2014 CRCT Proctor In-Service Mt. Zion Elementary.

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2014 CRCT Proctor In-ServiceMt. Zion Elementary

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CRCT OVERVIEWWill cover the following:Administration DatesTest ConstructionMain AdministrationProctor Responsibilities

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CRCT OVERVIEW: Administration DatesMain Administration: Wednesday, April 16 ReadingThursday, April 17 ELAFriday, April 18 MathTuesday, April 22 ScienceWednesday, April 23 Social StudiesMon., Thurs., Fri., April 21, 24, 25 Make-Up Retest Administration (on-line): Wednesday, May 14 Tuesday, May 20

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CRCT OVERVIEW: Test ConstructionContent AreasSpring grades 38: Reading, Math, ELA, Science and Social StudiesRetest grade 3: ReadingRetest grades 5 and 8: Reading and MathAll items are Selected Response (multiple choice)

4TESTING: PreparationRemove or cover instructional materials that may prompt student responsesArrange seating to promote individual workPost a sign on the outside of the classroom door: Testing: Do Not DisturbEnsure no cell phones are in the testing area, and all classroom electronics are turned off.In addition to the Test Examiner, a proctor is required for 30 or more students. (Carroll County requires a proctor in each room.)Examiner Materials:Test Examiners ManualTest books (Gr 38) and Answer sheets (Gr 38)Scratch paper for Math (no calculators)Two No.2 pencils with erasers per student

5TESTING: AdministrationStudents take one content area per dayAll sections from a single content area must be administered the same dayStudents can write in the test books; highlighters are not allowedStudents take stretch breaks between Sections I and II Teacher monitoring Circulate and Check to prevent cheating, use of calculators, going ahead, or looking back

6TESTING: AccommodationsBe familiar with accommodations listed in IEPsAccommodations mustbe required for the student in order to participate in assessmentbe provided during routine instruction and assessment in the classroomAccommodations may notalter, explain, simplify, paraphrase, or eliminate any test item, reading passage, writing prompt, or choice optionprovide verbal or other clues or suggestions that hint or give away the correct response to the student

7TESTING : Irregularities (IR)Events and circumstances, or departures from standardized testing procedures are irregularitiesThey may have an impact on student performance that is not possible to defineThey are reported and student scores are flagged simply to say, There is something different about the conditions under which this score was obtained. Use caution in interpreting the score.

8TESTING : IrregularitiesAll test administration irregularities must be reported by Examiners to the School Test CoordinatorThe School Test Coordinator sends irregularities to the System Test Coordinator for verification and to obtain the correct codeThe System Test Coordinator contacts the GaDOE immediately for directionImproperly coded irregularities may default to the holding of test scores

9TESTING : Some Examples of Irregularities (IR)Irregularities in Test Administration:Materials being distributed inappropriatelyDirections not being followedImproper monitoring of test administrationStudent takes CRCT-M when should take CRCT - careful monitoring and communication of test versions is critical. Students must be administered the correct assessment.Student going ahead or going back

10Testing: Invalidations (IV) Some irregularities are so serious that they result in invalidation of student scores Content being disclosed, coached, or distributedCheatingTest Administrator altering responses during or after testing

11Testing: Reducing Irregular Test AdministrationsEnsure proper training of all test administratorsMaintain clear and consistent training and support materialsMake certain all accommodations are clear to test administrators particularly if the Test Examiner is not the students regular teacherMake certain that Test Examiners are constantly monitoring the testing environmentRespond to student actions appropriately and immediatelyImplement a program for reporting irregularities during testing

12Test Examiner ResponsibilitiesCollect and account for all testing materials in the testing site after each days testingReturn all test materials the School Test Coordinator at the conclusion of testing each dayAdditionally, at the conclusion of the final day of testingNotify the School Test Coordinator of any students who did not take all or part of the test Notify the School Test Coordinator if student answers need to be transposed onto a Student Answer Sheet

13Under School Test Coordinator SupervisionAll test materials should be collected from Test Examiners and secured after each administration sessionUnder administrator supervision, review answer documentsWhere applicable, verify that the demographic and coding information is correctly bubbledIf instructed by the System Test Coordinator, complete Local Option Coding (Section 15)Complete For Teacher Use Only (Sections 1014)

14Proctor ResponsibilitiesParticipate in trainingArrive and sign-in no later than 8:00 a.m.Monitor students while the teacher obtains the testing materials each morningHelp pass out materials to studentsCirculate and monitor students during testingHelp collect materials at the end of testingRemain in the testing room with students while the teacher returns materialsReport any testing irregularities to administration (Mrs. Musick or Mrs. Parker)

15Important GuidelinesCell phones are not allowed in the testing rooms.Student book bags will be kept in the hallways.There will be an announcement made to begin testing. Do not begin testing before the announcement is made.All students must have a minimum of 45 minutes for each test section. A maximum of 70 minutes is allowed unless the student has an accommodation for more time.Examiners and proctors must be walking around monitoring at all times. (No one should be on the computer, reading, grading papers, having conversations, etc.)Students must remain quiet during their breaks.Students may go to the restroom during testing if it is an emergency. Testing monitors will be in the hallways to supervise these students.

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