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High School Test Security
Test Security Training 2014-2015
Training Objectives
Be familiar with New Mexico Statewide
Assessment Programs
Understand test security and training
requirements
Know the basic processes and procedures of
test administration
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Required Training
For school principals, test coordinators, test
examiners (teachers), and proctors (EAs)
Training is required for all school personnel
Assessments include:
SBA Retakes: (Grade 12)
SBA Science: (Grade 11)
NMAPA/NCSC: (Grades 9-12)
ACCESS: (9-12)
EOCs
District Assessments (9th /10th)
PARCC: (Grades 9 – 11)
Sign-in, with a printed name, signature, and date on
the Non-Disclosure Forms
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Required Training
A signature on the Non-Disclosure is the teacher’s
consent that
He/she knows how to administer the test.
He/she knows what is required to
administer the test.
He/she will comply with the rules of test
administration.
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Required Training
Two trainings a year required by NMPED
Test Security (fall) and Test Administration (spring)
Deadlines for Non-Disclosures:
Friday, October 24, 2014
The test security training verification the original has to go to
Claudine Sanchez (400 – East) and copy must be kept at the
school.
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Testing Windows
High School
ACCESS:
Jan. 12 – Feb. 27, 2015
SBA-HSGA Retakes
Sept. 15 – Sept. 26, 2014
SBA Science
Mar. 24 – Mar. 27, 2015
NMAPA/NCSC
TBD
EOC
Semester Course
Dec. 8 – Dec. 19, 2014
Senior Retakes
Jan. 12 – 16, 2015
Spring Window
Apr. 27 – May 8, 2015
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PARCC
PBA – Mar. 2 – Mar. 27, 2015
EOY – Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015
PSAT
October 15, 2014
RIA
Sep. 15-26, 2014
Dec. 8 – 19, 2014
Apr. 6 -17, 2015
NAEP (Selected Schools)
Jan. 26 – Mar. 13, 2015
NMAPA/NCSC Trainings
This training is for the people who administer the
NMAPA/NCSC
Required for Test Administrators and second raters
Training for NMAPA/NCSC TBD
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SBA
SBA Retakes:
80% Multiple Choice; 20% Open Ended
1 Form English/1 Form Spanish
Only available paper/pencil
Subtests and Sessions
Reading 2 sessions
Math 3 sessions
Science 3 sessions
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SBA
SBA Science Spring 2015
3 Sessions
Same core design to include field test items
4 Forms English/2 Forms Spanish
Available as computer-based or paper/pencil test
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4 Principles of Test Security
1. Protect the Student
Give students an equitable chance
2. Protect the Staff
Must be professional (phone for communication with front
office only); follow all rules
3. Protect yourself
Ultimately responsible; STC and principal
4. Protect the test
Pictures; social media
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TEST SECURITY
Upon receiving materials, immediately conduct a box
count
• Report any discrepancy to Instructional Accountability
via phone and follow up with an email for
documentation
Tests must be stored in a locked, secure area with
limited access at all times
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TEST SECURITY
Teachers must sign to receive test booklets
Tests must be assigned to students and the record
must be given to Instructional Accountability, as well
as a copy kept by the Test Rep.
Please write the full name on the test booklet and the
answer document
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TEST SECURITY
All specified materials must be returned to RDA at or
before the deadline
No one can review secure tests without prior approval
and without signing the Non-Disclosure Agreement
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Test Preparation (STC)
Provide training for all school personnel involved in
test administration
Ensure sufficient supply of test materials is available
Provide TAs/Proctors list of accommodations
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Test Preparation
Thoroughly read, review, and discuss the Test
Examiner’s Manuals before administering the test.
Clarify staff questions
DFAs will be available online before testing
Materials will be delivered to schools one week prior
to the test
Arrange for make up tests
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Who can administer the test?
Only trained, certified staff are permitted to
administer tests:
Licensed school instructors and administrators
Teachers on waivers or intern licenses
Long-term substitutes with a valid teaching license
Coaches and contractors with a valid teaching
license
Licensed counselors and related service providers
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Who can proctor the test?
Any staff or community member who has been
trained in proper test administration and test security
may serve as a proctor.
Parents cannot proctor in their own child’s classroom.
Proctors can assist, but may not act as test
administrators.
All proctors must sign a non-disclosure form.
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Test Preparation Don’ts
Don’t use old tests as test preparation
materials. Published sample questions are ok.
Don’t photocopy or reproduce test items.
Don’t use or make copies of any copyrighted
test preparation materials.
Don’t use any actual test items as preparation
materials (changing the setting or numbers,
paraphrasing the item, or rewording the item).
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Test Administration Do’s
Do follow all directions for a standardized
administration.
Do proctor actively and be attentive.
Do remove instructional materials (e.g.,
multiplication tables) from test settings during
testing.
Do have test monitors in the halls to assist with
emergencies or to obtain additional test
materials.
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More Test Administration Do’s
Do return test materials each day to the testing
coordinator for secure overnight storage.
Do keep records on unique situations that keep
students from being tested.
Do report suspected testing irregularities
immediately to the test rep, the principal and
Assessment (Dorothy Muna). Don’t investigate
yourself.
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More Test Administration Do’s
Do post conspicuous signs near copy machines
warning that tests cannot be copied.
Do arrange for make-up tests for all students who are
absent.
Do return tests for shipping to Testing Services
Warehouse immediately after testing is completed.
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Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t discuss items on a test with other teachers.
Don’t use items from the test to teach concepts to
students.
Don’t let students leave the room and return to
continue on the same subtest.
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More Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t give students breaks or allow them to talk in the
midst of a subtest.
Don’t let students take cell phones out during test
administration.
Don’t leave tests unattended in an unlocked room.
Don’t test students on different subtests at the same
time.
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More Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t leave students alone in the room when
they are testing.
Don’t help or coach students with test answers.
Don’t suggest that students rethink an answer
or provide hints.
Don’t change a student’s answer or direct a
student to change an answer.
According to state regulation a teacher’s license can be either
suspended or revoked for a testing irregularity.
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More Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t permit students to use any unauthorized
materials during the test administration.
Don’t take test booklets or answer documents off
campus.
Don’t permit students to leave the room with testing
materials for any reason.
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Allowable Accommodations
Allowable accommodations are identified in the Student
Assessment Accommodation Manual for use during the
administration of the SBA
Accommodation and participation decisions will be made
and documented by each student’s educational team
Use assessment accommodation(s) in daily instruction
prior to the SBA administration
Make sure accommodations for one student do not
interfere with other students
TAs bubble in accommodations actually used during
testing after testing is completed
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Thank You for your help!
Questions? Call Instructional Accountability (872-6870)
Rose-Ann McKernan (872-6815)
[email protected]
Dorothy Muna (872-6832)
[email protected]
Claudine Sanchez (872-6812)
[email protected]
Testing Services (848-8751)
Ann Lesley: [email protected]
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