Test Coordinator Training Winter 2014 SBA-Specific Information

PED Test Coordinator Training 1

SBA-Specific Information (MP)

1. SBA Test Design and Subtests 2. SBA 2013‒2014 Key Dates 3. SBA 2013‒2014 Test Materials 4. Ordering Materials 5. Receiving Materials 6. Preparing Materials for Return 7. Return Packing Procedures 2

SBA Test Design

• • • • • • • • Reading & Math Gr 3-8 and HS Writing grades 3, 5, 8 Science grades 4, 7, H3 only (not H2) 80% MC (1-point) ; 20% OE (2, 3, or 4-point) Same core design as past two years Added CCSS questions (previously field test) 4 Forms English/2 Forms Spanish Also available as computer-based test 3

SBA Subtests and Sessions

Grade

3, 5 and 8 6 and H2 4, 7 and H3

Reading

3 3 3

Math

3 3 3

Writing

3 0 0

Science

0 0 3 Test order: Student survey, reading, math, writing or science. ** For Gr 6-8 and HS, the student survey will appear twice: once before Reading session one and then before Math session one.

SBA 2013‒2014 Key Dates

Event Date(s)

Initial Ordering Window Initial Orders Arrive (to include Manuals, Pre-ID labels and Rosters) Additional Ordering Window Pre-ID Labels and Rosters Testing Window PBT operational CBT operational (with waiver) Make-up testing (if not completed) Pick-up Date All Materials Pick up of outstanding make-up tests State Data File to PED SBA Reports Posted Online (MP) SBA Paper Reports Shipped 11/18/13‒1/10/14 2/14/14 2/18/14–4/4/14 By 3/20/14 10 – 28 March 3 – 28 March 3/31/14 - 4/4/14 1 April 2014 Call NM Helpdesk 5/9/14 5/19/14 6/4/14 5

Additional Important Dates relating to CBT: what has happened so far….

Event Date(s)

Introductory Webinar In-state technical support visits Installation files for the STW Kiosk were available Practice Tests were available Webinar on functionality of system use of practice tests Decision date regarding CBT or PBT SBA/HSGA online ordering system opened Additional ‘Lessons Learned’ Webinar Webinar: Final Training for 2014 operational SBA 9/19/13 October/November 10/14/13 10/16/13 10/21/13 11/15/13 11/18/13 12/09/13 2/3/14 6

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SBA 2013‒2014 Paper-Based Test Materials

English, Spanish, large print, Braille 4 Forms; matching answer documents inserted Grade 3 integrated booklets (questions and answer space together in one booklet) H2 and H3 separate tests (no Science at H2) MRS, glossaries, rulers (no rulers at HS) Student survey questions integrated in test booklet Answer spaces same as last two years (see handout) 7

SBA 2014 Computer-Based Test Materials

• • • • • • • English, Spanish 4 Forms English, 2 Forms Spanish; spiraled by the DAS Each student will have a paper answer document Grade 3 integrated CBT TB/AD for Math and Writing (questions and answer space together in one paper booklet) H2 and H3 separate tests MRS, glossaries, rulers as online ‘tools’ Online calculators for Grade 8 and HS available 8

SBA 2014 Grade 3 CBT Writing

• • • • • The iTest system will only have Writing Session One loaded.

Session One: online only Sessions Two and Three: in the computer-based test booklet only Test coordinators will only assign, and proctors will only open, Session 1 Writing in iTest.

The test status report will be accurate for session 1, and will not show any information related to sessions 2 or 3.

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SBA 2014 Grades 5 and 8 CBT Writing

• • • • The iTest system will have all three Writing Sessions loaded.

Session Two: logging into iTest session 2 and using the CBT AD either at the computer lab, or in a classroom setting (offline) where TA will handout the writing directions to students and display the (secure) writing prompt The test status report will be accurate for sessions 1 and 3, but may not show information related to sessions 2 if the student took the ‘offline’ option.

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Ordering SBA Materials

• Only PED-approved DTCs/STCs authorized to order • Same

ordering

SBA password for NMHSCE and • Automatic 10% overage shipped per initial order • Order only test booklets (either paper or CBT); all else calculated for initial orders • No need to send PO to MP • Save/change orders throughout initial window

Materials Prices

Test

Winter HSCE Retest Spring SBA Grades 3-8, H2 *, H3 NMAPA ACCESS for ELLs W-APT

Cost

$55.00

$28.53

$75.00

$16.07

No Cost * BIE schools are not mandated to take the H2 test

Receiving Test Materials

• Inventory all materials immediately upon receiving them  Packing Slips (materials in each box)  Security Checklist or the Local Inventory Tool • Store materials securely until the testing window; chain of custody starts with receipt of boxes • Report any discrepancies , shortages, or issues to the Measured Progress helpdesk right away • Keep the boxes until after materials are returned

Preparing SBA Materials for Return

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All MC items must be transcribed into AD or they will not be scored!

• After testing, label any typed responses papers and place papers for an individual student inside the student’s AD. Never staple, glue, or tape papers into an AD. Remember to return in the Special Handling Envelopes.

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Sample Typed Response

Student Pre-ID Labels

• Check Pre-ID Label Rosters; correct STARS/NASIS by end of testing window.

• Do not use an SBA Pre-ID Label if it contains outdated or incorrect student information. • Just tear up and throw away unused Pre-ID Labels.

• If no label, bubble in all biogrid boxes on cover • Critical Step! Accurately labeling answer documents is critical to accurate reporting. Include a quality control step after applying Pre-ID Labels.

Do Not Return These SBA Materials

• • • • • • Contaminated materials (blood, vomit, or other bodily output) Call the NM Helpdesk for instructions.

• Scrap paper used for CBT test takers (except for the Writing Rough Draft page) – securely destroy at the school Manuals Math Reference Sheets Rulers Spanish Math and Science Glossaries Unused Pre-ID Labels or Pre-ID Label Rosters (shred labels/rosters as these contain secure information)

Focus on Returning These SBA Materials

• • • • All Test Booklets (English, Spanish, LP, Braille)*** All Answer Documents (used and unused) All writing rough draft pages Any student work pages used for accommodations containing student responses to items.

*** Do not forget to account for and return unused tests; they are still secure!

Return of Non-Scorable Boxes for SBA

Apply

Pink

Return Label Over White Delivery Label All

Test Booklets

Except Grade 3. Include all grade 4-8 and high school tests, including English, Spanish, Braille, and LP.

Writing Rough Draft Return envelope

Packing Scorable Boxes for SBA

Blue

Return Label will be pre-applied for Grades 4 - HS Return of

Used

Answer Documents, both PBT and CBT, plus

used

Grade 3 Test Booklet Envelope(s) Special Handling Envelope Return of

Unused

Answer Documents and Grade 3 Test Booklet Envelope(s)

Call the Measured Progress New Mexico Help Desk (Mara and Samantha) 1-877-676-6722 or [email protected]

Questions?

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