2015 Test Coordinator Manual Highlights For School Test Coordinators.

2015 Test Coordinator Manual Highlights

For School Test Coordinators

2015 PARCC TCM Section 1.0

1.4 Responsibilities of: School Test Coordinator (STC) Test Administrator (TA) and Proctor Technology Coordinator (TC) Who can administer PARCC?

Licensed Educators Not Student Teachers/Parents


1.5 Scheduling and Testing Time Policies Units administered in sequential order (exception:

Makeup Testing) Administration Time (~30 min – detailed p. 5) Unit Testing Time All students finished – unit may end

1.5.3 Makeup Testing Every attempt should be made to administer units Students making up different units might not be

able to test together A student who leaves testing for an emergency… Students who miss a unit – continue with class


1.5.4 Extended Time According to IEP/504 or ELL Accommodation Test in a separate setting Schedule to start early – unit must be completed

on the day it began

1.5.5 Breaks During a unit, individual restroom breaks are OK “Classroom stretch break” during a unit – 3 min

max. Cover monitors. Test Security is a high priority!

Students taking another unit need a break between units


2.1 – 2.6 Test Security Highest Priority Security protocols, forms, and plans are

emphasized in this section Chain-of-Custody Form or tracking log should be

used for secure materials (Seal codes, tickets, etc) Secure materials should be distributed and

returned each day a unit is administered Post-Test Certification Form (2.6 and App F)


2.7 Security Breaches & Testing Irregularities Examples of Security Breaches regarding

Electronic Devices, Test Supervision, & Materials Examples of Testing Irregularities regarding

Environment Process for reporting security breaches or testing

irregularities: (TA→STC →CEC →ISBE)

2.9 Safety Threats/Severe Weather Before starting a unit During a unit – safety first; document time and

situation if able; secure test materials if able


3.1 Test Materials Student Testing Tickets Seal Codes Wooden #2 pencils (not mechanical for PBT) Supply of scratch paper (FT was 2/st./unit) Calculators (grades 6-8 & HS) Math Tools (grade 8) Paper version of Math Reference Sheet (5-8th/HS) District-issued testing devices for students Headphones/earbuds (if applicable) Clock/watch for timing (if needed) for TA’s Computer for TA’s to access PearsonAccess NEXT


3.2 – 3.4 Calculators & Math Tools Review of PARCC Calculator Policy Rulers/Protractors (gr 3-8 & HS); see Table 3.1 Geometry tools allowable for Grade 8

3.5 Headphones (or earbuds) Needed for ELA PBA (exception: Grade 8) and

Text-to-Speech feature Students are invited to bring their own Can be used as stand-alone noise buffers Buildings were provided with 4 headphones per

cart of DELL laptops


3.7 – 3.9 Prohibited Materials and Resources Cell phones Instructional aides, reference materials, or

resourcesCover or Remove:

Posters, maps, charts, & displays Math formulas or theorems Graphic organizers Multiplication tables/100s charts (unless as an

accommodation) Word lists, definitions, writing formulas


4.0 Testing Environment Good lighting, ventilation, and temperature Free of interruptions and noise Each student should have adequate workspace

but be separated from other students There are different forms of the test for non-

accommodated formats No substitute for active proctoring Options for configuring seating


School Test Coordinator Tasks – before testing Schedule & administer tutorials Read Test Coordinator Manual and TAM Determine a logistics plan for test administration Finalize PARCC testing schedule Create Testing Sessions in PANext Live Receive/print, document, & store materials for testing

– order add’l materials if needed* Meet with & train Test Administrators and Proctors Ensure Security Agreements have been signed Proctor Cache tests in PearsonAccess Next after we

get the go ahead from Pearson/ISBE* Add new students & PNP features as needed*

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1. Select Student

2. Check box next to Set Section Resume

3. Click Start

Makeup Testing (for students who are skipping a unit)

1. Select Student2. Use both drop down menus and select desired Unit3. Click Save4. Click Exit Tasks

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Makeup Testing (for students who are skipping a unit)


School Test Coordinator Tasks – during testing Distribute test materials to TA’s (& re-collect after):

Headphones (if nec.), Testing Tickets, Seal Codes, Scratch paper, etc.

Manage Testing Sessions in PA Next Support testing rooms as needed Communicate with CEC regarding any irregularities Manage laptop cart logistics

If giving 2 units in one day in the same room – shut down computers between units. Units in different rooms – plug in to cart while moving.

Coordinate makeup sessions for students who missed units*


School Test Coordinator Tasks – after testing Account for all testing materials (secure & non-secure) Manage Testing Sessions in PA Next

Monitor makeups that remain Monitor student testing statuses Stop test sessions* (all students in completed or

marked complete status) Organize & return paper-based test materials

Scorable materials separate from non-scorables Pages 44-56 describe materials return process

After window closes – shred Student Tickets, Seal Codes, & used scratch paper

Complete Post-Test Certification Form (App F; p. 127)


7.1 Accommodations & Accessibility Features All features and accommodations used on PARCC

should be generally consistent with regular instruction and assessment

7.3 Administration Guidance in the AAF Manual Human Reader: Appendices B, I, & J

TA’s should be given 2 full school days to review items Human Scribe: Appendix C Extended Time: Appendix E


7.3.2 Special Accommodations Circumstances TCM Appendix G – Accommodations Forms

Unique Accommodations Emergency Accommodations Refusal of Accommodations

7.4-7.5 Transcribing student responses Paper-Based Testing Computer-Based Testing

Special directions for students using an AT Device for Constructed Response Items

2015 Test Coordinator Manual Highlights For School Test Coordinators.

Documents

parcc tcm section

unit testing time

unit safety

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test supervision

able secure test materials

testing devices

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