STAAR 2014 Test Training

STAAR 2014 Test Training

This Training Session DOES NOT take the place of reading the manual!!!! Make sure you have read all of the directions prior to you giving the test!!

Active Monitoring means that test administrators are actively engaged while students are working on the test, moving about the room so they can be aware of student s actions!

Active Monitoring IS NOT: Catching up on e-mail Grading papers Surfing the web Taking a nap

Failure to properly monitor students can result in: Invalidation of students tests Loss of testing opportunities Greater potential for testing irregularities Increased opportunities for student cheating

Test Security involves accounting for secure materials before, during, and after the test administration. You must sign your oath after training and before handling any secure materials. If you administer a test orally, you must complete the section at the bottom in the gray box.

Secure test materials may not be duplicated. Test booklet seals may only be opened by the person taking the test and only when told to do so by the test administrator. If a student accidentally breaks the seal on the wrong test, a piece of tape will secure it until the proper test day.

All tests must be administered in strict accordance with the instructions contained in the test manual. No person may reveal or discuss the contents of a secure assessment instrument or answer verbally or nonverbally any question that relates to the contents of a test before, during, or after a test administration unless specifically authorized to do so by the procedures outlined in the manual.

No person may change any response or instruct any student to do so. You may not view or discuss the contents of the test booklet or answer documents before, during, or after a test administration.

If a monitor knocks on your door, allow them to enter. Doors should be unlocked on test day to allow quiet access.

Everyone participating in test administrations must sign an oath. In addition, test administrators must read and sign the local electronic policy (see attached)

Godley I.S.D. Electronic and Cell Phone policy for State Testing Periods for Test Administrators The State of Texas and Godley ISD take student testing very seriously. Because of the increasing usage of cell phones and the fear of a breach of security during testing, the following policy regarding cell phones have been adopted and will be enforced: Test Administrators are not permitted to have on or operate a cell phone or other electronic devices such as IPOD s, pagers, handheld computers, or handheld electronic games while the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), TAKS-Accommodated, TAKS-Modified, or TELPAS Reading is being administered. Desk computers may not be used during test administration. Monitors may be on but must be blank or dark. Screen savers cannot be on during test administration. A cell phone or computer e-mail may be used only in the case of emergency when an administrator is needed. Test administrators must be familiar with the Godley I.S.D. Electronic and Cell Phone Policy for State Testing Periods Because there is no way of knowing if a text message has been sent or received, a photograph of a test question has been sent, or other testing irregularities have occurred, a student whose cell phone rings, beeps, or makes any other sound during a test may have the test taken up and marked other and not scored. Students will be told to turn their cell phones off and backpacks, or purses can be stored either in a locker or in the front of the room against the blackboard while the test is being administered. No backpacks or purses will be allowed at the desk while test booklets are open and students are testing. Test administrators will be actively monitoring all students during each testing administration. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Staff Acknowledgement~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Godley I.S.D. Electronic and Cell Phone policy for State Testing Periods I have received a copy of the Godley I.S.D. Electronic and Cell Phone policy for State Testing Periods. I have also read the policy and understand the expectations of staff and students.. I agree to abide by the policy during the testing period. I understand that the violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action. Signature Printed Name Date

Each person is directly responsible for reporting any violation or suspected violation of test security or confidential integrity to the campus testing coordinator immediately.

Examples of Errors are found in the Program Overview at the beginning of your test manual.

Eligibility error- eligible students not tested IEP- a student was not given a prescribed accommodation by the ARD committee Improper Accounting of Secure Materials- materials not returned by the end of the test day, lost or misplaced completed answer documents, test booklets Monitoring error-test administrator leaves students or testing room unattended while secure materials were present

students not monitored during a break, students used a cell phone to send or receive text messages during the test. Administrator did not notice that a student did not bubble in answers on the answer document Student allowed to remove secure materials from the testing room Procedural error- Unauthorized personnel transported secure materials

Administrator failed to issue testing materials Testing personnel not properly trained Test administered on the wrong day Test administrator did not follow test directions Test administrator did not read the directions word for word from the manual

A student was given an accommodation not allowable or not approved by the appropriate committee Test administrator failed to cover all instructional materials in the classroom

Failure to comply with all Testing Procedures and rules can result in disciplinary actions from the local district and from the State Board of Educator Certification These actions can include:

1. Placement of restrictions on the issuance, renewal, or holding of a Texas teacher certificate, either indefinitely or for a set term; 2. Issuance of an inscribed or non inscribed reprimand; 3. Suspension of a Texas teacher certificate for a set term; or 4. Revocation or cancellation of a Texas teacher certificate without opportunity for reapplication for a set term or permanently

No person may view, reveal, discuss, or score the contents of an assessment instrument at any time unless expressly authorized to do so by the test administration materials. Release or disclosure of confidential test items could result in criminal prosecution under Section 552.352 of the Texas Government code and Section 37.10 of the Texas Penal Code.

Test Day Procedures

Take Attendance immediately, hang the sheet outside door Pass out test materials Teacher reads the cell phone policy to students and signs after it has been read to the class. (See attached)

Godley I.S.D. Electronic and Cell Phone policy for State Testing Periods For The State of Texas and Godley ISD take student testing very seriously. Students Because of the increasing usage of cell phones and the fear of a breach of security during testing, the following policy regarding cell phones have been adopted and will be enforced: Students are not permitted to have a cell phone on their person while the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), TAKS-Modified, TAKS-Accommodated, or TELPAS Reading is being administered. Because there is no way of telling if a text message has been sent or received, a photograph of a test question has been sent, or other testing irregularities have occurred, a student whose cell phone rings, beeps, or makes any other sound during a test may have the test taken up and marked other and will not be scored. Students will be told to turn their cell phones off and placed on the teachers desk. Backpacks or purses can be stored either in a locker or in the front of the room against the blackboard while the test is being administered. No backpacks or purses will be allowed at the desk while test booklets are open and students are testing. Students will not be allowed to leave the room with a purse or backpack during testing. Post-it notes will be available for students to label their phones before turning in to the teacher. Cell phones will not be returned until all testing is completed for the day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Staff Acknowledgement~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Godley I.S.D. Electronic and Cell Phone policy for State Testing Periods I read the above policy to the Godley ISD students before testing materials were handed out. Staff Signature Date

Two #2 pencils Scratch paper One test booklet per student One answer document per student Extra answer documents for demonstration or if one becomes unusable Post it notes so students can label their phone Students with accommodations should have their extra materials in the testing box Depending on test this could be dictionaries, or calculators

Make sure students place backpacks & purses at front of room. Cell phones are placed on teacher desk or table and all are turned off. Begin reading directions for the test. Make sure students are not bubbling in ANYTHING on the answer document! Remember You are reading a SCRIPT (just like you are auditioning for the lead role in an academy award winning film) Read SAY and do what it tells you to do. Do Not deviate from the manual. YOU must have read the manual prior to reading it to the students

Do NOT Read Directions from memory. If you forgot your manual, please let someone know immediately and we will get you another one. It is an irregularity to deviate from the manual and not having a manual to read from is a deviation. Remember to label your seating chart with student name, booklet number, and time finished testing

Writing and ELA test are 5 hours Math, Science, & S Studies are 4 hours Restroom and water Breaks are included You may use a website to time the test Hit the timer after you say You may Begin Remind students periodically how much time is left You may remind them more often in the last hour of testing Students must have everything bubbled in when the time ends.

Practice Active monitoring during the entire test. When students are finished, check their answer documents to make sure they have completed everything. Say You must mark your answers on your answer document, please do so now. Students must sit quietly until all are finished with the test. They may read a book.

Bubble in S for score on answer documents Bubble in Date Tested Bubble in EN for English Test Taken Info of test (3-5 only) Bubble in Form # from test booklet Put answer documents in alphabetical order Put test booklets in numerical order. If it came in the box, it goes back in the box. Return the box to the campus coordinator to be checked in.

If students need extra time or there is a need to consolidate students please remember: A test administrator carries the materials. DO NOT ALLOW Students to transport testing materials.

What H Test Administrators will mark on their seating charts students who are still testing They will then take all testing materials to be checked in. Students will be dismissed to regular classes per campus schedule

Only allow one boy and one girl student at a time out of the room for a restroom break. A restroom monitor will be posted outside the restroom to monitor facilities.

If you are assigned Oral administration or other Testing Accommodations it is your responsibility to read the additional directions in the manual and on the Accommodation Triangle. See your campus administrator for any questions or clarifications.

Please, please, please, read all manuals Follow all directions Please ask questions if you don t know