ACT QUALITYCORE WINTER/SPRING TRAINING 2015 1. Test Windows and Sessions New Spring 2015 Current Status Target Dates and Deadlines Responsibilities Accommodations.

ACT QUALITYCORE WINTER/SPRING TRAINING

2015

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• Test Windows and Sessions• New Spring 2015• Current Status• Target Dates and Deadlines• Responsibilities• Accommodations• Linking Scores to Student Grades• Resources

Agenda

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Testing Windows

• Three remaining EOC test windows: February 2- March 13 March 30 - June 12 June 15- July 17 (CBT only)

• Within each window, schools choose a 10-day window (consecutive days) to complete the four tests, including make-up sessions.

• Within the 10-day window, schools choose 1 day per subject Note: MC1 and MC2 must be given in order on the same day.

• May schedule multiple content tests on same day.

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Two Sessions

• Two separate EOC sessions

• Multiple Choice 1 (Paper or Computer)• Multiple Choice 2 (Paper or Computer)

• Sessions are 45 minutes each

• Paper sessions are timed by the test administrator.• Computer sessions are timed automatically by the

computer.

• Early Graduates• EOC Calculator Policy• Graduates without State Required Exams• Collecting Online Testing Dates

New Spring 2015

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Early Graduates and EOC Exams

• Early Graduates must• Have four (4) EOC exams or approved Non-participations• Meet EOC Proficiency Benchmarks

• Students not meeting the benchmark may appeal on the grounds of extenuating circumstances.

KDE:OAA:DSR: 2/5/2015

• Applies to all ACT Products• ACT• QualityCore End-of-Course• Compass• WorkKeys

• Policy is located at, http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Calculator_Notice_14-15.pdf

ACT Calculator Policy

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Graduates Without State Required Exams

• Use the EOC Early Warning Report in IC to determine which students are lacking EOC exams.

• When SDRR opens, testing rosters for graduates will contain students with and without EOC exam scores. All students should be tested or the graduating accountable school will receive the lowest test score for missing exams.

KDE:OAA:DSR: 2/5/2015

• ACT is working with their internal research team to design survey to collect:• Date of test• Time of test• Number of students to be tested

• Survey to be sent in early March

Collection of Online Student Testing

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• Student Record Update• Removal of graduates from Vantage

(2013 and 2014)• KDE/ACT upload/update of student accounts• Inactivate duplicate student accounts• Bulk Student Roster Upload Function• State Course Codes• Online Testing

Current Status

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Update for April 1- June 13 Test Window

• 1/14/14- Deadline to update student records in IC

• Late January- Student records are updated in the ACT QualityCore online system. This will ensure student records are complete and accurate prior to April testing.

Student Record Update Deadlines

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Update for June 16- July 15 (CBT only) Test Window• 4/3/14- Deadline to update student

records in IC• Late April- Student records are

updated in the ACT QualityCore online system. This will ensure student records are complete and accurate prior to June testing.

• Graduates from previous year will be deactivated as part of the student record updates. Students graduating this year will be deactivated early next year

• Allows school staff time to print Individual Student Reports.

Removal of Graduates from Vantage

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230110-English 2230162-Pre-IB English 2

302601-Life Science/Biology 1 302602-Biology II302611-Biochemistry 302613-Microbiology302614-Ecology302623-IB Environmental Systems 302643-Pre-IB Biology302644-IB Biology 2302645-IB Biology 3 302646-AP Biology302680-AgriBiology302685-Agriscience 302698-Intro Biology with Earth/Space Science303010-Astrobiology 303091-Integrated Science I303092-Integrated Science II303093-Integrated Science III 302603 - Honors Biology (newly added)302618 - Medical Science (newly added)

KDE State Course Codes

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270311-Algebra 2

450809-U.S. History Survey

450812-United States History, Reconstruction to the Present

450814- AP American History

Algebra II

U.S. History

English II

Biology

• Confirm Unit Usage (DACs/Designee)• Create/Upload Users & Teachers (DACs/Designee)• Create/Upload Students (KDE/ACT, Local)• Create Class Test Rosters (Local)• Finalize Class Rosters (Local)

Note: Valuable Resources are located at: www.act.org/stateservices/kentucky

Steps for Ordering

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• District or School Administrator: • Conduct Administration Code and Inclusion Training• Confirm Unit Usage per school

• Determine Paper or Computer Testing• Estimate Number of Students Testing• Determine Testing Dates

Responsibilities

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School Administrator:• Options for Creating Class Rosters:

• Name by school, course, teacher, period• i.e., CCHS, Algebra II, C. Greer, period 5

• Name by school, course, teacher• i.e., CCHS, Algebra II, C. Greer

• Name by school, course• i.e., CCHS, Algebra II

Note: Separate class roster for extended time for computer based (specific timing).

Responsibilities

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• Function allows users to add multiple student records to roster(s) via upload.• Detailed instructions are posted to ACT’s Kentucky State Services website. • Ad Hoc currently in Infinite Campus for each course

• EOC Bulk Roster Registration Algebra II• EOC Bulk Roster Registration Biology• EOC Bulk Roster Registration English II• EOC Bulk Roster Registration U. S. History

Upload Class Test Rosters

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• School Administrator or Teacher:• Finalize Class Rosters

• Verify all students to be tested are on roster.• No roster in SDRR at this time.• Print or save electronic copy to use as a reference for

accountability in SDRR at the end of school year. • Create seating chart.

Responsibilities

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Changes to Paper and Pencil Processing

• Expedited return shipping for answer documents• Expedited score reporting• Additional materials will be included in shipments to ensure sites can

return documents for scoring as testing is completed.

Return of Testing Materials

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• A secure local FedEx drop box may be used• FedEx pick-ups can be scheduled from school• If questions, please contact ACT Customer Services at;

• E-mail: [email protected]• Phone: (866) 764-7228

Target Dates

21*Finalize Class Rosters must be completed four (4) weeks and one day prior to testing. Other dates are targets for workload management.

Target Dates and Deadlines for March 30 - June 12

Begin Testing the Week of: March 30 April 6 April 13 April 20 April 27 May 4 May 11

Confirm Unit Usage Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 March 2 March 9 March 16

Create/Upload Users & Teachers Should be Complete

Create/Upload Students Feb 16 Feb 23 March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30

Create Class Test Rosters Feb 23 March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30 April 6

Finalize Class Rosters Mar 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30 April 6 April 13

Target Dates

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*Finalize Class Rosters must be completed four (4) weeks and one day prior to testing. Other dates are targets for workload management.

Target Dates and Deadlines for June 15 - July 17

Begin Testing the Week of: June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13

Confirm Unit Usage April 20 April 27 May 4 May 11 May 18

Create/Upload Users & Teachers Should be Complete

Create/Upload Students May 4 May 11 May 18 May 25 June 1

Create Class Test Rosters May 11 May 18 May 25 June 1 June 8

*Finalize Class Rosters May 18 May 25 June 1 June 8 June 15

• Review Manuals• Watch videos on QualityCore website

Training Test Administrators

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Paper Only• R = Reader• A = Audio• B = Braille• LP = Large Print • Scribe

Paper and Computer• Extended Time• Paraphrasing• Manipulatives• Prompting/Cueing• Behavior Modification• Interpreter (sign language)

Accommodated Testing

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Ordering Accommodated Test Materials Order Deadlines

Begin Testing the Week of: March 30 April 6 April 13 April 20 April 27 May 4

Order deadline March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30 April 6

Begin Testing the Week of: May 11 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6

Order deadline April 13 May 18 May 25 June 1 June 8

Seating Chart—Large group

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Seating Chart

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ComputerProhibited

• Notes• Foreign language or English

dictionaryAllowed

• Scratch Paper – Please collect and destroy securely.

• Calculators (Algebra II)• Reference Sheets (Algebra II)

Paper/PencilProhibited• Scratch paper• Notes• Foreign language or English

dictionary• HighlightersAllowed• Scratch work is to be done in the

test booklet.• Calculators• Reference Sheets (Algebra II)

Materials

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• KDE recommended letter grades unchanged • Document available on the KDE website, http://

education.ky.gov/AA/distsupp/Pages/EOC.aspx

Linking Scores to Letter Grades

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Score Cuts for Performance Levels

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Linking End-of-Course Test Scores to Classroom Letter Grades

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STATE-REQUIRED END-OF-COURSE EXAMS RECOMMENDED LINK TO CLASSROOM LETTER GRADES

(Based on Multiple-Choice Sections)

Subject A B C D F

CPE-linked College

Readiness Benchmark

English II 175-160 159-154 153-152 151-141 140-125 154

Algebra II 175-151 150-148 147-143 142-138 137-125 148

Biology 175-157 156-154 153-146 145-140 139-125 154

U.S. History 175-151 150-147 146-144 143-139 138-125 147

• The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) along with the testing contractor will be doing analysis of student responses and data to determine if possible inappropriate practices have occurred.

• All instances of impropriety should be reported• Student• Testing staff

Test Security

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• Kentucky ACT QualityCore Websitewww.act.org/stateservices/kentucky

• Kentucky Department of Educationhttp://education.ky.gov/AA/distsupp/Pages/EOC.aspx

• ACT QualityCore websitehttp://www.act.org/qualitycore/qcresources.html

• ACT Test Security www.act.ethicspoint.com

Resources

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ACT

ACT Customer Services:

E-mail: [email protected]: (866) 764-7228

KDE

• Assessment Support and Research:• E-mail: [email protected]• Phone: (502) 564-4394

• Jennifer StaffordE-mail: [email protected]

• Paul ShoemakerE-mail:[email protected]

Contact Information

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