High School Test Security Test Security Training 2014-2015.

High School Test Security

Test Security Training 2014-2015

Be familiar with New Mexico Statewide Assessment Programs

Understand test security and training requirements

Know the basic processes and procedures of test administration


Training Objectives

For school principals, test coordinators, test examiners (teachers), and proctors (EAs)

Training is required for all school personnel Assessments include:

SBA Retakes: (Grade 12) SBA Science: (Grade 11) NMAPA/NCSC: (Grades 9-12) ACCESS: (9-12) EOCs District Assessments (9th /10th) PARCC: (Grades 9 – 11)

Sign-in, with a printed name, signature, and date on the Non-Disclosure Forms


Required Training

A signature on the Non-Disclosure is the teacher’s consent that

He/she knows how to administer the test. He/she knows what is required to

administer the test.He/she will comply with the rules of test

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Required Training

Two trainings a year required by NMPED Test Security (fall) and Test Administration (spring)

Deadlines for Non-Disclosures: Friday, October 24, 2014 The test security training verification the original has to go to

Claudine Sanchez (400 – East) and copy must be kept at the school.


Required Training

ACCESS: Jan. 12 – Feb. 27, 2015 SBA-HSGA RetakesSept. 15 – Sept. 26, 2014 SBA ScienceMar. 24 – Mar. 27, 2015 NMAPA/NCSCTBD EOCSemester Course Dec. 8 – Dec. 19,

2014Senior Retakes Jan. 12 – 16, 2015Spring Window Apr. 27 – May 8, 2015


Testing WindowsHigh School

PARCC PBA – Mar. 2 – Mar. 27, 2015EOY – Apr. 13 – May 8, 2015PSATOctober 15, 2014RIASep. 15-26, 2014Dec. 8 – 19, 2014Apr. 6 -17, 2015NAEP (Selected Schools)Jan. 26 – Mar. 13, 2015

This training is for the people who administer the NMAPA/NCSC

Required for Test Administrators and second raters

Training for NMAPA/NCSC TBD


NMAPA/NCSC Trainings

SBA Retakes: 80% Multiple Choice; 20% Open Ended 1 Form English/1 Form Spanish Only available paper/pencil Subtests and Sessions

Reading 2 sessions Math 3 sessions Science 3 sessions


SBA

SBA Science Spring 2015 3 Sessions Same core design to include field test items 4 Forms English/2 Forms Spanish Available as computer-based or paper/pencil

test


SBA

1. Protect the Student Give students an equitable chance

2. Protect the StaffMust be professional (phone for communication with front office only); follow all rules

3. Protect yourselfUltimately responsible; STC and principal

4. Protect the testPictures; social media


4 Principles of Test Security

Upon receiving materials, immediately conduct a box count • Report any discrepancy to Instructional

Accountability via phone and follow up with an email for documentation

Tests must be stored in a locked, secure area with limited access at all times


TEST SECURITY

Teachers must sign to receive test booklets Tests must be assigned to students and the

record must be given to Instructional Accountability, as well as a copy kept by the Test Rep.

Please write the full name on the test booklet and the answer document


TEST SECURITY

All specified materials must be returned to RDA at or before the deadline

No one can review secure tests without prior approval and without signing the Non-Disclosure Agreement


TEST SECURITY

Provide training for all school personnel involved in test administration

Ensure sufficient supply of test materials is available

Provide TAs/Proctors list of accommodations


Test Preparation (STC)

Thoroughly read, review, and discuss the Test Examiner’s Manuals before administering the test.

Clarify staff questions DFAs will be available online before testing Materials will be delivered to schools one

week prior to the test Arrange for make up tests


Test Preparation

Only trained, certified staff are permitted to administer tests: Licensed school instructors and administrators Teachers on waivers or intern licenses Long-term substitutes with a valid teaching

license Coaches and contractors with a valid teaching

license Licensed counselors and related service providers


Who can administer the test?

Any staff or community member who has been trained in proper test administration and test security may serve as a proctor.

Parents cannot proctor in their own child’s classroom.

Proctors can assist, but may not act as test administrators.

All proctors must sign a non-disclosure form.


Who can proctor the test?

Don’t use old tests as test preparation materials. Published sample questions are ok.

Don’t photocopy or reproduce test items. Don’t use or make copies of any

copyrighted test preparation materials. Don’t use any actual test items as

preparation materials (changing the setting or numbers, paraphrasing the item, or rewording the item). Test Security Training 2014-2015

Test Preparation Don’ts

Do follow all directions for a standardized administration.

Do proctor actively and be attentive. Do remove instructional materials (e.g.,

multiplication tables) from test settings during testing.

Do have test monitors in the halls to assist with emergencies or to obtain additional test materials.


Test Administration Do’s

Do return test materials each day to the testing coordinator for secure overnight storage.

Do keep records on unique situations that keep students from being tested.

Do report suspected testing irregularities immediately to the test rep, the principal and Assessment (Dorothy Muna). Don’t investigate yourself.


More Test Administration Do’s

Do post conspicuous signs near copy machines warning that tests cannot be copied.

Do arrange for make-up tests for all students who are absent.

Do return tests for shipping to Testing Services Warehouse immediately after testing is completed.


More Test Administration Do’s

Don’t discuss items on a test with other teachers.

Don’t use items from the test to teach concepts to students.

Don’t let students leave the room and return to continue on the same subtest.


Test Administration Don’ts

Don’t give students breaks or allow them to talk in the midst of a subtest.

Don’t let students take cell phones out during test administration.

Don’t leave tests unattended in an unlocked room.

Don’t test students on different subtests at the same time.


More Test Administration

Don’ts

Don’t leave students alone in the room when they are testing.

Don’t help or coach students with test answers.

Don’t suggest that students rethink an answer or provide hints.

Don’t change a student’s answer or direct a student to change an answer.

According to state regulation a teacher’s license can be either suspended or revoked for a testing irregularity.



Don’ts

Don’t permit students to use any unauthorized materials during the test administration.

Don’t take test booklets or answer documents off campus.

Don’t permit students to leave the room with testing materials for any reason.



Don’ts

Allowable accommodations are identified in the Student Assessment Accommodation Manual for use during the administration of the SBA

Accommodation and participation decisions will be made and documented by each student’s educational team

Use assessment accommodation(s) in daily instruction prior to the SBA administration

Make sure accommodations for one student do not interfere with other students

TAs bubble in accommodations actually used during testing after testing is completed


Allowable Accommodations

Questions? Call Instructional Accountability (872-6870) Rose-Ann McKernan (872-6815)

[email protected] Dorothy Muna (872-6832)

[email protected] Claudine Sanchez (872-6812)

[email protected] Testing Services (848-8751) Ann Lesley: [email protected]


Thank You for your help!

High School Test Security Test Security Training 2014-2015.

Documents

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test coordinators

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nmped test security

rules of test administration

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test booklets tests