Principals with an Excel planning sheet to complete and submit
• Schools must fill out the Excel planning sheet with their testing schedule for the FY14 Spring EOC’s
• Submit by – DATE CERTAIN – to – EMAIL
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FDOE - CBT Certification ToolFebruary 24 – March 7
• CBT Certification Tool– Number of students to be tested– Number of computers available/needed– Computer & network minimum specifications
• Testing Coordinator & STST/ITSA– Work together to develop testing plan
• Bulletin…
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CBT - Infrastructure Trial
Prepare for CBT’s by simulating test-day network utilization, determining any school or district issues, and confirming that all computers that will be used for testing can run the appropriate software
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CBT - Infrastructure Trial
• District schools and Charter schools on SDPBC network follow District schedule– All Charter Schools MUST conduct infrastructure trials
using FDOE Infrastructure Trial Guide
• Required for all computers that will be used for testing FCAT or EOCs– Wireless laptops for the first time for FCAT/EOC– Desktop computers used for the first time
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WIRELESS TESTING
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FCAT Computer-based TestingElementary School Wireless
• Classrooms - up to 30 laptops– Each equipped with one wireless access point
• Media Center - up to 30 laptops– Students in close proximity to the wireless access
points
• Gym, Auditorium & Cafeteria - NOT supported• An Infrastructure trial is required prior to
testing wirelessly before Spring testing. Please refer to Infrastructure Readiness Guide.
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FCAT/EOC Computer-based TestingMiddle School Wireless
• Classrooms - up to 30 laptops– Each equipped with one wireless access point
• Media Center - up to 30 laptops– Students in close proximity to the wireless access
points
• Gym, Auditorium & Cafeteria - NOT supported• Infrastructure Trial for each computer
required prior to testing wirelessly Please refer to Infrastructure Readiness Guide.
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Computer-based TestingHigh School Wireless
• Classrooms - up to 30 laptops• Media Center - up to 150 laptops• Gymnasium - up to 150 laptops• Auditorium - up to 150 laptops• Cafeteria - up to 150 laptops • Infrastructure Trial for each computer
required prior to testing wirelessly Please refer to Infrastructure Readiness Guide.
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CBT – Laptops & Wireless Getting Started
• Testing Coordinators and STST/ITSA should work closely together when planning the use of laptops
• The PARCC laptop computers should be used when administering high stakes testing using laptops
• Start small. On the first day of testing, choose one or two carts in classrooms to use for testing
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CBT’s – Getting the Most from Wireless Network
• Each device takes up one connection on the wireless network
• When extra laptop carts are stored within a test area, “turn off” the wireless NIC switch on all laptops so they do not add to the load on the wireless network
• The same goes for student smart phones and tablets
** For assistance, please call the IT Service Desk: PX44100 **
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CBT’s – Getting the Most from Laptop Batteries
• To ensure longer battery life – prior to testing; school techs should work with staff and/or students to “exercise” laptop batteries
• Exercise Battery– Fully charge and fully drain– Normal daily use of laptops
• May be left “turned on” (and unplugged) while inside the cart to drain batteries
** For assistance, please call the IT Service Desk: PX44100 **
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QUESTIONS