Transcript 2010 OCCT Online Testing

2010 OCCT Online Testing
Grade 7 Geography and
Grade 8 Mathematics and Reading
BuildingTest Coordinator Training Session
Important Dates
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Before Testing Begins
What
When
Management Tools Available
Beginning March 8
Student Enrollment File Upload
Window Closes
April 2
Test Session Tickets Available
Beginning April 5
Train TA’s and TM’s
By April ____
Important Dates (cont.)
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During the Test Window and Beyond
What
When
OCCT Online Administration Window
April 12 - May
14
Management Tools Closes
May 14
Last day to submit requests to SDE Testing Status
Application
May 14
Last day for Online Equivalent Secure Test Materials to
be picked up for return to DRC
May 14
Preliminary Raw Score Rosters Available
May 17-27
Preliminary OPI & Performance Level Rosters Available
May 28 – July 16
Getting Started
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OCCT CAL Testing Web site Address:
http://occt.caltesting.org
Management Tools
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OCCT Management Tools
◦ Data Tools
 Upload Student Enrollment File (SEF)
 Student Editor (key enter student data)
◦ Testing Main Page
 Print Student Test Session Tickets
 Monitor Status
 View Results
Student Editor
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Districts may add students using Student
Editor.
Using Student Editor
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Districts may edit student data using
Student Editor.
Audio Accommodation
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An audio component is available for:
◦ Grade 7 Geography
◦ Grade 8 Mathematics
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Audio should be provided only when
indicated by
◦ IEP,
◦ 504 Plan, or
◦ for students considered ELL.
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Students using audio should be provided
with headphones.
Audio Accommodation (cont.)
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Use Student Editor to indicate audio
accommodation for appropriate students
under the Testing tab.
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REMINDER: This needs to be done BEFORE the
Test Session Tickets are printed.
Student Tutorials & Practice Tests
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The Student Tutorials and Practice Tests
can be accessed through the test engine.
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The Student Tutorials can also be
downloaded onto computers from
http://occt.caltesting.org.
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It is recommended that administrators
(BTCs, and TAs) take the Student Tutorials
and Practice Tests.
Before Testing
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All students should be administered the
Student Tutorial and Practice Test for the
subject that will be tested.
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Complete training and review your
communication plan with all TAs, and TMs.
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Print Test Session Tickets and Summary Page.
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Review the Test Administration Manual prior
to testing.
Student Test Session Tickets
◦ Print Test Session Tickets and Summary beginning
April 5, 2010.
◦ One ticket per content; sheets of 12
◦ Summary Page
 Secure Session ID
 Audio accommodation
 Test form number assigned to each student
◦ Tickets and Summary
 Secure material
 Distribute on test day
◦ Print tickets at least one business day before testing.
ON TESTING DAY…
Have a good breakfast…
 Keep hydrated…
 Have your phone handy…
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Distribute Test Session Tickets
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Students need 3 levels of security to log
onto the test.
 User Name (from Test Session Ticket)
 Password (from Test Session Ticket)
 Session ID (from Summary Page)
Write Session ID on chalkboard or post at the start of
the administration.
Collect as students log on to the test.
 Secure material!
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Administer the Test
All students must complete a content
area test within one school day.
 Never start a test unless there is enough
time to finish.
 Additional time must be given as an
extension of the same testing period, not
at a different time.
 A student may pause his/her test for up
to 20 minutes (example – emergency
bathroom break).
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Testing Main Page
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Spring 2010 OCCT Operational Test link
(Starting May 5th)
Monitor Status
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During testing, an administrator may
monitor students’ progress as they move
through the test.
Audit Spreadsheet
Verify all students have completed testing.
 Verify appropriate Not Tested Code has
been applied to student record.
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Testing Interruptions
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Expect the best, but plan for the worst.
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Student is “kicked out” of system:
◦ If a student is "kicked out" of the system, have the student try logging into the
same computer or a computer not currently being tested on.
◦ If the student cannot log back in within 20 minutes from being “kicked out” of
the system, call DRC. Next action depends on the circumstances.
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If an unforeseen emergency occurs (e.g., tornado), the DTC must
contact the Office of Accountability and Assessments.
Student responses will be saved in the event of an interruption.
◦ Resumes at first question
◦ Hit next to advance through items.
◦ To verify, check the Review screen.
Not Tested Codes
Students who are not tested must be
coded using Student Editor.
 This must be completed by the end of the
testing window (May 14, 2010).
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SDE Approved Codes
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The following fields are no longer available in Student Editor:
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Other Placement,
Emergency Exempt,
ELL 1st Year U.S. Exempt, and
Invalidated.
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This information must be requested through the SDE’s Testing
Status Application made by DTC, Dr. Shirley Simmons.
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Upon SDE approval, the information will be applied to the student’s
record and available to view in DRC’s Online Correction System.
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ALL requests must be submitted to the SDE Testing Status
Application, no later than May 14.
Accommodation Information
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Use Student Editor to enter IEP, 504, and
ELL accommodations.
◦ Prior to testing
◦ After testing, by May 14
Reporting
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Immediate Raw Scores
• After the review page when the student ends the test.
• This page cannot be printed.
• This score is considered preliminary and should not be
considered pass/fail.
Reporting (cont.)
Preliminary Raw Score Rosters
 Preliminary OPI & Performance Level
Rosters
 Available in PDF to DTC/BTC
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(Starting May 5th)
Resources
OCCT_CAL Documentation and FAQ’s
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http://occt.caltesting.org
SDE Web site:
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Accountability and Assessments link
http://sde.state.ok.us/
Contact OCCT Support:
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DRC: 1-866-546-9404
[email protected]
Contact District Support:
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Shirley Simmons (PDC) – 366-5866
Bonnie Selzer (DCC) – 573-3522
Roberta Vernon (PDC) – 366-5857
Lisa Waters (PDC) – 307-6703