Transcript Test Invalidation

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It’s almost time to take the FCAT 2.0!
Here are some important
explanations and reminders
to help you do your very best.
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FCAT 2.0
• This year, you will take Grade 5 FCAT 2.0
Mathematics on the computer
• There are two sessions of FCAT 2.0
Mathematics; you will complete the
sessions over two days
• You will have 70 minutes to complete
each session of FCAT 2.0 Mathematics
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Test Invalidation
Let’s talk about the term
test invalidation.
It’s important for you to
understand what it means so it
won’t happen to you!
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Test Invalidation
If your test is invalidated, it means
that your test will not be scored, and
you will not be able to retake the
same test.
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To make sure your
test is scored. . .
 Remove all electronic devices.
If you have an electronic device at
your desk, in your pocket, or
ANYWHERE you can reach it during
testing or on a break, your test will
not be scored.
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Electronic Devices
Some examples of electronic
devices are:
 Cell phones or smart phones
 Handheld video games
 MP3 players
 Calculators
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 All electronic devices must be turned
off before the test. Your teacher may
collect them or instruct you to put
them away (in a locker or backpack
away from your desk).
 If you aren’t sure if something is an
electronic device, please ask your
teacher before the test.
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To make sure your
test is scored. . .
 Do your own work. If you are
caught looking at another student’s
answers, talking about the test with
other students during breaks, or
using any kind of unauthorized aid
(cheat sheet, calculator, etc.) during
the test, your test will not be
scored.
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To make sure your
test is scored. . .
 Don’t be disruptive. If you are
disruptive during a test, you may be
dismissed from the room and your test
may not be scored. It is very
important for you to remain quiet,
respect other students, and pay
attention to the instructions.
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To make sure your
test is scored. . .
 Don’t leave school. If you leave the
school’s campus for lunch or an
appointment before you finish taking
a test session, you will not be
allowed to complete the session.
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TestNav is the computer program you
will use to take Grade 5 FCAT 2.0
Mathematics.
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Work Folders
 Before you begin testing, your test administrator will
give you a work folder that you may use to work the
problems. The work folder is a blank piece of yellow
paper folded in half. The last page is printed with
graph paper.
 When you complete a test session, the test
administrator will collect your work folder.
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Computer-Based Tests
 Before you begin testing, your test administrator will
give you a Student Authorization Ticket. You will
use the Login ID number and Test Code at the
bottom of the ticket to log in to the test.
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Computer-Based Tests
 When your test administrator tells you to
do so, you will enter the Login ID and Test
Code printed on your ticket in the boxes
on the login screen.
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Computer-Based Tests
• After you log in, you will see a Welcome Screen.
• After you click Next, you will go to the Testing
Rules Acknowledgement Screen.
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Testing Rules
During the test, you must not:
• Talk to other students or make any disturbance
• Look at another student’s computer screen or work folder
• Allow another student to look at your computer screen or
work folder
• Ask for help answering any test questions
• Have notes or scratch paper, other than your work folder
• Have any electronic or recording devices in your
possession at any time, including breaks, even if you do
not use them
• Fail to follow any other instructions given
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Testing Rules
• Before the test, your test administrator will read
the testing rules aloud, and ask you to read the
Testing Rules Acknowledgment on your screen.
You will be asked to click the checkbox next to
the statement to show that you understand the
rules.
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Computer-Based Tests
• Your test administrator will give you a four-digit
test group code on each day. When told to do
so, you will enter your test group code in the
boxes. After you enter the code and click Next,
you will begin the test.
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Computer-Based Tools
 You may use any of the tools at the
top of the screen to help you with
your test.
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Computer-Based Tools
The Pointer Tool
You will use this tool to select your answer to
each question. You can also click the pointer
tool to turn off other tools.
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Computer-Based Tools
The Eliminate Choice Tool
You can use this tool to cross out answer
choices that you have eliminated as possible
correct answers.
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When the eliminate
choice tool is turned
on, your cursor will
look like a red X.
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Computer-Based Tools
The Highlighter Tool
You can use this tool to highlight portions
of a question or a graphic.
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When the highlighter
tool is turned on,
your cursor will look
like a highlighter.
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Computer-Based Tools
The Eraser Tool
You can use the eraser tool to remove
highlighting and to erase an X from an
eliminated choice. To erase highlighting, with
the eraser tool selected, click anywhere in the
highlighted area.
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Computer-Based Tools
The Straightedge Tool
When you click this tool, the straightedge
appears on the screen. You can use this
tool just like you would use the edge of a
piece of paper to help work a problem.
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To rotate the
straightedge, click
the white section
on the end and
drag it clockwise or
counterclockwise.
To slide the
straightedge, click
anywhere on it and
drag.
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Computer-Based Tools
The Exhibit Tool
Under this tool you will find the reference sheet
and instructions for completing response grids.
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Reference Sheet
• This is what your reference sheet will look like in the
Exhibit Window. You will need to scroll all the way down
and use the horizontal scroll bar to see all of the
information on the reference sheet. To access the
reference sheet, click on the Formulas tab at the top of the
Exhibit Window.
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Instructions for
Response Grids
• This is what the Directions for Completing the Response
Grids will look like in the Exhibit Window. You will see
what the Response Grids look like later in this presentation.
To access the directions, click on the Instructions tab at the
top of the Exhibit Window.
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Computer-Based Tools
The Help Tool
You can click this tool for information on
how the tools work.
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The Help Window
• This is what the
information in the
Help Window
will look like.
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Navigating through the
Test
 Use the buttons at the bottom of the
screen to move through the test.
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Navigating through the
Test
• The Back button takes you to the previous item.
• The Reset button clears your answer.
• The Go To button takes you to the item review
screen.
• The Next button takes you the next item.
• The Review button marks an item for review.
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Item Types
There are two types of items on the Grade 5
FCAT 2.0 Mathematics test.
Multiple-Choice
Gridded-Response
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Item Types
• To answer a multiple-choice item, you will click
the bubble to select your answer. You can clear
your answer by clicking another answer choice
or the reset button at the bottom of the screen.
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Item Types
• To answer a gridded-response item, you will mark
your response by clicking the appropriate bubble in the
grid. The bubble will appear darkened and the box on
top will show the digit selected. You may also type
your answer in the boxes and the bubbles underneath
them will fill in automatically.
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Item Types
 There are five types of response grids on
the Grade 5 Mathematics test.
Whole-Number
Decimal
Percent
Money
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Finishing Session 1
 When you have
completed Session
1, click the Go To
button. Check the
Item Review Screen
to ensure you have
answered all the
items, and go back
to questions you
have marked for
review.
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Item Review Screen
•The Question Name
Column is a list of the
questions. When you
click on a question, it
takes you to that test
item.
•The Answered? Column tells •The Review? Column shows
you if the question is answered you which items you have marked
for review. If you marked an answer
or not answered.
for review, you will see a red check
mark and a link that says Review that
will take you to the item.
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Finishing Session 1
• After you have answered all test questions in
Session 1, you will click Next Section. Only press
the Next Section button when you are done with
Session 1 questions. You cannot go back to
Session 1 once you exit the test.
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Finishing Session 1
• After clicking Next Section, confirm you are done
with Session 1 by clicking Next.
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Ending Session 1
• To exit TestNav at the end of Session 1, click the Save
and Exit button.
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Save and Exit Session 1
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When you come to the Save and Exit screen, you will see four sections.
– Section 1 contains the Testing Rules Acknowledgment and Test
Group Code for Session 1.
– Section 2 contains test questions for Session 1.
– Section 3 contains the Seal Code and Test Group Code for Session 2.
– Section 4 contains test questions for Session 2.
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Save and Exit Session 1
• In the pop-up window,
click “Yes, exit the
test”
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Session 2
• On day two of the test, your test administrator will give you a
four-digit seal code. When told to do so, you will enter the seal
code in the box on the bottom of the screen.
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Finishing the Test
 Click the Go To button and check the Item
Review Screen to ensure you have answered
all the items in Session 2, and go back to
questions you have marked for review.
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Submit Button
 Only press the Submit button on your test
when you are sure you are completely
done. You cannot go back into your test
once it is submitted.
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Submit Button
• After pressing the Submit
button, you will be asked to
confirm your submission.
Only press the Yes, submit
my test button when you
are sure you are completely
done.
• You cannot go back into
your test once it is
submitted.
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Practice Test Session
You will learn more about the
test and be able to practice
using the tools and answering
items when you take an ePAT
practice test.
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Remember…
 You may not ask for help in answering
any test questions.
– Your teacher or test administrator is not
allowed to discuss the test or help you
read, understand, or answer test
questions.
 Try to answer every question.
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Remember . . .
 Once you submit your test, you
cannot go back. Be sure to check
your answers and try to answer every
question before submitting your test.
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Remember . . .
 During breaks and after testing, it’s
important that you don’t talk about
the test questions with friends,
classmates, teachers, or other
students.
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Most importantly:
• Get a good night’s sleep
and eat a good breakfast
before the test.
• Relax and do your best!
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