2015 PARCC TCM Section 1.0
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2015 Test Coordinator Manual
Highlights
For School Test Coordinators
2015 PARCC
TCM Section 1.0
1.4
Responsibilities of:
School Test Coordinator (STC)
Test Administrator (TA) and Proctor
Technology Coordinator (TC)
Who can administer PARCC?
Licensed Educators
Not Student Teachers/Parents
2015 PARCC
TCM Section 1.0
1.5 Scheduling and Testing Time Policies
Units administered in sequential order (exception:
Makeup Testing)
Administration Time (~30 min – detailed p. 5)
Unit Testing Time
All students finished – unit may end
1.5.3 Makeup Testing
Every attempt should be made to administer units
Students making up different units might not be
able to test together
A student who leaves testing for an emergency…
Students who miss a unit – continue with class
2015 PARCC
TCM Section 1.0
1.5.4
Extended Time
According to IEP/504 or ELL Accommodation
Test in a separate setting
Schedule to start early – unit must be completed
on the day it began
1.5.5 Breaks
During a unit, individual restroom breaks are OK
“Classroom stretch break” during a unit – 3 min
max. Cover monitors. Test Security is a high
priority!
Students taking another unit need a break
between units
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TCM Section 2.0
2.1 – 2.6 Test Security
Highest Priority
Security protocols, forms, and plans are
emphasized in this section
Chain-of-Custody Form or tracking log should be
used for secure materials (Seal codes, tickets, etc)
Secure materials should be distributed and
returned each day a unit is administered
Post-Test Certification Form (2.6 and App F)
2015 PARCC
TCM Section 2.0
2.7 Security Breaches & Testing Irregularities
Examples of Security Breaches regarding
Electronic Devices, Test Supervision, & Materials
Examples of Testing Irregularities regarding
Environment
Process for reporting security breaches or testing
irregularities: (TA→STC →CEC →ISBE)
2.9 Safety Threats/Severe Weather
Before starting a unit
During a unit – safety first; document time and
situation if able; secure test materials if able
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TCM Section 3.0
3.1
Test Materials
Student Testing Tickets
Seal Codes
Wooden #2 pencils (not mechanical for PBT)
Supply of scratch paper (FT was 2/st./unit)
Calculators (grades 6-8 & HS)
Math Tools (grade 8)
Paper version of Math Reference Sheet (5-8th/HS)
District-issued testing devices for students
Headphones/earbuds (if applicable)
Clock/watch for timing (if needed) for TA’s
Computer for TA’s to access PearsonAccess NEXT
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TCM Section 3.0
3.2 – 3.4 Calculators & Math Tools
Review of PARCC Calculator Policy
Rulers/Protractors (gr 3-8 & HS); see Table 3.1
Geometry tools allowable for Grade 8
3.5 Headphones (or earbuds)
Needed for ELA PBA (exception: Grade 8) and
Text-to-Speech feature
Students are invited to bring their own
Can be used as stand-alone noise buffers
Buildings were provided with 4 headphones per
cart of DELL laptops
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TCM Section 3.0
3.7 – 3.9 Prohibited Materials and Resources
Cell phones
Instructional aides, reference materials, or
resources
Cover or Remove:
Posters, maps, charts, & displays
Math formulas or theorems
Graphic organizers
Multiplication tables/100s charts (unless as an
accommodation)
Word lists, definitions, writing formulas
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TCM Section 4.0
4.0
Testing Environment
Good lighting, ventilation, and temperature
Free of interruptions and noise
Each student should have adequate workspace
but be separated from other students
There are different forms of the test for nonaccommodated formats
No substitute for active proctoring
Options for configuring seating
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TCM Section 5.0
School Test Coordinator Tasks – before testing
Schedule & administer tutorials
Read Test Coordinator Manual and TAM
Determine a logistics plan for test administration
Finalize PARCC testing schedule
Create Testing Sessions in PANext Live
Receive/print, document, & store materials for testing
– order add’l materials if needed*
Meet with & train Test Administrators and Proctors
Ensure Security Agreements have been signed
Proctor Cache tests in PearsonAccess Next after we
get the go ahead from Pearson/ISBE*
Add new students & PNP features as needed*
Makeup Testing (for students who are skipping a unit)
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1. Select Student
2. Check box next to
Set Section
Resume
2
3. Click Start
1
Makeup Testing (for students who are skipping a
unit)
1. Select Student
2. Use both drop down menus and select desired
Unit
3. Click Save
4. Click Exit Tasks
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TCM Section 6.0
School Test Coordinator Tasks – during testing
Distribute test materials to TA’s (& re-collect after):
Headphones (if nec.), Testing Tickets, Seal Codes,
Scratch paper, etc.
Manage Testing Sessions in PA Next
Support testing rooms as needed
Communicate with CEC regarding any irregularities
Manage laptop cart logistics
If giving 2 units in one day in the same room – shut
down computers between units. Units in different
rooms – plug in to cart while moving.
Coordinate makeup sessions for students who missed
units*
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TCM Section 6.0
School Test Coordinator Tasks – after testing
Account for all testing materials (secure & non-secure)
Manage Testing Sessions in PA Next
Monitor makeups that remain
Monitor student testing statuses
Stop test sessions* (all students in completed or
marked complete status)
Organize & return paper-based test materials
Scorable materials separate from non-scorables
Pages 44-56 describe materials return process
After window closes – shred Student Tickets, Seal
Codes, & used scratch paper
Complete Post-Test Certification Form (App F; p. 127)
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TCM Section 7.0
7.1 Accommodations & Accessibility Features
All features and accommodations used on PARCC
should be generally consistent with regular instruction
and assessment
7.3 Administration Guidance in the AAF Manual
Human Reader: Appendices B, I, & J
TA’s should be given 2 full school days to review items
Human Scribe: Appendix C
Extended Time: Appendix E
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TCM Section 7.0
7.3.2 Special Accommodations Circumstances
TCM Appendix G – Accommodations Forms
Unique Accommodations
Emergency Accommodations
Refusal of Accommodations
7.4-7.5 Transcribing student responses
Paper-Based Testing
Computer-Based Testing
Special directions for students using an AT Device for
Constructed Response Items