Transcript Spring 2013 Writing SOL Training

Fall 2014
Non-Writing SOL Training
PRESENTED BY:
STEPHANIE E. HASKINS
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Training Agenda
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What’s New?
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Fall 2014 Non-Writing Timeline
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Testing and Curriculum Resources
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Test Security
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Role of Examiners
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Special Test Accommodations
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Reminders for Testing Coordinators
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Questions
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What’s New for Non-Writing?
 School affidavit confirms that all secure materials are
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returned.
Pre-testing discussion regarding cell phones,
unauthorized materials, cheating & new test directions.
Testing status 50 (Student refusal/disruptive) and
Testing status 51 (Parent refusal).
Appendix C and D have been updated to include
additional information for testing accommodations.
History 2001 Standards of Learning will no longer be
offered.
Lexile and Quantile scores will no longer appear on
printed parent reports.
What’s New for Non-Writing?
 VMAST Algebra I and EOC are available for
students with disabilities pursuing a standard
diploma with credit accommodations.
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Must have passed course
Must have taken EOC test at least twice, with 374 or below
Must meet VMAST participation criteria
Must be coded as retest
What’s New for Non-Writing?
Fall
Spring
Summer
Participation Count Information Required
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Additional Orders Required for Examiner’s Manual,
formula sheets, paper/pencil tests, etc.
Pre-ID labels produced for paper/pencil
Testing Timeline
Date
Event
November 21
Data Upload File Due to DDOT
Week of December 15
Dec 17: Reading 11, World History 2
Dec 18: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
Week of January 5
Jan 7: Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry
Jan 8: World History I, VA/US History
Jan 9: Make-ups, Duplicate Testers
Week of January 12
Jan 12: Expedited Retakes
Jan 13: Expedited Retakes
January 16
Last day to return materials
Resources
School Test Coordinator Handbook
Student Data Upload File Requirements
Test Implementation Manual
Supplement to Test Implementation Manual
Examiner’s Manual
Pearson Access User’s Guide for the Virginia
Assessment Program
 Students with Disabilities: Guidelines for Assessment
Participation
 Students with Disabilities: Guidelines for Special Test
Accommodations
 Limited English Proficient Students: Guidelines for
Participating in the Virginia Assessment Program
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 Testing Memos
Testing Upload
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Group Name: Consider how you want score reports to be organized.
Group code: Will NOT appear on printed reports; allows for data sorts; Max 10 characters
Test code: MUST double-check for high-school retesters.
Ethnicity/ Race: Hispanic; 32 categories
ELL information: Test tier, composite, literacy, SOA-LEP, AYP-D
SOA Transfer: Enrolled after 20th day – on Sept 17th or after
AYP: If a student began school ANY day AFTER the first day AND was NOT in our
division last year, can be coded as AYP. May disregard reference to “September 30”.
 A: within division
 B: outside division/ within Virginia
 C: outside Virginia
Term grad: Scheduled to graduate by Jan 15, 2015; Assigns equated forms first
Project Graduation: High school only – Refer to definition in TIMS
RP-Code: Genesis
Retest: High school only – if retaking test
Recovery: Reading or Math only – May only be coded Recovery 1 time per test – on
FIRST test, following remediation
D-Code: High school only – if pursuing modified standard diploma (needs literacy/
numeracy requirements)
Online Test: Students NOT marked as online should have documented need
Additions in RED and Deletions in RED
Testing Upload
Parent Refusals for Testing
 Refer to supporting documents.
- What does it mean for the student?
- What does it mean for the school?
 MUST involve principal conversation with parents,
face-to-face meeting preferred.
 Include in session to mark test complete (51- parent
refusal).
HB930: Eliminates following tests beginning 2014-2015:
Grade 3 Science
US History I
Grade 3 History
US History II
Grade 5 Writing
Form Matrices
vs. 2Expedited Retake/Alternate vs. 3Third Attempt
 A maximum of three attempts are available during the fall and summer NonWriting test administrations.
 Students must receive remediation prior to being administered a third or
fourth test attempt.
 Only Term Graduates and Project Graduation students should be tested using
the Term Graduate forms.
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1Main
 Testing Resources
Test Implementation Manual:
 What’s New?
 Checklist of STC Responsibilities
 Online Tools, Icons, Descriptions
 Testing Manipulatives
 Troubleshooting online testing
 Responding to Student Questions
 Appendix A: Test Security
 Appendix C: Special Test Accommodations
 Appendix D: Table of Testing Accommodations
 Testing Resources
Examiner’s Manual:
 Checklist of Examiner Responsibilities
 What’s New?
 Applications for Test Preparation
 Be Familiar with Directions for Administering Test
 Online Tools, Icons, Descriptions
 Testing Manipulatives
 Accommodations
 Reporting test errors/ Test Irregularities
 Troubleshooting online testing
 Specific directions
 Answering student questions
 Directions for Submitting Tests
 Test security
 Special Test Accommodations
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/
Curriculum
Resources ~
READING
 http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs
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Standards, Curriculum Framework, Blueprint
Sample Lesson Plans
Vocabulary Resources
Sample Text-Dependent Questions
Using Statewide SOL Results to Guide Instruction
Frequently Asked Questions
Released Tests (NOTE: These do NOT align with 2010 standards.
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Professional Development presentations – COMING SOON
New 2010 tests will not be released until 2015.)
 http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/
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Reading SOL Practice Items*
Reading VMAST Practice Items
Tabbed Reading Passage Demonstration (gr 8 & EOC)
Reading Passage Scrolling Demonstration
Narrated demonstration of TEI Items
Sample Excerpts in Stand-Alone Items
Other
READING
Testing
Updates:
 Number of passages on reading SOL tests may vary
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due to length of passages. There will be at least
five passages on an SOL test.
Tests will continue to have 10 field test items,
but some tests may have one passage with 10 items
and other tests may have two passages with a total
of 10 items split between them.
About 15% TEI - technology-enhanced items.
These will be more open-ended, and may not
require a certain “number” of answers in a
response. Example: Which words . . . ? vs. Which
two words . . . ?
One Section Review screen at the end of the test
with all the reading passages and questions.
NOTE: If TEI questions require a “stated” number
of responses and all are not answered, will show as
not answered. If TEI items do NOT state a specific
number of responses, will show as answered.
Tabbed presentation of paired reading passages
in middle school and EOC.
Other
READING
Instructional
Reminders:
 Transition from “basic comprehension skills” to
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literary analysis – Use language from text to
answer all questions; Examine the author’s style
of writing and form reading-writing connections
Teach nonfiction – very important, at ALL levels
Pair fiction and non-fiction passages
Teach roots and affixes – these will be tested as
stand-alone AND related to a passage
Study vocabulary
Pull passages from content texts
Ask reading comprehension questions
Curriculum
Resources ~
MATHEMATICS
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/
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http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/mathe
matics/index.shtml
Standards, Curriculum Framework, Blueprint
Sample Lesson Plans
Instructional Videos
Instructional Resources
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Technical Assistance on Selected SOL
Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
Vertical Articulation
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Using Statewide SOL Results to Guide Instruction
Strategies for Minimizing Time & Improving Performance
Released Tests (NOTE: New tests released in March 2014.)
Professional Development presentations – COMING SOON
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http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.sh
tml#math
Math SOL Practice Items
Math VMAST Practice Items
Narrated demonstration of TEI Items
Mathematics Practice Tool
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Other
MATHEMATICS
Testing
Updates . . .
 Formula Sheets: Make sure the correct formula
sheet is provided to students. With the exception
of retesters using 2001 standards, all other
students should be using 2009 standards.
Students taking an online Mathematics test ARE
permitted to use a paper formula sheet in addition
to the online version.
Other
MATHEMATICS
Instructional
Reminders . . .
 Grid Paper: Intended for mathematical
purposes (i.e. plot, etc.), NOT graphic
organizers.
 Commas: Students must place commas in
correct location within a number in order for
answer to be correct.
 Mathematics content should support these
process standards . . .
 Problem-solving
 Communication
 Reasoning
 Connections
 Representation
Curriculum
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SCIENCE
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/
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Standards, Curriculum Framework, Blueprint
Sample Lesson Plans
Science Progression
Instructional Resources
Released Tests (NOTE: These do NOT align with
2010 standards.)
Using Statewide SOL Results to Guide Instruction
 http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_
items/index.shtml#science
 Science SOL Practice Items
 Narrated demonstration of TEI Items
Other
SCIENCE
Testing
Updates . . .
 Chemistry: Students taking online Chemistry test
MUST use Periodic Table located on the online
test’s toolbar (NO paper copy). The table used may
be accessed on the VDOE website.
 Instructional focus should include . . .
THIS . . .
NOT . . .
Planning & conducting
experiments
Replicating procedure
Applying to everyday
experiences
Performing skills in isolation
Unifying themes
Missing connections
Developing habits of mind
Giving information without
questions
Discovery of natural world
Overemphasizing seatwork,
terms, test prep
Curriculum
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HISTORY
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/
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Standards, Curriculum Framework, Blueprint
Sample Lesson Plans
SOL Institutes
Instructional Resources
Released Tests (NOTE: Tests from Spring 2012 ARE aligned
with the 2008 standards. An additional “set of test items” will be
released in March 2014.)
Check out the Schedule for Review of NEW History
and Social Science Standards of Learning . . .
- Standards: January 2015
- Curriculum framework: July 2015
Other Testing Updates . . .
 TEI test types: Fill-in-the-blank, Histogram or Bar Graphing, Hot
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Spot, Number Line, Drag and Drop. Refer to Staunton City Schools
website for description.
Cut Scores have now been updated. Refer to Staunton City Schools
website.
Emphasis words such as most, main, and best will no longer be
emphasized by italics or capital letters on any new SOL tests. The only
exceptions will be the words NOT and EXCEPT, which will continue to
be emphasized with capital letters on all SOL tests except for grade 3.
Continue to maintain focus on rigor of instruction and assessment.
Refer to VDOE website.
Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) beginning in grade 6
mathematics this year. More information is available on VDOE
website.
Online SOL Test:
A Student’s Perspective
TestNav Login Screen
Online Tools
 Pointer
 Protractor
 Eliminate Choice
 Dot
 Highlighter
 Straightedge
 Pencil
 Compass
 Eraser
 Exhibit
 Notepad
 Calculator
 Ruler
SOL Practice Items
Pearson Training Center
Test Security Agreement
 READ all of the Test Security Agreement prior to signing
and administering any SOL assessment.
Pre-Testing Discussion
 Discuss consequences of accessing cell phones,
electronic devices, or other unauthorized
materials during testing.
 Discuss consequences of cheating on the test.
In addition to any school consequences . . .
“Remember, you must do your own work and not
discuss the test at any time with anyone, including
your classmates and teachers. Students who cheat
on the test will receive a score of zero and will not be
permitted another opportunity to take the test until
next test administration.”
Role of Examiners/ Proctors
 During test administration, Examiners/Proctors must
monitor the testing process by moving as
unobtrusively as possible about the room. They should
ensure that students are working independently and do
not have access to unauthorized materials.
Answering Student Questions
 Examiners/ Proctors MAY answer questions regarding
technical issues of the assessment.
 They may NOT answer questions that would provide any
hint or clue with regard to the assessment.
Examples of Technical Questions
 Scrolling: “To view all of the reading passage, use the scroll bar to the
right of the passage to move the page up and down.”
 Navigating the test: “To move to the next question click Next”; “To
go back to the previous question click Previous”; “To go back to a
question from the review screen click on the question’s number”; “To
submit your test click the Submit the test button”; “Go back to the test
item to make sure the Pointer was used to indicate the answer.”
 NOTE: Examiners/ Proctors may NOT use the student’s
mouse or keyboard to navigate any portion of the test for
the student.
FAQs
 When a student has completed testing can the test
examiner scroll down the review screen (look over the
student’s answer section on the answer document) and
make sure the student has an answer for every
question?
 No. The examiner must not touch the student’s mouse
(avoid the appearance of providing assistance). The
Examiner may only tell the student to “read the screen
carefully” (online) or to “review the answer document
carefully” (paper).
FAQs
 We are concerned that our students might select the
wrong button to submit their tests. Can the examiner
submit the test for the student?
 No. The examiner must not touch the student’s mouse
(avoid the appearance of providing assistance).
Directions in the Examiner’s Manual state, when
students are ready to submit their tests for scoring,
they raise their hands. The Examiner gives permission
to the student to submit and may say, “to submit your
test click on the 3rd button which says Submit the test.”
Guidance for Submitting a Test
 GRADES 6-8 & EOC:
If examiner sees that
student has unfinished
items, examiner may
only tell student to
“Read the screen
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FAQs
 If the student does not remember how to use one of the
tools, can the examiner show the student how to
operate the tool?
 No. The examiner may say, “for help with a tool, click
on the help icon (life preserver) on the tool bar.”
FAQs
 Can staff and students get practice with the various
functions on a test before live testing?
 YES! Students and staff may practice the login process,
using tools, navigation, and submitting tests by taking
a Training Center Test or by using the practice TestNav
items. Students who have the audio accommodation
may practice the audio controls also by taking the
Training Center Test in audio format. Look for
Applications for Test Preparation in the TIM and
Examiner’s Manuals for several other applications to
help students.
FAQs
 Can a student’s parent sit in the testing room with their
child during testing?
 No, only test examiners/proctors and staff that are
essential to testing (all of which have been trained and
have signed the test security agreement) are permitted
in the secure testing environment.
FAQs
 Can a teacher review a new test to get a feel for the type
of questions that are being asked?
 No, this is what released test items and practice items
can be used for.
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Anticipated Released Tests for Spring 2015:
Mathematics Item Sets: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
 Science Item Sets: Grade 5 Science, Grade 8 Science, Earth Science,
Biology, Chemistry
 Reading Entire Tests: Grade 3 Reading, Grade 4 Reading, Grade 5
Reading, Grade 6 Reading, Grade 7 Reading, End-of-Course Reading
 Reading Item Sets: Grade 8 Reading
 Writing Item Sets: Grade 8 Writing
 Writing Entire Tests: End-of-Course Writing
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FAQs
 While testing: Can I write notes of encouragement and
put them on students’ desks, or can I verbally
encourage students to do their best on the test, or pat
them on the back to show support, etc.?
 No, none of this is permissible during the test session.
These actions can give the appearance of inappropriate
assistance and can result in an investigation and
possible retesting.
Paper vs. Online
Students who meet one or more of following criteria may be assigned a
paper/pencil test:
 Placement: Special situation school, homebound, Governor’s school
 Accommodation requires paper/pencil: large-print, Braille,
flexible schedule (multiple testing sessions requiring more than one day)
 Documented medical condition: Exposure to computer will
aggravate condition (i.e. seizure disorder, etc.)
All other requests must be completed through “Documentation of Need for Paper/Pencil SOL Assessment”
Table of Testing Accommodations
Code Accommodation
Student
Content
Area
Description
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Flexible
Schedule
SWD
LEP
Read-Aloud
SWD
LEP
Calculator or
Arithmetic
Tables
SWD
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Testing with breaks requires the test to be completed
within one school day;
Multiple test sessions that involve testing over more
than one school day—require a paper/pencil test.
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Tests are read (in English only) to the student. Must
be recorded or proctored.
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Gr. 3 Mathematics—for use on the entire test.
Gr. 4, 5, 6, 7 Mathematics—for use on the NONcalculator portion of the test.
Grades 3-7 students must meet eligibility criteria.
Grade 8 and EOC Mathematics—not applicable (see
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Interpreter Accommodation
Interpreters . . .
 May have access to the SOL or VMAST tests for review
purposes 24 hours prior to the administration, as
authorized by the DDOT
 May interpret test directions, sample items, and
questions regarding the mechanics of the tests. These
questions should be directed to and answered by the test
examiner.
 Must have test sessions proctored or video-taped.
 Must sign an Interpreter’s Affidavit.
STC Reminders . . .
 Proctor Authorization Tickets and Student
Authorization Tickets – These tickets should be printed no
more than 4 days prior to the test window start date and must be
stored in a secure location until needed.
 Start the test session the day of the scheduled session.
 Use the Examiner’s/ Proctor’s Test Booklet/ Test Ticket
Transmittal Form/ Affidavit to distribute and collect test tickets
and materials to examiners. Provide Examiners extra copies of the
formula sheets and the Periodic Table of the Elements, where
applicable.
 Ensure that all examiners/ proctors have allowable test
manipulatives. (Refer to instructions in TIM and Examiner Manual
for clearing calculator memory.)
More reminders . . .
 View the status of each test session through Session
Details screen (Ready, Active, Exited, Resumed, ResumedUpload, Submitted, Processing, Completed, Marked
Complete).
 Add, move, and remove students from test sessions, as
needed. Students who are absent on the day of testing must
be removed/moved from the session before it can be
stopped.
 Stop all online test sessions at the end of the day. All
students must show a Completed status on the Session
Details screen. Any students with a Not Started, Exited, or
Resume status must be removed/ moved to a make-up or
irregularity session before stopping the test session.
More reminders . . .
 Moving a student: If students are moved to an alternate
testing site to complete their tests, their Student
Authorization tickets must be collected by the Examiner or
Proctor prior to the move and redistributed only after the
students are settled in the new location. While in transit,
students must not be allowed to discuss the test with
anyone or have access to educational materials.
 Their online test must be Exited prior to being moved to the
new location. Before the student can log in (using the same
information on the test ticket) to complete their test, the
student’s test must be Resumed in Test Session
Management.
Testing Irregularities
Report any irregularities within 24 hours.
MOST Common Irregularities:
 #1 - Student unable to complete test
 #2 - Accommodation not provided or inappropriate
accommodation provided
 #3 - Test inappropriately marked complete
 #4 – Wrong test
 #5 - Inappropriate manipulative
Marking Tests Complete
 Mark test complete guidelines: Every student identified for
testing must be accounted for via an online test or a paper document,
including students who were not tested because they:
 Were exempt due to LEP
 Were absent during the entire testing window
 Refused or were disruptive
 Cheated
 Were involved in a medical emergency
 Failed the course but passed the test and are retaking the course
 Took a substitute test for verified credit
 Move these students to a new session and the DDOT will mark these
tests complete at the conclusion of testing.
Other reminders . . .
 Testing Accommodations: Add Test-Specific data in
PearsonAccess to indicate what accommodations were
provided to the student under the Test Details screen of
PearsonAccess. (Temporary Accommodations may be
handled through the upload or under Student
Registration.)
 Student Alerts: Clear all student alerts for the school,
when possible. Ask if there are questions related to alerts.
 Be sure that the RETEST flag is selected on the Test
Assignment screen for every student who is retaking the
test for verified credit.
High School Only:
 Substitute Tests: If a student is enrolled for the
first time in a course that requires an EOC test and
has taken or will take an approved substitute test in
place of the EOC tests, include in upload and select
Testing Status code 10. If a student has failed an EOC
test and takes an approved substitute test as a retest
in an attempt to earn a verified credit, complete
Testing Status code 10 AND set Retest flag to Y.
 Read-aloud/Audio for Reading: Under certain
circumstances an LEP student or a student with a
disability may receive the read-aloud or the audio
accommodation on the EOC Reading test even though
the student has not been determined as eligible based
on criteria for read-aloud tests.
Questions?