Broward County Public Schools Benchmark Assessment Test (BAT)

2013 – 2014 http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/sar

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Testing Dates BAT #1

BAT #1: September 23-27 (30 th September 26 th for Elementary), 2013 is not a testing day  Grades 3-10, and EOC enrolled students

Student Assessment and Research packed the materials for BAT 1 for all schools. While you are not required to participate in BAT 1, we do encourage you to participate. We hope to provide the results from BAT 1 in a timely manner (2 weeks) and give schools 10 weeks of instruction and intervention time between BAT 1 and BAT 2

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Testing Dates BAT #2

BAT #2: January 13 – January 17, 2014  Grades 3-10, and EOC enrolled students at all non-charter schools 3

Test Information

     BAT #1- all schools are encouraged to participate. BAT #2- all non-charter and select charter schools Multiple choice questions only Reading, Mathematics/Algebra/Geometry and Science/Biology, Civics and US History for BAT 2 1-page answer sheet for Reading & Math/Algebra /Geometry and 1-page answer sheet for Science/Biology and 1-page answer sheet for History/Civics 4

Test Information Cont’d

 Session lengths are a standard 70 minutes per session  Separate Manuals for each school level (middle, elementary and high)  Rulers are to be used on grades 3 & 4 math test 5

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All Students at Selected Schools

Participation:

Participate in BAT

In 2013-14 all grade 3-5 students will participate in a comprehensive Math BAT.

Most 6-8 grade students will take a comprehensive Math BAT. However, those students enrolled in Algebra, Geometry or Biology in grades 6-8 will take either Algebra, Geometry or Biology instead of a comprehensive Math or Science BAT. Algebra/Geometry/Biology/US History/Civics are enrollment based. If a MS or HS student (6-12) is enrolled in one of the classes on page 2 of the BAT manual, they take the corresponding BAT EOC assessment.

All 3-10 students will participate in a comprehensive Reading BAT. All grade 5 students and most grade 8 students will participate in a comprehensive Science BAT (exception biology at MS).

Exceptions: If a student normally does not take the FCAT (i.e. ESE) or is a Retake student, school staff may exempt them from testing.

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Administration Schedule Elementary

 Grades 3, 4 & 5 - Session Length 70 Minutes:  Day 1 -Reading Session 1  Day 2 – Reading Session 2  Day 3 – Math Sessions 1  Day 4 – Math Sessions 2  Day 5 Science Sessions 1 & 2 7

Administration Schedule Middle

 Grades 6, 7 & 8 - Session Lengths 70 minutes:      Day 1 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 * Day 2 – Reading Session 1 Day 3 – Reading Session 2 Day 4 - Science or Biology Session 1 & 2 Day 5 – Civics Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 only) *MS students (6-8) enrolled Algebra, Geometry or Biology will take that assessment instead of a comprehensive Math assessment.

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Administration Schedule High

 Grades 9 -12 - Session Length 70 minutes:      Day 1 – Reading Session 1 Day 2 – Reading Session 2 Day 3 – Math or Algebra or Geometry Sessions 1 & 2 ** Day 4 - Biology Session 1 & 2 † Day 5 – United States History Sessions 1 & 2 (BAT 2 only) **HS students (9-12) enrolled Algebra or Geometry will take that assessment on Day 3 of the BAT assessment window. † HS students (9-12) enrolled in Biology will take that assessment on Day 4 of the window. There are no comprehensive Math or Science assessments in HS.

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Make-Up Procedures

 All testing must be completed within the administration window  Make-up sessions are not required  Students who participate in only one session of a subject area will NOT receive a score 10

Administration Accommodations

Administration Accommodations should reflect what students would receive in class and during FCAT administration.

ESE & 504 Students   Presentation Responding    Scheduling Setting Assistive Devices ELL Students   Flexible Setting Flexible Scheduling    Flexible Timing Assistance in the Heritage Language Translation Dictionary 11

Test Materials- Reading & Math

     Reading Test Book Mathematics Test Book or Algebra Test Book or Geometry Test Book 1-Page Reading and Math Answer Sheet  Reading section is in GREEN PURPLE and Math section in  Students participating in the Algebra or Geometry test must have that test type marked on the front of the answer document (preid) or in the corresponding bubble gridded in the Math section (hand grid). Calculators: Grades 7 & 8 and EOC (Geo=Scientific) Mathematics Reference Sheets: Grades 5-10 12

Test Materials - Science

 Science or Biology Test Book  1-Page Science Answer Sheet  Science section is in Blue  Calculators: Grades 8 & Biology  Science Reference Sheets: Grades 8 & Biology 13

Test Materials – U.S. History or Civics for BAT II only

 Civics or US History Test Book  1-Page Civics/US History Answer Sheet  Civics/US History section is in Red 14

Answer Sheets

    All students record their answers on a separate 1-page answer sheet Make sure that the correct answer sheet is being used (Science/Biology vs. Reading & Math/Algebra/Geometry vs. Civics/U.S. History) Students must write their names on the answer document Preprinted with student identification information    If preidentified information is CORRECT, do NOT grid student information. If information is MISSING from preidentified answer sheet, you may grid the missing information. If information is INCORRECT, do NOT use; hand grid a blank answer sheet.

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Test Invalidation & Test Security Procedures

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Test Invalidation

Grid option “F” on item 100 section that will be invalidated if there is an occurrence of...

of the test 1.

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Cheating or disruptive behavior Illness during testing Incorrect time Participation in only one session within a subject area Filling in answers on a section other than the current one.

Possession of an Electronic Device 17

Test Security

 Do Not  Read, reveal, or copy test items    Interpret or read items to students Change or interfere with student responses Leave materials unsecured  Do   Follow security procedures and test administration directions Walk around the room while administering the test   Collect materials daily Count materials each time they change hands 18

Test Administrator Responsibilities

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Test Administrator Responsibilities

Before Testing  Read manual and participate in training      Prepare the room for testing Assemble materials needed for testing. Make sure these materials correspond to the test being taken.

Receive test books and answer sheets Check preidentified answer sheets Make sure that students have the correct materials for the test they are taking (reference sheets, calculators, rulers etc.) 20

Test Administrator Responsibilities

During Testing          Distribute materials appropriately Read scripts VERBATIM Use #2 Pencil ONLY Keep time Maintain test security Supervise test administration Address the class as a whole Ensure that students do not get too much or too little time Ensure that students are not working ahead into session 2, during session 1 21

Test Administrator Responsibilities

After Testing   Ask students to erase stray marks on their answer sheets Collect test materials    Separate TO BE SCORED from NOT TO BE SCORED materials Return materials to the school testing coordinator Notify the school testing coordinator IMMEDIATELY of any missing materials 22

School Coordinator Responsibilities & Material Return

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School Coordinator Responsibilities

Before Testing   Receive and inventory test materials Complete the enclosed Packing List and fax to Student Assessment & Research at (754) 321-4291     Write to: [email protected]

supplemental materials for Train Test Administrators Arrange for implementation of accommodations Provide necessary materials to Test Administrators 24

School Coordinator Responsibilities

During Testing  Supervise test administration  Maintain test security After Testing  Collect materials, redistribute (from one day to the next), and verify return of all secure materials  Prepare materials for return 25

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Material Return: PREPARING TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS

Check student information Separate the Reading & Math (Algebra or Geometry is considered a R & M answer sheet) answer sheets from the Science/Biology answer sheets and the US History/Civics answer sheets.

Make sure students who took the Algebra or Geometry BAT have that test type marked on the front of the answer sheet or the Algebra or Geometry bubble gridded (hand grid) NO post-its, paper bands, paper clips, rubber bands, dividing papers, or other materials No header sheet or count forms Make sure that Invalidated answer sheet section(s) have answer “F” of item 100 gridded.

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Packaging Answer Sheets

Place Reading & Math Reading & Math

gridded hand-gridded pre-gridded

answer sheets and History/Civics answer sheets on top of answer sheets and Science answer sheets on top of the Science

pre-gridded hand-gridded

sheets on top of the History/Civics

pre-gridded

answer

hand-

answer sheets. 

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL ANSWER SHEETS FACE THE SAME DIRECTION!!!!

   Place the Reading & Math answer sheets in a box and affix a

RED

“to be scored” return label on it.

Place the Science answer sheets in a box and affix a

NEON PINK

“to be scored” return label on it.

Place the Civics/U.S. History answer sheets in a box and affix a WHITE “to be scored” return label on it 27

Material Return BAT #1 PICK-UP OF TO BE SCORED ANSWER SHEETS:

Reading & Math & Science- All Schools • All “To Be Scored” materials should be returned immediately after the close of testing Pickup times will be communicated via email to the designated School Test Coordinator 28

Material Return BAT #2

Pick Up OR Hand Delivery Of To-Be Scored BAT Answer Sheets:

Reading & Math, Science and Civics/U.S. History All “To Be Scored” materials should be returned immediately after the close of testing

Charter Schools will hand deliver BAT materials to Student Assessment & Research

Pickup and hand delivery instructions will be communicated via email to the designated School Test Coordinator 29

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Material Return

NOT TO BE SCORED Materials  Test Books:   Picked up or hand delivered after BAT testing Separate each type of test book (reading, math, algebra, geometry, biology & science)      Pack in boxes and seal Affix

YELLOW

“not to be scored” return labels, note subject area, and number the boxes  NOT TO BE SCORED return instructions will be communicated via email to the Testing Coordinator Destroy unused, preidentified answer sheets Pony unused, blank answer sheets to Student Assessment & School Performance

Retain manuals and reference sheets until all BAT administrations for this school year are complete, then discard

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Contact Information

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Student Assessment & Research Department at (754) 321-4250.

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