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CMAS PARCC Spring 2015
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
SAL TRAINING: ADMINISTRATION, ETHICS, ACCOMMODATIONS
Structure of this training
CMAS English Language Arts and Math (PARCC) and CMAS Science and Social Studies
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Overview
Timeline and Test Structure
SAL, STR and TA roles for CMAS
Practice Tests
Infrastructure Trial - -Testing Simulation
Testing Schedules
Accessibility Features and Accommodations
8. Testing Environment, Security, Materials
9. Testing Day Administration
10. Testing Platforms: TestNav 8.2,
PearsonAccess “Classic”/PearsonAccessnext
11. Resources & Support
Focus of today’s training: English Language Arts and Math (PARCC) PBA test
SAL Checklist
Acronyms
CBT:
DAC:
ELA:
ELA/L:
EOY:
LEA:
PBA:
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Computer-Based Test
District Assessment Coordinator
English Language Arts
English Language Arts/Literacy
End-of-Year Assessment
Local Education Agency (District)
Performance Based Assessment
PBT:
S&SS:
STC:
SAL:
TCM:
TAM:
TA:
TTS:
Paper-Based Test
Science and Social Studies
School Test Coordinator (STC = SAL)
School Assessment Leader (SAL = STC)
Test Coordinator Manual (for SAL)
Test Administrator Manual
Test Administrator
Text-to-Speech
What is CMAS?
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) is the
Colorado state standardized assessment for language arts,
mathematics, science and social studies.
• Science and Social Studies are Colorado created.
• Language Arts and math are PARCC created.
Why is CMAS important?
CMAS data will….
• provide valuable information on where students stand on the mastery of
the Colorado Academic Standards.
• Inform us if students are on track to graduate prepared for the 21st
century.
• Identify what is working and not working in our curriculum, instruction,
professional development and school leadership.
• help to ensure every child receives an equitable education on the path to
success.
Students need assessment data so teachers know students’ needs. Teachers
need assessment data so they can grow as educators and meet those needs.
What is a “Standardized” assessment?
• A test that is given in a “standard” manner to all test takers, following
specific administration procedures so that testing condition are the same
for all test takers.
Why is “Standardized” so important?
• Ensures that a test score that one student receives in one part of Colorado
is comparable to the test scores of every other student taking the test, even
though they may attend a different school or live in a different part of the
state.
• Ensures that all students have an equitable opportunity to show what they
know and that no students are provided an unfair advantage.
Overview of CMAS
Assessments
CMAS SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
CMAS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & MATH (PARCC)
CMAS Testing Windows 2014-15
Name
Content
Grade
Testing Window
CMAS English Language Arts English Language Arts and
& Math (PARCC) – PBA
Mathematics
3rd – 11th
Mar. 9-27, 2015
CMAS Science & Social
Studies
Science: 5th, 8th
Social Studies: 4th, 7th
Apr.14-May 1, 2015
3rd – 11th
Apr. 27-May 22,
2015
Science,
Social Studies
CMAS English Language Arts English Language Arts and
& Math (PARCC) – EOY
Mathematics
Administration Overview: PARCC
English Language Arts and Mathematics (PARCC)
There are two required summative components:
1. Performance Based Assessment (PBA)
2. End-of-Year Assessment (EOY)
The results of the PBA and EOY assessments are combined to produce a student’s
total assessment score.
PARCC : Administration Flowchart for PBA
Note: This
diagram
illustrates
grades 6-8.
A table of units,
testing times
and calculator
sections is on
pages 6-8 of the
TCM.
PARCC : Administration Flowchart for EOY
Note: This
diagram
illustrates
Grade 7 and HS.
A table of units,
testing times
and calculator
sections is on
pages 6-8 of the
TCM.
PARCC: Math Test Assignment for MS/HS
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Students in grades 7 and above will
take a math test aligned to a course,
not a grade level.
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For district (non-charter) schools
only, the T&L Dept. identified the
assessment that best aligns to each
math course.
•
Charter schools reviewed the PARCC
assessment frameworks and
identified the course/test alignment
on an individual school basis.
Refer to Math Test Assignment for PARCC Gr. 712 guide at onlineassessment.dpsk12.org
Administration Overview: CMAS S&SS
Science and Social
Studies
• Elementary and Middle School
test during one window: April
14-May 1
• Science: Grades 5 and 8
• Social Studies: Grades 4 and 7
• Section testing times are the
same for all grades and
sections.
CMAS S&SS: Administrative Flowchart
Science and Social
Studies
• Elementary and Middle School
test during one window: April
14-May 1
• Science: Grades 5 and 8
• Social Studies: Grades 4 and 7
• Section testing times are the
same for all grades and
sections.
Section 1
(Unit)
Science and
Social Studies
(One Window)
Section 2
(Unit)
Section 3
(Unit)
Roles & Responsibilities
BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER TESTING FOR SALS, STRS
AND TEST ADMINISTRATORS
The Role of the SAL
The SAL will:
• train CMAS Test Administrators
• ensure that all CMAS Test Administrators
review the CMAS Test Administrator
Manual prior to administering the test
• receive test materials from the Processing
Center
• check the shipment and confirm that all
• distribute test materials to CMAS Test
Administrators (TA)
• ensure that all testing procedures
prescribed in the CMAS Test
Administrators Manual are followed
• collect and check test materials after
administration of each section
materials have been received in adequate • package test materials and schedule their
return to the DPS Processing Center
quantities
• maintain test security
SAL Responsibilities – Before, During, After
Before Testing…
• Create testing schedule, including accommodations and make-ups, and submit for approval
• Assemble and maintain a master list of all students and their accommodations
• Load accommodations into PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext
• Train staff in test ethics and administration
• Train test administrators and proctors in test administration (using TAM) and train on
PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext
• Collect and maintain security agreements (ensure ALL sign a security agreement)
• Implement Security Plan
• Create testing sessions in PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext.
• Receive and inventory test materials
SAL Responsibilities – Before, During, After
During Testing….
• Monitor Testing - via PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext and observations
• Maintain secure location for test materials and chain of custody
• Communicate with your TAs on testing status of their students
• Ensure test environment compliance
• Report testing irregularities to ARE
• Prepare testing sessions and computer devices for the next round of testing
SAL Responsibilities – Before, During, After
After Testing…
• Verify materials have been collected and returned
• Verify all testing sessions are complete
• Complete post-test activities in PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext: Update
student file information, mark tests as complete, stop testing sessions,
record all accommodations and invalidation codes.
• Transcribe student responses into scannable test books (if necessary)
• Sort, secure and return all test materials to the Processing Center
The Role of the Test Administrator
The Test Administrator will…
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Sign the security agreement before
assessment administration begins
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Be responsible for directly
administering the assessment
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Read the directions to students exactly
as they appear in the TAM
Be an employee of Denver Public
Schools
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Be trained and have read the Test
Administrator’s Manual (TAM) prior to
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any assessment administration
Manage each test session and
document students who are absent or
unable to complete testing
•
Be trained in any specific
accommodation they are providing
•
Contact SAL or administration if a
testing irregularity occurs
Actively proctor test sections
Requirements: Test Administrators
1. Test administrators must be employed by the district.
2. Long-term substitutes may be used, as long as they are trained and sign the
security agreement for the assessment. (caution using a short-term sub)
3. Test Administrators must sign a security agreement for each test that they
administer (PARCC and Science and Social Studies).
4. Test Administrators that were trained this fall will need to be retrained.
• New policies and procedures
• Review of security
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The Role of the STR
The STR will…
• Attend STR webinar training from DoTS
• Work with administrator to ensure technology readiness
• Updates software according to specifications provided by DoTS
• Conduct System Check on all devices
• Set up proctor caching (charter schools only)
• Work with SAL to ensure training for test administrators includes
familiarity with technology aspects of testing
• Onsite support to troubleshoot technology issues that arise during testing.
Before Testing: STR Prep
The STR must complete the following before the first day of testing:
• Prepare student computers and test administrator computers for
testing
• Develop a plan to charge devices and/or keep them charged during
testing
• Plan for easy access to extra devices during testing.
 Recommendation: Have at least one extra device per classroom.
SAL & STR Partnership
Collaboration is the Key!
PARCC Preparation
PRACTICE TESTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Student Readiness
During testing, TAs will not be able to help students navigate within
TestNav.
Test Administrators will….
• not able to help with how to answer a question.
• not able to show how to go to the next question or the review screen.
• not able to assist with drag and drop or other technology enhanced items.
It is strongly recommended that students have access and practice prior
to testing.
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Practice using Rigorous Tasks
Providing students with practice to the test content and functionality is a
critical step in supporting students’ and schools’ transition to the new
assessment content.
Guides for Teachers:
Prepare for CMAS (PARCC) using Rigorous Tasks
• English Language Arts and Math
• Grades 3-11
Posted at standardstoolkit.dpsk12.org
• Click on the Monitor & Adjust tab, then select
Assessments.
Practice Tests - Required
Practice tests were developed so students and staff can have a hands-on
experience with the test environment and sample items to help prepare for the
2014-15 PARCC assessments. They are a critical step in supporting students’ and
schools’ transition to the new assessment content.
While taking practice tests, students can....
• See sample items and how they work
• Ask questions!
• Familiarize themselves with tools and features embedded in the system, such
as the highlighter tool, answer eliminator, and mark for review button.
Practice Test are available for all CMAS tests:
• English Language Arts and Math: parcc.pearson.com (select Test Preparation)
• CMAS Science and Social Studies: www.pearsonaccess.com (select ePAT tab)
Handout for PARCC Practice
http://onlineassessment.d
psk12.org/
Posted under “Practice
Items”
Student Readiness - PARCC Tutorials
parcc.pearson.com  Test Preparation tab
Required Practice:
1. TestNav 8 Tutorial (~30 minutes)
2. Equation Editor
3. Text to Speech – available for
both ELA/L* and Math
4. Graphing Calculator
5. Printable Paper-Based Student
Tutorials
6. Online Student Tutorials
*ELA/L requires unique accommodation
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Infrastructure Trial
R E F E R TO T HE PARCC: INFRASTRUCTURE READINESS GUIDE
A N D 1- PAGE I NFRASTRUCTURE TRIAL HA N DOU T
What is an Infrastructure Trial?
An infrastructure trial is an opportunity for schools and students to
prepare for computer-based testing by simulating test-day network
utilization. Think of it as a dress rehearsal for testing day.
Infrastructure trials are performed in the PearsonAccessnext/PearsonAccess
training site.
The Trial will confirm that:
• TestNav8.2 is configured correctly
• Devices can successfully run TestNav8.2
• Test Administrators know how to log in and navigate in
PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext
• Students are familiar with the computer-based tools and format
Why Conduct an Infrastructure Trial?
Benefits to administering an Infrastructure Trial:
• Schools will create a similar testing environment (e.g., testing rooms, number of testing
devices, power supplies, etc.) that will be used for CMAS PARCC testing.
• Early detection of school technology readiness issues can mitigate possible problems and
delays during assessment administration.
• The practice tests can be used to provide practice for students logging in, logging out and
navigating through TestNav8.
Schools are strongly encouraged to evaluate their infrastructure before
testing day to ensure there is time to take corrective action on any issues
discovered during the infrastructure trial.
SALs/STRs: What trial will you conduct?
Infrastructure Trials are recommended but not required. They are highly
recommended for charter schools in order to test proctor-caching setup.
Possible scenarios for conducting a trial:
1. Testing Simulation*: In the training site, create one test session with sample students. During
training with your test administrators and proctors, hand out student authorization tickets and
ask them to log into TestNav as students. You will project the test administrator dashboard in
PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext on a projector screen and show them how to log in, find
their testing session, start a test, monitor student status, resume a test.
2. Modified Trial: Create accounts and sessions for all participating test administrators and
students but they can conduct a trial in classrooms at their convenience. You will need to know
their date/time in order to provide student testing devices and authorization tickets.
3. Full Trial: Replicate an exact testing day situation with same number of devices, testing rooms,
test administrators and students.
It is highly
recommended
that you
conduct a
testing
simulation*
during
TA/proctor
training.
Preparing for an Infrastructure Trial
1. Schedule approximately 1-2 hours to review the guides and set
up the trial in the PearsonAccessnext Training environment.
2. To prepare for a trial in PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext, you
will:
 Create Sample Students
 Create Session(s)
 Print student testing tickets and “unlock codes”
 Create TA logins (for those who will log into the
PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext training site and monitor
test sessions).
3. Schedule between 30-60 minutes with your TAs and students.
STR must update all devices (must pass a Systems Check) before
running a trial -- student devices and Test Administrator/SAL devices
Infrastructure Trial Guides posted
on onlineassessment.dpsk12.org
1.
Infrastructure Trial Guide
handout (1-pager)
2.
PARCC Infrastructure Readiness
Guide.
Supplemental Training Module:
Infrastructure Trials: Running a
Dress Rehearsal -- posted at
https://parcc.tms.pearson.com/
These guides are specific to PARCC; a
CMAS Infrastructure Trial guide will be
posted to the OA site in March.
Requirements and Recommendations
To ensure ongoing CMAS readiness:
ePATs and Tutorials are required
for all students – essential for preparing
students for CMAS (coordinated by SAL, teachers)
Systems Check is
required on each testing device (STR)
Testing simulation for
Test Administrators is highly recommended (conducted
by the SAL)
Full Infrastructure Trial is
recommended but not required (SAL and STR).
◦ Infrastructure Trials are highly recommended for Charters to test proctor caching setup
Determine your testing
schedule
SPRING 2015
Establish Testing Schedule
Each school will create a testing schedule within the testing
windows provided.
Work with your principal and STR and set a testing schedule which
includes regular sessions, make-ups and accommodations.
Your testing schedule will be determined by 5 factors:
1. Number of students testing
2. Number of available testing devices
3. Time per unit
4. Number of units per window
5. Your school schedule
*Refer to Create a Testing
Schedule (PARCC) handout on
onlineassessment.dpsk12.org
Scheduling Guidelines
1. 25:1 – Ratio of students to Test Administrator. If more than 25 students in a testing
room, schedule an additional test administrator to be present.
2. 30:1 – Do not exceed 30 wireless devices (including a teacher’s) per Wireless Access
Point (WAP).
3. Schedule sessions for the full unit/section testing time, plus administration time
(chart on next slide).
4. Computer Testing: To the extent possible, all students within a grade should be
assessed at the same time. If not possible, all students should be assessed within
the shortest timeframe practicable.
5. Paper Testing (accommodations): A school must administer the same unit to all
paper-based students within the same day (ie. Unit 1 on Tuesday).
Scheduling Guidelines: Administration Time
When creating your testing schedule, add approximately 30 minutes for activities prior to
and at the end each unit for other activities (see chart below).
Task
Time to be Allotted for an
Administration
Preparing for testing (includes reading
instructions to students and answering questions)
10 minutes (recommended)
Distributing test materials
5 minutes (recommended)
Testing Time: PARCC English language Arts and Mathematics (unit
testing time)
Testing Time: Science and Social Studies (section testing time)
Completing end-of-unit activities, including closing units, collecting
test materials, and administering a student survey (after EOY)
60-90 minutes*
80 minutes
5–15 minutes (recommended)
*Refer to Unit Testing Times in the Test Coordinator Manual (pg. 6-8) for each Unit Time.
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Scheduling Guidelines
1. Once the unit/section testing time has elapsed, the session must end.
2. If ALL students have completed the unit/section, the session may be ended (even if
the full testing time has not elapsed). There is no minimum testing time.
3. Before students can be released the:
 Test administrator must follow all appropriate close-out procedures
 School must know to where students will be released
 School must know to whom students will be released
4. CAUTION: All students are entitled to the full testing time, without interruption, to
complete each session. Students who are productively engaged in testing must be
provided the full testing time to complete a unit/section.
Scheduling Guidelines
1. Test Units/Sections can only be administered to students in consecutive order.
•
Only PARCC Make-ups may be administered out of order.
2. You may schedule up to 3 units/sections per day
•
•
strongly recommended for HS students only
schedule breaks between units and “stand and stretch” breaks during units to counteract
testing fatigue
3. To the extent possible, schedule all content in order before moving on to next
content (make-ups excluded). For example, schedule Unit 1, 2, 3 of
ELA/Literacy and then schedule Section 1, 2 of mathematics.
4. Consider staggering start times by 10 minutes
5. Schedule first group/first day with cushion time
Scheduling Considerations: Extended Time
A student may be allowed an extended time accommodation only if
listed in his or her IEP, 504 Plan or an ELL.
Consider separate grouping for students who are likely to take the full
unit/section time.
PARCC:
•
•
Time-and-a-half is not included in Unit testing time for Math PBA Unit 2 in
grades 4-8. Students can have +35 minutes added to the testing time for this
unit. Students will need to be grouped separately.
Time-and-a-half is included in all other grades and units.
Science and Social Studies:
•
Time-and-a-half is included in the section testing time
Scheduling Considerations for Accommodations
Text-to-Speech
Students using Text-to-Speech may be in the same session with
other students if they use headphones and the noise does not
impact other students
Oral Scripts:
CDE recommends administering Oral Scripts for social studies
individually, for science and math in small groups or individually.
PARCC: Can units be combined?
ELA & Math (PARCC) Testing Multiple Grades, posted to
onlineassessment.dpsk12.org.
Guideline for Scheduling Breaks
Between Units/Sections, scheduled breaks should occur.
Example EOY (ELA/L Administration):
During a Unit/Section, short (3-minute) “stand-and-stretch” breaks
may be permitted at the discretion of the Test Administrator.
Guideline for Scheduling Breaks
• Scheduled breaks should occur between test sessions. During the scheduled
break, students are permitted to go to the restroom, get up to stretch,
and/or get a drink, if needed.
• Students must be supervised at all times during breaks, including breaks
between units.
• Reminder to TAs: During breaks, there should not be conversations among
students and students are not permitted to use electronic devices, play
games, or engage in activities that may violate the validity of the test.
Refer to Section 1.5.5 (page 10) in the Test Coordinator Manual.
Submit your Completed Testing Schedule
FOR PARCC PBA only at this time.
http://tinyurl.com/CMASSchedule
Deadline: 2/6
ARE will review and either approve or
contact you with questions, revisions.
Make-up Testing
R E F E R TO S EC T I ON 1 . 5 .3 ( PAG E 9 ) I N T HE T EST COOR DI N ATOR M A N UA L .
Make-Up Testing
• Make-up testing sessions may be scheduled any time after the original
unit/section, as long as it falls within the testing window.
• All make-up testing must be completed before the end of the testing
window.
• The same test security and administration protocols for regular
administration sessions apply to make-up test sessions.
• SALs will establish make-up testing schedules for their schools.
•
•
Priority with make-ups is to minimize the risk of exposure to test content that could result in an
invalidation.
Misadministrations can occur if students receive the incorrect testing instructions, incorrect
testing time, or the incorrect seal code. Consider these factors when scheduling make-ups.
Refer to Section 1.5.3 (page 9) in the Test Coordinator Manual.
Make-Up Testing
• Students who are absent, become ill, or who can no longer test because of
classroom, school, or technical interruptions during original units, should
attempt to finish a test in a scheduled make-up session.
• If student starts a session but does not finish:
• Test administrators must note the exact place in the test where student
stopped and the amount of time remaining.
• Students may not return to questions previously viewed.
Refer to Section 1.5.3 (page 9) in the Test Coordinator Manual.
Guidelines for Scheduling Make-ups
• Students can take up to 3 make-up tests/day. If taking more than one test
session in one day, schools should take into account breaks in between
sessions.
• Make up sessions can be ended when ALL students in a session have
completed the test (no minimum testing time) provided the school has a
plan in place for releasing them.
• Make-up test order:
• PARCC ELA/Math Units may be taken out of order for make-up testing only (Unit
2 before Unit 1, for example).
• Science and Social Studies Sections may not be taken out of order.
Managing Test Sessions in PearsonAccessnext
Multiple screens may be managed in PearsonAccessnext at the same time.
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Accessibility Features and
Accommodations
Accessibility Features and Accommodations
Features for ALL students: Embedded
features available within the test itself.
Accessibility Features for SOME
students: Embedded features that must
be requested ahead of time.
Accommodations for:
• Students with Disabilities (SWD)
• English Learners (EL)
• English Learners with Disabilities
Accommodation Guides
Refer to the resources posted to the CMAS
website for information and guidelines on
accommodations and accessibility features.
http://onlineassessment.dpsk12.org/accommo
dations/
• CMAS Accommodations Manual:
• Colorado Measures of Academic Success:
Science and Social studies Accommodations
Supplement
• PARCC Accommodations Manual:
• PARCC Accessibility Features and
Accommodations Manual
• Appendices, PNP guides, and more.
Personal Needs Profile (PNP)
What is a Personal Needs Profile?
• The Personal Needs Profile (PNP) is used to gather information regarding a
student’s testing condition, materials, or accessibility features and
accommodations that are needed to take a PARCC ELA/L and Math assessment.
For PARCC, you will load student accommodations and accessibility
features into PearsonAccessnext through the PNP process.
PNP is not available for Science and Social Studies. Accommodations
and accessibility features will be assigned in PearsonAccess following the
steps in the “Set Accommodations” guide, found here
(onlineassessment.dpsk12.org).
Personal Needs Profile (PNP) - Help Guides
Use the PNP Help Guides to load your testing accommodations and
accessibility features into PearsonAccessnext. They are posted HERE.
The guides are: PNP Overview, Exporting PNP Data, Importing a
PNP and User Interface PNP.
There are 2 ways to set up a PNP:
1. Set a PNP for an individual student in PearsonAccessnext
2. Set a PNP for all who need one through a Data Import in
PearsonAccessnext  this is the recommended Process
The window to set up all accommodations and accessibility features
through the PNP is 2/6-2/20.
Pearson Support:
Contact Pearson for PNP
support.
Administration Considerations for All
SAL/School can determine that any student may require one or more of the
following test administration considerations, regardless of the student’s status as
a student with a disability or an ELL:
• Small-group testing
• Frequent breaks
• Time of day
• Separate or alternate location
• Specified area or seating
• Adaptive and specialized equipment or furniture
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Unique Accommodations
Unique accommodations for Oral Presentation of the English language arts assessment (e.g.,
text-to-speech, ASL, human reader) must be approved by CDE.
•
All forms submitted 12/19; no response yet from CDE
A unique accommodation request for #1 and #2, below, does not need to be approved by
CDE (because less than 1% of our district has requested them) but does need to be
submitted to ARE (not for approval but for tracking purposes) – scan/email to
[email protected].
1.
2.
Calculation device, including math manipulatives, on the non-calculator portion of the
mathematics assessment
Scribing, including speech-to-text, on the constructed response portions of the English language
arts assessment
For new students, the unique accommodations form is available at
onlineassessment.dpsk12.org – Accommodations tab. Appendix F.
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Emergency Accommodation
• A case where a student needs a new accommodation immediately due to
unforeseen circumstances.
– Cases could include students who have a recently-fractured limb (e.g., arm, wrist, or shoulder); whose
only pair of eyeglasses have broken; or a student returning from a serious or prolonged illness or
injury.
• An emergency accommodation form (Appendix G) must be completed and
maintained at the school. CDE must be contacted only if a student requires a
paper-based administration and materials must be ordered.
Appendix G: Use of an Emergency Accommodation on a PARCC Assessment.
Also use this form for Science and Social Studies. Keep form in student records.
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Student Accommodation Refusal Form
• If a student refuses an accommodation, the school should document in writing
that the student refused the accommodation.
• Refer to Appendix H: Student Accommodation Refusal Form.
• The accommodation must be offered and remain available to the student
during testing.
• SALs should send a copy of the form to parents when a student refuses an
accommodation documented in an IEP, 504 Plan, or EL Plan.
• Form must be maintained in the students record.
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Access prior to testing: Oral Script
PARCC – Oral Script (Human Reader or Signer)
• Prior to materials arriving – review and understand the audio guidelines (Appendix J and I)
• Review the text-to-speech tutorial so that the audio guidelines are understood
(parcc.pearson.com  Test Preparation)
• Two days prior to testing, a TA may have supervised access to the assessment to determine how
to apply the audio guidelines. The TA must check the materials in and out each day.
Science and Social Studies – Oral Script (Human Header or Signer)
• English and Spanish oral scripts 24 hours prior to testing
• Translated oral scripts, including Signed presentation, 5 days prior to testing
• Teacher Notes for braille assessment 24 hours. SAL may verify the correct form has been received
upon shipment arrival.
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Spanish Language Arts Assessment
•
A test is being developed for grades 3 & 4
•
It will be a paper/pencil test
•
Testing Windows:
•
•
•
Performance-Based Window: March 16-March 27
End-of-Year Window: April 27-May 22
This will be a census field test (pending US DofE approval) -- first
operational administration will be in Spring 2016.
What we
know as
of
today….
Spanish Language Arts Assessment
Item Review now
What we
know as
of
today….
Currently recruiting educators for item review Feb. 3-5, 2015
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SpanishLanguageArts.
 Heather Villalobos-Pavia with any questions at 303-866-6118, [email protected]
PearsonAccessnext
You will create a testing session in PearsonAccessnext and assign all 3rd/4th grade students that
will take the Spanish Language Arts test to this session.
• Note: These students will not take the PARCC ELA/Literacy test
• Note: These students will take the PARCC math test (you will assign them to a regular
math session in PearsonAccessnext)
Transcription Guidelines
Refer to Section 7.4 of your TCM: “Guidelines for Transcribing Student Responses for PaperBased Testing”
Transcription Paper-based and Computer-based:
• At least two persons must be present during any transcription of student
responses.
• The student’s responses must be transcribed verbatim into the Test Booklet or
TestNav.
– Note for braille transcription: Only a braille certified Test Administrator may transcribe
student’s responses.
• CBT: Submit the test once all items have been transcribed.
• After transcription, shred any responses made from an assistive technology device.
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Transcription Guidelines
Refer to Section 7.5 of your TCM: “Procedures for Transcribing Student Responses for
Computer-Based Testing”
Transcription on Computer-based Tests:
– Student responses to constructed response should be entered into TestNav by the Test
Administrator before the next Unit/Section.
– Student will respond to questions on their assistive device.
– Student will Exit the Unit/Section, student should not Submit the current Unit/Section.
– Resume the student’s test in PearsonAccessnext/PearsonAccess.
– Log-in as the student and transcribe the responses.
– Submit responses for the current Unit/Section only.
– Student resumes testing in the next Unit/Section.
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Text-to-Speech
While Text-to-Speech (TTS) is available to all students, it may not be
appropriate for all students. Student should be using similar access strategies
during instruction and have practice with the text-to-speech tutorials.
3 MAJOR issues to consider before assigning TTS:
•
•
•
Training: Students must know how to use it before testing
Security: There is only one form for text-to-speech
Network Performance: File sizes for items with TTS are 4-10 times LARGER than regular
item files. Network and computer performance estimates are based on the standard file
size
*Students using TTS in a group setting must use headphones. Students must
be tested separately if they are not able to wear headphones.
Text to Speech Tutorial
The Text to Speech tutorials provide descriptions and step-by-step instructions
for using this feature in TestNav.
It is strongly recommended that students who will receive TTS practice with
this tutorial. It can be accessed at parcc.pearson.com  Tutorial.
Teacher Read Directions
Teacher Read Directions is no longer an accessibility feature available for all students
during CMAS PARCC testing.
What test directions can be read aloud?
• All testing directions from the Test Administrator Manual can be read and
repeated as necessary for all students. These are the directions from the script
that a teacher reads aloud before testing begins.
• Teachers are also allowed to redirect students using redirection, visual cues and
reminders to stay focused and on task (see page 38-39 in the Test Coordinator
Manual and/or page 24 in the Test Administrator Manual).
What test directions cannot be read aloud?
• Once the test begins, a teacher cannot read anything from the student’s computer
screen.
Teacher Read Directions - TTS
What do I do for students who need Teacher Read Directions?
For Math, Science and Social Studies:
• Students may use Text-to-Speech so that they can hear all testing directions (as
needed). You will add these students to your tracking spreadsheet for
accommodations and accessibility features.
For ELA/Literacy:
• Text-to-Speech and Oral Presentation by a human reader is limited to a very small
number of students who have been approved for a unique accommodation.
Student Registration in PearsonAccessnext
1. DPS will load new students into PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext weekly before
the testing window, beginning February 2nd.
 If you need to add a student into PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext , you may. A guide will be
posted to onlineassessment.dpsk12.org.
2. DPS will load new students into PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext daily during the
testing windows.
3. One week before testing, you will need to compare the testing list in
PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext to your school roster in order to confirm the
testing list is accurate.
4. Students cannot be deleted from your testing list, even if they are no longer
enrolled at your school. You will “unregister” a student from each test (look for a
guide on onlineassessment.dpsk12.org). CDE will remove the student from your
testing list after the window has closed.
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Test Security
REFER TO SECTION 2.0: TEST SECURITY IN YOUR TEST
COORDINATOR MANUAL (PG.11)
Create a Security Plan
You will work with your principal to create a Test Security Plan.
The purpose of the plan is:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
To review your school’s security protocols and implement a plan to handle testing
irregularities and security breaches
To establish a documented chain of custody protocol
To designate a central locked storage area for securing test materials
Ensure all appropriate personnel have been trained, understand security protocols and
have signed security agreements.
Establish who is responsible for shredding certain specified test materials after
administration
 Finalize plan by February 13.
 The plan must be signed by your principal .
 Share the logistics in the security plan with your staff during CMAS training.
Test Security Plan posted to
onlineassessment.dpsk12.oeg
 Administration
Chain of Custody
*Schools must maintain the
chain-of-custody forms or
tracking log of secure material
for a least 3 years.
Document materials before, during, and after testing.
– Any movement of secure materials must be documented.
– Complete the chain-of-custody form/school security checklist.
Use these forms or create their own to track all secure materials.
School Chain-of-Custody Form tracks:
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Security numbers for each secure test material
Student and Test Administrator assignment
Date and time for checked-out and checked-in of materials
Computer-based Chain-of Custody Form tracks:
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•
•
Materials Moved from Locked Central Storage Area to Classroom
Materials Moved from Classroom to Locked Central Storage Area
Materials Securely Destroyed by Shredding
Chain of
Custody forms
for CBT and PBT
are posted to
onlineassessme
nt.dpsk12.org

Administration
Review Chain of Custody at the end of each testing session to ensure that all test materials have
been returned.
Maintain Security of the Test
 The SAL will distribute test materials to Test Administrators each testing day
 No duplication of secure CMAS materials is permissible (exception: Oral Scripts
translated into languages other than Spanish).
 Return materials to a designated secure location (not stored in classrooms)
 Distribute only the content area being assessed.
 Return materials to Pearson after testing is completed.
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No Reproduction of Testing Materials
Test Security is ensuring that there is no reproduction of any test materials. This includes
memorization, photocopying, note-taking, photographing, scanning, encoding, text messaging,
sign language, Morse code, blogging or using other forms of social networking to share
information.
Do NOT take a screenshot of any part of the CMAS computer-based assessment.
Do NOT make copies of any portion of the CMAS exams.
Do NOT copy, by any means, any student work that results from this assessment.
Do NOT look at the test prior to testing and prep students on what will be tested (released and
ePAT items are okay to share with students)
Do NOT share student’s responses with anyone verbally, through the internet, or in written
format.
Do NOT attempt to score a student’s test before returning the materials.
Testing Irregularities and
Misadministrations
R E F E R TO S EC T I O N 2 . 7 : S EC U R I T Y B R EA C H E S A N D T E S T I N G I R R EG U L A R I T I ES I N
YO U R TC M ( P G . 1 3 )
Reporting Testing Irregularities
A testing irregularity is any action or event that occurs before, during
or after administration that may compromise the validity of the test.
The SAL must immediately report any concern about breaches in test
security or noncompliance with test administration procedures to
the ARE.
Please instruct test administrators to contact the SAL immediately to
report all testing irregularities
Testing Irregularity Form – now online
Submit an irregularity form within 24
hours of the incident.
Go to testing.dpsk12.org. Select
“Assessment Application”, then log in
and select “Irregularities”.
 Enter all relevant information into
each field, the students involved,
upload additional documents if
available (ie.statement from the
Test Administrator).
Testing Irregularities
ALL instances of security breaches and testing irregularities must be reported to the
SAL who reports it immediately to the ARE Building evacuation or lock-down
A Testing Irregularities include…
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Large scale power or bandwidth failure
•
Technology Interruptions that are not resolved within 15 minutes.
•
Displaying testing aids in the testing environment (e.g., a bulletin board with
relevant instructional material(s) during testing
•
Failing to provide a student with a documented accommodation
•
Providing a student with an accommodation that is not documented and
therefore is not appropriate
Test Security Breaches – Electronic Devices
•
Using a cell phone or other prohibited handheld electronic device (e.g.,
smartphone, iPod®) while secure test materials are still distributed or while
students are testing
o Exception: Cell phones may be used to contact a SAL
• Using a computer, laptop, or tablet (other than the one being used to
administer a computer-based test) while secure test materials are still
distributed or while students are testing
• Taking a photo of a TestNav screens
Test Security Breaches—Test Supervision
• Explaining passages or test items to students •
• Coaching students during testing.
• Not supervising students at all times while
secure test materials are still distributed or •
while students are testing (e.g., grading
•
Giving students more or less time than is
allotted for the unit as outlined in the
Manual
Encouraging students to finish early
Allowing students to pass notes, talk, or
papers, reading a book, newspaper or
cause disturbances while test materials are
magazine)
• still distributed or while students are testing
• Leaving students unattended for any period • Providing unauthorized persons with access
of time
to secure materials
• Allowing students to test before or after
• Formally or informally scoring student
your state’s test administration window
responses to test items
Test Security Breaches—Test Materials
• Leaving test materials unattended or failing to •
keep test materials secure at all times
•
• Viewing or permitting students to view secure
test content at any time other than during testing
• Reading or viewing the passages or test items
before, during, or after testing (Exception:
•
preparing for accommodations)
• Copying or reproducing (e.g., taking a picture of)
any part of the passages or test items or any
secure test materials or online test forms
•
• Altering or interfering with a student’s responses
in any way
Making responses available to a student
Handling the test materials for a purpose other
than test administration (e.g., teacher takes a
Test Booklet home to review, Test Administrator
reads a student’s responses after school)
Revealing or discussing passages or test items
with anyone, including students and school staff,
through verbal exchange, email, social media, or
any other form of communication
Removing secure test materials from the school’s
campus or removing them from locked storage
for any purpose other than administering the
test
Maintaining Security of CMAS
• No cell phones or other communication, reproduction or
recording devices are allowed during test sessions, except to
contact SAL
• Manage devices! Have plan in place to remove cell phones from
students during testing
• Seal Code:
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DO NOT put more than 1 seal code on the board at ANY time
Instruct TAs to remove seal code as soon as all students are logged into
a testing session.
Emergencies
If a student becomes ill during a test:
• The student needs are the primary consideration.
• The student may make-up the test.
• The student may only have the amount of time that was left when the test was
suspended.
If there is an emergency requiring the test to be stopped:
• Evaluate and respond to the emergency … safety first!
• If it is possible to do so without any risk to students and your self, note the time
remaining in the test session
• Students will be allowed to use the remainder of the testing time to complete the
session at a later date.
Technology Interruptions
Treat technology interruptions as any other “interruption to
testing”
• Note the time of the interruption
• Students must be given remaining time to complete section.
Troubleshooting Devices
• Shut down and reboot device
• Try a new device; repeat
• Pull student out of testing environment, call CMAS Hotline,
testing irregularity form.
submit a
Opt Out Protocol
School Leader Toolkit is a
protocol for handling Testing
Opt-Outs requests.
• ConnectED: Feb. 10th
• Posted on the Principal Portal
SAL: submit an irregularity
report for an Opt-Out
(testing.dpsk12.org). Be sure to
attach all documents (letters)
signed by the parent and school
delegate.
• Invalidation Code: Test
Refusal (04)
Testing Environment & Test Materials
R E F E R TO SECTION 4. 0: TESTING ENVIRONMENT A N D SEC TION 3. 0: TEST
MATERIALS I N YOU R T EST COOR DI N ATOR M A N UAL ( P G . 1 6 - 2 0, 2 1 - 2 2)
Room Configuration
Students should not be able to see each other’s work from a normal testing
position.
Consider the following seating configurations to maintain test security:
Seat students in every other seat (useful in a computer lab setup)
Arrange monitors back-to-back
Seat students back-to-back
Seat students in a semicircle (useful for schools using laptops)
Seat students in a widely spaced rows or in every other row (appropriate for a classroom
setup)
Dividing screens or other privacy materials may be used if students cannot
be placed far enough away from each other.
Room Configuration: Active Proctoring
Student-to-Test Administrator ratio must not exceed 25 to 1
• Test Administrator must be able to actively monitor the space within the testing
environment.
Consider room configuration
• Make special considerations for large testing environments or environments with
complicated configurations.
Test Administrators must:
• Actively proctor.
• Remain attentive and in the room during the entire testing section.
• Circulate throughout the room during the test  Should be able to see students
working, not student work
The Test Environment
The testing environment must:
•
Be adequately lit, quiet, free of distractions,
and heated or cooled
•
Provide an adequate writing surface (paperbased)`
•
Be free of electronic devices and music
•
“Do Not Disturb” sign must be placed on
the door during test sessions
Appendix H in Test Coordinator Manual (TCM)-pg.137
The Test Environment
The testing environment must be free of any content-related posters or
aids that suggest possible answers to students:
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Word walls
Steps for solving math equations
Any content related materials
Any resource that defines, explains, or
illustrates terminology or concepts
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Graphic organizers
100s charts
Definitions
Math manipulatives
Generally, posters that do not include content specific definitions,
content related processes or solutions may remain on the wall.
No food or drinks are allowed on desks or near test materials
Refer to
Section 3.8 in
your test
coordinator
manual (pg.
20) for more
information on
Prohibited
Classroom
Resources
Prohibited Materials During All Sessions
All cellular phones – except to call SAL
Non-testing personal electronic equipment (e.g., scanners, eBooks, electronic pens)
Any electronic equipment capable of performing computations or providing other
assistance in either content area (other than approved calculators)
Instructional aids related to the content being assessed
Reference books
Mathematical formulas and conversation tables (except math reference sheets)
Any resource (books, posters, displays) that provides unauthorized assistance during
testing.
Timing Box (PARCC)
A Timing Box is placed on the board. The box is optional, all other
information is required:
Unit Name: Math Unit 1
Unit Testing Time: 75 Min
Starting Time: 9:00
Stopping time: 10:15
Allowable Materials AFTER Testing Complete
Establish a school policy for allowing students to read a
recreational book or have other allowable materials after
completing a test section
Materials Allowed ONLY After Testing Completed
Recreational books
Textbooks for subjects other than the one being tested
Pamphlets, magazines, or periodicals
Test Administer Manual: Script Options
Inform Test Administrators which
script options they will read from the
Test Administrator’s Manual, based
on your school decision to read
materials after testing.
Mathematics Tools
Geometry Tools:
• Tracing paper, reflection tools, straight edge and compass are allowable materials for 8th grade and
Geometry. These are not required tools , but available to students who use them regularly during
instruction.
• Geometry tools are not allowed for grades 3-7, Algebra 1 and 2
Refer to
Section 3.4 in
your test
coordinator
manual (pg.
18) for more
information
about
Mathematics
Tools
Rulers and Protractors:
• Protractors are an optional and allowable tool for grade 8. PARCC will not provide protractors but schools
may make them available to students. Rulers and protractors are optional and allowable tools for all high
school Mathematics assessments.
Grade(s)/Course(s)
PARCC-provided
Allowable (Not Provided by PARCC)
Grade 3
•
Ruler (1/4 inch)
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Grades 4-7
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•
Ruler (1/8 inch)
Protractor
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Grade 8
•
Ruler (1/8 inch)
•
Protractor
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Int.
Math 1, 2, 3
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•
•
Ruler
Protractor
Calculators
Calculator Accommodation Summary (below) shows when students are permitted to use a calculator:
Category
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-High School
Students without a calculator
accommodation
No calculators allowed
Calculators allowed only on calculator
sections of units; no calculators allowed
on non-calculators sections of units.
Students with a calculator
accommodation
Calculators allowed
Calculators allowed on calculator
sections of units; calculators allowed on
non-calculators sections of units.
Allowable calculators are determined by grade level:
1. Grades 3-5: No calculators allowed
2. Grades 6-7: Four-function with square root and percentage functions
3. Grade 8: Scientific calculators
4. High School: Graphic calculators (with functionalities consistent with TI-84 or similar
models)
PARCC Calculator
Policy:
http://www.parcco
nline.org/sites/parc
c/files/PARCC%20C
alculator%20Policy
%20%20Updated%2010
-22-14.pdf
Testing Equipment: Headphones
1. All students need headphones for the PBA English Language Arts/Literacy
test (3 units).
 Exception: 8th grade does not need headphones for ELA/Literacy PBA
2. Headphones are not needed for PBA math, or any unit during the EOY
testing
3. Headphones are required for students using Text-to-Speech or Spanish
audio, and also for certain accommodations.
4. Students can use their own headphones/ear buds, or ones provided by the
school.
5. Headphones can be used as noise buffers.
Receiving Materials
Test Materials
Secure Materials
Non-Secure Materials:
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•
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Student Testing/Authorization
Tickets
Seal codes
Paper-based Test Booklets
Social Studies source books
Oral scripts
Used scratch paper
Any student work/responses
Mathematics Reference Sheets
prior to and after given to students
Test Administrator Manual (TAM)
Procedures Manual
Test Coordinator Manual (TCM)
Unused (not handed out) scratch
paper
Contents of Initial Shipment
• Test Coordinator Kit
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Resealable plastic bag (holds all materials)
Paper Bands
Pearson Scorable and Nonscorable Labels (different colors)
UPS Ground return labels for Scorable and Nonscorable materials
Pre-printed/pre-gridded Used Test Booklet/Return School Header
Student ID Labels and Roster
Return Instructions Sheet
Shipping Carrier Return Instructions
Packing List and Chain-of-Custody Form
Test Coordinator Manuals
Test Administrator Manuals
Test Booklets
Math Reference Sheets, Rulers, and Protractors, if applicable
Large Print kits
Human Reader/Oral Script kits
PARCC PBA:
Materials will
be delivered
by Friday
2/27
Documenting and Storing Test Materials
Upon Receipt of Test Materials, SALs should:
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Remove the Packing List, Chain-of-Custody Form, and Test Coordinator Kit from Box 1.
Use the Chain-of-Custody Form to document all test manuals and test materials received.
Inventory materials immediately to verify that there is an adequate number for administration.
NOTE: Count through the shrink wrap only. Do not open shrink-wrapped packages until two school
days before testing, and do not distribute materials before the first day of testing.
Order additional material, if necessary (see next slide)
Keep all test materials in a centrally locked storage area, with limited access, until distributing
them to the Test Administrators.
Remind Test Administrators that all test materials must be distributed only on test administration
day and must be returned to secure storage immediately after testing.
Documenting and Storing Test Materials (cont.)
Upon Receipt of Test Materials, SALs should:
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Keep all boxes in which the test materials were delivered and use them to
return Scorable and Nonscorable materials after testing is completed.
Report the following occurrences immediately to ARE using the form to
report contaminated, damaged or missing materials (in the TCM)
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Non-receipt of any packages listed on the School Packing List.
Discovery of a damaged test material.
Discovery of missing or duplicate sequence numbers on any Test Booklets.
Scan/email form to [email protected].
Order Additional Materials
An additional materials order is a three-step process on the Orders & Shipments page of
PearsonAccessnext:
1. Verify the shipping information.
2. Enter a quantity.
3. Review and complete the ordering process.
PARCC Additional Orders Procedures guide: posted to onlineassessment.dpsk12.org.
Keep in mind when ordering additional material:
• Do not submit additional orders prior to receiving your initial shipment of test materials.
• All test materials should be inventoried prior to any additional order.
• Once an additional order is approved, please allow 4-5 business days for shipment delivery.
• Place order at least 5 days prior to test administration.
• PARCC Test Booklets will be shipped in packs of 5. Take this into account when ordering.
Return of Secure Materials
PARCC
CMAS
No envelopes for return of secure
materials:
• Student Testing Tickets, scratch
paper, seal codes, and other
materials are securely shredded
at the school.
Envelope to return secure
materials:
 Used scratch paper must be
placed in a secure return
envelope and returned to the
Processing Center
Student Authorization Tickets and
seal codes are securely shredded
at the school.
Test Administrator Manuals (TAMs)
must be used for both PBA and EOY
administration – do not discard
manuals between testing windows!
Shredding (PARCC/CMAS)
Establish who is responsible for shredding specified test material after administration.
Testing Materials that will be shredded:
1. Student Testing Tickets
2. Printed Seal Codes
3. Math Reference Sheets (grades 5-8 and HS)
4. Scratch Paper written on by students (*Scratch Paper written on by students
during CMAS cannot be shredded – it must be returned to the PC in secure
material envelopes)
5. Student rosters containing usernames and passwords
6. All accommodated materials (except Large Print, Braille and Human Reader
materials)
Maintain a log to account for the collection and secure shredding of these materials
after testing administration has ended.
TAMs can be recycled after the EOY Administration.
Materials on Testing Day
Possible materials included in
a testing bin:
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Student Authorization Tickets
Seal Codes
Session Roster
Chain of Custody form
Accommodations materials / Paper-based test
Do Not Disturb Sign
Math Reference Sheets
Calculators
Allowable math tools
Headphones
Scratch Paper – school provided (blank, lined, graph)
#2 pencils
Timing device
Computer/Tablet for TA
The SAL will distribute test materials to and
from Test Administrators each test
administration day.
Test materials must not be stored in
classrooms prior to or following the
administration.
Best Practice: Meet with your Test
Administrators each morning during testing
to distribute materials, provide updates,
answer questions, connect.
Testing Day Administration
CMAS PARCC
Unauthorized Visitors and the Media
•
Only students, Test Administrators, and authorized school, district, state
personnel, or state-sanctioned test monitors may be in testing areas during
administration
•
Parents and Guardians are not allowed in testing areas!
•
Media are not allowed to have access to the tests before, during, or after
test administration, or take pictures or video of testing materials or testing
students
Testing Day: SAL
On the Day of Testing (CBT):
 Distribute test materials.
 Ensure Test Administrators have a computer or tablet available.
 Monitor test activity.
 Ensure accessibility features and accommodated forms are assigned to appropriate
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students.
Be available to Test Administrators and Proctors.
Investigate security breaches and testing irregularities.
Follow protocol for contaminated or damaged test materials, safety threats and severe
weather.
Respond to all technology related issues.
Collect materials from Test Administrators after each test unit/section.
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Testing Day: Steps to Administer the Test
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Prepare the test environment and situate students
Start session in PearsonAccess/PearsonAccessnext
Follow directions and read script in the Test Administrator’s Manual
Hand out Student Testing/Authorization Tickets and scratch paper
Assist students in logging on to TestNav 8
Complete directions to students and start Unit/Section
Actively administer each test Unit/Section
Collect Student Testing/Authorization Tickets and scratch paper
End test Unit/Section
Close test session in PearsonAccess after last Unit/3rd Section only
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At this point, the status of all tests for all students in the test session must be “Completed” or “Marked Complete”*
*For Science and Social Studies, SALs must mark a student’s test complete
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Test Administrators and Test Proctors
Test Administrators:
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•
•
TAs will manage testing sessions in PearsonAccess, oversee test security,
materials and accommodations
Must by an employee of the district
Should be selected for their reliability and accountability
Test Proctors:
•
Support Test Administrators during testing sessions
Both will actively proctor, assist with technology issues, attend
training and sign a Security Agreement
Test Administrator Role vs. Teacher Role
TEST ADMINISTRATORS MAY:
TEST ADMINISTRATORS MAY NOT:
Ensure students have all necessary materials
for each section
Provide feedback
Ensure a standardized testing environment
Follow all scripts exactly as written
Clarify test questions (test directions, yes!)
Answer content related questions
Move throughout the room during testing
Interfere with the students’ demonstration of
skills
Read directions to students when asked
Interact with students in any way that would
impact student responses
Use proximity to keep students on task
Use “continue working” script
Engage in other tasks during test sessions
Read sources, items, or student responses
Test Administration Materials
Test Administrator’s Manual (TAM)
• Fill in and select options for after the test session.
• Read script exactly as written (may clarify after read exactly).
• Practice in advance!
• Exit Instructions.
Student Testing/Authorization Tickets
• Hand out and collect in the test environment.
• Have a master list of students including accommodations.
• Student Testing/Authorization Tickets are secure!
Seal Code
• Write on board or poster.
• Take down after testing starts!!!!
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AVOID A MISADMINISTRATION!
During Testing: Contaminated & Damaged Materials
Contaminated or damaged test materials must be replaced (PBT):
 Place Student ID label on replacement document or complete data grid.
 Record security barcode number of the damaged and new documents.
 Submit the Form to Report Contaminated Damaged, or Missing Materials to
[email protected].
 If possible, transcribe responses from contaminated test material into the replacement. If
not, contact Kelly Gilmore, [email protected].
 Destroy contaminated material according to local biohazards protocols.
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During Testing: Safety Threats and Severe Weather
Create a Plan and Train Staff for Safety Threats and Severe Weather
Test Administrators and Proctors must:
1. Note the time of the disruption.
2. Secure test materials as specified in your School Security Plan.
3. Prepare students for the continuation of the Unit/Section and resume
students’ tests.
4. Document the situation in writing.
5. If the disruption will cause the Unit/Section to be carried over into the next
day, notify CDE.
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Logging in and out of
TestNav8
STUDENT TESTING PLATFORM
TestNav8
PARCC/Science and Social Studies – https://co.testnav.com
TestNav 8 training center – https://PARCC.testnav.com
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Signing in to TestNav
Reminder!
Test Audio before Sign-in.
After student signs in,
audio cannot be adjusted
(instructions are included
in the TAM script).
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Exiting from TestNav
1. Select the gray “Review” button at the top left corner of your tests.
2. Select the blue “End Section” button in the middle right of your screen.
3. Select the green “Continue” button .
4. A Section Exit Warning screen will pop up. Select “Yes” to confirm that you want to
leave this Unit/Section.
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Log Out of TestNav (to return)
1. In the top right hand corner of your
screen, select the gray button next to your
name and choose the option “Logout of
TestNav.”
2. This message appears, “I want to exit this
test and finish later.”
3. Select the blue “Save and
Return Later” button.
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Log Out of TestNav (to Submit Answers)
After the final Unit/Section:
1. From the review screen, select the green “Submit Final Answers”
button.
2. Select the green “Yes, Submit Final Answers” to the message “Are
you sure you want to submit final answers?”
3. Then, you will see a message: “Logout complete. Thank you for using
TestNav.”
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Technology Tip
If students are testing on iPads or Chromebooks, note the specific
device on which each student is testing. Each student should use the
same device for all three sections to aid in response data recovery if
needed.
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After Testing
Tasks to Complete After Each Unit/Section of Testing
Computer Based Testing – After Testing
The day of testing a Test Administrator will:
• Collect materials (Testing/Authorization Tickets, scratch paper, seal codes, etc.).
• Ensure students have logged out of TestNav.
• Return materials to SAL using chain-of-custody form.
Paper Based Testing – After Testing
The day of testing a Test Administrator will:
• Collect materials (Test Booklets, scratch paper, etc).
• Ensure names are on Test Booklets.
• Return materials to SAL using chain-of-custody form.
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Final Day: Tasks to Complete After Testing
Computer Based Testing – Final Day After Testing
The final day of testing, a SAL will:
•
•
•
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•
•
Collect materials (Testing/Authorization Tickets, scratch paper, seal codes, etc.).
Ensure Student Tests have been submitted/completed.
Ensure Test Sessions have been stopped.
Purge the cached test content (charter school only)
Securely destroy materials (page 56 of TCM)
Resolve critical warning/alerts in PearsonAccessnext (within 1 week of testing)
Paper Based Testing – Final Day After Testing
The day of testing, a SAL will:
•
•
•
Collect materials (test booklets, scratch paper, etc).
Ensure labels are affixed or data grids are complete.
Securely destroy materials listed on page 56 of TCM.
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PARCC: Non-Tested Students
Students who were absent or not tested (did not access any part of
the test):
Paper Based Testing: Return test materials with non-scorable
• Mark “not tested” reason in PearsonAccessnext
Computer Based Testing: DO NOT mark test complete
• Mark “not tested” reason in PearsonAccessnext
*Specific directions about this process will be forthcoming from CDE*
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Manuals Reminder
Keep Test Coordinator Manual and Test Administrators Manuals
between PBA and EOY.
Manuals are only sent to districts with PBA materials.
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After Testing: Materials
You will receive two guides to aide in close-out procedures:
1. Post Administration Process/Invalidation Codes in PearsonAccessnext
2. SAL Close-Out Procedures
They will be posted to onlineassessment.dpsk12.org, Administration tab.
Dual Test Management
Systems
PEARSONACCESS “CLASSIC ”
PEARSONACCESS NEXT
PearsonAccess
Two PearsonAccess Systems
English Language Arts and Mathematics (PARCC)
PearsonAccessnext
CMAS Science and Social Studies
PearsonAccess “classic”
PearsonAccessnext User Guide:
parcc.pearson.com  Technology Setup  Technical User Guides
PearsonAccess Tutorials and Guides:
www.pearsonaccess.com/co  Support Tab.
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PearsonAccessnext : English Language Arts and Mathematics
(PARCC)
Testing Windows: PBA: March 9-21 , EOY: April 27-May 22
Training site: trng.pearsonaccessnext.com
Testing site: co.pearsonaccessnext.com
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PearsonAccess “classic”: CMAS Science and Social Studies
Testing window: April 14-May 1
Training site: www.pearsonaccess.com/co
----> Training Tab
Testing site: www.pearsonaccess.com/co
CMAS & PARCC: CROSS-PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
“CMAS PARCC:
Cross-Program
Highlights”,
posted to
onlineassessment.dpsk
12.org
Resources & Support
DPS
Online
Support:
onlineassessment
.dpsk12.org
Navigate the site by
selecting a tab along the
top bar.
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PARCC Online Support: parcc.pearson.com
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CMAS Online
Support:
pearsonaccess.com/co
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CMAS and PARCC Online Resources: http://avocet.pearson.com
Avocet.pearson.com is an
online, alphabetical, topicbased index for assessment
manuals and materials.
• Frequently updated and updated
on demand.
• Most popular topics are listed at
the top.
• View pages, print results, and
download full PDFs.
• News feed with the latest
broadcast emails.
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Science and Social Studies
English Language
Arts and Math
(PARCC)
Additional PARCC Online Resources: http://avocet.pearson.com
PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations
• PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations Manual
• Implementation Guidance: Appendices A-K
• Approved Word-to-Word dictionaries
• All located at http://www.parcconline.org/parcc-accessibility-features-and-accommodations-manual
Test Administrator Manuals:
Training Modules:
http://parcc.pearson.com/manuals-training/
Located at https://parcc.tms.pearson.com/
PARCC Test Tutorials and Sample Items:
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http://PARCC.pearson.com
Call Pearson
Contact PARCC Support for assistance with:
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Navigating PearsonAccessnext
Navigating the Training Center
Managing Student Registration Data
Setting up test units
Managing user IDs and passwords
PARCC Online Support and Resources:
http://parcc.pearson.com/Support
Email: [email protected]
Call Toll Free: 1-888-493-9888
(4:00 am – 6:00 pm MST, Mon.–Fri.)
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Accessing resources
Setting up proctor caching
Submitting additional orders
Inquiring about shipments
CMAS Science and Social Studies:
Email: [email protected]
Call Toll Free: 1-888-687-4759
(7:00am – 6:00pm MST Mon.-Fri.)
DPS Support
Contact A.R.E. for assistance with:
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Testing schedule
Testing accommodations
Unusual circumstances on test days
Violations of test security
School emergencies that affect testing
Questions about general testing policies
Questions about state communications
ARE Hotline: 720.423.3736
During the testing windows, call the
CMAS HOTLINE: (720) 423-CMAS [2627]
CMAS Coordinator:
• Kelly Gilmore
• (720) 423-3827
• [email protected]
DPS Support (cont.)
Technology Questions?
•
•
Outside of the testing window, call the DoTS Hotline or your IT Consultant
(charters)
During the testing window, call the CMAS HOTLINE at (720) 423-CMAS [2627]
Questions about Materials?
• Contact the DPS Processing Center for Materials, Packaging and Delivery
o
o
Phone: 720.423.4260
Email: [email protected]
CMAS Website: onlineassessment.dpsk12.org
Important Dates
Component
PARCC PBA
CMAS S&SS
PARCC EOY
Submit Testing Schedule to ARE
Due 2/6
Due 3/23
Due 4/10
Upload Accommodations
2/2-2/13
By 4/6
By 4/10
Complete Test Security Plan
Due 2/13
Completed for PBA
Completed for PBA
Create users in
PearsonAccessnext/PearsonAccess
Before TA training and/or
Infrastructure Trial
Before TA training and/or
Infrastructure Trial
New Staff only
Conduct Staff training
Recommended between
2/9-2/27
Recommended between
4/6-4/10
New Staff only
Test Administrator training
1-2 weeks before testing
1-2 weeks before testing
Refresher training: 1-2
weeks before testing
Conduct Infrastructure Trial
(optional)
Recommended
Optional
Optional
Materials Arrive
Week of 2/23
Week of 4/6
Week of 4/13
Testing Window
3/9-3/27
4/14-5/1
4/27-5/22
Materials Due to Processing Center
4/7
5/4
5/26
Thank You!