Transcript Proctor test security Training .ppt

Wisconsin Knowledge &
Concepts Examination (WKCE)
Test Security Training for Proctors
Wisconsin Department of
Public Instruction
Office of Educational Accountability
06/19/2013
Purpose of this Training
To emphasize the importance of test
security
 To ensure the standardized administration
of the tests
 To make sure that there is not an unfair
advantage to some students
 To improve the overall understanding of
test security procedures
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Test Security
The primary goal of WKCE test security is to
protect the integrity of the examinations
through:
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Securing the test materials at all times
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Ensuring appropriate administration of the
test
Consequences of Test Security
Violations
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When the security of an item is breached, this
may result in making the item unusable in future
tests. The state then incurs additional costs
associated with item development, which is
already a very expensive process.
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An unfair advantage may be provided to some
students, making it difficult to draw meaningful
conclusions about their performance.
Consequences of Test Security
Violations
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Invalidation of test results for individual students or
groups of students.
This will result in
 Parents receive no scores on their child’s report if
a test is invalidated
 Public reporting will reflect all invalidated tests as
“not tested”. This may reduce the percentage of
students meeting proficiency.
 Schools may have a more difficult time meeting
accountability requirements as a result.
Stages of Test Administration
During Which
Test Security Must be Ensured
Prior to testing
 During testing
 After testing
 During Item Analysis /data retreats
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List of Responsibilities at
Proctor Level
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Read the Test Security Manual, and the Accommodations
Guidelines
Read and follow the directions as stated in the Test
Administrator’s Manual
Attend WKCE test administration training session prior to
each test administration year
Review the Accommodation Guidelines
Remain in the room throughout the entire test
administration
Ensure that test materials are in a locked and secure
location
List of Responsibilities at
Proctor Level
Ensure that students do not view the WKCE test
materials prior to testing.
 Ensure that students do not receive improper
assistance during testing.
 Ensure that completed student answer books are not
reviewed for completeness of answers.
 Make sure that students are working in the correct
place in their test books.
 Prevent students and others from talking about or
sharing answers
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List of Responsibilities at
Proctor Level
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Report all testing irregularities to the school assessment
coordinator such as
– Student going back to the previous session
– Student cheating
– Unallowable accommodations
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Do not copy, alter, or modify of test materials, including
photocopying student writing samples
Calculator Policy
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The use of calculators varies by grade. There
are clear directions for the use of calculators in
the Test Administration Manual and the Policy
Manual both of which can be accessed at
http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/oea_publications.
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It is important to review these policies carefully
as inappropriate use of calculators during test
administration may result in invalidation of test
results.
Appropriate Use of Test
Accommodations
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For use of allowable accommodations, please refer to
the assessment matrix available at
http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/oea_accommtrx
In the event that an accommodation is not on the matrix
but necessary for a student to demonstrate their
knowledge & skills in a content area , a non-standard
accommodations request form should be submitted to
DPI for consideration. This form is available at
http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/oea_dacforms
– If DPI agrees that the requested accommodation does not affect
the validity of the test, it will be approved.
– If it does impact test validity, the school may use the
accommodation but the student will be counted as “not tested”.
After Testing
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After testing, all test books—those to be
scored and those not to be scored— are to
be returned to the school assessment
coordinator
– Follow the procedures established by the
school assessment coordinator for returning
all used and unused testing materials, blank
paper, and supplemental materials
Test Security Violations to Avoid
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Use of a non-allowed accommodation e.g.
Reading the reading test.
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Use of live test items for test preparation
activities
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Allowing the use of a calculator for
computation sections in Mathematics
Reporting Test Security
Violations
Test Security violations / irregularities should
be reported to DPI at 608-267-1072
 A completed Incident report form should be
submitted to your SAC and DAC
 Districts may be contacted to conduct further
investigation
 Districts might choose additional consequences
as related to personnel contracts / issues
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Process for Handling
Test Security Violations
Initial Report Alleging Specific Violation
A test security violation is reported and received by the Department of Public Instruction from any individual, school, or district alleging that a
specific breach in test security has occurred in an individual district or testing site via telephone, email, or submission of the test security violation
form.
Initial Internal Review of Alleged Test Security Violation
The Office of Student Assessment (OSA) reviews all reports brought to the team to determine how best to resolve the
allegation by analyzing the severity of the alleged breach of test security and the scope of potential harm the breach may bring
to the integrity of the assessment results.
Telephone Assistance from OSA to the District Assessment Coordinator (DAC)
Invalidation of Test Scores
Letter from Director of OSA
No Violation Determined/No Consequences
Districts may choose additional consequences regarding personnel issues.
For additional information, please
contact [email protected]