Test Preparation, Security, and Procedures
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Training Objectives
Be familiar with New Mexico Statewide
Assessment Programs
Understand test security and training
requirements
Know the basic processes and procedures of
test administration
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Required Training
For school principals, test coordinators, test
examiners (teachers), and proctors (EAs)
Training is required for any school personnel who
handle the assessments including office staff.
Assessments include
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SBA: (Grades 3-8 and 10 &11)
NMAPA: (Grades 3-12)
ACCESS: (K-12)
District Assessments
Sign-in, with a printed name, signature, and date
on the Non-Disclosure Forms
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Required Training
A signature on the Non-Disclosure is the
teacher’s consent that
• He/she knows how to administer the test.
• He/she knows what is required to administer the
test.
• He/she will comply with the rules of test
administration.
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Required Training
Two trainings a year required by NMPED
Test Security (fall) and Test Administration (spring)
– Deadlines for Non-Disclosures:
• Elementary, Middle Schools & High School: Friday,
October 19, 2012
• The test security training verification the original
has to go to RDA, and copy must be kept at the
school.
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Testing Windows
ACCESS:
Jan. 14 – Feb. 22, 2013
NMSBA
Mar. 18 – Apr. 5, 2013
NMAPA
Sept. 4 – Oct. 26, 2012 (High School)
Feb. 25 – April 5, 2013
HSGE
Oct 1 – Oct 12, 2012
NMHSCE
Oct 1 – Oct 12, 2012 and Jan. 7 – Jan 24, 2013
NAEP
Jan. 28 – Mar.8, 2013
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NMAPA Trainings
This training is for the people who
administer the NMAPA
Must be recertified every 3 years
Required for Test Administrators and
second raters
Dates and Locations to be announced
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What is new
Every school has to follow the district testing
schedule
Writing for grades 3, 5 & 8 only
Science for grades 4, 7 & 11 only
Simplified accommodation codes
Grayscale test
8 Forms
Very quick turn around time
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4 Principles of Test Security
1. Protect the student
2. Protect the staff
3. Protect yourself
4. Protect the test
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TEST SECURITY
Upon receiving materials, immediately
conduct a box count
• Report any discrepancy to RDA via phone and
follow up with an email for documentation
Tests must be stored in a locked, secure area
with limited access at all times
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TEST SECURITY
Teachers must sign to receive test booklets
Tests must be assigned to students and the
record must be given to RDA, as well as a
copy kept by the Test Rep.
Please write the full name on the test
booklet and the answer document
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TEST SECURITY
All specified materials must be returned to
RDA at or before the deadline
No one can review secure tests without
prior approval and without signing the
Non-Disclosure Agreement.
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Test Preparation (STC)
Provide training for all school personnel
involved in test administration
Ensure sufficient supply of test materials is
available
Pencils will be delivered with tests
Provide TAs/Proctors list of
accommodations
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Test Preparation
Thoroughly read, review, and discuss the
Test Examiner’s Manuals before
administering the test.
Clarify staff questions
DFAs will be available online before testing
Materials at school before spring break
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More Test Preparation (Then)
Do arrange for make-up tests for all students who are
absent.
The 95% Rule applies for all State Mandated Assessments
for the total school population, as well the disaggregated
groups:
• 5 ethnic categories
• ELL
• Special Education
• FRPL
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More Test Preparation (Now)
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Test Preparation Don’ts
Don’t use old tests as test preparation materials.
Published sample questions are ok
Don’t photocopy or reproduce test items.
Don’t use or make copies of any copyrighted
test preparation materials.
Don’t use any actual test items as preparation
materials (changing the setting or numbers,
paraphrasing the item, or rewording the item).
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Test Administration Do’s
Do follow all directions for a standardized
administration.
Do proctor actively and be attentive
Do remove instructional materials (e.g.,
multiplication tables) from test settings during
testing. Detailed list is forthcoming
Do have test monitors in the halls to assist with
emergencies or to obtain additional test materials.
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More Test Administration Do’s
Do return test materials each day to the testing
coordinator for secure overnight storage.
Do keep records on unique situations that keep
students from being tested.
Do report suspected testing irregularities
immediately to the test rep, the principal and RDA
(Chris Brunder). Only RDA will investigate.
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More Test Administration Do’s
Do post obvious signs near copy machines
warning that tests cannot be copied.
Do refer parents who request to view the
test to RDA.
Do arrange for make-up tests for all
students who are absent.
Do return tests for shipping to RDA
immediately after testing is completed.
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Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t discuss items on a test with other
teachers.
Don’t use items from the test to teach
concepts to students.
Don’t let students leave the room and return
to continue on the same subtest.
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More Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t give students breaks or allow them to
talk in the midst of a subtest.
Don’t let students take cell phones out
during test administration.
Don’t leave tests unattended in an unlocked
room.
Don’t test students on different subtests at
the same time.
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More Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t leave students alone in the room when they
are testing.
Don’t help or coach students with test answers.
Don’t suggest that students rethink an answer or
provide hints.
Don’t change a student’s answer or direct a
student to change an answer.
• According to state regulation a teacher’s license can be either
suspended or revoked for a testing irregularity
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More Test Administration Don’ts
Don’t permit students to use any
unauthorized materials during the test
administration.
Don’t take test booklets or answer
documents off campus.
Don’t permit students to leave the room
with testing materials for any reason.
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Allowable Accommodations
Allowable accommodations are identified in the Student
Assessment Accommodation Manual for use during the
administration of the SBA
Accommodation and participation decisions will be made
and documented by each student’s educational team
Use assessment accommodation(s) in daily instruction
prior to the SBA administration
Make sure accommodations for one student do not
interfere with other students
TAs bubble in accommodations actually used during
testing after testing is completed
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Who can administer the test?
Only trained, certified staff are permitted to
administer tests:
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Licensed school instructors and administrators
Teachers on waivers or intern licenses
Long-term substitutes with a valid teaching license
Coaches and contractors with a valid teaching
license
– Licensed counselors and related service providers
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Who can proctor the test?
Any staff or community member who has
been trained in proper test administration
and test security may serve as a proctor.
Parents cannot proctor in their own child’s
classroom.
Proctors can assist, but may not act as test
administrators.
All proctors must sign a non-disclosure
form.
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Thank You for your help!
Questions? Call RDA (872-6870)
Chris Brunder (872-6830, 363-4041)
[email protected]
Testing Warehouse (848-8751)
Ann Lesley: [email protected]
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